Eko Hot Blog reports that the Benue State House of Assembly has repealed a controversial law that provided lifetime maintenance for former elected governors and their deputies. The repeal occurred during a plenary session on Monday, overturning legislation enacted by the 9th Assembly in May 2023, just days before their tenure ended. The law, which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Benue State University branch (ASUU-BSU), has declared an indefinite strike. This is to address longstanding issues related to better conditions of service. Editor’s Picks Super Eagles Defeat Angola, Secure AFCON Semi Final Ticket PDP Appoints Ajisafe As National Vice Chairman JUST IN: Super Eagles … Read more
Tambuwal has embarked on peace talks with the aggrieved PDP governors known as the G5. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has embarked on reconciliation talks with the aggrieved governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, known as the G5. Tambuwa made the reconciliatory move when … Read more
Ayu has told aggrieved PDP members calling for his removal that he has the power to stop them from realising their political ambitions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, has said he would have stopped the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and those calling for … 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
Peter Obi Met with Gov Wike, Mimiko and Others In Rivers state amidst defection rumours. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Monday night, visited Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, at his private residence in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The closed-door meeting lasted for a few … Read more
Ortom Writes Buhari On Firearms Permits For Benue Security Outfit EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Samuel Ortom has written President Muhammadu Buhari for firearm licensing for the newly established Benue State Community Volunteer Guards inaugurated last week to provide surveillance and intelligence gathering in the wake of persistent herdsmen attacks. Ortom who … Read more
We’ll Overcome Our Current Challenges Before Next Year Elections – Okowa EKO HOT BLOG reports that Delta State Governor and the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) in the coming general elections, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has hinted that the party would resolve and overcome its current challenges before the elections. EDITOR’S … Read more
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, who received the protesting workers at the gate of the government house called on the federal government to honour its agreement with ASUU The State Chairman of NLC said that the two-day protest was part of activities lined up to compel the Federal Government to meet the agreement it entered … Read more
Ortom accused the President of violating his oath of office because Nigerians are in pains under his watch He said Buhari has left Nigerians digging their graves EDITOR’S PICK Presidency Responds To Video Of Terrorists Flogging Train Attack Victims, Threatening Buhari Davido’s Father Warns Adeleke Against Reneging On His Promise To Osun People Wedding Guests … Read more
The governor in a congratulatory message on Sunday praised Senator Adeleke for his steadfastness, hard work and commitment to the welfare of the people that earned him the victory He however counselled Senator Adeleke not to take the trust and confidence for granted EDITOR’S PICK: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg … Read more
Ortom mourned the victims and described the murderers as cowards and criminals who must be fished out and prosecuted forthwith The armed men invaded Edumoga in the early hours of Sunday where they killed some locals… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses Burna … Read more
Ortom informed them that he had finally been convinced that God has confirmed to him to contest for the election and requested if they agreed with the vision The governor told his Nzorov kinsmen that he is now convinced to contest the Zone B Senate seat on the platform of the PDP EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The victims were riding on a motorcycle when they were ambushed and shot dead by the killer herdsmen… EKO HOT BLOG reports that three kinsmen of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, have been killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani It was gathered that the three, two males and a female, were killed Saturday at … Read more
…the governor said that he is confident that his family will not fight over his properties if anything happens to him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that he has already prepared his will due to the spate of insecurity in the country. Known to be outspoken … Read more
…Atiku also called for more support for IDPs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has visited Benue State and donated ₦50 million to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the north-central state. Speaking during a courtesy call on Governor Samuel Ortom, Atiku also called for more support for IDPs. The … Read more
…Garba Shehu was right to have said “Nigeria has had enough of failed politicians” and will be too glad… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Michael Inelagwu, has said all Nigerians regret voting President Muhammadu Buhari. He spoke on Friday, during a world press conference he addressed … Read more
This is the first meeting of the Forum after the party’s National Convention in October last year… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have arrived in Rivers State for their meeting slated for Monday. According to a statement signed by the Director-General of the PDP Governors Forum, Cyril Maduabum, … Read more
While still active in the police force, Dega served as commissioner in Borno and Edo state The Plateau State police command have revealed that Christopher Dega, the security adviser to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, was trailed and killed in an ‘isolated restaurant’. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Gabriel Ubah, said Dega, a retired Assistant … Read more
Governor Ortom pledged improved funding for the agency in the state, even as he acknowledged the support of donor agencies and development partners in the fight against the spread of the deadly scourge. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has expressed delight over the sharp drop in the rate of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, … Read more