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The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi, on Tuesday said he is very loyal to his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, noting that the state helmsman is like father figure to him. Ajayi spoke at a short service in celebration of his 51st birthday on Tuesday in Akure. The deputy governor described the speculations that … Read more
A 30-year-old wife, Adenike Olowookere, was on Tuesday, September 24, docked in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ekiti State, for allegely beating her morther-in-law into coma. Olowookere, whose address was not provided, was charged with attempted murder. The prosecutor, Inspector Bankole Olasunkanmi, told the court that the wife committed the offence on September 9 at … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has proceeded on a seven day annual seclusion as Olojo festival begins in Ile Ife. While addressing newsmen on his way out of the palace, Ooni Ogunwusi who is the co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers noted that he was in a … Read more
The Ekiti State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with National Board for Technology Incubation, Ado-Ekiti center, as part of its efforts to resuscitate the moribund Arts and Cultural sector for wealth creation and employment generation. Giving the assurance during a courtesy visit of the management staff of the Centre to his office in … Read more
A man suspected to be vandalising an electric transformer belonging to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Asaba, the Delta State capital, has been electrocuted. The deceased, said to be a father of three, was found dead by residents after his failed attempt to vandalise the transformer. The incident occurred on the night of … Read more
In spite of the order by Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Friday that the collection of levies or fees from students of the state’s public schools be suspended, some principals and headteachers have in the state been alleged to have continued collecting money from their pupils. Barely three days after Gov Abiodun ordered … Read more
A heir apparent to the throne of Mbiri kingdom, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Evans Alekwe, who died of food poisoning, has been crowned king shortly after his death. Amid a sketchy detail surrounding the tragedy, the prince reportedly died on Sunday, September 22, after eating food laced with poisoning. … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured the judiciary of his administration’s commitment to the implementation of reforms that will accelerate administration of justice. The Governor said the judicial arm of the government played critical roles in ensuring law and order through the protection of rights of the citizenry irrespective of status and background. … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 1. Lagos Election: Tribunal Upholds Sanwo-olu’s Victory An Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and reaffirmed Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the duly elected Governor of Lagos State in the … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally discovered the identity of Edna, the lady who gave him burgers as a young boy in Lisbon. The Portuguese star had launched an appeal to find the mystery McDonald’s employee during an ITV interview with Piers Morgan. Ronaldo mentioned the name Edna during the revealing interview, as a search commenced to … Read more
Several Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ondo state chapter have decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, the members in Akure South Local Government Area numbering over 700 include the executive and elders of ADC from all the eleven political wards in the local government area. APC chairman in … Read more
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno State Command, says it has arrested a 46-year-old man, Mohammed Pantami, for having sex with his 15 year-old daughter. Commandant of the Corps, Abdullahi Ibrahim, who made the disclosure on Monday, September 23, in Maiduguri, the state capital, said that the suspect was arrested on August … Read more
Have you read the recent latest stories from Ekohotblog.com? Here are the latest CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ COMPLETE STORY OF THE CLICKED HEADLINE 1. N90bn FIRS election fund Osinbajo’s problem, not 2023 politics – Timi Frank Alleges A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi … Read more
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has said the the ongoing travails of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is allegedly due to corruption which has nothing to do with 2023 politics. Frank revealed through a statement on Monday in Abuja that he has reliable … Read more
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Edwin Osuhor, Tournament Director of the African Tour, on Saturday revealed that golfers from at least seven countries were expected to feature in the 1st October Golf Championship in Port Harcourt. The championship, which is the fourth edition of the African Tour’s annual event, is usually staged to mark the Nigeria’s Independence. Read Also: Zamfara … Read more
The government of Zamfara State has raised alarm over some clandestine plans by some people to cause security breakdown in the state The government made the alarm which was aimed to alert the public through a press statement. According to the statement, “Zamfara State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Bello Mohammed MON … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, September 23rd, 2019 1. LASG Set To Revitalise Primary Health Care The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to revitalise the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state. READ MORE 2. Senior Naval Officer Murdered … Read more
The Lagos State Task Force on Sunday, September 22, said that it had impounded 4,500 commercial motorcycles from riders who had defaulted the states traffic law. It added that the task force was awaiting the directives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on their destruction. The Head, Public Affairs Unit of the agency, Mr Taofik Adebayo, said … Read more
Niger State Government has granted amnesty to 13 suspected armed bandits that were arrested by security operatives along Kontonkoro axis in Magama Local Government Area of the state. Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the 2nd General Abdulsalami Abubakar Foundation Annual Peace Lecture on Saturday in Minna. He … Read more