EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State command of the Nigeria Police Force has put in custody two individuals who were caught while trying to deface the iron on the fence surrounding Emmanuel Anglican Church, located in Okoro-Nu-Odo by Rumuokoro Roundabout in Obio-Akpor local government area of the state. Thid online media platform learnt that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of people on Friday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, and Rivers State, protesting against the presidential intervention in the political crisis rocking the state. The protest was also in solidarity with the state governor, Siminilayi Fubara. The protesters include students, youths, civil society organisations, labor unions, and members of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the political crisis in Rivers State took a new dimension on Wednesday with the demolition of the State House of Assembly Complex located at Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. At the time of filing this report, the demolition was still in progress. It would be recalled that in the wake of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Police Command, on Monday paraded two suspected cultists, Baridapdo Igia and Elvis Gordon from the Kereken-Boue community of Khana Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were paraded for allegedly kidnapping and burying a former Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman, Praise Daakian, alive. Editor’s Pick FG Begins … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the crash of one of its helicopters in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, on Friday morning Accordingly to a statement issued on Friday by the spokesman of NAF, Edward Gabkwet, the crash happened after the helicopter took off for an operation against … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the air component of Operation Delta Safe conducted successful air strikes, annihilating an operational Illegal Refining Site (IRS) along with its equipment and reservoirs containing illicit products at Yellow Island near Bonny Island in Rivers State. Additionally, two Cotonou boats identified near Okrika’s Arugbana area in the oil-rich state were … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who announced this in a statement on Thursday, said the appointment … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE If we go back to the history of Nigeria, the truth is: dear fatherland has learnt nothing. In the days of Obafemi Awolowo and Ladoke Akintola, this was how they started inventing stuff that had never been in existence; and that has continued to trouble the Nigerian state, even till this day. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said impeachment was not equivalent to a military coup as it has constitutional backing. Wike asserted during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Bala Mohammed, and his counterpart, Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Caleb Muftwang … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an explosion rocked the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on Sunday night. The incident came amid alleged moves by some lawmakers to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. It was gathered that some suspected arsonists threw an explosive into the complex around 9:25pm, causing a fire in the building. Though the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor, has alleged that men of the Nigerian Army in the state involved in the illegal oil theft business. Fubara stated this at the Government House in Port Harcourt when the Chief of Army Staff General Taoreed Lagbaja paid him a visit on Friday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that eight barges with about 100,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel, have been impounded in the Bonny Area of Rivers State. This was disclosed by the Commander, Joint Task Force, South-South, OPDS, Real Admiral Olusegun Ferreira, while addressing journalists on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State Police Command has swung into action hunting the killer of one of its men, Bako Angbashim. Editor’s Pick How Rivers DPO Was Killed By Gunmen – Police Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo Reacts To Akeredolu’s Return World Leaders Sympathize With Morocco The men of the Police force led by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Similayi Fubara-led Rivers State Government has shut down the operations of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM in Port Harcourt, the state capital. This online media platform gathered that the media organization made this known in a statement on its website on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Leave … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that about 12 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys, have been arrested in Rivers State for allegedly burying a newborn baby alive. The yahoo boys were arrested by the Port Harcourt Local Government Authority Area Security Watch and policemen following a tip-off from residents who saw a group of … Read more
High Court issued warrant of arrest against Amaechi, 5 others. Court of Appeal set aside warrant, ruled High Court wrong. Appeal Court faulted service process on defendants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Court of Appeal sittings in Port Harcourt has set aside a warrant of arrest order entered by a High Court sitting against the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has pleaded with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike not to stay away from him even if he crosses over to the other side of the political divide. Fubara said this during a thanksgiving reception for Wike on Sunday at his private residence on Ada-George … Read more
Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, leaves his appointment decision to God, amidst Tinubu speculation. Wike prioritizes rest after eight years in government, refraining from accepting any immediate appointments. If approached by Tinubu, Wike will consult his wife and friends before making a decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former governor of Rivers State, … Read more
The former Rivers Governor has debunked rumours of planning a potential move to APC. Wike, along with Seyi Makinde and James Ibori, met with Tinubu to offer him support days after his Inauguration. The meeting brought about speculations of a possible deflection. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom … Read more
The removal of the fuel subsidy has triggered more hardship Driver burnt to death during police chase Eko Hot Blog learnt that a team of police officers reportedly took to their heels after the car they were chasing had an accident and caught fire in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, May … Read more