The Media houses of Chinyere Igwe, a close ally of Abubakar Atiku suffered an explosive attack from what is believed to have been caused by dynamite. The attack on the Media houses in Rivers State has provoked tensions of it being politically motivated. In a similar story, SDP governorship candidate, Magnus Ibe is said to … Read more
The PDP Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) cancelled its rally in Rivers State due to a lack of supporters, according to Wike. The River state gov stated that the decision was expected since the PCC members lack the political clout to mobilize a sufficient number of supporters. Wike refuted the claim that the rally was put … Read more
Spokesman of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State has hit out at the Rivers State Governor over his silence heading into the general election. According to Lelonu Nwibubasa, Wike lacks the courage to inform the State his preferred candidate for the February polls judging from his silence. The PDP spokesman accuses the governor … Read more
Three persons have been killed and many others injured as a two-storey building collapsed in Rivers. The dead victims were reportedly labourers who were on the job site of the two-story building at the time of the incident. The incident reportedly happened on a Saturday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons have … Read more
Wike has exposed Aso Rock insiders backing Atiku’s presidential bid. The aggrieved governor made the revelation at the PDP Campaign Flag-off Rally in Okrika Local Government Area (LGA) on Friday. Wike insisted that Atiku will still need Rivers State to win or he will lose the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor … Read more
Wike has threatened to hit PDP leaders over anti-party activities. Wike accused the National Working Committee of the party of working with the opposition. The aggrieved governor said, “nobody that touches us that will not get a wound on his body.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State expressed his discontent … Read more
Tinubu has finally broken his silence over rumours of meeting with the PDP G5 govs in London. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Saturday said he didn’t hold any meeting with the aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in London. Tinubu … Read more
Suspected political thugs have attacked the SDP office in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected political thugs attacked the office of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. Senator Magnus Abe, the governorship candidate of the party said the building and stage were destroyed by the hoodlums. … Read more
Wike’s ally has said the Rivers state governor is yet to decide on Presidential candidate he would support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an ally of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has revealed that his principal is yet to decide on the presidential candidate to support. This is coming days after Wike promised to … Read more
Rivers state govt has opened up on the attack on Atiku’s Campaign Chairman’s residence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State government has distanced itself from the attack on the residence of the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in the state, Senator Lee Maeba. This online media platform gathered that … Read more
SERAP has dragged Buhari’s government to the ECOWAS court over oil theft. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari over “the failure to probe the operations of illegal oil pipelines between 2001 and 2022, to name and prosecute those … 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
Hundreds of students of Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday, protested the purported school administration’s “no fees, no exam” policy by taking to the streets. Eko Hot Blog reports that they were singing and demanding that the university reverse its decision, and the students marched out of the Mile 3 neighborhood campus. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
CUPP has lashed out at PDP over a plan to sanction Governor Wike for endorsing Sanwo-Olu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has berated the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over plans to sanction Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Recall that the Rivers governor had endorsed his … 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
Wike has made a fresh appointment amid PDP crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday announced the reappointment of Dr. Tammy Danagogo as the Secretary to the Rivers State Government. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari To Depart Nigeria For US On Sunday, Sets To Address UN Assembly Mother Of 23-Year-Old Ummita Reveals How … Read more
Wike, Ortom, 3 Other PDP Govs Endorse Peter Obi For 2023 Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that five Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday, met in Enugu State. According to DAILY POST, the discussion centred on how to deliver the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi … 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
Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Others Shun PDP Campaign Inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors in the camp of Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday boycotted the official inauguration of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council. The Governors include Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Ifeanyi … Read more