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Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, U.S. has appointed a Nigerian-American, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, as Florida Surgeon-General and Secretary of the Department of Health. DeSantis in a statement posted on the Florida Department of Health website, stated that he was pleased to announce Ladapo for the position. “I am pleased to announce that Ladapo will lead the … Read more
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed its distress over claims in President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech at the United Nations, describing the speech as ‘complete disagreement with the ugly reality of the failures of his administration.’ The caucus in a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, lamented ‘the economic, security … Read more
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday gave the Federal Government a 72-hour ultimatum to pay the salary arrears of its members on the GIFMIS platform and that of its Medical Residency Training Fund. The President of the NARD, Dr. Dare Ishaya, made this known in a statement at the end of the … Read more
Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa, Echeng Echeng, has ordered an investigation into the death of a 27-year-old robbery suspect, Goodluck Oviekeme, while in police custody. Police spokesman in Bayelsa, SP Asinmi Butswait, said in a statement issued in Yenagoa on Saturday that preliminary investigation showed that the deceased was the mastermind of an attack on … Read more
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, September 26, 2021 can be accessed below. EKOHOTBLOG has compiled top Naija news headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria can be accessed on this page. Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today: 1. [COVID-19] … Read more
Live stream Chelsea vs Manchester City free below. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chelsea vs Manchester City take center stage across the Premier League, and the soccer world, on Saturday (Watch live, 7:30am ET on NBCSN and online via NBCSports.com) as the two title favorites collide. STREAM LIVE CHELSEA VS MANCHESTER CITY Pep Guardiola and … Read more
Naira has hit an all-time low at the official market this morning. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s currency, Naira weakened significantly against the U.S. dollar at the official market Friday, reaching its lowest rate in that market, even as foreign exchange supply rose marginally. Data from the FMDQ securities exchange window where forex is officially traded showed that … Read more
Faith-based missionary group, Odumehaje Christian Medical Mission(OCMM) in collaboration with Helping Team International(HTI) and Ojilima Hospital have organized a five-day free medical and surgical outreach to Odumehaje community, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Speaking while declaring open the exercise at Ojilima Hospital in Aiochechodo community, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, … Read more
Michael K. Williams died of an accidental drug overdose, an autopsy concluded, with “The Wire’ actor suffering acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine. The 54-year-old Williams, best known for his role as Omar Little, was found dead on Monday, September 6, by family members in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment. Drug … Read more
We have several Prominent Nigerians who have contributed to the Fame of the Country, some of these Celebrities are aging but they are still very strong and healthy. In this article, we will be checking out the photos of 8 Nigerian Living Legends that are Over 90 years old. 1. Chief Akintola Williams Chief Akintola … Read more
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, September 25, 2021 can be accessed below. EKOHOTBLOG has compiled top Naija news headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria can be accessed on this page. Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today: 1. [COVID-19] … Read more
The investigation by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol is aimed directly at former President Donald Trump a panel on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” explained on Thursday evening. The select committee subpoenaed former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Daniel … Read more
Rudy Giuliani and some other senior aides to Donald Trump have been banned from Fox News. The former Trump lawyer and New York City mayor hasn’t appeared on the conservative network for almost three months, but he learned of the ban the night before Sept. 11, when his scheduled appearance on “Fox & Friends” to … Read more
Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today 24 September 2021 black market rate has emerged. Eko Hot Blog has obtained the official dollar to naira exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC) rate, and CBN rates. How Much Is Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today Official Rate? September 24 dollar to … Read more
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, September 24, 2021 can be accessed below. EKOHOTBLOG has compiled top Naija news headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria can be accessed on this page. Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today: 1. [COVID-19] … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has suspended the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Bauchi State This is contained in a statement by the INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity in the state, Alhaji Adamu Gujungu, on Monday in Bauchi. Gujungu said that the temporary suspension of the exercise would take effect from Sept. … Read more
A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for the reduction of the number of states in the country from 36 to 12 to fast-track the development of the country. Speaking yesterday at the inaugural caucus meeting of the Rescue Nigeria Project, in Abuja, Jega said the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 1. [COVID-19] NCDC Records 377 New Cases, 2 Deaths The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 203,081 COVID-19 cases. READ MORE 2. COVID-19: FEC Approves ₦836m For … Read more
Entrepreneurship development has been described as a key requirement that would enable Correctional Officers and Men deliver effectively on their core mandate that include: Reformation, rehabilitation and re-intergration of inmates back to the society. The above assertion took centre stage during the opening ceremony of a two-week entrepreneurship Programme for Correctional Cardet Organized by Magvoile … Read more
In line with the global trend of transacting businesses electronically to improve the revenue of the government, Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has trained its Tax Officers ahead of digital processing of services. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Revenue 5, Mr. Biodun Adeleye while declaring the training open at the agency’s headquarters … Read more