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
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has flown the New Nigerian Peoples Party candidate for the Kogi State House of Assembly, Ismaila Atumeyi, to Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ismaila Atumeyi was arrested by the EFCC in Abuja on Tuesday over an alleged bank fraud. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Publish Sources Of Your Campaign Funds … Read more
A Pastor of the Living faith church in Kogi has reportedly slumped and died. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the pastor in charge of Living Faith in Lokoja, Pastor Fred Attabo on Friday died at age 68. The associate pastor of the church, Edwin Okolo while confirming Attabo’s death described it as “very shocking.” EDITOR’S … Read more
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 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
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 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 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
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
APC Chieftain Donates N70 Million To Flood Victims In Kogi EKO HOT BLOG reports that succour came the way of flood victims in Kogi state, as the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yakubu Ajaka, donated N70 million to affected victims. Ajaka, in a statement on Saturday, said the donation … Read more
Mass Defection In Kogi As Over 5000 APC Members Join PDP EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ahead of the 2023 general elections, received no fewer than 5000 defectors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This online media platform understands that the defectors were … Read more
Robbers Attack Church, Injure 2, Rob Others In Kogi EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed robbers on Saturday attacked New Life Gospel Church, Sarikinoma, a suburb of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The robbers in their tens were said to have come in at the early hours of the day and met some elders … Read more
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
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
NCDC have announced 21 monkey pox cases in 7 days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 21 more cases of monkey pox in the country within the past seven days. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At 96 Doctors Raise Concern As Queen … Read more
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
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
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
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
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