Nigeria Is Urgently In Need Of Infrastructural Investment- House Of Reps

– Member of House of Representatives, Abubakar said Nigerians need investment in infrastructure – The nation needs to adopt a holistic approach to tackling infrastructural deficit – He said further that it is no secret that Nigeria is in dire need of huge investment in infrastructure to accelerate development in the economy A Member of … Read more

Police Parade Alleged Killer Of Female Navy Commander

– The killer of A Navy officer,Oluwayemisi Ogundana has been handed over to Nigerian Police – Simon said that he killed the commander after sneaking into her home at Jaji Military Cantonment – I killed her because she was cheating us in the school   Following the killing of a naval officer who was the … Read more

Kidnappers Release Railway Corporation Boss’ Wife

Mrs Francisca Okhiria , wife of the Managing Director , Nigeria Railway Corporation, Mr Fidet Okhiria, has been released by her abductors . A reliable source told News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday that Okhiria , who was abducted by some unknown gunmen since Sept . 24 was released on Wednesday night and reunited with … Read more

FG Reveals Plan For Visa-On-Arrival Policy

The Federal Government has said it is planning visa on arrival policy for foreigners wishing to visit Nigeria in order to encourage investment in the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Ms Sarah Sanda. He said Nigeria and the Republic of … Read more

Police: We'll Recruit 10,000 Constables Annually- FG

– Federal Government said that it is recruiting 10,000 constables into the Nigerian Police force annually – The recruitment process is on and has not stopped – We believe the Police Service Commission (PSC) is up to the task   The Federal Government has said that recruitment Process is still on and the commission is … Read more

Abaribe Says 2020 Budget Not Sustainable

– Senator Abaribe said that the 2020 budget presented by President Buhari was not sustainable – The budget was not sustainable because debt servicing was higher than capital expenditure – This is nothing but a budget of taxation The Senate Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe, has said that the 2020 budget President Muhammadu Buhari presented to … Read more

2020 Budget: Ex Aide To Jonathan Warns Buhari Against Chinese Loan

COVID-19: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Will Make A Better President In Crisis- Reno Omokri

– Reno Omokri warns Nigerian Government that China may take over national asset – They have done it to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Djibouti Kyrgyzstan & Laos. Buhari has enslaved us – Mind you, debt servicing is paying interest on the debt, not repaying the debt Aide to the Immediate Past President of the Federal Republic … Read more

Two People Killed, Several Injured As Gunmen Open Fire Near German Synagogue

No fewer than two people have been killed and several others injured after gunmen opened fire outside a synagogue in Germany. Jews were marking Yom Kippur (or the Day of Atonement, which is the holiest day in Judaism, marked with an intensive 25-hour period of fasting and prayer), when two attackers, believed to be wearing … Read more

OAU Alumni Donates Medical Equipment To Lagos Hospital

– Lagos branch of OAU Alumni donated medical equipment to LASUTH – Among the equipment donated were drip stands, suction machine, pulse odometer; clinical thermometers and syringes, among others – The chairman said that the donation was part of measures aimed at providing humanitarian service in hospitals and medical support for patients   The Lagos … Read more

Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, October 10th, 2019 1. Sanwo-Olu Did Not Break Traffic Rules – Lagos State Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied claims making round on social media that his convoy was seen driving against traffic. READ MORE 2. Leave Ambode, Focus on Governance, … Read more

Ma Ekwunife Goes Home

Death is inevitable, it awaits everyone irrespective of status, therefore, everyone must amend his or her way of life. People should be honest to self and God and love each other because humans must give account of their stewardship in heaven, and in God’s court, there is no appeal. Vicar of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, … Read more

Policeman in court for defiling 9 year old child

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A 40-year-old policeman, identified as Andy is currently charged at the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court for defiling a nine-year-old pupil. The child said that the accused had on numerous occasions invited her to his apartment and defiled her. She said, ““I know Brother Andy (the defendant). He is our neighbour, who lives … Read more

EFCC Recovers N65.5million in Zamfara INEC Office

Operatives of Sokoto zonal office on Thursday recovered money to the tune of N65,548,000 only. The money which comprises  81 bundle of N1000 notes, 97 bundle of N500 notes and 96 pieces of N500 notes. The monies were stacked in two fire proof safes during a search conducted in offices of the HOD Accounts and … Read more

Leave Ambode, Focus on Governance, Onitiri Tells Sanwo-Olu

An activist, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri has called on the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stop hounding his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode but rather focus on governance with all seriousness. Onitiri said that former governors of the state, Babatunde Fashola and Ambode have set high standards in office before leaving and Sanwo-Olu should also strive to … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Did Not Break Traffic Rules – Lagos State

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied claims making round on social media that his convoy was seen driving against traffic. According to a statement signed by the Executive Assistant on New Media and Public Relations to the governor, Olusegun Fafore, Sanwo-Olu has never driven and will never drive against traffic for any reason(s) … Read more

Former Minister Commits Suicide

EFCC, Man Commits Suicide In President Buhari’s Hometown, 12-Year-Old Boy Commits Suicide In Delta

The family of former Dutch Minister Ella Vogelaar on Wednesday reported that she committed suicide at the age of 69. The family said in a statement that Vogelaar has been suffering from depression for quite some time and has finally put an end to her life. Vogelaar was chair of Oxfam Novib, the largest Dutch … Read more

Lagos Gets 300MW Power Plant From UAE

The United Arab Emirates has established a 300 megawatts renewable energy power plant in Lagos . UAE ’s Ambassador to Nigeria , Fahad Obaid Al Taffaq, disclosed this in Abuja when he paid a courtesy visit on the Minister of Power , Sale Mamman . Al Taffaq informed the minister that the 300 MW plant … Read more

BBNaija House Rated World’s Biggest

The organisers of Big Brother Naija, Multichoice Nigeria, has said that the multi-purpose house, which hosted the show got the ratings as the biggest and best from the parent company. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Multichoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, made the revelation during the presentation of the top five BBNaija housemates and the winners … Read more

BBNaija: Big Brother Clears Air On Arena Games Winner, Releases Evidence [PHOTO]

Organisers of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 4 has cleared the air on the controversy surrounding the winner of Bet9ja Arena Games. The organisers revealed evidence to show how first runner up Mike defeated Omashola to emerge winner of Arena Friday games. After declaring the winner of the Friday Arena games on Sunday during the … Read more