• Gov Wike has been allegedly accused of enriching himself in the guise of constructing flyovers • Ex-aide to the Governor and a member of Rivers State House of Assembly, have disagreed over flyover projects in the State EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has been allegedly accused of enriching … Read more
He noted that the police demanded money from the family to speed up investigation… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the whereabouts of five children abducted by a woman who disguised as a home lesson teacher in the Rukpakulusi axis of Eliozu in Rivers State is still unknown 11 days after the incident. The five children, … Read more
Five children have been abducted by a woman suspected to be a kidnapper from their homes after she disguised as a teacher in the Rukpakulus axis of Eliozu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Three children aged between 18-months and four years old were said to have been kidnapped from one family and two others snatched … Read more
Wike also spoke about the activities of the immediate past government in Rivers State…. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday said he doesn’t think anyone is more qualified to become Nigeria’s President other than himself. Wike, who spoke from Port Harcourt during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, … Read more
2023: See Date For Crucial PDP Governors Meeting In Port Harcourt EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum will hold a Special Meeting on Monday 17th January 2022 at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, Southsouth Nigeria. According to Cyril Maduabum, the Director-General of the forum, the meeting will … Read more
The Governor said he has “given the full details” of those involved to security agencies… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Government has declared 19 people wanted for alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkery activities. Governor Nyesom Wike, who made the announcement in a statewide broadcast on Sunday, directed those affected to “report themselves … Read more
Wike equally commended police personnel for their services to the state extended his condolences… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has gifted ₦30 million to the families of three slain policemen in the state. The deceased officers – Inspectors Isaac Isodje, Saviour Udeh and Ebenezer Edward – served under the Diobu … Read more
…the fire was caused by a spark from a high tension wire around the shops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Tuesday night after fire gutted some lock up shops in Anozie street in Mile 2, Diobu, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State. Properties worth millions of naira were said … Read more
…Ukala not only intervened and secured his release, but also defended him from the tribunal up to the Supreme Court… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has recalled how a chieftaincy dispute in his community led to the arrest and detention of his father, himself and other family members. He … Read more
The incident grounded activities at the mile one market… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 25-year-old man was on Wednesday stabbed to death by suspected cultists around Mile One Diobu area of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victim, identified as Omemma, was said to have been stabbed by members of … Read more
How Amaechi tried to truncate my political career, worked against my confirmation as minister – Wike EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has recounted the political fights he had on his way to becoming a local government chairman, minister, and eventually governor. The governor spoke at the first convocation ceremony … Read more
Wike Sacks Health Commissioner, Professor Chike For Hosting Event Without His Knowledge EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Princewill Chike, the state Commissioner for Health, has been fired by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. The commissioner was fired for failing to obtain approval from the state government to host the preliminary session of the Medical … Read more
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt had in a ruling delivered in August granted the Rivers State government the right to collect VAT EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is considering an out-of-court settlement to resolve the lingering disagreement with states over the collection of the Value Added Tax (VAT). Minister of … Read more
Justice Odili has been reportedly missing after security operatives raided her Abuja residence. EKOHOTBLOG reports that many have been thrown into panic over the whereabouts and safety of the Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili, following the alleged unlawful invasion of her family residence in the Maitama area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
EFCC has spoken about carrying out an operation in Justice Odili house in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked the widely-circulated reports that its operatives carried out an operation in the Abuja home of the Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili. Reports had emanated from … Read more
Appeal Court has delivered a judgment on the suit seeking suspension of the PDP National Convention. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the suit filed by Uche Secondus to challenge the forthcoming National Convention of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been dismissed by the Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. This online news … Read more
Many people have been feared dead as a jetty collapsed in Rivers State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that many persons were said to have been feared dead in a mishap at Isaka Jetty in the Okirka Local Government Area of Rivers State. An eyewitness, on Saturday evening, said no fewer than 10 persons out of … Read more
A former Nigerian governor has been pronounced dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a former Military Administrator of Delta State, Air Commodore Ibrahim Kefas (retd.), is dead. It was gathered that the former Military Administrator died in Abuja in the early hours of Friday, October 1, 2021, at the age of 73. Kefas, who hails … Read more
Other grounds upon which the application was based include that the decision of the appellate court will affect the collection of VAT by the government of Oyo State… The government of Oyo State has asked the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for joinder in the suit instituted by the Rivers State … Read more
The Rivers governor believes that the duty of every government is to invest in social and economic infrastructure… Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Wednesday stated thatthat Nigeria does not have a responsive government as a result of the current happenings in the country. Wike stated this in Abuja stated this during the Executive … Read more