River State Police arrest Cab driver Cab driver accused of robbing female passengers He is reported to have stolen a number of expensive phones and gadgets The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old cab driver, Andrew Nwanna, for allegedly robbing female passengers in Port Harcourt. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko revealed that Nwanna used … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state, says he has been delivering projects even when his political opponents thought they had weakened his administration. The governor, who did not mention who his political opponents are, stated this on Saturday during the commissioning of a 14.1 kilometre road project in Omuma LGA of the state. EKO HOT … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says the judgement of the Court of Appeal setting aside orders restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing funds to the Rivers State government are in line with the tenets of federalism outlined in Nigeria’s Constitution. Falana stated this on Channels … Read more
The Rivers State Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha, has said that the party will continue to constructively criticise the Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led government in the interest of the people of the state. Okocha, who stated this on Sunday in Abuja, said it was the responsibility of APC in Rivers to … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State of disobeying court judgment. The minister said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP Is dead, APC Has Finished Nigeria’ –Kwankwaso Protests … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has warned that if the issue of oil theft and political unrest continues in the state unchecked, it could severely impact Nigeria’s economy. Fubara called for collective action to increase oil production, noting that revenue from oil was already insufficient to meet the country’s needs. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn … Read more
The Rivers State Government has established a judiciary of inquiry into the arson, killings, and other forms of violence that occurred in the state on Monday. This is coming after Ikwerre, Eleme, and Emohua Local Government Council secretariats were burned down amid the withdrawal of the police officers securing the 23 council secretariats by the … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for setting ablaze three local government secretariats in the state on Monday. Fubara vowed that the incident, unlike previous cases, will not be ignored, as his administration will collaborate with security agencies to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable. … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to as a matter of urgency go after suspected political thugs, allegedly behind the burning of some Local Government Secretariats in the state. The Speaker of the House, Mr Victor Oko-Jumbo made the call on Monday during the plenary session … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has visited the Secretariat of the Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state to examine the extent of damage which was attacked by arsonists on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that arsonists attacked the Secretariat, setting it ablaze on Monday. The fire was said to have burnt office equipment, shattered … Read more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has commended the just concluded local government election in Rivers state, saying the electorates are resolute in rejecting oppression. Atiku said this in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP Is dead, APC Has Finished Nigeria’ –Kwankwaso Protests Rock PDP Secretariat … Read more
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has vowed never to donate any part of his body in a bid to be loyal to anybody. Fubara vowed to stand alone but would not be involved in the wrong thing. The governor spoke during at the Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service organised as part of activities marking the … Read more
Gunmen have abducted Sir Aribibia John Fubara, a director with the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Service, in Port Harcourt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the assailants, reportedly six in number, arrived on a speedboat and kidnapped Fubara from the Marine Base Area of the city, firing shots into the air before fleeing to … Read more
Court denies motion to stop Rivers State Governor from accessing state funds; directs plaintiffs to notify defendants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja declined to grant a motion to stop Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from accessing the state’s consolidated revenue fund. Instead of granting the ex parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/984/24, … Read more
Ekohotblog:Shittu Sheds Light On Rivers Legal Battle Constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu has shed more light on the Appeal Court verdict that sacked the Victor Oko-Jombo led Rivers State House of Assembly. Recall an Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal dismissed an order of the Rivers State High Court, which … Read more
₦19.5 Billion Approved For Rebuilding Rivers Assembly, Additional Healthcare Upgrades. ₦26.35 billion budget approved for renovating zonal hospitals, Bonny General Hospital, and building a new General Hospital in Rumuigbo. Existing contracts for zonal hospitals terminated; new contracts to be awarded for project completion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration in Rivers State has … Read more
My Administration Has Done Better Than Past Administration In 8 Years – Fubara. The Rivers Gov. highlights the completion of the Andoni section of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road, a project 24 years in the making. Fubara promises continued advancements for the residents of Rivers State and emphasizes the significance of this milestone. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more