Ekohot Editor In continuation of celebrating Nigeria’s 59th Independence, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has applauded Nigerians for their indomitable spirit making waves around the world. Osinbajo revealed this via his Twitter handle ‘@ProfOsinbajo’ on Wednesday. He noted that Nigeria’s indomitable spirit has been shaping the world in various walks of life. He said “one of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a senior member of the legal counsel to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in challenging the victory of president Buhari in the 2019 general elections, Kabiru Turaki (SAN) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged fraud of N20bn. Turaki prior to becoming one of the lead … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a senior member of the legal counsel to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in challenging the victory of president Buhari in the 2019 general elections, Kabiru Turaki (SAN) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged fraud of N20bn. Turaki prior to becoming one of the lead … Read more
The presidency has debunked the rumor making headline on social media that president Buhari was making plans to actualize a third term agenda in office as president while describing him as a democrat who respects the constitution. The presidency said in statement via its Twitter handle @NGRPresident “The Presidency wishes to correct internet-based gossip & … Read more
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has approved the promotion of Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Grace Tabawa Garba to the exalted rank of Air Warrant Officer (AWO). With the promotion, MWO Garba becomes the first female Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) to be promoted to the highest rank in the Non-Commissioned … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa has advised Nigerians not to relent in collaborating with government at all levels to develop the country and ensure its return to greatness. He stated further that making the country great should … Read more
Professor Pat Utomi has charged the newly recruited Cadet Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on training at EFCC Academy Karu, Abuja, to see their recruitment into EFCC as a national call. Utomi made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the EFCC Academy Karu, Abuja to engage the newly … Read more
The Lagos State government said it has commenced investigation into the purported outbreak of an airborne flu-like illnesses among students of Queens College and other schools in the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi who disclosed this yesterday said an investigative team comprising of officials of State Epidemiology team, Primary Health Care Services and … Read more
In an uncommon show of patriotism, residents of Lagos State defied the Tuesday downpour and trooped out to witness the parade commemorating the 59th Independence anniversary. At the event held at the Police College in Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated Nigerians, urging them to keep their hope alive and remain united to build a prosperous … Read more
The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered the corpse of a driver who plunged into Ososa River on Sagamu-Benin highway on Saturday. Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, said in Ota, Ogun State, on Tuesday, October 1, that the corpse of the man, Alhaji … Read more
Members of the Mount Zion Church in Oke-Aro area of Akure, Ondo State, were thrown into confusion and shock when the pastor and founder of the church, Femi Olorunsoromidayo, died while conducting burial service of one of the church members. Olorunsoromidayo slumped and died in Erusu Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of … Read more
Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 75-year-old security guard who raped an 11-year-old girl in a school premises. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement on Tuesday, October 1, in Enugu that the suspect was caught in the act by a passer-by on August 30. He said that the … Read more
As Nigeria marks its 59th independence anniversary, an Islamic human rights organization has identified the Buhari administration as the best since independence. Making this assertion is the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) in its independence day message signed by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola and circulated to the media on Tuesday, 1st October, 2019. According to … Read more
As Nigeria marks its 59th independence anniversary, an Islamic human rights organization has identified the Buhari administration as the best since independence. Making this assertion is the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) in its independence day message signed by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola and circulated to the media on Tuesday, 1st October, 2019. According to … Read more
The Korean ambassador to Nigeria, Lee In Tae, on Monday, September 30, 2019, pledged the support of the Korean government to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the area of cyber intelligence and forensic capacity building. Tae made the pledge as he led a Korean delegation that comprised the director of the Korean … Read more
An angry Mob on Monday burnt to death three suspected kidnappers at Dutse Alhaji area of Abuja, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. According to an official of VIO, Aminu Umar, the incident happened at about 8:00am when a lady inside moving vehicle was heard screaming for help. He said, “The lady was suddenly pushed … Read more
Hundreds of Ghanaians recently participated in a health walk through some principal streets of Accra as part of activities for the 2019 World Heart Day. It was led by renowned former Arsenal and Nigeria footballer, Nwankwo Kanu and Director of the National Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr Lawrence Serebour. The … Read more
A 46-year-old trader, Chinedu Ifeteka, on Monday, September 30, appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for sleeping with his 14-year-old daughter. Ifeteka is facing a charge of defilement and rape to which he pleaded not guilty. Read Also: Policeman Shoots Dead Female Colleague in Error While Trying to Quell Protest By Traders … Read more
A policeman with the Delta State Police Command has shot dead his female colleague while attempting to disperse a protest staged by some traders in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The incident occurred at the Bonsaac area of Asaba and the policeman is attached to the ‘B’ Division of the state Police Command in Asaba. … Read more
The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a 53 year old man, Muhammed Bolaji Abdulraheem for parading himself as a Lawyer and obtaining money under false pretence. Abdulraheem was accused of using dubious means to defraud his client, Mallam Yusuf Bello of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N300,000). Bello … Read more