Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Kennedy Ibeh, has declared the seat for Ngor Okpala State Constituency vacant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibeh made the declaration on Thursday, following a motion moved by Johnson Duru (APC, Ideato South) and seconded by Chigozie Nwaneri (APC, Oru East). Duru said that the Ngor Okpala lawmaker, … Read more
Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said suspects responsible for the state insecurity will be arrested. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uzodinma, on Saturday, said 18 suspects arrested by security agencies have given dependable evidence on the names of sponsors of insecurity in Imo state, adding that their names will be reeled out on 3 … 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
Abducted Imo monarch has regained freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abducted traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Damian Nwaigwe, who was kidnapped from his palace in the early hours of Thursday, has been rescued unhurt. According to the spokesperson for the police in … Read more
Gunmen have killed a popular monarch and dumped his body in market square EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular monarch of Atta ancient kingdom in the Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Edwin Azike have been killed by gunmen. It was gathered that his corpse was found at the market square in the … Read more
Crisis between the former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and the state government over the ownership of Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, have finally been laid to rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operating certificate for the varsity was handed over to Imo State through Governor Hope Uzodimma by the National Universities Commission … Read more
Why We Enjoy Abducting Married Women – 41-Year-Old Kidnapper EKO HOT BLOG reports that one Osinachi Ngerem, a suspected kidnapper, who was recently arrested by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the Imo State Police Command, has been telling the police why he enjoyed abducting married women and collecting large sums as ransom from their families. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the father of former Imo Deputy Governor Eze Henry Madumere who was kidnapped last Friday has been released by his abductors.
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Imo Assembly Receives Uzodinma’s List of Commissioner Nominees EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo House of Assembly, on Monday, received a list of 17 nominees for ratification of their appointment as commissioners in the state Executive Council. The names are Prof. Duru Emmanuel Joseph Chukwuma ,Dr. Prosper Ohayagha Success Obinna Chinons,Prof. Ifunanya Okorodudu, Prof. … Read more
Gunmen Abduct Ex-Imo Deputy Governor’s Father EKO HOT BLOG reports that Eze Henry Madumere, the father of former Imo Deputy Governor, has been kidnapped. The abductee, who is the traditional ruler of Ezi – Mbieri Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the State, was whisked away on Friday morning. The monarch was reportedly … Read more
191 suspects busted with 966.7kgs of illicit drugs in Imo Outgoing NDLEA Commander in Imo, Mr Nse Inam, made the disclosures on Thursday in Owerri EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 191 drug trafficking suspects and seized 966.7kgs of illicit drugs in Imo in 2020. Between January and … Read more
Ihedioha Reveals Political Party to Win Imo, Nigeria in 2023 This came months after he was sworn in, following INEC declaration that he won the election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will return to power in Nigeria and Imo … Read more
Gunmen kill four in Imo fresh attack Suspected gunmen in a white sienna car opened fire at the market, killing four people, according to reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following an incident that took four lives on Tuesday night, there is palpable anxiety at Anara market in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of … Read more
Gunmen have attacked popular market, killed three persons and injured others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons were shot dead when gunmen attacked popular Anara market in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. It was gathered that the incident which occurred around 10pm on Tuesday, left many people wounded … Read more
The incident occurred at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, BSC Road, Orlu, Imo State, according to the newsmen. Troops will continue to deny freedom of action to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network Ekohotblog reports that an attempt to abduct the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Reverend Augustine Ukwuoma, was … 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
The gunmen shot sporadically into the air to scare passers-by before whisking their target away in their vehicle. The victim’s G-Wagon jeep was later recovered at the scene with three expended cartridges. Ekohotblog reports that officers from the Imo State Police Command apprehended kidnappers along Akwakuma Road in the state’s Owerri West Local Government Area … Read more
Police arrest personnel over alleged extortion in Imo The victim also alleged that the officers assaulted him and other occupants of his vehicle before intimidating him into transferring the money… Ekohotblog reports that the Imo State Police Command has announced the arrest of many of its personnel for allegedly extorting N60,000 from Mr Victor Agunwah, … Read more