A Nigerian man has been spotted using Mercedes G-Wagon to sell plantain. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian man has been spotted using an expensive G-Wagon to display and sell plantain on the streets of Owerri, Imo State. A video which was shared on on Facebook shows the moment an unidentified young man was … Read more
For the police commissioner, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and others are to be blamed… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 150 suspects have been arrested in connection with terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery in Imo State, the police have said. According to the Commissioner of … Read more
Kpatuma was waylaid at the entrance of his home and shot dead… EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have murdered a retired police officer Chris Kpatuma a.k.a Hipis in Mgbala Agwa Autonomous Community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo. The police officer was killed on Wednesday with sources disclosing that the attackers are suspected escapees … Read more
…he stressed that he should be the one laying claims to the benefits he ‘rejected’ while serving as governor for eight years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Monday faulted the series of allegations of corruption against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the state … Read more
Recall that Okorocha was in April 2019 grilled by EFCC for two days over alleged financial fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed ₦2.9 billion fraud charges against former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. This is coming hours after the former governor officially declared his presidential … Read more
The circular advised students using vehicles to stop at the gate… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State, has banned students from driving private cars on campus. The federal institution stated this in a circular dated January 29, 2022 and signed by B .O Dara, for the Registrar. … Read more
NDLEA Chairman Marwa First Wife For Burial January 29 In Imo EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of Chief Salome Zainab Marwa (Nee Agbaso), Igolo Oha 1, first wife of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), will be laid to rest on … Read more
…the Imo West Senator failed to revalidate his membership during APC’s last registration and revalidation exercise EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared that former governor of the State, Rochas Okorocha is not its member. The State chapter of the party made the remark while … Read more
This comes barely a month after the traditional ruler of the community, Edwin Azike, was kidnapped in the community on December 8 and his corpse… EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was tension amongst the people of Ubudom Atta community in the Njaba Local Government Area of Imo state as unidentified gunmen beheaded a 65 … Read more
There is currently a high level of insecurity in the country despite repeated assurances from government and security forces EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Obiohuru community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Southwest Nigeria, when gunmen intercepted a Lagos-bound vehicle and abducted all the travellers. The 14-seater bus … Read more
According to Uzodinma, many of the persons carrying out attacks in the state have been arrested EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has made a U-turn and failed to name the sponsors of attacks in the state contrary to a pledge he made. Speaking during the Imo stakeholders meeting at the … Read more
There have been recent attacks on the palaces of some Traditional Rulers in the state by some unknown gunmen… EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person has been killed as police operatives repelled an attack on the palace of Ezeimo, HRH Dr. E.C Okeke in Ezioha Amaifeke, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. Police … Read more
An eyewitness revealed that the victims were abducted along Christ Church Road in Owerri EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chief Priest of Owerri ancient kingdom in the Owerri Municipal council of Imo State, Reginald Ejiogu, has been kidnapped. Also, the Chairman of Umunwagbara village in Owerri Nchi-Ise kingdom, Sunny Unachukwu, has been abducted. The … Read more
Kidnapped monarch and youth leader have been found dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the traditional ruler of Ihitte Ihube autonomous community in the Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, Paul Ogbu, who was kidnapped on Sunday after his palace and vehicle were razed, has been found dead. A youth leader in the community … Read more
Monarchs have fled as gunmen abducted two and set palaces ablaze. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic on Sunday as gunmen abducted two traditional rulers in Okigwe, Imo State, and set their palaces ablaze. Other traditional rulers are said to have gone into hiding. It is a continuation of what appears to be … Read more
The Police have banned knockout and banger in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo State Police Command has banned completely the use of fireworks popularly known as knockout, banger in Imo. The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Micheal Abattam, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri, ahead of the yuletide celebrations. He … Read more
…the attackers also left some villagers injured before leaving the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than two people were reportedly killed and property worth millions of naira destroyed when gunmen invaded Etekwuru autonomous community in the Ohaji/ Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The incident was said to have occurred around … Read more
…a suspected member of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was killed in a shootout… EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Exercise Golden Dawn have foiled an attempt to abduct a group of doctors and nurses providing free healthcare for residents in Amauju Isu Local Government Area of Imo State. The Director of … Read more
Drama as 19 Out of 27 Lawmakers Impeach Imo Speaker 19 members out of 27 lawmakers who signed the Impeachment letter EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rt. Hon. Paul Emeziem, the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, was on Monday, November 8, impeached after a unanimous decision. Emeziem was replaced with Kennedy Ibe … Read more
Hoodlums have set three Dangote drivers ablaze in Imo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that hoodlums suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have allegedly killed a Dangote trailer driver, Saidu Alhassan, and two of his assistants in Imo State. It was gathered that the driver and two of his assistants, Halliru … Read more