Efforts to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu have intensified, with traditional rulers and archbishops visiting him under the auspices of South East governors negotiating his release with the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the effort to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has intensified … Read more
Former President Obasanjo met with South East Governors to advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s release and established a burial committee for the late Ogbonnaya Onu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, met with the South East Governors, who have decided to meet with President Bola Tinubu to press for the release of the … Read more
Peter Obi has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu and urged the federal government to address rising insecurity, warning of the risk of Nigeria becoming a failed state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has called on the federal government to release Nnamdi Kanu, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors of the southeast states on Thursday held a meeting in Enugu State. According to Naija News, the Governors of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo, and Enugu participated in the meeting which is the first since their inauguration on May 29. The five Governors are expected to focus their discussions on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Security Adviser (NSA) to President Bola Tinubu, Nuhu Ribadu is currently having a closed-door meeting with Governors from the five South-East states in Abuja on Monday. While the meeting’s agenda was not disclosed, it is believed to pertain to the escalating security issues in Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Imo, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Leaders of the South East, including governors, lawmakers, and representatives from the Igbo socio-cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo, are scheduled to hold a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss the prevailing security challenges in the region. According to Naija News, South-East elders arrived at the decision to meet the … Read more
The second Niger Bridge has been successfully completed and commissioned, fulfilling a long-awaited promise to the people of South-eastern Nigeria. Buhari and Uzodimma, along with other South-East governors and stakeholders, have expressed their gratitude for the completion of this significant infrastructure project. The bridge, named the “President Muhammadu Buhari Bridge,” EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Governors in the South-East have designated the Second Niger Bridge as the “Buhari Second Niger Bridge” in honor of President Buhari. This decision was confirmed through tweets by Bashir Ahmad and Tolu Ogunlesi. The bridge is set to be officially commissioned today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors in the South-East region have reached a … Read more
South-East Governors have begged Father Mbaka to stop criticising President Buhari. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the South-East Governors have appealed to the Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, to stop speaking badly about President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. This online news platform reports that the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and … Read more
The family then tender apology for those who felt offended, noting that counsel to Kanu, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Head of the Directorate of State of IPOB, Chika Edoziem, were informed before taking the decision. The family of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said that no governor … Read more
…the leaders discussed ways to tackle the security threats in the region and secure the lives of the people. Members of the South East Governors’ Forum met on Monday as part of efforts to tackle the rising security challenges in the region This comes after the continuous attacks that have claimed lives and left several … Read more
The governors also insisted on the ban on open grazing in the region Governors of the south-east region have directed Ohanaeze Ndigbo, apex Igbo socio-cultural group, to set up a committee to look into “unfair treatment” of Igbo people. The directive was consequent upon the outcome of of a meeting of the governors on Sunday, … Read more
There have also been attacks on security agencies in the region. As part of efforts to tackle the widespread insecurity that plagues the region, governors from the south-east on Sunday met behind closed doors in Enugu state. Also present at the meeting are heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. The development is … Read more
Governors in the South-East region of the country are set to meet in Owerri, the Imo State capital to deliberate on security-related issues. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the meeting is confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to Imo Governor, Oguike Nwachuku, saying the governors would brief the media after the meeting. Governors in … Read more
The troubles caused by Fulani Herdsmen in some Nigerian forests has awaken most of the Nigerian governors and likewise the people. The governor of Ebonyi state said something in a meeting which was held by the group of south eastern governors of Nigeria in Abakaliki. This gathering was held to find out a solution to … Read more
South-East Governors, Wike Meet Over IPOB November 8, 2020 South East Governors are in a meeting with Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike in Government House. It was gathered the meeting is connected to the nefarious activities of hoodlums identified by security agencies as members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Oyigbo Local Goverment Area … Read more
– The south-east governors have asked teachers across the country to undergo COVID-19 test. – The governors made the resolution in their virtual meeting on Sunday and revealed to newsmen on Monday – The call is coming in line with the guidelines issued by the Federal Govt for gradual reopening of schools. The governors of … Read more
List of the 50 members The South East Governors, in collaboration with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a foremost sociopolitical group in the region, have agreed to float a high-powered committee for the development of Igbo land known as Alaigbo Stabilization Fund. The governors and the group announced the plan in a joint statement by President General of … Read more
– South East Governors demand special fund for rehabilitation of the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu – David Umahi, also sought for declaration of state of emergency on roads and erosion in the South East – David Umahi ssid that the closure of the Enugu airport has grounded activities in the region and causing great hardship … Read more