Aribibia Fubara, a director with the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Service, has been freed after spending 11 days in captivity. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Fubara was abducted by a group of six armed men who arrived by speedboat through the Okirika Waterfront to the Marine Base area of Port Harcourt on August … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced that the state congresses recently held in 12 states, including Rivers, are currently under review. The party clarified that the review process is ongoing and no conclusions have been reached yet. The congresses, which took place over the weekend, have stirred discontent in states like Rivers, Benue, Katsina, and … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated a $115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State, on Wednesday. The investment stresses APM Terminals’ commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and strengthens its position as a key trade hub in West Africa. The ceremony saw the presence of … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly shot a security guard at the Action People’s Party (APP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in a midnight attack less than a month after the party’s headquarters in the New GRA was bombed. Speaking to journalists at the scene on Wednesday, state party chairman Sunny Wokekoro said the details surrounding the … Read more
A potential showdown is looming between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. This conflict stems from ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, where Wike and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, both … Read more
Unknown gunmen believed to be sea pirates, have abducted at least ten travelers along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway. The incident took place in the early hours of Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter BREAKING: PDP Summons Wike Over Controversial Remarks Against Party Governors UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking … Read more
Police in Rivers State have arrested and detained a man known only as Honest, who is in his late twenties, at the Egi Divisional Police headquarters in Obite, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. Honest is accused of conspiring with his brother, Okwukwe, to abduct and gang-rape a fourteen-year-old girl (name withheld) from … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to officially inaugurate the newly upgraded West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State, next Wednesday, barring any last-minute changes. This terminal, managed by APM Terminals, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s largest container facility outside of Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his unwavering allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This declaration came during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), led by Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State urged protesters to remain patient and assured them that the current economic hardship would be temporary, emphasizing the federal government’s commitment to a better future. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged protesters to remain patient, assuring them that the current phase of economic hardship … Read more
Rivers State High Court injunction prevents PDP from holding congresses pending case resolution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has issued an injunction preventing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its congresses scheduled to begin tomorrow (Saturday) at the ward level. In his ruling on Friday, Justice Charles … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy has arrested two individuals for alleged involvement in oil theft activities in Rivers State. The suspects were caught operating a covert bunkering operation hidden within their private residence. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 More Nigerians From UAE JUST IN: Imo Assembly Votes Out Chief Judge For Alleged … Read more
APC confirms that Minister Nyesom Wike does not influence the Rivers State chapter and remains a staunch PDP member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, disclosed that the ex-governor of Rivers State and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, does not influence the decisions taken by the Rivers … Read more
The APC mourns the loss of Ekem Sunday, a dedicated audit officer, who passed away after an illness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the loss of Ekem Sunday, a long-serving audit officer, who passed away on Saturday after an illness. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, … Read more
Despite a federal agreement on a new ₦70,000 minimum wage, many states are hesitant to commit, citing the need for further consultations and financial assessments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in spite of the recent agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to set the new minimum wage at ₦70,000, many states … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara denies reports of a proposed ₦80,000 minimum wage for state and local government workers, calling them unverified and baseless. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly denied reports suggesting that he proposed a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for workers in the state and local government areas. This … Read more
PDP Governors support Rivers State Governor Fubara in his conflict with predecessor Wike, emphasizing the need for wider stakeholder consultation to ensure peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken a firm stand on the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Minister … Read more
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara supports President Tinubu’s government, calls for fair investigations to reduce prison overcrowding, and emphasizes the importance of integrating ex-convicts into society. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s government, urging stakeholders to do the same for the country’s success. … Read more
The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly has suspended all expenditures by the State Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he re-presents his budget before the House. According to Eko Hot Blog, the lawmakers had given the Governor a seven-day ultimatum to re-present his budget, which has expired. EDITOR’S PICK: Re-Present 2024 Budget, Pro-Wike Assembly Tells Fubara Your Seats … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has sent a reminder to Speaker Martins Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers that their seats in the state House of Assembly have been vacant since December 13. Eko Hot Blog reports that Fubara, during a press conference in Benin City, the Edo State capital, dismissed the seven-day ultimatum given … Read more