‘Stop Insulting Us, We Won’t Take It’ – Wike Blasts Atiku Over Comment On Rivers

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Wike has dragged Atiku over a comment on Rivers state. According to the state governor, Atiku has insulted the people of Rivers by calling the state unsafe. Wike also confirmed that he will not support the PDP candidate in away way. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has announced that … Read more

Shehu Sani Reacts As Tinubu Meets Wike In Port Harcourt Amid Endorsement Rumours

Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani has reacted to Tinubu’s visit to Wike. Tinubu, alongside his running mate, met with the Rivers state governor in Port Harcourt. There are speculations that Wike has indirectly endorsed the APC Candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has reacted to the meeting between the All … Read more

G5 Has Collapsed, You Are Now Alone – Rivers Presidential Campaign Council Mocks Wike

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Rivers Rivers Presidential Campaign Council has mocked Wike over his G-5 group. According to the council, the G-5 has collapsed, and the Rivers Governor is now alone. The council described Wike’s G5 group as a mind game to keep people around him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic … Read more

Sekibo: ‘I Have Never Sponsored Assassin Against Anyone’ – Wike Debunks Rumours

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Wike has debunked rumours of sending assassins against Sekibo. The Rivers governor stated categorically that he has never sponsored assassins against anyone. Wike also said victims of such attacks should report directly to the Police so that due process can be carried out. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has … Read more

3 killed, Others Injured As 2-Storey Building Collapses In Rivers

Three persons have been killed and many others injured as a two-storey building collapsed in Rivers. The dead victims were reportedly labourers who were on the job site of the two-story building at the time of the incident. The incident reportedly happened on a Saturday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons have … Read more

“Your Campaign Promotes APC” – Wike Pulls The Plug On Stadium For Atiku’s Rally

Wike and Atiku are members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Both men have been at loggerheads for several months over alleged injustice in the party leadership. Their relationship hit a new low on Tuesday as the Rivers government informed the Atiku campaign that it was withdrawing the approval of the campaign’s rally venue. Eko … Read more

Wike Threatens To Stop Atiku’s Campaign At Rivers Stadium

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Wike has threatened to stop Atiku’s campaign in Rivers. The Governor on Friday stated that he gave the stadium to the PDP Council at no cost but would withdraw his approval. Governor Wike warned the Director-General of the PCC in Rivers State, Dr. Abiye Sekibo, against any attempt to forcefully take possession of the stadium. … Read more

Three Injured As Unknown Attackers Disrupt Rivers APC Rally

Three people at the APC rally suffered various degrees of injury. An explosion was allegedly responsible for the injuries. The Police are yet to comment on the alleged attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least three persons were injured on Thursday at a rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Rumuwoji Playground … Read more

Why Wike, Other G-5 Governors May Pitch Their Tent With Tinubu

By Praise Ben Like a chorus of discontent, Governor Nyesom Wike and the other G-5 Governors – Seyi Makinde, Okezie Ikpeazu, Samuel Ortom, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi – have all united in their fervent rejection of Atiku’s presidential aspirations. It is beyond dispute that these leaders of the People’s Democratic Party have made their opposition to … Read more

Get Some Medical Help ASAP, You’re Skin and Bones – PDP Slams Wike

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PDP has described the Rivers state governor as weak and emaciated. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign has asked the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to seek medical attention. The Special Assistant, Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, said this in a statement in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS  … Read more

Imminent Nationwide Strike Of NUPENG May Exacerbate Fuel Scarcity

The fuel scarcity across Nigeria may worsen as NUPENG threatened a nationwide strike. The union accused security agents of destroying its tankers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike. EDITOR’S PICKS  … Read more

SERAP Drags Wike, Okowa, Others To Court ‘Over Failure To Account For N625 Billion’

SERAP has dragged Wike, Okowa, and other oil-producing state governors to Court ‘over failure to account for N625 billion.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the oil-producing states in Nigeria over “their failure to account for the spending of the oil derivation refunds of … Read more

Wike To Okowa: God Will Never Give Power To Those Who Betray Their Brothers

Wike has replied Okowa, saying God will never give power to those who betray their brothers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has responded to a comment by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EDITOR’S PICKS  Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi … Read more

Suspected IPOB Members Arrested In Rivers

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Some suspected members of IPOB have been arrested in Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least ten suspected Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members have been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force in a recent operation. The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Okon Effiong, confirmed the development to journalists on Friday, December … Read more

Properties, Goods Worth Millions Destroyed As Explosion Rocks Port Harcourt (Photos)

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A massive kerosine explosion occurred in Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that properties and goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in a kerosene explosion that rocked the Elekahia area in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The fire, which started at about 8:30 am on Friday, was caused by a kerosene explosion, with over 200 persons … Read more

2023: Tinubu’s Camp, PDP G5 Governors Fix Meeting To Finalise Endorsement Deal

Presidential-elect Bola Tinubu's incoming administration faces a dilemma over the fuel subsidy regime

Tinubu’s camp and PDP G5 governors are set to meet to finalise an endorsement deal ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the camps of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and the five aggrieved governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are set to meet … Read more

2023: PDP G5 Governors Consider Endorsing Tinubu At London Meeting

The PDP G5 governors are considering an endorsement of Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that five governors under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are considering choosing the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, as their preferred candidate for the 2023 general election. EDITOR’S PICKS My Daughter Was Pregnant … Read more

Wike: Atiku Group Reacts To Sealing Of Campaign Office in Rivers

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Atiku campaign group has reacted to the sealing of its office in Rivers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Assistant on Public Communications to the Atiku-Okowa Campaign Organisation, Phrank Shaibu has reacted to the sealing of the Port Harcourt Office of the campaign. This online media platform recalls that the Governor of River State, … Read more