Lawmaker Representing Wike’s LG Resigns, Announces Support For Fubara’s Govt

Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon Akor Prince Nna, the lawmaker who represents the ward of former Governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has resigned. The lawmaker revealed that he is backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing power tussle in the state. Editor’s Picks  ‘Fake News’ … Read more

Wike To Appoint Nine Permanent Secretaries In FCTA

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced on Monday that preparations had been finalized for the appointment of nine permanent secretaries to oversee the nine secretariats of the FCT Administration. This online media platform reports that Wike disclosed this in Abuja yesterday during a press briefing following … Read more

Official Residence Of The Vice President Will Be Completed In May 2024 – Wike Reveals

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the official residence of the Vice President will be ready by May 2024. According to him, contractors were at the stage of electrical installations, which might not be visible on the outside but assured that changes would be seen … Read more

Tinubu, Wike, Etsu Nupe, and More Set To Shine At 2024 Leadership Awards

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  Eko hot blog reports that Key political figures and influencers are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2024 LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, the event aims to tackle pressing issues under the theme “An Economy In Distress: Which way forward?” Editor’s … Read more

Senate Summons Wike, CP Over Nwoko’s Aide Killing By Kidnappers

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a decisive move to address the alarming rise in kidnapping incidents within Abuja, the Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe. The summons is part of a broader inquiry into the murder of Chris Agidy, a … Read more

“He Doesn’t Care” – Sen Kingibe Calls Out Wike Over Insecurity In Abuja

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, at the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has slammed the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, for his ‘I don’t care attitude.’ According to Ireti, Wike doesn’t care if people live in the nation’s capital. The senator spoke on Sunday in Abuja at an … Read more

Pray For Tinubu – Wike Urges Nigerians Amid Economic Hardship

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu, amidst the economic hardship. This online media platform gathered that Wike made the plea while speaking in Abuja during the flag-off of the Kwa Kwa, Karimo road. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov … Read more

Tinubu’s Economic Policies Will Soon Yield Results – Wike

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured Nigerians that the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu administration will soon yield positive results. Wike gave the assurance on Sunday during a thanksgiving service organised by Senator Barinada Mpigi in Koroma, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. EDITOR’S … Read more

BREAKING: Police Arrest Wanted Kidnapper Dahiru Adamu Following N20 Million Bounty

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police has arrested a notorious kidnapper, Dahiru Adamu, who is part of the criminals terrorising Abuja and its environs. The arrest comes about 48 hours after the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced a 20 million naira reward for the capture of … Read more

“Your Titles Will Be Revoked” – Wike Issues Two-Week Ultimatum To Foreign Embassies Over Unpaid Ground Rent

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has published the names of foreign embassies owing ground rent in Abuja. According to the list, a tota to to to yt6t5l of $5.36m is being owed. In a memo titled Final Notice on Payment of Outstanding Ground Rent in … Read more

PDP Announces Appointment Of New BoT Chairman, National Secretary

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially announced the appointment of a former President of the Senate, Adolphus Wabara, as the substantive chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT). In a strategic move to bolster the party’s leadership, a former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi has also been … Read more

Tinubu Has Restored Peace To Rivers, Wike Declares

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT has asserted that as far as he is concerned peace has been restored in Rivers due to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister stated this while speaking with selected broadcast journalists on his political tussle with his successor, Governor … Read more

Wike Vows To Complete Major FCT Projects Before May 29

Allocation of FCT's N1.28 Trillion Budget

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has reiterated his promise to deliver some ongoing major projects before President Bola Tinubu’s one year in office on May 29. Wike, who made this promise yesterday after inspecting some major projects in Abuja, said he was working day and night … Read more

Obaseki, Fintiri Meet Wike, Move To Close Rank Ahead Of Edo Governorship Election

Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki held a strategic meeting in Abuja on Tuesday night with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to garner support for Asue Ighodalo’s bid for the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State. The meeting, which took place … Read more

We Have Been Begging Wike To Join APC – Okocha

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) caretaker committee in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has declared that the party wants the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to join its fold. Okocha, in an interview published by The Nation on Sunday, said he has been begging Wike both openly and secretly to … Read more

Tinubu’s Approval For Security Gadgets Will Curb Insecurity – Wike

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate procurement of modern security equipment to further combat kidnapping and killings in Abuja and its environs. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike announced this while addressing reporters yesterday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme … Read more

Abuja: Senate Will Summon Wike Over Kidnapping Epidemic – Kingibe

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator Representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, said the Senate will summon the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, over the rising rate of insecurity in Abuja. There has been an increase in cases of abduction in Abuja lately. EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: Tinubu Meets Obasanjo In Imo (Photos) Aiyedatiwa … Read more

Federal Government Will Not Tolerate Bandit Attacks In Abuja, Says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

Wike has revealed that FG will no longer tolerate any form of bandit attack in Abuja Wike says President Tinubu had instructed him to provide all necessary support to security agencies Wike emphasized that the FG is determined to prevent the recurrence of attacks in the area Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of … Read more

Wike Summons Emergency Meeting Over Rising Insecurity In Abuja

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has summoned an emergency security meeting following the worsening security situation in the nation’s capital. This news medium gathered that Bandits have been breaking into houses and picking up residents from the comfort of their homes. The incidents which have … Read more