EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has visited his predecessor, Willie Obiano, who was arraigned in court on Wednesday over fraud allegations. This online media platform gathered that Obiano is facing trial over an allegation of committing fraud to the tune of N4 billion while he was governor. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday, January 24, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N4,008,573,350. This online media platform gathered on Tuesday that the ex-governor will be … Read more
Obiano has revealed why he tried to fleed the country after handing over to Soludo. The ex-governor disclosed that he was rushing to meet up with a doctor’s appointment in the United States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Willie Obiano, the immediate past governor of Anambra State, on Monday revealed why he tried to leave … Read more
Obiano regains freedom after spending one week In EFCC custody. Obiano was arrested for alleged misappropriation of public funds, including, N5 billion Sure-P and N37 billion security vote which was withdrawn in cash EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Thursday regained freedom after being detained by the … Read more
Actor Yul Edochie says that when it became clear that Gov. Obiano would be leaving office on March 17 people were crying. Yul, the former governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Creative and Entertainment Media, wrote on his Instagram page. EKO HOT BLOG reports that actor Yul Edochie says that when it became clear that Gov. Obiano would be leaving office on March 17 people were crying. Obiano finished his eight-year term on March 17 and was succeeded by Charles Soludo. Read Also: Dancer Korra … Read more
Willie Obiano, Former governor of Anambra State, is said to have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged misappropriation of public funds. Obiano was arrested for stealing N5 billion Sure-P and N37 billion Security Vote funds, which were withdrawn in cash. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Willie Obiano, the former … Read more
The senior advocate argued that the police would have immediately arrested the two of them if they were not dignitaries The former Anambra First Lady and the widow of late Biafran leader had been involved in an altercation during the swearing-in ceremony of Soludo EKO HOT BLOG reports that human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), … Read more
During the inauguration of Governor Charles Soludo, on Thursday, Ebelechukwu Obiano and Ojukwu’s widow had a face-off Bianca said the former First Lady was ‘surprisingly’ intoxicated. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, widow of the late Chief Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, has opened up on the encounter between her and the former First Lady of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied reports that it has released Willie Obiano, the immediate past governor of Anambra State. Wilson Uwujaren, a spokesman for the EFCC, has said that the former governor had been transferred to Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has … Read more
Obiano was arrested a few hours after he handed over power to the new Governor of the State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo The commission’s spokesman explained that Obiano had been on the watchlist of the EFCC prior to Thursday’s handing over EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why … Read more
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Anambra State’s present political transition evokes the lines of Christopher Okigbo. Probably influenced by the poetry of Alberto Alvarez, Okigbo wrote: “An old star departs, leaves us here on the shore, gazing heavenward for a new star approaching. The new star appears, foreshadows it’s going, before a going and coming that goes … Read more
Obiano endorsed my governorship ambition 5 years ago – Soludo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Charles Soludo has said Governor Willie Obiano endorsed his governorship ambition five years ago without any strings attached. Soludo stated this on Monday while addressing a gathering in the Aguleri country home of Obiano. The Governor-elect added that Obiano … Read more
Obiano inaugurates Awka Township Stadium EKO HOT BLOG reports that Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, inaugurated the Awka Township Stadium on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. The stadium features an eight-lane Poly Unit Premium tartan track, with a hybrid synthetic surface for the football field. Obiano remarked at the opening that he was pleased to … Read more
BY CHUKA UBAH The end may have come for the political journey of former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, at the hands of Governor Willie Obiano. The defeat of the PDP in the November 6, Anambra State governorship election is seen by political observers as a personal defeat for Obi. The PDP’s candidate … Read more
Anambra Govt has reacted as EFCC has placed Governor Obiano on watchlist. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State government has reacted as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) placed the Governor of the state, Willie Obiano on watchlist. In a press statement by the Anambra State government, which was signed by the … Read more
#AnambraDecides: Obiano Urges Early Turnout for Election, Hails IPOB Governor Obiano told the public that the election will be calm, free, and fair. EKO HOT BLOG Governor Willie Obiano has urged registered voters in Anambra State to vote not just in large numbers, but also early, in the state’s gubernatorial election on Saturday (today). Read … Read more
…states should get the lion’s share of allocation because they shouldered the highest degree responsibilities among the three- tiers of government. The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has proposed a revenue-sharing formula of 50, 30, and 20 percents for state, local and federal governments, respectively. The governor stated this on Wednesday while declaring open the … Read more
Governor Obiano said it is totally unacceptable as it has become inimical to the state’s economy. Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has ordered markets, banks, transport business owners, among others to ignore the sit-at-home order and go about their businesses from Monday, September 13. The governor gave the order on Saturday after a meeting with … Read more
No fewer than nine suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre in Awka, on Wednesday, disclosed that nine suspected criminals had been arrested for … Read more
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has condemned attacks on police and other security agencies in the state, saying it will engender high wave of insecurity. Obiano made the condemnation on Sunday in Awka in his Easter Day message to the people of the state Eko hot blog gathered. The governor also condemned the attack on … Read more