Labour Party is under fire for fixing nomination form for N25m. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the Imo State governorship election scheduled for November 11, the Labour Party, LP, is under fire for fixing the price of its expression of interest and nomination forms at N25 million. Twelve aspirants, excluding the late Humprey … Read more
Festus Keyamo has reacted to reports that the LP in Imo State pegged its governorship form at N25 million. Keyamo took to Twitter to express his displeasure, stating that the so-called ‘new breeds’ of politicians were already failing Nigeria. The alleged high cost of the form had generated discussions online with some accusing the LP … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have killed three NSCDC personnel in Imo State. The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Monday. Meanwhile, soldiers have taken over the community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have allegedly killed three officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Imo State. The incident which happened at … Read more
Imo Labour Party Governorship aspirant is dead. Humphrey was found dead in his apartment after he returned from an LP meeting at the party national headquarters in Abuja. A close friend of the deceased said that he died around 5:30 pm on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Humphrey Anumudu, a Labour Party aspirant … Read more
INEC has been urged by the PDP National Secretary to release genuine results for Imo State. Anyanwu made the demand while speaking to journalists in Owerri. Anyanwu warned that any fake results released other than the authentic ones, will be rejected by the Imo people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Secretary of the … Read more
INEC Ad-Hoc officials have been caught With Thumb-printed APC Ballot Papers In Imo State. A video clip that went viral online captured the moment when the suspected election riggers were apprehended. It is currently uncertain whether the INEC officials were working for the All Progressives Congress (APC), as alleged in the video. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Gunmen have burnt a woman and razed five houses in Imo state. The incident happened in Amagu Ihube community. The country home of a retired Director of the DSS, Emeka Ngwu, was also burnt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen, in the early hours of Tuesday, razed the country home of the Imo State Commissioner … Read more
Unknown gunmen have set the Imo State High Court ablaze. The attackers arrived at the place around 11.30pm on Sunday and attacked the facility. The latest attack came 10 days after the judge in charge of Ejemekwuru Customary Court, Nnaemeka Ugboma, was murdered while presiding over a court session. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown … Read more
Imo State indigenes lament over the fact that some roads in Owerri have become dumping grounds. Residents and Motorists struggle to cope with the unhealthy situation as wastes can stay for days without being evacuated. Residents on their own end have started throwing refuse indiscriminately on roadsides. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owerri, the capital … Read more
Gunmen have attacked the House of Assembly candidate’s home in Imo State. The attack happened in the early hours of today (Saturday), with the assailants burning down his home and cars parked in his compound. Speaking on the attack, Obiaraeri blamed it on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed a judge during proceedings in Imo state. Ugboma was killed by gunmen who operated in motorcycles while presiding over a court session. The incident brought the court sitting to an abrupt end as lawyers, court staff and litigants fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed Nnaemeka Ugboma, the Chairman … Read more
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of Ideato North Local Government Area. Two other persons were also kidnapped by the criminals. It was gathered that Ohizu’s residence was also burnt down in the attack on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have reportedly whisked away Christopher Ohizu the Sole Administrator of Ideato North Local … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian army have eliminated 12 ESN gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters on Thursday said it neutralised a total of 12 insurgents of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). During a press briefing on troops’ activities in the various … Read more
Army has debunked reports on the release of the kidnapped female soldier. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army (NA) on Friday said a female soldier, Lieutenant PP Johnson, who was abducted by some so-called ‘Unknown Gunmen’ and taken to a forest in Nigeria’s southeast region, is yet to be released or rescued. A … Read more
PDP house of representatives candidate Ugochinyere has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ideato North and South federal constituency in Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has reportedly escaped assassination. It was gathered that the attack happened on Friday night. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be arsonists have set another court ablaze in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected hoodlums on Sunday razed a section of the Owerri Magistrate’s Court in Imo State. The development is coming barely 24 hours after the Orlu High Court was burnt by fleeing hoodlums. EDITOR’S PICKS Govt Shuts Down … Read more
A Labour Party House of Assembly Candidate has been murdered in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo state, Hon. Christopher Eleghu, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. Hon. Eleghu, aka WASCO, was murdered in his home late Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Ohanaeze has called for the arrest and repatriation of Simon Ekpa over killings in the South East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, on Monday, called for the arrest and repatriation of Simon Ifeanyi Njoku Ekpa, the alleged mastermind of the ongoing horror being witnessed in Ebonyi, Enugu, … Read more
Labour Party Assembly candidate has slumped and died in Imo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party House Of Assembly Candidate for Okigwe, Imo State, Mr Irouno Chukwunonye, is dead. Iruono slumped on Monday evening and was confirmed dead in the early hours of Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Unknown Gunmen kidnap Commissioner, … Read more
Hoodlums have reportedly set another INEC office ablaze in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the attacks on offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, continued on Sunday as hoodlums, again, attacked the commission’s office in Orlu West Local Government Area of Imo state. Attacks on INEC offices in Imo state have become … Read more