16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodinma are meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Akpabio was elected as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. He secured 63 votes, defeating his rival who received 46 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and chairman of … Read more
Imo Killings: IPOB Accuses Security Agencies, Ebubeagu Of Conniving EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that security agencies are conniving with the Ebubeagu militia group in killing innocent people in order to blackmail the group. The group described the Nigeria Police and Ebubeagu as “partners in … Read more
A top security officer was quoted as saying that the recent move by the gunmen is to expand their tentacles and leave no traces after attacks This comes a few days after the Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, threatened to deal with the criminals EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen … Read more
Uzodinma noted that the killings in parts of the state were politically motivated as against reports in some quarters that they were the handiwork of the IPOB He called on those behind the dastardly acts to repent quickly before government would go after them… EDITOR’S PICK Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, Kill One In Orlu … Read more
The incident happened barely 24 hours after gunmen bombed Umuguma Divisional Police Headquarters in Owerri West Local Government Area of the state The police are currently combing the bush to apprehend the fleeing gunmen EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were killed in a gun duel … Read more
Bello took over after Buni had left the country for medical treatment The Niger State Governor’s chairmanship is said to backed by the President amid reports that Buni was planning to delay APC’s planned convention EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma on Monday said his Yobe State counterpart Mai Mala Buni … Read more
Uzodinma said the 1999 constitution as amended has defined the process of signing a bill into law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has described the pressure mounted on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the amended electoral bill as unnecessary. The National Assembly had in January transmitted the reworked Electoral Bill … Read more
…he stressed that he should be the one laying claims to the benefits he ‘rejected’ while serving as governor for eight years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Monday faulted the series of allegations of corruption against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the state … Read more
According to Uzodinma, many of the persons carrying out attacks in the state have been arrested EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has made a U-turn and failed to name the sponsors of attacks in the state contrary to a pledge he made. Speaking during the Imo stakeholders meeting at the … Read more
IPOB is well grounded and we don’t need any Okorocha, Uche Nwosu or Hope Uzodinma or any politician… EKO HOT BLOG reports that after many years of enquiry, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has finally revealed those that support and finance its activities. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB, averred … Read more