A member of the PDP’s National Executive Committee claimed that Wike is no longer a member of the party due to his conduct before, during, and after the 2023 general elections. The PDP leadership has decided to isolate Wike and make him inconsequential in the party’s affairs. However, a chieftain of the PDP stated that … Read more
Seven NYSC members who were kidnapped while traveling from the NYSC orientation camp in Ondo to Port Harcourt, have been released after spending one week in captivity. They were abducted by armed men along the Rumuji axis of the East-West Road in Emuoha Local Government Area. The exact number of passengers on the bus and … Read more
Members of the APC in Rivers State has express concern over Governor Wike’s friendly relationship with the party’s leadership, especially President-elect Bola Tinubu. Wike’s rumored support for the national ruling party during the 2023 presidential election has led to speculation that he may join the APC. Despite Governor Wike’s previous criticisms of the APC and … Read more
President-elect Tinubu has declared the unity of Nigeria as non-negotiable during a visit to Rivers State. Tinubu commended Governor Wike’s efforts in promoting peaceful coexistence and development despite political differences. A new magistrate court complex was commissioned by Wike, with a section named after his wife, who is a judge at the Rivers State High … Read more
Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, has assured that he will leave legacy projects across Nigeria during his tenure as the country’s leader. Tinubu commended Wike for a job well done in Rivers and reassured of his promise to work evenly for the country. Tinubu thanked supporters and pledged to leave lasting marks in Nigeria while … Read more
Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, was kidnapped by gunmen in Rivers State. After spending five days in captivity, she has been released and the police are investigating to apprehend the kidnappers. It is unclear if any ransom was paid for her release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal Commissioner … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike has invited President-elect Asiwaju Tinubu to inaugurate the Rumuola-Rumuokwuta flyover and Magistrate Court building in Port Harcourt. The projects are ready for commissioning on May 3rd and 4th, and this will mark the 12th flyover built by Wike’s administration since 2019. Tinubu’s visit to the state was promised during his campaign trail, … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of APC recommended the suspension of Tony Okocha and others for anti-party activities. Ward chairmen passed a vote of confidence on suspended chairman, Emeka Beke. The forum endorsed the vote of confidence passed by Ward 3 executives on Chief Beke. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State chapter of the … Read more
Gunmen have whisked away the National Population Commissioner. Mrs. Gloria was kidnapped alongside her driver and maid while travelling to Port Harcourt. The kidnappers are demanding N5 million ransom for their release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, NPC, in Bayelsa State, has been reportedly … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and killed two of his aides. According to reports, the kidnappers wore military camouflage and carried out the act. The kidnappers launched their attack around Obiri-Ikwerre interchange in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have kidnapped a … Read more
Hoodlums have attacked National Drug Law Enforcement Agency operatives at Odunze Lane, Mile 3 axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. During the attack, the hoodlums set free a suspect named Izuu Isuofia. Three officials of the NDLEA were on duty in the area when the attack occurred. EKO HOT BLOG reports that hoodlums … Read more
Wike stated his opposition to Dino Melaye’s governorship ambition, which Tony Ehilebo has criticized. Ehilebo slammed Wike’s interference with the Kogi State election and his moves to sabotage the opposition party. Melaye lambasted the governor for opposing his governorship ambition, claiming that Wike is angry because he was not chosen as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. … Read more
INEC has fixed April 15 for supplementary elections in Rivers State. The electoral commission in the state issued a statement containing this information. The affected units for Khana-Gokana Federal Constituency are units 4, 7 and 42, and in Port Harcourt Constituency 2, units affected are 5, 10 to 18 and 377. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Gunmen have killed a policeman in Rivers State. The gunmen invaded the Marine Base section of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area and launched an assault on a police checkpoint. It was gathered that the furious bandits gunned down the cop and fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Good Friday in Port Harcourt … Read more
Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh uses the Easter celebration to aim a subtle dig at Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and his political allies. Taking to her Instagram page, she uses the biblical allusion of the last supper to shade Wike, referencing the Governor to Judas Iscariot. Tonto Dikeh accuses them as backstabbers, betrayers … Read more
Rivals on the pitch, allies on the inside, Nasir El-Rufai pays a visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike at his residence in Port Harcourt. The visit was to commission a project that was carried out by the Rivers State governor under Wike’s administration. The project that El-Rufai was invited to commission is aimed at … Read more
Tonye Cole, the APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, has decried the arrest of three of his lawyers and five support staff by operatives. The lawyers were arrested while preparing a petition to challenge the March 18 Governorship election. The arrest came 48-hours after Cole led the party executive to protest INEC’s refusal to release … Read more
Three lawyers preparing petitions against the results of the governorship election in Rivers, have been arrested by the police. The reason for their arrest is still unknown, and efforts to reach the state Police Command spokesperson have been unsuccessful. The incident has caused tension and drama in the election petition tribunal in Port Harcourt EKO … Read more
The Atiku/Okwa Presidential Campaign Council has accused Wike of being behind Ayu’s suspension. Ayu was suspended for alleged anti-party activities by the executive of his ward in Benue State. The campaign council has condemned Wike’s alleged role in the PDP crisis and urged him to retrace his steps in the interest of democracy. EKO HOT … Read more
The Rivers State government has issued an evacuation notice to Daar Communications to leave the land housing its Port Harcourt station or risk its demolition. According to the government, the AIT structure impacts on its intended project in the Port Harcourt area. The evacuation notice was first issued on 20th March. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more