A report has claimed that an aide at the Anambra Government House has been dismissed after a leaked video surfaced showing Governor Charles Soludo dancing to the song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ alongside various personalities. According to a source who spoke to The Whistler, the video was secretly recorded despite an instruction for the proceedings … Read more
Fubara of Rivers State affirmed there is no provision for tenure elongation for Local Government Chairmen as per the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, and swore in new caretaker chairmen for the state’s 23 local government areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, affirmed on Tuesday that there is no provision for … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki swears in five new judges for Edo State High Court He emphasizes state’s commitment to strengthening and ensuring judiciary’s independence Obaseki calls for critical examination of petitions against potential judges Eko Hot Blog reports that, taking a significant stride toward judicial reforms, Governor Godwin Obaseki swears in five new judges for the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Government has assured the public that it is actively addressing the kidnapping incident involving Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, made this announcement in a statement released in Benin on Saturday. Dr. Aziegbemi was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of people on Friday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, and Rivers State, protesting against the presidential intervention in the political crisis rocking the state. The protest was also in solidarity with the state governor, Siminilayi Fubara. The protesters include students, youths, civil society organisations, labor unions, and members of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu on Monday was denied access to his office at the Government House in Benin, the state capital. This online media platform learnt that Shaibu arrived at the Government House on Monday but met the gate leading to his office under lock and key. … Read more
INEC officials are still yet to arrive at Tinubu’s polling unit. No official was seen at 8:30 when accreditation was supposed to start. Security agents are present at the polling unit near the government house. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are yet to arrive at the … Read more
Wednesday morning’s small drama occurred when Prof. Ben Ayade, the governor of Cross River state, locked out civil servants who were working in the government building in Calabar for arriving late to work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that governor Ayade who came to work before 8: 00 am ordered the Chief Security Officer,CSO, … Read more
Peter Obi joins the 2023 presidential race, vows to lift the country out of poverty. This is the first time Obi would be speaking publicly about his intention to contest in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. … Read more
Professor Obiajulu Obikez and four others were on Tuesday arraigned over forgery of Constitution, Chieftaincy documents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Don Professor and four others were arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja by the Federal government over forgery allegations. The defendants who pleaded not guilty to the 11- count charge were … Read more