Five friends have been reported dead following a car accident while returning from a nightclub. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at Mgbuoba, NTA Road in Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, as the residents of the area woke up to lifeless bodies and a wrecked car of five friends who had gone to a … Read more
He urged the public to remain security conscious and report any suspicious situation to the security agencies for immediate action. Governor of Rivers state Nyesom Wike has announced the relaxation of the existing curfew on the entire state beginning from Wednesday, July 7. This was stated by the Governor in a state broadcast on … Read more
Eyewitnesses explained that in the process of struggling to overtake him, the task force operatives hit the commercial bus driver. An officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the Rivers State Task Force, reportedly shot and killed a commercial bus driver yesterday in Port Harcourt. EkoHotBlog learnt that the deceased … Read more
An explosion has rocked a popular market in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that traders were thrown into pandemonium in the early hours of Monday following an explosion that reportedly rocked the popular Mile 3 Park market in Diobu axis of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. It was gathered that the explosion rocked … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to deal with banks in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to stop transacting government business with any financial institution that will frustrate or delay the delivery time of any development projects of his administration in the state. … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign as the governor of the state. This comes after the formal defection of two former chairmen of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign as the governor of the state if the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has relaxed the curfew imposed on two local government areas of the state. The governor said the reviewed time for the curfew in the two local governments will take effect from Sunday 16 May 2021. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has relaxed the curfew imposed on two local government areas … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has extended the night curfew earlier imposed in 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The governor made this known in a state broadcast on Monday. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has extended the night curfew earlier imposed in 23 Local Government Areas of the state, EKO HOT BLOG has … Read more
No fewer than seven security operatives have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen following an attack on police stations in Rivers State. The incident was confirmed by the spokesman for the Rivers State Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni. No fewer than seven security operatives have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen following an attack on police … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has imposed night curfew at all entry and exit points with Imo, Bayelsa, Abia, and Akwa Ibom, states. Wike stated that the curfew will take effect from Wednesday night. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has imposed night curfew at all entry and exit points with Imo, Bayelsa, Abia, and Akwa … Read more
Two soldiers and three police officers have been reportedly killed by suspected IPOB militants at Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The militants have however claimed responsibility for the attack. Two soldiers and three police officers have been reportedly killed by suspected IPOB militants at Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. … Read more
Primary and secondary school teachers in Rivers State have protested against the non-payment of their five years salaries by the state government. The teachers alleged that it was unfair for the state government to continue to withhold their salaries. Primary and secondary school teachers in Rivers State have protested against the non-payment of their five … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) boycotted the Saturday election. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a resounding and overwhelming victory in the just concluded local government election in Rivers state. The ruling party in the south south state record a landslide victory as they won all the 23 chairmanship seats all the 319 councillorship … Read more
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers had declared restriction of vehicular and human movements within and out of the State from midnight of April 16 until 5.00 pm on April 17, when the council polls was expected to be over. The Local Government Election in Rivers was marked by a general voter apathy during the early … Read more
RSIEC Chairman Justice George Omereji (rtd) had said APC will not participate in the election Rivers state government under the leadership of Nyesom Wike has removed the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the list of political parties eligible to participate in the April 17 Local Government elections. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced … Read more
Two people have been shot dead by unknown gunmen at Kabangha Community, Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State. A source from the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that suspected cultists terrorising the area invaded the community and made straight to the home of Let-Them-Say Nwinee. According to him, Nwinee, died on the … Read more
The monarchs from the Kalabari extraction came to see the governor in appreciation for awarding the long-awaited Trans-Kalabri road. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asked traditional rulers in the state to hold politicians accountable for their actions in public service. Wike made this call on Friday at the Government House in Port Harcourt when … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed the reason behind the sacking of the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Igbiks Tamuno. Wike said he sacked the Commissioner because he engaged in acts that amounted to sabotage. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed the reason behind the sacking of the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Igbiks Tamuno. … Read more
In late 2020, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced that the local government election would hold on Saturday, April 17, 2021. A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Igo Aguma, declared that the party would participate in the poll. However, the … Read more
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has revealed why the banditry that is bedeviling some northern states will not end anytime soon. Ekohotblog reports, that the governor said the politicisation of Nigeria security architecture under the president Muhammadu Buhari administration has thrown the country into an unpleasant and devastating security woes. He said the … Read more