The organized labour in Imo State has ordered workers in the state to embark on an eight-day warning strike, beginning from today, Monday, December 21, 2020. This was contained in a press release signed by the Labour’s state Chairman and the Secretary, Austin Chilakpo and Ken Onwuemeodo, respectively. According to the statement, the warning strike … Read more
It was precisely a fortnight ago that a viral video hit social media spaces regarding an empowerment scheme by a Nigerian governor. Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, in a bid to empower unemployed youths in the state, decided to do so with rabbits. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on Friday, November 27, the Governor … Read more
November 13, 2020 The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chiji Collins, has been impeached. Eko Hot Blog gathers that Collins was removed from office by the lawmakers during a plenary session on Friday at the legislative chamber of the Assembly complex in Owerri, the state capital. When the motion of the former … Read more
Ekohotblog, October 1st, 2020 An Imo based social commenter and evangelist, Bro. Obinna Akuwudike have called on the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, to refrain from running a government of lies and intimidation, as this will not win him the support of the people of Imo State. Akuwudike while speaking to our correspondent, expressed … Read more
Nollywood Actor, Alex Ekubo Gets Chieftaincy Title in Imo State (Video) Ekohotblog, September 21, 2020…. Nollywood actor and model Alex Ekubo, has been named a chief in the just concluded Iri-ji festival in Mbaise, Imo State. The 34-year-old actor while reintroducing himself on social media has asked to now be addressed as the Ikuku of Amumara Town, Mbaise. … Read more
September 15, 2020. The Bishop of Christ Victorious Alive Revival Mission and Rector Alive Theological Seminary, Owerri , Mr Uzoma Emmanuel has accused the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma of having no regard to the suffering of Imo people. The Bishop also flayed the procurement of vehicles for political appointees and civil … Read more
EFCC Nabs 22 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Imo Ekohotblog,September 11, 2020.. Operatives of the Uyo Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes, EFCC, have arrested not less than 22 suspected internet criminals in different locations in Imo State. According to a statement signed by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Thursday, the Commission was able … Read more
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has reportedly ordered all schools in the state to remain shut down pending the fulfillment of all laid down coronavirus COVID-19 protocols. Hope Uzodinma gave this order through a press release signed by the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. B. T. O Ikegwuoha. Also Read: Gov. Uzodinma Detest … Read more
A gas station located in Umuoma Nekede Owerri-west LGA of Imo state has been gutted by fire, killing a family of five. The incident which took place on Friday was triggered by a truck discharging cooking gas. According to an eye witness, Princely Onyenwe, the truck caught fire while discharging gas and destroyed vegetation around. … Read more
Two lovers’ bodies have been found lifeless in a hotel by operatives of the Nigeria Police, Imo State Command. The lovers were identified as Cynthia Obieshi and Samuel Osuji, both students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State. Cynthia had reportedly visited her boyfriend, Samuel and they lodged in a hotel located around the … Read more
A family member of former Director-General of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Theophilus Okere, has spoken on the alleged murder of Okere’s wife. Okere allegedly stabbed his wife to death at Imerienwe community in the Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo. The suspect, 82, fled after the act on his wife of 59 years, Beatrice. … Read more
A 45-year-old man, Osita Ezuruike, on Tuesday, has reportedly committed suicide at Umudafa, Awo Mbieri in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo state. Neighbours, on Tuesday, discovered Ezuruike had hung himself at his residence in the area. Sources at the community claimed the deceased was frustrated with life over the lockdown and the dusk-to-dawn … Read more
Imo State Government organised a ceremony on Monday where a large number of people gathered to witness the inauguration of commissioners, special advisers, senior special assistants and other senior aides by the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, days after ordering the closure of all tertiary institutions, primary and secondary schools in the state due to the … Read more
Accuses Supreme Court Of Halting The Desire Of Imo People For Good Governance Emeka Ihedioha has expressed disappointment with the supreme court ruling on his application for a review of the judgment sacking him as Imo state governor. Ekohotblog recalls that the Supreme Court last Tuesday, delivered a final judgment on the 2019 Imo State … Read more
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, on Tuesday said in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, that he does not tolerate corruption. Uzodinma said there was no truth in the allegations that his aides were looting the state government property. He stated that, “The Government of Imo State under Senator … Read more
Nigeria’s apex court has adjourned the hearing of the application filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and sacked Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha. The Supreme Court says the new date is now March 2, 2020. Ihedioha and his party are asking the court to reverse the judgment which declared Hope Uzodinma of the All … Read more
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, says Emeka Ihedioha, the sacked Governor of Imo State, southeast Nigeria, should have visited his ministry to avert the “sack prophecy” he gave concerning him. Ekohotblog had reported earlier that the Supreme court sacked Ihedioha as governor of Imo state and … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has described the newly sworn-in Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress APC, as a product of manipulation. The party also noted that APC governors’ attempt at cheap blackmail will never stop it and millions of Nigerians from demanding a review and reversal of the judgment … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC gubernatorial candidate in the Imo state governorship election in march 2019, Hope Uzodinma, has just been sworn in an governor of the state. The swearing is coming barely 24 hours after the Supreme Court verdict declaring the APC candidate the legitimate winner of the gubernatorial poll. Details later…
President Muhammadu Buhari, has reacted to the Supreme Court verdict sacking the Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha as the legitimate elected governor of the State. It could be recalled that the Supreme Court in an unanimous order had declared the election of Ihedioha viod and declared the candidate of the All Progress Congress APC, Sen. … Read more