Tragedy In Kogi: 11 Killed; 20 Vehicles Burnt

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Eleven people lost their lives, with over 20 vehicles burnt in a massive tanker explosion in Kogi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that eleven persons have been confirmed dead after an articulated vehicle failed brakes and rammed into a gas-laden taker abandoned along the Itobe-Anyigba road in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Sector … Read more

Peter Obi Donates N5m To Support Flood Victims In Benue

Peter Obi has donated N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, made a donation of N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State when he visited the state on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Meets Gov. Ortom … Read more

Peter Obi Meets Gov. Ortom Of Benue State Over Flood Disaster [PHOTOS]

Peter Obi visited Governor Ortom of Benue State to commiserate with him over the flood disaster in his state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has visited Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State following the flood disaster in his state. The former Governor of Anambra State met … Read more

Gunmen Attack Church, Kill 2, Injure Others In Kogi

Gunmen Kill Pastor, Two Others

A group of gunmen attacked a church, and killed 2 in Kogi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been killed, while three others were injured as unknown gunmen attacked a Celestial Church located in Felele, Lokoja, Kogi State. This online media platform gathered that the incident happened late Sunday evening behind NNPC Mega … Read more

Kogi To Sue Dangote Over Obajana Plant Ownership Tussle

Kogi is suing Dangote over the Obajana plant ownership tussle. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Government has resolved to drag Dangote Cement Plc to court over the ownership of the Obajana Cement Plant. EDITOR’S PICKS Kogi, Dangote Reach Agreement To Reopen Obajana Cement Plant – FG Ownership Tussle: Kogi Asks Dangote To … Read more

Kogi, Dangote Reach Agreement To Reopen Obajana Cement Plant

Kogi and Dangote have reached an agreement to reopen the sealed Obajana cement plant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Government and Dangote Group have agreed to reopen the Obajana cement plant. EDITOR’S PICKS Ownership Tussle: Kogi Asks Dangote To Present Proof Of Obajana Plant’s Acquisition Govt Seals Off Dangote Cement Factory  Govt … Read more

Ownership Tussle: Kogi Asks Dangote To Present Proof Of Obajana Plant’s Acquisition

Kogi has asked Dangote to present proof of acquisition for its Obajana Plant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State government has asked the management of Dangote Group to present its proof of acquisition for the Obajana Cement Company. EDITOR’S PICKS Govt Seals Off Dangote Cement Factory  Govt Uncovers ‘Satanic’ Plot By Dangote To … Read more

BREAKING: NDLEA Intercepts 18 Pump-Action Guns, 2300 Cartridges

In Kogi State on Saturday, agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 18 pump action rifles and 2,300 cartridges. Eko Hot Blog reports that three individuals were detained in connection with the recovery of the firearms, according to a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, director of media and advocacy at … Read more

BREAKING: Kogi Govt Seals First Bank Branches Over Alleged Tax Evasion

Kogi State Government has sealed-off all First Bank Nigeria PLC branches operating in the State.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the action was on the order of a Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja.   EDITOR’S PICK  Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments … Read more

2023: PDP Speaks On Bello’s Threat To Unleash Violence

PDP Speaks On Bello

PDP Speaks On Bello’s Threat To Unleash Violence EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, raised the alarm over an alleged plot by Governor Yahaya Bello, to unleash a killer squad on opponents ahead of the 2023 general elections.   State Chairman of the PDP, Engr. … Read more

BREAKING: Fuel Scarcity To Begin As IPMAN Embarks On Strike

IPMAN has started three-day warning strike   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kaduna, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, and other areas face an impending shortage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gasoline as the Suleja Depot branch of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has begun a three-day warning strike. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more

2023: Kwankwaso Not Attacked In Kogi –Campaign Group Speaks

Kwankwaso mocks PDP

Kwankwaso Not Attacked In Kogi –Campaign Group Speaks EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Viral claims that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was attacked in Kogi State have been faulted by his campaign organisation.   Reports had emerged earlier that the former Governor of Kano State who … Read more

JUST IN; Guber Candidate Without Agenda Won’t Get Our Support – Wike

Nyesom Wike remarked that some of the candidates in other political parties aspiring to succeed him in office have no agenda for the State.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers people would not support any person without development agenda to preside over the state as a … Read more

JUST IN: NCDC Records New Cases Of Lassa Fever

Thirteen new Lassa fever cases has been recorded in Nigeria   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 13 new cases of Lassa fever in seven days from five states, Ondo, Edo, Kogi, Ebonyi, and Imo.   EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State … Read more