EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party has described the November 11 governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states as a golden opportunity for the Independent National Electoral Commission to redeem its allegedly battered image. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, who stated this in Abuja on Sunday, also demanded the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje have arrived in Imo State to flag off the party’s governorship election campaign in the state. The event, which was billed as the “mother of all rallies,” was held at the Dan Anyiam … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) has warned other political parties in Imo State not to undermine the support of the ‘Obidients family’ for the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Athan Achonu. The party called on other parties to be mindful of the fact that Achonu is the only candidate the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) South-East Operation UDO KA II, on Thursday, arrested two Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) members and recovered a locally-made Rocket Propelled Launcher (Ogbunigwe) and improvise explosive device (IED)-making materials, among others. A statement by Lt Col. Jonah Unuakhalu said success followed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that wild jubilation broke out at the secretariat of Labour party in Abuja when the Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed Senator Athan Achonu as the Labour Party governorship candidate for the November 11 governorship election in Imo State. Achonu is aiming to become the first physically-challenged governor in the country through … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concerns over the security situation in Imo and Kogi States ahead of the forthcoming governorship elections. The commission’s National Commissioner, Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, raised the concerns during a meeting with media executives in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Wednesday. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Abdullahi Ganduje has set up three National Campaign Councils for the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike who happens to be a member of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo state police commissioner, Muhammed Barde, has ordered immediate arrest of a police Inspector seen in a viral video slapping a motorist along the road in the state. The incident which happened in Owerri, the state capital, had elicited reactions from Nigerians, describing it as inhumane act melted out … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu, on Tuesday stormed Owerri to join the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi and other party big wigs at the Imo State capital to flag-off the party’s campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Owerri, the Imo State capital, following the gruesome murder of a couple identified as Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Owobo by three unknown gunmen on Sunday night. This online media platform gathered that Mr. Owobo, a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police from Edo State, was killed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the palace of Eze Kanu Ikenolu, a traditional ruler at Ndia Iche Arondizuogu community in the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State was set ablaze by unknown gunmen. Speaking about the incident, sources told the Whistler that the gunmen stormed the palace of the traditional ruler with explosives … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chima Centus Nweze, a justice of the Supreme Court, has died. He reportedly died on Sunday evening at the age of 64. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now Global – Olu Epe Of Epe Epe Kayokayo Coordinator Otunba TJ Abass Announces Plans To Step Down Keep Hope Alive; Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the People Democratic Party, PDP, has described as unfortunate the inability of Governor Hope Uzodinma to stem the rising insecurity in the state. The spokesman for the Imo PDP 2023 gubernatorial campaign, Barr. Gozie Nwachukwu, made the claim at a press conference held in Owerri on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio … Read more
The victims were assaulted on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The police spokesperson in Imo quickly condemned the video on Twitter. He said the unprofessional conduct was below the command’s standards. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde, has ordered the prompt Orderly Room Trial of six … Read more
The Surinamese man had smuggled the banned hard drug into Nigeria. He claimed that he travelled to Nigeria in search of his long-lost Nigerian father. The NDLEA also intercepted 1,559.3kg Colorado and 648,050 pills of opioids in Lagos, Imo, Taraba, and others. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency … Read more
The LP has reduced the price of its governorship nomination form for off-cycle elections in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo states from N25 million to N15 million. Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, had urged the reduction in price, which was previously identical to that of the APC and PDP. Obi thanked the party’s leadership for … Read more
The Labour Party has reduced the price of the nomination form for the Imo governorship race from N25 million to N15 million. The party spokesperson confirmed the reduction, stating that the decision was made after consultation with relevant stakeholders. Thirteen aspirants have secured nomination and expression of interest forms for the party’s upcoming governorship primaries. … Read more
Former Imo State Transport Commissioner Laz Anyanwu has been sentenced to three years in prison The court sentenced him for diverting N180 million of state funds into a private company account. Anyanwu served during the administration of ex-governor Rochas Okorocha and was found guilty of fraud, looting public funds, and stealing. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Gunmen have burnt down the country home of Ifeanyi Ozoemena, a PDP candidate for the Imo State House of Assembly. The incident happened at his hometown in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. Most residents in the area are living in fear while some have relocated due to the incessant attacks by gunmen. EKO … Read more
Civil right organisation has made claims that the Election results were manipulated. According to the organisation, results from Imo, and Rivers were manipulated. The Organisation claimed that the APC was given higher votes than the party actually got. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a civil rights organisation, Yiaga Africa, has added a new twist to … Read more