Visit to Imo State El-Rufai and Peter Obi Meet in Owerri El-Rufai Calls for National Unity Former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai has concluded a two-day visit to Owerri, expressing deep gratitude for the city’s hospitality and stating that his trip successfully achieved its goal of fostering national unity and progress. In a statement … Read more
Mr. Gregory Maduakolam, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Owerri Office, who was abducted on Thursday, has been released. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Maduakolam confirmed his release in phone calls to some colleagues around 11:51 pm on Saturday, revealing that his family had paid an undisclosed ransom to secure his … Read more
Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has reportedly been moved from Owerri, Imo State, to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, following his re-arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the controversial artist was detained upon returning to Nigeria for a show in Owerri. A source who spoke to SaharaReporters confirmed that Darlington was transferred to the Police Force … Read more
Stan Alieke, legal counsel to controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has confirmed that the artist was re-arrested in Owerri, Imo State, on allegations of bail jumping. Darlington’s initial arrest occurred in October, following a petition by fellow musician Burna Boy. According to Naija News, he was granted administrative bail after being detained for five days. … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Human rights lawyer and the singer’s counsel, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest in a post on his official X account on Wednesday. Adeyanju revealed that Speed Darlington was apprehended while performing … Read more
The Imo State House of Assembly has called on the state government to take immediate action to address the severe flooding in the Works Layout area of Owerri, which has claimed one life and caused significant property damage. During the plenary session, Deputy Minority Leader Clinton Amadi moved a motion urging the state to evacuate … Read more
The Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested Nwauba Alex, 25, from Ezza Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, during a patrol in Owerri on Wednesday. Alex was reportedly caught robbing two residents at gunpoint near Aladinma Primary School in Owerri. According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, on … Read more
Alara of Ilara emerged as the Maiden Financial Secretary of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council at its inauguration. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alara of Ilara, HRM Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, was among prominent monarchs in southern Nigeria to constitute the first caretaker committee of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC). EDITOR’S … Read more
Nollywood producer Ikechukwu Nnadi, aka Andy Best, dies in Owerri after a prolonged illness. Best of Nollywood awards convener Seun Oloketuyi confirms his death. Andy Best, CEO of Andy Best Production, known for films like “Lion of Africa,” hailed from Imo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed he was in Imo State, which led to his attack. This online media platform understands that Ajaero was arrested in Imo State and their after was seen to have been brutalized. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court in Owerri, Imo State, has restrained the organised Labour from embarking on any kind of strike in the state until further notice. The court warned that any move to disobey its order would attract consequences. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As … Read more
Imo State indigenes lament over the fact that some roads in Owerri have become dumping grounds. Residents and Motorists struggle to cope with the unhealthy situation as wastes can stay for days without being evacuated. Residents on their own end have started throwing refuse indiscriminately on roadsides. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owerri, the capital … Read more
Insecurity: Gunmen Abduct Traditional Ruler In Imo EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is apprehension in Owerri metropolis over the abduction of a prominent traditional ruler in Imo state, Eze Jewel Ndenkwo. He was said to have been kidnapped in front of one of his companies in Owerri, the state capital, around 7pm … Read more
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze in Owerri, has said it will begin its annual range classification exercise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has advised Imo residents to keep off the range area for its Range Classification Exercise slated for September 5-9. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori … Read more
Unknown gunmen have invaded Imo Market and killed a motorcyclist. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic at Ogbaku market on Owerri- Onitsha Road in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday as gunmen invaded the market and shot a motorcyclist dead. According to reports, the attacks happened while the Inspector General of Police, … Read more
Buhari Has Reacted To Killing Of Citizens, Policemen In South-East EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of some non-indigenes and policemen by unknown gunmen in the South East. This online media platform gathered that some unknown gunmen last week killed eight Nigeriens living in Orogwe, a suburb community … Read more
Suspected killers of Ahmed Gulak paraded …was murdered in 2021 along Ngor Okpala Airport Road in Owerri. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My School Certificates Were Stolen In 1990- Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo Police Command has … Read more
Some INEC ad-hoc staff members have been abducted in Imo State. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo, Francis Ezeonu, confirmed the abduction of the electoral officials on Saturday while briefing newsmen in Owerri, the state capital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this comes as the electoral umpire conducts a bye-election for the Ngor Okpala … Read more
A Nigerian man has been spotted using Mercedes G-Wagon to sell plantain. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian man has been spotted using an expensive G-Wagon to display and sell plantain on the streets of Owerri, Imo State. A video which was shared on on Facebook shows the moment an unidentified young man was … Read more
Fire has gutted two popular residential buildings in Imo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than two buildings on the same street were, within a week, gutted by fire in Owerri, the Imo State capital. It was gathered that fire outbreak occurred at no 1 and 9, Eke-Ada Street on Saturday and Sunday respectively. It was … Read more