Suspected gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Fabian Ihekweme, a former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region. The abduction took place on Wednesday afternoon at Ihekweme’s residence. In a viral video circulating online, a woman identifying herself as his wife made a tearful plea for his release. … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday regarding allegations leveled against him by the anti-graft agency. Bello arrived at the EFCC office in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by his legal team. This follows a November 14 hearing where the EFCC requested … Read more
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a delegation of party governors to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to formally introduce Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, to the President. EKO … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Progressive Governors’ Forum have extended warm congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo following his victory in the Edo State governorship election. This announcement was made by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma. In his statement, Governor Uzodimma lauded Senator Okpebholo’s decisive win, calling … Read more
Former Senate President Pius Anyim, accompanied by Governors Hope Uzodimma and Francis Nwifuru, meets with Tinubu after defecting from PDP to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu received former Senate President Pius Anyim, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday. Anyim was accompanied … Read more
APC Governors assure commitment to ending hunger and insecurity; urge protest organizers to embrace dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors have assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to ending hunger and insecurity. This assurance came after a two-hour closed-door meeting of the APC Governors’ Forum. EDITOR’S PICK FG To … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo commissioned the Owerri Central Market Complex in Imo State, praising Governor Hope Uzodimma’s efforts and expressing optimism that the project will attract investors, create jobs, and drive development in the region. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday commissioned the Owerri Central Market Complex in … Read more
The Imo PDP plans to appeal the tribunal ruling that upheld Uzodimma’s election. PDP chairman Chidi Dike asserts that their candidate, Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, won the November 2023 governorship election. Dike appreciates party members’ support and assures them that their mandate will be recovered through the Court of Appeal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo … Read more
Uzodimma appoints himself as interim Commissioner for Lands. Swearing-in ceremy inaugurates 24 Commissioners, 19 Special Advisers. Governor emphasizes significance of oath of office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Hope Uzodimma, has taken the unprecedented step of appointing himself as the interim Commissioner for Lands in the state. This move, according to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday gave his daughter, Modupeoreoluwa, in marriage to his lover Oladele. The union was solemnised at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Lagos by the Anglican Bishop of Lagos, Rt. Revd. Ifedola Okupevi. The white wedding was held a week after their traditional wedding. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Senator Athan Achonu have demanded the cancellation of last Saturday’s Imo governorship election, issuing a seven-day ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday. Speaking at a joint press conference in Owerri, the two governorship candidates expressed their discontent with the election’s outcome, where … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the Imo State Guber election, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has won the first polling unit result to emerge from the state. The PDP secured victory at Community School, Obodo, Araimo ward in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. The party polled 77 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Imo State election, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has cast his vote in the ongoing electoral exercise. Anyanwu, a former Senator, voted at Amaimo Central School polling unit, Amaimo ward, Ikeduru Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo state. Addressing journalists after … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Friday, ordered investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault on the President of the National Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero. Announcing the development in a statement made on Friday, Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, detailed that the IGP had ordered … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that all flights to Owerri, Imo State, from airports across Nigeria have been blacklisted by the unions in the aviation industry. The action follows a joint directive by the Labour Union, which consists of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), in response to the brutalisation of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and a former governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha were seen entering the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday evening, accompanied by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje. The trio, joined by the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, departed the Villa shortly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the executive Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has revealed what the South-East governors discussed with the new National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu when they met him in Abuja yesterday. Governor Hope Uzodimma said on his verified Facebook page; “Every necessary measure must be considered and applied in our … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has announced a N10,000 salary raise for civil servants in the state to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy. The governor made this known during a stakeholder meeting held at Rockview Hotel Owerri on Saturday. Details Later….. Click To Watch Our Video … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has said that the fear of being killed is forcing people in the south east to comply with the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Uzodinma made this remark while speaking with State House correspondents after his meeting with President … Read more
Anyanwu has emerged as a PDP governorship candidate in Imo State. Anyanwu emerged following the PDP primary election held on Wednesday at the party’s secretariat. He will challenge the second-term bid of the current Governor of the state, Hope Uzodimma of the APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Peoples … Read more