Ekohot Editor 
The Buhari led Federal Government has allocated N360m for the educational and upkeep allowance for the rescued Chibok girls. This was revealed in the details of the budget President Buhari submitted to joint National Assembly last week. It could be recalled that 106 girls were rescued from the hands of Boko Haram and had since … Read more
The All Progressives Congress APC Chairmen from 11 wards in the Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State has threatened not to endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki for 2nd term reelection. The chairmen stressed that unless Obaseki issued a fresh proclamation for the inauguration of elected members of the state House of Assembly they will … Read more
The Push Africa Foundation (PAF), a nongovernmental foundation, has organized a debate for the gubernatorial candidates ahead of the November 16, governorship poll in Bayelsa. The Country Director of the foundation, Egberamen Doris, revealed the development in a press statement over the weekend. She described the development as an important landmark in the political journey … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has replied the All Progressive Congress statement describing the party as dead. The National Media and Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola Ologbindiyan, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja. Ologbindiyan said “Our party after a long overhaul has become the centre of seeking power and good governance … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has replied the All Progressive Congress statement describing the party as dead. The National Media and Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola Ologbindiyan, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja. Ologbindiyan said “Our party after a long overhaul has become the centre of seeking power and good governance … Read more
The Deputy Senate President, Sen.Ovie Omo-Agege has condemned the recent alleged attack on the National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole. Oshimhole was allegedly attacked by armed thugs in Benin the capital of Edo state on Saturday. The deputy Senate President condemned the attack through a press statement issued by his Special Adviser, … Read more
The ruling All Progressive Congress has berated the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, describing the party as a dead party. The APC also alleged that Nigeria was fast becoming a one party system. The National Publicity Secretary of APC, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, revealed this in a press statement on Sunday in Abuja. The statement reads … Read more
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft has revealed that it would summoned the service chiefs over allegd oil theft in the country. The committee further revealed that other stakeholders in the oil and gas sector would also be summoned to the house for interrogation concerning the growing rate of oil … Read more
Tragedy struck at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), when a passenger slumped and died when he received the news of his wife’s death. The MMIA Police Command, Lagos, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed the incident happened on Sunday to newsmen. It was gathered that the passenger who was identified as Jude Oladipo, aged 45 was … Read more
Tragedy struck at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), when a passenger slumped and died when he received the news of his wife’s death. The MMIA Police Command, Lagos, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed the incident happened on Sunday to newsmen. It was gathered that the passenger who was identified as Jude Oladipo, aged 45 was … Read more
The First of Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari has said she was away from the country for a long time because of her doctor’s instruction. It could be recalled that the wife of the president has been away from the country for over two month. The First Lady returned to the country from London earlier … Read more
The First of Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari has said she was away from the country for a long time because of her doctor’s instruction. It could be recalled that the wife of the president has been away from the country for over two month. The First Lady returned to the country from London earlier … Read more
The Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience, a militant group has advised the people of Bayelsa to choose their leaders using their PVCs not guns. The group’s advise comes ahead of the November 11 gubernatorial election in the state. The leader of the group, self-styled “General” Izon Ebi, made the call in … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representative, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for more funding to encourage more women participate in politics. He noted that his leadership of the 9th Assembly has made gender equality a paramount priority in legislative’s agenda. Gbajabiamila made the call while addressing women at the WIMPOL Dialogue organised by the … Read more
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has appalued the verdict of the Election Petition Tribunal in Kwara state for sacking senator Dino Melaye and ordering a fresh election in the the West Senatorial District. Bello noted that verdict of the tribunal corroborated his earlier claim that the election was manipulated by Peoples Democratic Party, … Read more
The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari will today return to the country after a long stay abroad. It was gather that the First Lady who has been in London for over two months has departed London for Nigeria. An anonymous source within the presidency said “She has even announced it on her Twitter handle … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known shortly after a joint inspection of the National Stadium and the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, with the Minister of Sports,Mr. Sunday Dare. The immediate past administration in the State had signified interest to take over the management of the National Stadium which has fallen into disrepair due to … Read more
The Buhari led administration has budgeted N9.05bn for the purchase for generator as well as fueling and maintenance across its agencies. This was revealed in the 2020 budget presented by President Buhari to the joint National Assembly on Tuesday. The budget also revealed that the federal government earmarked another N75.4m for maintenance and fuelling of … Read more
The candidate of the Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria, GDPN, Dele Bello-Williams in the Kogi gubernatorial election has alleged that his life and that of his family members were threatened. The Campaign Manager to the governorship aspirant, Steve Nwafor, revealed this in a press statement issued on Saturday in Lokoja the state’s capital. He alleged … Read more
The candidate of the Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria, GDPN, Dele Bello-Williams in the Kogi gubernatorial election has alleged that his life and that of his family members were threatened. The Campaign Manager to the governorship aspirant, Steve Nwafor, revealed this in a press statement issued on Saturday in Lokoja the state’s capital. He alleged … Read more