NNPC Ltd attributes recent fuel queues in the FCT and other areas to disruptions in fuel transfer and supply logistics caused by adverse weather conditions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has identified the causes of recent fuel queues in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the … Read more
Rivers State High Court issues an interim injunction barring the Chief Judge and Clerk of the State House of Assembly from recognizing or acting on resolutions from Martins Amaewhule’s led Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an Exparte Order of Interim Injunction barring the Chief … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, has given Governor Siminialayi Fubara a seven-day ultimatum to re-present the 2024 budget to the House. Eko Hot Blog report that the faction of the state assembly loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, made this demand during a resumed sitting … Read more
Governor Similanayi Fubara reassures the public that he remains undeterred and committed to good governance despite the Appeal Court overturning the high court ruling that sacked 27 pro-Wike lawmakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Similanayi Fubara, addressed the recent Appeal Court ruling that overturned the high court judgment which had sacked … Read more
The G-60 lawmakers clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment did not reinstate the 27 sacked Rivers State lawmakers but ruled that the lower court lacked jurisdiction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lawmakers in the House of Representatives, known as G-60, have clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the Rivers State House of Assembly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, passed bills advocating for the creation of Adada and Etiti states in the South-East. Senator Okey Ezea of the Labour Party, representing Enugu North, sponsored the bill for Adada State. He described the move as bold and justified, noting that the agitation … Read more
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has set October 5 for the local government elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement comes amidst the ongoing local government succession crisis caused by the conflict between Governor Siminialayi Fubara and the Martins Amaewhule-led lawmakers. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum Wage: Labour Warns Governors Against Harmful Advice, Await … Read more
Women from the Ipo community blocked the entrance to Port Harcourt airport, stranding passengers and causing traffic congestion in a protest demanding citizens’ rights. Eko Hot Blog reports that Women from the Ipo community in Rivers State blocked the entrance of the Port Harcourt airport on Tuesday, leaving several passengers stranded. The women, who arrived … Read more
The NLC and TUC in Rivers State called off a scheduled protest against the police blockade at local government secretariats due to potential violence concerns, urging calm and emphasizing their non-partisan stance. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have called off a scheduled protest … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police in Rivers State have issued a stern warning against the potential hijacking of a planned protest by the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) following the closure of 23 local government council secretariats in the state. The caution comes amid allegations by the Association of Local Government … Read more
Rivers State House caucus member Awaji-Inombek Abiante refutes Dumnamene Dekor’s authority to speak for the group, emphasizing caucus leadership hierarchy and denying mandate for Dekor’s statements. Eko Hot Blog reports that a member of the Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has formally dissociated the group from a statement issued by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, as the new Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers. This decision follows the inactivity and lack of effective leadership under the previous chairman, Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse. Governor Fubara … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced that it has initiated the process for conducting local government elections in the state. This announcement was made in a public notice signed by RSIEC Chairman and Chief Electoral Commissioner, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), and sent to newsmen on Wednesday night. The announcement … Read more
Darlington Orji, a newly sworn-in caretaker chairman in Rivers State, claimed security agents denied him access to the Ikwerre LGA headquarters on orders from the Inspector General of Police. EKO HOT BLOG reports thatDarlington Orji, one of the 23 newly sworn-in caretaker local government chairmen in Rivers State, claimed on Wednesday that security agents denied him … Read more
IGP Egbetokun condemns violence in Rivers State, orders heightened security and investigations after clashes over Local Government Council Chairmen tenure result in the deaths of a police officer and a vigilante member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that theInspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the recent violence and lawlessness at various Local Government … Read more
The APC in Rivers State has called on President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency due to ongoing political unrest and violence following the swearing-in of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party in Rivers State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare … Read more
Fubara of Rivers State affirmed there is no provision for tenure elongation for Local Government Chairmen as per the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, and swore in new caretaker chairmen for the state’s 23 local government areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, affirmed on Tuesday that there is no provision for … Read more
The Rivers Police Command has taken control of 23 local government councils and critical infrastructure to prevent further violence over the tenure crisis of outgoing local government chairmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports the Rivers State Police Command announced on Tuesday that it has taken control of the 23 local government councils and critical infrastructure in the … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has directed heads of local government administration (HLGAs) to take charge of Rivers State’s 23 council areas following the end of the elected officials’ tenure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, directed heads of local government administrations (HLGAs) to assume control of the state’s 23 … Read more
• Youths in Degema Protest Expired Tenure Of Rivers LG Chairmen. • The chairmen, under ALGON, claim a recent amendment to the Local Government Law allows them a six-month extension. • Governor Fubara warned against actions disrupting state peace, while protesters demanded the chairmen’s immediate departure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that youths in Degema Local Government Area … Read more