One million Fine For Defaulters Fuel Marketers and NUPENG Declare Strike Indefinite Strike by Petroleum Unions Motorists in Delta State may soon face a fresh fuel shortage as members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have announced an indefinite strike. The … Read more
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has been identified as one of the survivors of a tragic boat accident that occurred in the Warri South Local Government Area on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of five lives. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Umukoro for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietress, at their residence in the Warri area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir Sanusi Lagos Ministry of Transportation Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence … Read more
High Court Sets Date For Okuama Community’s Case Against Nigerian Army. Community seeks compensation for alleged rights violation since March 14, 2024 Military operation caused destruction, looting, and displacement, plaintiffs claim. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Warri has set June 4, 2024, as the date for the hearing of fundamental rights … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nollywood sensation Nkechi Blessing Sunday has sent a clear message to Warri residents, cautioning them to consider relocation plans, as her partner, Xxssive, has orchestrated a grand gesture of love in her honor. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the family of Andrew Aganbi, the late Delta politician, business mogul and hotel management expert, has announced his funeral arrangement. In a statement issued by African Industrialist, Mr. Felix Aganbi, on behalf of the family, he said the remains of the late politician would be buried in London on Friday, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that there a dramatic incident took place in Warri as a Sienna car driver bit off the ear of a Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) identified as Papu Prosper during a heated argument while they were on patrol in Warri, Delta State. It happened during an exchange over expired particulars in the early hours … Read more
An Itakpe-bound train from Warri derailed on Sunday afternoon. The Nigerian Railway Corporation said the passengers and crew were safely evacuated without incident. The corporation suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe rail line as it probed the derailment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced the suspension of Warri-Itakpe train services. The government, … Read more
The NYSC Members in the bus made it to Asaba for the ceremony and the vehicle has been returned to the College for repairs The fire incident also did not lead to any casualty EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Don’t Just Pray For My Aspiration Keep Nigeria In Mind –Tinubu To Lagos Assembly APC Hails Return Of Lagos4Lagos As Positive Development 2023: Group Rallies Support For Tinubu In South West EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Palace sources hinted that the Olu-designate would ride from his seclusion (Idaniken), to Warri Club in the Rolls-Royce on the day of his Coronation. The designated-Olu of Warri, Omoba Tsola Emiko has gifted himself two brand new, customised cars, a Rolls-Royce and Bentley 2021 model, for his coronation as the Olu of Warri Kingdom. It … Read more
The administrative session of Warri Prison in Delta state was engulfed by fire on Thursday following an attempted jailbreak. Ekohotblog gathered that protesting inmates set the unit ablaze just as suspected hoodlums stormed the prison to set them free. But soldiers reportedly moved in and thwarted the prisoners escape plan More to follow…
Woman Stages Lone #EndSARS Protest Under The Rain In Warri Ekohotblog, October 12, 2020.. A woman is currently making rounds on the internet after she came out under the rain to stage a single man #endSARS protest in Delta State. According to her she come out to protect after others gave up due to security reasons. It … Read more
Fire has gutted a section of the popular Igbudu Market in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, being the second fire incident recorded in the Market within the last one month. The fire, which occurred about 3 pm on Sunday, affected a section of the market housing several stores at the Hausa Quarters … Read more
In a sour twist of events in Warri, Delta state, an overactive soldier manning a checkpoint has killed a young man, for defying the lockdown directive ordered by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the State. According to an eye witness, the victim, Joseph Pessu was shot for refusing to stop … Read more
The Federal Government has approved the sum of $1.6bn for new Seaport construction in Portacourt and Warri. Ekohotblog gathered that the two new seaports is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to decongest the Lagos ports. According to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, two ports would be built in the Pessu area of Warri, … Read more