Eko Hot Blog reports that there was mild drama on Monday during the screening of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom, for his ministerial nomination by President Bola Tinubu. Wike, who was invited to the podium at exactly 13:51 pm, quickly recognised the three senators representing Rivers in the 10th senate before introducing himself. He said, … Read more
Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, has assured that he will leave legacy projects across Nigeria during his tenure as the country’s leader. Tinubu commended Wike for a job well done in Rivers and reassured of his promise to work evenly for the country. Tinubu thanked supporters and pledged to leave lasting marks in Nigeria while … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike has invited President-elect Asiwaju Tinubu to inaugurate the Rumuola-Rumuokwuta flyover and Magistrate Court building in Port Harcourt. The projects are ready for commissioning on May 3rd and 4th, and this will mark the 12th flyover built by Wike’s administration since 2019. Tinubu’s visit to the state was promised during his campaign trail, … Read more
Wike stated his opposition to Dino Melaye’s governorship ambition, which Tony Ehilebo has criticized. Ehilebo slammed Wike’s interference with the Kogi State election and his moves to sabotage the opposition party. Melaye lambasted the governor for opposing his governorship ambition, claiming that Wike is angry because he was not chosen as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. … Read more
Dino Melaye has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of causing Peter Obi’s exit from the PDP and sabotaging the party’s presidential campaign in the 2023 elections. He also alleged that Wike supported Yahaya Bello’s candidate against PDP’s candidate Natasha Akpoti in the just concluded National Assembly elections. Melaye claimed that Wike has never supported the PDP … Read more
The Atiku/Okwa Presidential Campaign Council has accused Wike of being behind Ayu’s suspension. Ayu was suspended for alleged anti-party activities by the executive of his ward in Benue State. The campaign council has condemned Wike’s alleged role in the PDP crisis and urged him to retrace his steps in the interest of democracy. EKO HOT … Read more
Rivers governorship candidates took to the streets on Friday over alleged intimidation by Wike. The candidates faulted Governor Wike’s directive to security agencies to arrest and prosecute some politicians in the state. Reacting, Chris Finebone, debunked the allegations, saying the governor and the ruling PDP in the state would never indulge in such despicable act. … Read more
A fire outbreak at Rivers oil mill market has destroyed goods worth millions. The fire reportedly broke out on Saturday morning while the traders were still in their homes. The oil mill market is a popular mid-week market situated in Rumuokwurusi community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that goods and property worth millions of naira were … Read more
Spokesman of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State has hit out at the Rivers State Governor over his silence heading into the general election. According to Lelonu Nwibubasa, Wike lacks the courage to inform the State his preferred candidate for the February polls judging from his silence. The PDP spokesman accuses the governor … Read more
Wike has threatened to hit PDP leaders over anti-party activities. Wike accused the National Working Committee of the party of working with the opposition. The aggrieved governor said, “nobody that touches us that will not get a wound on his body.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State expressed his discontent … Read more
Tinubu has finally broken his silence over rumours of meeting with the PDP G5 govs in London. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Saturday said he didn’t hold any meeting with the aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in London. Tinubu … Read more
Unknown Gunmen reportedly attacked Atiku’s Campaign Chairman in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Thursday invaded the residence of Senator Lee Maeba, a former lawmaker representing Rivers South-East constituency. Maeba is an ally of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the Chairman of the party’s Presidential Campaign … Read more
Wike has issued a fresh executive order banning the use of residential areas as campaign offices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Government has banned the use of premises, buildings, and structures in residential areas in urban and non-urban areas as campaign offices by political parties. The government said any political party that wishes … Read more
PDP, Atiku Agrees To Zone Senate Presidency To S/West, S/East For SGF EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and leaders of the party have reportedly zoned the Senate Presidency to the South-West. This online news platform gathered that the new deal was done … Read more
Wike Finally Opens Up On Rift With Ayu, Says PDP Chair Persuades Saraki, Tambuwal To Withdraw For Atiku EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday alleged that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, was partisan during the party’s presidential primary election in … Read more
PDP Govs Reportedly Dump Atiku, Drums Support For Tinubu’s Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that some Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have resolved to back the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development is coming following the refusal of the … Read more
PDP Crisis: Ortom Warns Atiku As Fayose Sues For Peace EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other chieftains to resolve the crisis and placate Wike ahead of the campaign season. He lamented that the party … Read more
Rule Of Law: Wike Fears Nigeria May Be Headed For The Rocks EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the 2023 general elections, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says Nigeria may be headed for the rocks over the disregard for rule of law. He stated this in Abuja on Friday during the launch … Read more
Ikpeazu, new PDP BOT members have met in Umuahia EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Umuahia, a delegation from the PDP Board of Trustees’ newly elected leadership is meeting with Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments 10 Months To … Read more
Wike Throws Jab At Amaechi, Calls Him ‘A Total Failure’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, dragged his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday, when he described the former Minister of Transportation as a “total failure” who no longer have access to Aso Villa in Abuja. “This should your last … Read more