Security operatives have rescued 50 girls who were forced into prostitution, according to the Nigerian Navy. Eko Hot Blog reports that security operatives have raided two brothels in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, and rescued 50 young girls allegedly forced into prostitution. EDITOR’S PICKS Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Bridge … Read more
In Rivers State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to take all necessary measures to prevent a repeat of what occurred in 2019, when a ruling barred the party from running in the general election. Eko Hot Blog reports that it declared that despite the Federal High Court’s decision on Tuesday to throw out … Read more
INEC has revealed the top 6 Nigerian states with the highest number of registered voters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the announcement of the preliminary register of voters for the 2023 general election by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu yesterday, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Rivers, Katsina and Oyo … Read more
A court has nullified the Rivers APC primaries. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, has nullified the primary elections conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Nigeria Will Fail, Break Up If APC Wins Presidential Election – Obaseki 2023: … Read more
Wike has explained why he will not campaign for Atiku in the buildup to the 2023 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not campaign for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, because he’s working with enemies of the state. EDITOR’S … Read more
Wike has explained how Abia and Benue were denied a CBN loan because their governors supported him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, alleged that some persons blocked the release of the loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Abia and Benue States. EDITOR’S PICKS Suspend Your Campaigns To … Read more
Peter Obi has asked his fellow presidential candidates to suspend their campaigns and support victims of flooding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged other candidates to temporarily stop their campaigns and assist victims of flooding across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Meets Gov. … Read more
Lagos PDP has told Wike that his endorsement won’t save Sanwo-Olu from losing in the 2023 governorship election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chapter in Lagos State has criticised Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for backing the reelection campaign of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. EDITOR’S PICKS Zamfara Govt Rescinds Order … Read more
The PDP crisis has taken another turn as Ayu dared Wike, saying he did not collect N1 billion from anybody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, has denied collecting N1 billion for anybody. EDITOR’S PICKS EXPOSED: Wike Reveals Other Ayu’s ‘Sins’ PDP Crisis: Ayu’s Children … Read more
Tambuwal has debunked reports that the PDP has suspended its presidential campaign. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, says the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has not suspended its presidential campaign for the 2023 election. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: It’s Foolish To Expect Ayu To Resign After Election – Wike Why I Missed … Read more
Wike says it’s foolish to expect Ayu to resign after the presidential election has been concluded. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his call for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Missed PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-Off – … Read more
The PDP has denied postponing its presidential campaign to appease Wike. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dele Momodu, Director of Strategic Communications for the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied that the party has postponed its presidential campaign to appease Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the governor of the state of Rivers, has called a meeting of the state’s PDP officials and leaders. Eko Hot Blog reports that since the party’s presidential primary and the crises that ensued after it, this conference will mark the first in the state. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog … Read more
Ikpeazu, new PDP BOT members have met in Umuahia EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Umuahia, a delegation from the PDP Board of Trustees’ newly elected leadership is meeting with Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments 10 Months To … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has challenged PDP members in Abuja to show what they have done to woo members of other parties to the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wike alleged that some of the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party were merely house boys in Abuja and are known to follow leaders of … Read more
Wike Fooled Us, Imposed Governorship Candidate On Us –Aspirant EKO HOT BLOG reports that the some loyalists of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar in Rivers State have moved against the state Governor, Nyesom Wike. Recall that one of the governorship aspirants in the state, Farah Dagogo and aggrieved members … Read more
Peter Obi’s Supporters Shut Down Port Harcourt EKO HOT BLOG reports that the thousands of supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Friday shut down Port Harcourt in solidarity with his aspiration to become the president of the country. Numbering about 10,000, the supporters gathered at the Eleme junction … Read more
Chinese miners to be prosecuted for environmental pollution EKO HOT BLOG reports that following recent complaints on the resurgence of the activities of artisanal miners in Osun State, the National Environmental Standard and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has said after its investigation, the perpetrators will have their facilities sealed and charged to court for environmental … Read more
Another Amaechi’s Ally has dumped the APC For PDP EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party. Dike, a close associate and kinsman of the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said he exited … Read more
Wike has ordered arrest of Atiku’s ally in Rivers EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has ordered the arrest of a member of the House of Representatives, Chinyere Igwe. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides Over … Read more