The suspects allegedly recruited teenage girls into drug trafficking. The NDLEA said it uncovered the suspects’ cartel during an operation in November 2022. The anti-drug agency has invited them but they have refused to honour the invitations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a Port Harcourt- based … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the APC has said that it has not yet conceded defeat to anyone in the recent elections in the state. Tonye Cole, has declared he will be going to the tribunal. Nwauju also claimed that the INEC and the police worked together to “install” Governor Wike’s PDP candidates as winners … Read more
Governor Wike has ordered the demolition of buildings in GRA Phase 5, including Daar Communications. The demolition is necessary for a new state project, and building owners were given a 48-hour quit notice. The Rivers Ministry of Works Government warned that any structures that impede the right of way will be demolished. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
INEC shifted elections in an LGA in Rivers. According to reports, there was commotion in the area, when voters couldn’t find the INEC Electoral Officers (EOs) and Result Sheets for. The INEC Staff had to shut operations and returned to base because of the situation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that – the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Five persons have feared dead in Rivers State. Two deaths were reported in Bori, Khana LGA, while three persons were claimed in Ogbakiri Community, Emohua LGA. The APC Candidate for Ahoada East State Constituency 2 seat in the polls, Ukalikpe Napoleon, has reportedly been kidnapped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five persons … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
Wike has reacted claimed that he betrayed the Christian faith during the elections. Recall the Wike was accused of allegedly Manipulating election results to favour the APC. Reacting to the incident, Wike threatened to expose those against him, stating that he doesn’t hold back then he fights. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State … Read more
Ohanaeze group has debunked rumours of allegedly visiting Wike. The group stated that Wike has never accepted any invitation from the group in the past. The group also revealed that Wike ignored a letter informing him of the death and burial of High Chief Joel Kroham. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the APC has given the INEC a 72-hour notice to provide it with electoral documents for petitions. The request was contained in a statement alleging that the INEC was conniving with the PDP to deny the APC request. Failure to provide the documents would result in party members blocking the … Read more
It’s the International Women’s Day. March 8 of every year is set aside to celebrate the exploits of women in various sectors of society. The day also provides an opportunity to have honest conversations about the barriers holding women back in their quest to attain positions of authority. Speaking of positions of authority, the low … Read more
A faction of the Rivers State APC declared support for the PDP candidate instead of their own party’s governorship candidate. The faction’s leader cited the need to reciprocate PDP’s support during the presidential election. The same leader had previously credited Governor Wike for APC’s victory in Rivers State during the presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The River state chapter of the Labour Part has continued to face crisis over Fubara’s endorsement. According to reports, the party leaders have kicked firmly against the PDP candidate’s endorsement. The chairman of the party in the state reportedly directed the endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Rivers State chapter of … Read more
Labour Party’s national chairman has dissolved the state executive council in Rivers. The full investigation called into the stolen presidential mandate in the state. All party members urged to support Comrade Beatrice Itubo’s candidacy for the governorship position in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Julius … Read more
Civil right organisation has made claims that the Election results were manipulated. According to the organisation, results from Imo, and Rivers were manipulated. The Organisation claimed that the APC was given higher votes than the party actually got. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a civil rights organisation, Yiaga Africa, has added a new twist to … Read more
Rivers govt has debunked rumours of an alleged attack and death of Wike’s Son. Reports circulating the web claimed that the son of the Rivers governor was shot dead in California. Speaking on the reports, the state commission for information stated that Wike doesn’t have a child in the United States. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
APC had 231,591 votes LP got 175,071 votes PDP secured 88,468 votes Eko Hot Blog reports that the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has won Rivers state. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG On Old Naira Notes Naira Swap Crisis: Again, Buhari Meets Emefiele At Aso … Read more
Labour Party Accused of Influencing the results in favor of APC The party made this allegation in a Twitter post Gov Wike has called the accusations baseless Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, had replied to the Labour Party Allegation of manipulating the election in favor of the APC … Read more
SERAP has urged Joe Biden to impose visa bans on perpetrators of electoral violence in Nigeria. SERAP also called on Biden to cancel the visas of individuals believed to have been involved in incidents of intimidation, harassment, and violence during the elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged … Read more
The EFCC said the suspect is in custody. The commission alleged that the cash found on the suspect was meant for vote-buying. The presidential and national assembly elections are holding tomorrow, February 25, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have intercepted … Read more
Police have confirmed the arrest of A House of Reps member in Rivers. Chinyere Igwe was apprehended for illegal possession of foreign currency. According to the police, a list for the distribution of the money was also found. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State police command has confirmed the arrest of a member … Read more