The suspects allegedly recruited teenage girls into drug trafficking. The NDLEA said it uncovered the suspects’ cartel during an operation in November 2022. The anti-drug agency has invited them but they have refused to honour the invitations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a Port Harcourt- based … Read more
Three lawyers preparing petitions against the results of the governorship election in Rivers, have been arrested by the police. The reason for their arrest is still unknown, and efforts to reach the state Police Command spokesperson have been unsuccessful. The incident has caused tension and drama in the election petition tribunal in Port Harcourt EKO … Read more
Justice Joseph Ikyegh has been transferred to become the presiding justice of the Port Harcourt division of the Appeal Court. The transfer was announced by the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem. A total of 20 Presiding Justices (PJs) were posted across the six geopolitical zones of the country. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A fire outbreak at Rivers oil mill market has destroyed goods worth millions. The fire reportedly broke out on Saturday morning while the traders were still in their homes. The oil mill market is a popular mid-week market situated in Rumuokwurusi community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that goods and property worth millions of naira were … Read more
Wike has blamed the ruling party for Port Harcourt Explosion. He accused the APC of renting the venue from one faction of the community, prompting a clash with another interest group. At least three people were reportedly injured when an explosion occurred during the APC governorship campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor, Nyesom … Read more
A massive kerosine explosion occurred in Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that properties and goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in a kerosene explosion that rocked the Elekahia area in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The fire, which started at about 8:30 am on Friday, was caused by a kerosene explosion, with over 200 persons … Read more
Wike has finally revealed why he sealed off Atiku’s campaign office in Rivers state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has explained why he sealed off the Peoples Democratic Party Atiku/Okowa presidential campaign office in Port Harcourt. The aggrieved governor said he sealed off the campaign office because it … Read more
APC gubernatorial candidate Tonye Cole has finally broken his silence following the High Court sacking. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has finally reacted to a High Court ruling disqualifying him from participating in the 2023 election. This online news platform reported … Read more
A Court has disqualified Tonye Cole as APC guber candidate in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High court in Port Harcourt on Thursday disqualified the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole. Justice Emmanuel Obile, while delivering his judgment, agreed with the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
Wike finally revealed why he promised to support the Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has reiterated his position to support the Labour Party, LP, presidential flagbearer Peter Obi, with logistics support. Wike explained that Obi was a former governor, hence the need to … Read more
President Buhari has approved a N10m monthly salary increase for the CJN and Judges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate increment of salaries and welfare packages for judicial officers. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, made this know during the official commissioning and … Read more
Wike has issued a fresh executive order banning the use of residential areas as campaign offices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Government has banned the use of premises, buildings, and structures in residential areas in urban and non-urban areas as campaign offices by political parties. The government said any political party that wishes … Read more
Wike has revoked a land allocated to Atiku’s campaign chairman. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy of land allocated to former Senator Lee Maeba at the Golf Course axis of GRA in Port Harcourt, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Paul Pelosi Released From Hospital After … Read more
Security operatives have rescued 50 girls who were forced into prostitution, according to the Nigerian Navy. Eko Hot Blog reports that security operatives have raided two brothels in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, and rescued 50 young girls allegedly forced into prostitution. EDITOR’S PICKS Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Bridge … Read more
Wike has revealed other Ayu’s ‘sins’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, revealed other allegations against the People’s Democratic Party National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, saying the party leader lacks integrity. Wike alleged that the PDP chairman also received double pay for a single project. “If people know … Read more
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) met with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday at Government House in Port Harcourt in an effort to find a long-term resolution to the crisis engulfing the PDP. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking after the closed door meeting with the governor, BoT … Read more
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has called on both local and international oil companies to join hands with the Federal Government to tackle energy poverty in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sylva made the call while delivering an address at the commencement of operation of the TotalEnergies’ Okike … Read more
Man Gets Teenager Arrested For Refusing His S*xual Advances EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 40-year-old man, James Chuka, arrested a 17-year-old girl over her refusal to yield to his s*xual advances. The teenager, who spoke to reporters in Port Harcourt, said Chuka came to her shop to arrest her with policemen attached … Read more
‘Amaechi Not A Failure’ – APC Replies Wike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has hit back at the state governor, Nyesom Wike, for describing its leader and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as a total failure who no longer has access to the Presidential Villa. … Read more
Five Passengers have been killed by suspected pirates EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five passengers were killed along the waterways by suspected Sea pirates on Friday morning while traveling from Bille community in Degema local government area of Rivers State, to Port Harcourt, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates … Read more