Eko Hot Blog reports that Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has implored Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to cease escalating political tensions in Rivers. It was gathered that Jonathan and his entourage landed at Port Harcourt International Airport around 11 am to inaugurate a road construction project, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the crisis rocking Rivers State has taken a new twist as Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to probe the affairs of his erstwhile political godfather and former Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike. According to reports, the Rivers State government is preparing to establish an investigative committee to scrutinize the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Zacchaeus Adangor, an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. Adangor tendered his resignation letter today, Wednesday, 24th April. He accused Governor Fubara of interfering with the performance of his duties as Attorney General … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, including ex-National Chairman, Uche Secondus, have publicly declared their support for President Bola Tinubu and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. This declaration signifies a notable shift in the state’s political landscape. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Bianca Secures Ownership Of Ojukwu’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that political crisis between Governor Fubara and his political godfather, Nyesom Wike, may be coming to an end as the Rivers State House of Assembly has announced that this week, it will conduct a re-screening and re-confirmation process for nine former Commissioners who recently resigned from the state executive council. The arrangement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said his political camp has fulfilled its part of the peace accord facilitated by President Bola Tinubu, as agreed by all the parties involved in the political crisis in Rivers. Wike stated this when he visited the Oba of … Read more
In a few days, it will be the end of the year 2023. It has been a year replete with stories, many of them bad. The mind struggles to find the good story, not tainted by doubt, or worry. Perhaps the spate of tragic, disturbing events that erupted across the world in the more recent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has defended the peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu between him and his Godfather, Nyesom Wike over the political crisis in the state. Fubara, in a broadcast on Monday, said the resolution brokered by the President to resolve the crisis was not a death … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, commended President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in the political crisis in the state. He noted that Tinubu’s intervention has brought a lasting peace to the political crisis in the state, adding that the effort showed that Tinubu loves Rivers State. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he was not the one that went to President Bola Tinubu seeking intervention in the crisis rocking Rivers State. He, however, said that the President should be appreciated for intervening in the political situation in the oil rich state. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has been dragged to the Federal High Court in Abuja by six elders in Rivers State. The elders dragged him to court for allegedly compelling Governor Siminilaya Fubara to enter an unconstitutional agreement. The plaintiffs, led by a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have withdrawn the impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers believed to be loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, withdrew the impeachment notice during their sitting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared that there is no amount that is too much to pay for peace. He added that he would continue to pay the price for peace to reign in Rivers State. Fubara made the declaration on Tuesday at the 3rd Convocation and 6th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that there is no going back on the issue of the 25 Rivers State Assembly lawmakers who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP in a statement released on Tuesday at the end of an emergency meeting of its National Working … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brokered an agreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the 27 Rivers lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This follows weeks of political tension in the state due to a face-off between the governor and his predecessor, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike has joined his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The State deputy governor and a former governor of the state, Peter Odili, among others are in the meeting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently in a meeting with the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. The former governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, and some other stakeholders are in the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting comes amidst the rift between the Rivers Governor and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his political Predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Government has advised political Godfathers to carry themselves with respect, dignity and grace. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, stated this over the weekend at a dinner Night organised … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that as the political tension in Rivers State intensifies, the Minister of FCT and former Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that his readiness and that of his team to follow the way of peace but will not allow themselves to be dragged down. Wike made this known in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State Commissioner for Housing. Dr. Gift Worlu has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Worlu’s resignation brings the total number of commissioners who have resigned from Fubara’s cabinet to seven as six other commissioners had previously tendered their resignations. The Commissioner stated that he is resigning … Read more