Former Kano State Governor and current APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has addressed the circulation of a 2027 presidential campaign poster featuring himself and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma. Ganduje dismissed the poster as the work of mischief-makers, possibly collaborating with elements of the Kwankwasiyya movement, aiming to sow discord between him and President Bola … Read more
Alara of Ilara emerged as the Maiden Financial Secretary of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council at its inauguration. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alara of Ilara, HRM Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, was among prominent monarchs in southern Nigeria to constitute the first caretaker committee of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC). EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said that the performance of the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma led to his re-election in the November 11 off-cycle election. Oshiomhole argued that Uzodinma’s performance endeared him to the hearts of the electorate. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and Kogi State Governor-elect Usman Ododo have outlined their plans following their weekend victories. Diri, expressing gratitude, promised inclusivity and unity, pledging to be the governor for all. Uzodimma, in his acceptance speech, urged opponents to join him in serving … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on their victory in the November 11 governorship elections. The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has accused Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma of plotting to assassinate the president of the union, Joe Ajaero. In a statement issued on Sunday, the union accused Uzodinma of invading the hometown of the union’s president in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised an alarm that citizens of Imo State are in danger, labelling Governor Hope Uzodinma as a terrorist. In a post captioned “IMO STATE CITIZENS ARE IN DANGER, THE CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER IS NOW A TERRORIST” via its official X handle on Saturday, the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has claimed the accusation of brutalizing the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, is currently an attempt by some individuals and groups to blackmail his government ahead of the November 11 governorship poll in the state. Uzodinma made the remarks on Thursday at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chima Centus Nweze, a justice of the Supreme Court, has died. He reportedly died on Sunday evening at the age of 64. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now Global – Olu Epe Of Epe Epe Kayokayo Coordinator Otunba TJ Abass Announces Plans To Step Down Keep Hope Alive; Tinubu … Read more
The Labour Party candidate, Athan Achonu, has demanded Governor Hope Uzodimma to prepare his handover note in Imo State. Achonu criticized the APC-led administration for ruining the state and outlined his priorities for security, youth employment, and infrastructure development. He unveiled his running mate, Tony Nwulu, expressing confidence in defeating the incumbent government and rebuilding … Read more
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-general has died. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President-general of the sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, is dead. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Suspends Buhari’s Request To Approve Unapproved N23.7trn Spending 2023: Tinubu’s Camp, PDP G5 Governors Fix Meeting To Finalise Endorsement Deal My Daughter Was Pregnant With Twins Until Police Killing – Bolanle … Read more
Uzodinma noted that the killings in parts of the state were politically motivated as against reports in some quarters that they were the handiwork of the IPOB He called on those behind the dastardly acts to repent quickly before government would go after them… EDITOR’S PICK Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, Kill One In Orlu … Read more
Uzodinma made the plea in his Easter message to the people in which he re-echoed his call on sponsors and perpetrators of violence to sheath their swords He also apologised to those who feel offended by any of the policies or actions of the state government EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist … Read more
According to Uzodinma, many of the persons carrying out attacks in the state have been arrested EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has made a U-turn and failed to name the sponsors of attacks in the state contrary to a pledge he made. Speaking during the Imo stakeholders meeting at the … Read more
Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said suspects responsible for the state insecurity will be arrested. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uzodinma, on Saturday, said 18 suspects arrested by security agencies have given dependable evidence on the names of sponsors of insecurity in Imo state, adding that their names will be reeled out on 3 … Read more
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo presented a budget of N381billion for 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reporte that Uzodimma on Friday presented a budget of N381billion for 2022 to the state House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget tagged “budget of wealth consolidation and recovery”, Uzodimma said that it was made up of N96billion recurrent … Read more
Scores of students of the Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, on Tuesday, blocked the Owerri-Port Harcourt highway in protest. Carrying placards, the undergraduates accused the state government and the school’s management of frustrating their academic programmes, EkoHotBlog reports. The enraged students said nearly one year after the state government announced the relocation of the school to … Read more
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state has nothing to do with the 2023 elections. The governor mentioned this while appearing on Channels Television, said Buhari commissioned projects while in the state. EkohotBlog reports that his statement reads “Our people came out to receive the president who … Read more
The 2023 general elections are still months away, however, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, on Friday, said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is not interested in the Igbo presidency. Uzodinma spoke while dismissing claims of APC zoning its presidential ticket to the Southeast, EkohotBlog reports. The Governor declared on Channels TV that the party … Read more
“Unfortunately, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Fatmann Dooiyor paid the supreme price.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be militants of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) have attacked Omuma, the country home of Governor Hope Uzodinma, and killed a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Fatmann Dooiyor. It was gathered that Dooiyor, … Read more