The Igbo group urged President Buhari to honour the Igbo leaders in line with his promise… EKO HOT BLOG reports that apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has come hard at the leadership of the Arewa Youths over their opposition to the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Northern group spoke after a meeting … Read more
Lagos FCT Rivers among leading states in Nigeria with highest IGR per population as 2021 half-year IGR reaches N849.12bn … Lagos generated IGR of N267.2 billion is more than what the entire northern states generated and more than south-south and south-east put together. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says … Read more
…the group also called on traditional rulers to ensure Kanu’s release and that Fulanis vacate the Southeast EKO HOT BLOG reports that an armed group simply identified as the Angry Vipers has issued a 21-day Ultimatum to Southeast Governor to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The group vowed … Read more
IPOB has cancelled the one week sit-at-home in Anambra State and urged the residents of the state to vote during the governorship election on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has on Thursday announced the cancellation of its one week sit-at-home order across the South-East region of the state. The … Read more
Moghalu urged the people of the State to file out and perform their civic right on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, a former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu has criticized the tactics employed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to Moghalu, the tactics used by … Read more
Police has spoken about the alleged murder of INEC Chairman in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the police has debunked the widely-circulated reports that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was assassinated in Anambra on Tuesday. The social media was awash with claims that the INEC Chairman was assassinated on Tuesday by … Read more
The Nigerian Army has revealed those behind South-East killings. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has claimed that the recent killings, arson, and destructions in the South-East region of the country were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). This … Read more
Hoodlums have set three Dangote drivers ablaze in Imo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that hoodlums suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have allegedly killed a Dangote trailer driver, Saidu Alhassan, and two of his assistants in Imo State. It was gathered that the driver and two of his assistants, Halliru … Read more
Prophet Odumeje has released a powerful prophecy on Anambra Governorship Election. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Prophet Odumeje ‘The Lion’, has declared that the Anambra governorship election slated for November 6, 2021, will fail to hold as violence will be extreme. In … Read more
IPOB has replied Garba Shehu over a comment on Nnamdi Kanu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has replied the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. This online news platform that the presidential spokesman had said that the arrest and trial of the IPOB … 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
FG has disclosed the identities of those killed by Nnamdi Kanu in abroad. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is on trial for treason, for the murder of Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late Director-General of the National Agency … Read more
PDP Governors are currently meeting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. EKOHOTBLOG reports that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently meeting in Abuja. This online news platform reports that the meeting is coming barely ten days to the National Convention of the opposition party. The meeting, … Read more
South-East traditional rulers have told Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that traditional rulers of the South-East States, have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention into the hands of the Igbo traditional and religious leaders. The monarchs, under the … Read more
Scores of bandits have been shot dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, has said that over 40 bandits have been shot dead in the North West region of the country. Onyeuko made this known at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday while giving updates on the activities of troops across all … Read more
Many policemen have been killed as gunmen struck in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have killed a yet-to-be ascertained number of policemen in Anambra State. It was gathered that the police vehicles were also set ablaze by the gunmen. The attack was said to have occurred at a security post mounted … Read more
Abaribe made the remarks amid heightened calls for secession Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, says there are dozens of separatist groups in the south-east region of the country. He stated this on a Channels Television programme where he lamented that the focus has always been on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “One of … Read more
The Nigerian Army will today unveil new operations across the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, will on Monday (today) inaugurate three new security exercises across Nigeria. The unveiling of the new operations was made known via a statement by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday … Read more
President Buhari has landed in Imo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, landed in Owerri, the Imo State capital. It was gathered that President Buhari landed at the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Imo State around 09:30 am on Thursday. The President was received at the Imo Airport by the South-East Governors, led … Read more
A new militant group has emerged in the South-East region. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a new militant group, ‘Biafran Motherland Warrior’, has emerged in the South-East region of the country. It was gathered that the group, which was said to be deadlier than the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed wing of the proscribed Indigenous People … Read more