Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed that the political crisis between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, strengthened his resolve and reshaped his perspective on leadership. Speaking at the Christmas Ballad hosted by former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili in Port Harcourt on Friday, Fubara explained that he no longer viewed the challenges as … Read more
…..Arrests 3 businessmen linked to consignments in Lagos; recovers N4.4billion worth opioids in Rivers Multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud, a strong synthetic strain of cannabis meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season, concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, have been intercepted by operatives of the National … Read more
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has urged collective efforts to locate Yahaya Farouk, a corps member who went missing in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. During a visit to the community on Wednesday, Ahmed appealed to residents, including youths and elders, to collaborate … Read more
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians about the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was announced in a press statement issued on Tuesday by Umar Muhammed, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). According to the statement, the authorities of the … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has vehemently denied accusations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he demanded N120 billion In an interview on Channels Television and monitored by EKO HOT BLOG, Wike labeled Fubara’s claims as false and misleading Wike, who previously served as Governor of Rivers State and handpicked Fubara as … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has unequivocally stated that he will no longer back Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in his political endeavors. Wike made this pronouncement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, accusing Fubara of spreading false claims that he had requested N20 billion and N100 billion … 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
The ongoing nationwide protest against ‘bad governance and hardship’ has sparked varied reactions across Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that videos show protesters across various states uniting under common grievances, citing hunger and economic difficulties as their primary motivators. In Abuja, demonstrators gathered with impactful placards reading ‘End Bad Governance,’ ‘Enough is Enough,’ ‘End Hunger,’ … 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
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
Fubara and loyalists of his former ally, Nyesom Wike, in the state assembly have been at loggerheads for months. The crisis appears to worsen on Wednesday as pro-Fubara lawmakers elected a factional speaker. The governor had said the state assembly loyal to Wike did not exist in the eyes of the law. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force gets a lot of sticks from the public for being a cesspool of immoral officers. However, in that much maligned force are some bright spots who elicit hope that the Nigeria Police can be trusted to be the true friends of the public. CP Tunji Disu, the Rivers State Commissioner of … Read more
Nosiru Onibon has weighed in on the pervasive issue of crime in Nigeria. In his opinion, the low prosecution of crimes has resulted in lack of accountability. He says lack of accountability leads to repeat crimes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Associate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the burial arrangements for the late former CEO of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, are in place, and the ceremony is scheduled to take place today(Saturday) in his hometown, Omueke, located in Isiokpo, Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State. Editor’s Pick Renewed Hope: Harnessing the Power of Property Related … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has struck out preliminary objection raised by Counsel to the Nigeria Police, Celestine Dickson, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the fundamental rights suit brought by the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Government House, Edison Ehie, against the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has rewarded Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, for his performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. This online media platform gathered that the governor who hosted the Super Eagles goalkeeper on Friday announced a N20 million reward for Nwabali and declared … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has approved the promotion of local government workers in the state. This online media platform repor that the promotion comes with full financial benefits and was announced during a private meeting with principal officers of the 23 local government areas and the leadership of the Nigeria … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a series of catastrophic explosions rocked the Bonny-Bille-Nembe Jetty in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, on Monday, resulting in extensive damage and destruction of goods and properties worth millions of naira. This disaster follows a history of tragic incidents at the jetty, including a fire in April 2022 that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu supported his political ambition and contributed to his recent victory at the Supreme Court. Recall that the Supreme Court last week, affirmed Fubara’s victory in the March 18 governorship election in Rivers State, dismissing all petitions against … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court is set to deliver its final judgement today in the governorship election dispute in Rivers, Taraba and Sokoto States. The disputes are those which emerged from the conduct of the March 18, 2023 elections in the country. Though the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared winners … Read more