The Nigeria Police on Monday arraigned Police Inspector Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly with Enugu’s Anti-Cultism Police Squad, before a Chief Magistrate’s Court for the murder of Igbo ogene musician Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah. The incident occurred over the weekend. Following an internal trial, Inspector Ozonwanji was dismissed, and the Assistant Inspector General of Police … Read more
Tensions are mounting in Enugu State as protests erupt following the alleged killing of well-known local musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo Jah, reportedly by a police inspector. EKO HOT BLOG reported that the incident took place on the evening of October 25, 2024, at the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad headquarters in Enugu. The Police … Read more
Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of popular Ogene musician Chikezie Mba, widely known as Igbo Jah, and has called for a thorough investigation into the incident. The young musician was reportedly shot by a police officer as he left the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad following what the … Read more
Enugu State Commissioner for Housing, Martin Chukwunwike, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State. The election was held during the 2024 Enugu State PDP Congress at Okpara Square on Saturday. Chukwunwike’s appointment was uncontested, as confirmed by Dr. Tony Iyoha, chairman of the state PDP … Read more
The Enugu State Government has threatened that it would demolish property, whether private residences or business premises, used for kidnapping for ransom in any part of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Tuesday in Enugu. Onyia stated that the step was in … Read more
Governor Peter Mbah pledges to generate and distribute electricity in Enugu State by 2026. Plans unveiled at a town hall meeting to address challenges of erratic power supply. Emphasis on collaboration with private sector to ensure steady power supply for businesses and households. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the removal of fuel subsidy and unification of the exchange rate. This online media platform reported that Governor Mbah had visited President Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Takes Action to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that fresh crisis seems to be brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the party’s governors’ purported rejection of the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. This news medium gathered that governors want Damagum removed from his position and demand a total overhaul of the party’s national leadership from the top … Read more