Eko Hot Blog reports that Noah Kekere, the doctor who allegedly removed a woman’s kidney in Jos, Plateau State capital, exhibited traces of mental disorder in the police cell on Saturday evening. Kekere was arrested on Wednesday following a report lodged at the Nasarawa Gown police division on the removal of the right kidney of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) following incessant attacks that led to loss of lives and properties in the area. In a statement signed by the governor’s Director Of Press And Public Affairs, Gyang Bere the decision to impose … Read more
The Inspector General of Police has ordered the sealing of all 17 Local Government Area secretariats in Plateau State due to leadership tensions. The suspension of local government council chairmen has caused tension between the ruling party and the opposition. The police command took this action to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure. EKO HOT … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 21 persons were killed and several others injured on Sunday during coordinated attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Rim, Jol, Kwi communities of Riyom LGA as well as Gana-Ropp community in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. It was gathered that two people were killed in … Read more
Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed deep sadness and concern over the escalating wave of bloodshed and killings in several states in Northern Nigeria. In a statement posted on his verified Twitter page on Monday, Obi described the continuous spate of criminality in these four states as both alarming and distressing. Obi called for … Read more
Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have suspended all the chairmen in the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. The suspension comes after allegations of financial impropriety were levelled against the local government officials. The state assembly has directed the suspended chairmen to hand over government properties while investigations into the … Read more
This is the second time the police are sealing the Assembly. They prevented the lawmakers from holding plenary session today The reason for the sealing is reportedly unknown to lawmakers. Eko Hot Blog reports that there was palpable tension in the early hours of Wednesday at the Plateau State House of Assembly following the fresh … Read more
Shehu Sani reacts to the recent attacks on communities in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. In an attack the former Senator labels as an atrocious massacre, civilian lives were lost and properties destroyed. According to Solomon Marren, a member of the House of Representatives, the death toll has risen to an alarming … Read more
Another Gunmen attack in Plateau State has left 30 dead in Tanknale village. The attack is reported to have been orchestrated by Gunmen at about 11 pm on Tuesday roughly a day after another set of people were attacked and killed. According to police spokesman DSP Alfred Alabo during the chase on the gunmen involve … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have slaughtered 29 residents in a fresh attack on Plateau Communities. The unfortunate killings took place on Monday evening. The affected villages are Kubwat and Fungzai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 29 persons have been killed after gunmen launched another deadly attack on two villages in Plateau State. It was … Read more
The Plateau State Governor-elect, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has constituted a Transition Committee ahead of his inauguration on May 29th, 2023. The committee was inaugurated on April 25th, 2023 in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The State PDP Campaign Council has also been dissolved before the inauguration of the transition committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Spokesman for the Military Task Force confirmed that two persons were killed in Jos South community. Gunmen shot and killed people passing through the community; residents claimed four people died during the attacks which also left many injured. Authorities are yet to uncover the motive behind the killings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Arewa Youth Forum has urged Tinubu, to consider appointing Lalong of as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The Forum believes that Lalong, who is the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has the necessary experience and qualifications for the role. The Forum also called for the incoming National … Read more
Speakership Battle: the APC finds itself in a dilemma as opposition parties strategize major upset. About 10 members of the APC have declared interest to contest the speakership. Gbajabiamila will have a top battle because most of the men in the race backed him in 2019 to become the speaker. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Security operatives have sealed the Plateau State House of Assembly complex. The security operative sealed the complex to forestall any breakdown of law of order around the assembly. The complex was observed to have at least 15 security vehicles strategically positioned around it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that security operatives have sealed off the entrance … Read more
Caleb Mutfwang sings the song of victory for the Peoples Democratic Party in the Plateau State governorship election after emerging as the winner. The polls which were conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, was announced by the body as returning officer, Musa Yusuf placed Mutfwang as the winner. Mutfwang comes top with 392,291 votes, … Read more
The Supreme Court has just dismissed a suit filed by Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Plateau State, Yohanna Margif. The suit challenged the nomination of Dr. Patrick Dakum as the party’s candidate. The appeal was thrown out after Margif discovered the case had been designated as statute-barred. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court … Read more
Obi has defeated Tinubu and Atiku in Nasarawa State. Obi polled total votes of 191,361 in the contest to defeat his closest rival. Bola Tinubu got 172,922 votes while Mr. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party secured 147, 093 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly whisked away a first-class Nigerian monarch. Wakili is the paramount ruler of the Izere nation in Jos East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The monarch was kidnapped when gunmen invaded his palace at Shere community on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a first-class monarch in Plateau State, Isaac Azi … Read more
PDP House of Assembly candidate Matthew Akawu has been confirmed dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Matthew Akawu, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 election in Pengana State Constituency, in Plateau State, is dead. Akawu, who was billed to fly the party’s flag in the 2023 State Assembly election, was … Read more