Otunba T.J Abass 
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has urged the federal government to formulate a deliberate policy aimed at promoting discipline and a culture of honesty among teachers, school administrators and students. Also, it revealed that the menace of examination malpractice continues to hunt public examinations across the country, with NECO recording over 40,000 cases in its … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 1. Lagos Council Chairmen Have Constructed Over 2,000 Roads In Two Years – Chairman, Conference 57 CPS Chairman of Conference 57 CPS, Oseni Owolabi Ajimomuya, has said that Council Chairmen in Lagos State have constructed over 2000 roads since inception … Read more
In a bid to give Nigerians the opportunity to develop photography skills and provide tips and tricks in the photography world, Canon kicked off its Discovery Week campaign yesterday in Lagos. This is even as the image company revealed that it was partnering Sterling Bank to promote the sale of its products. Speaking during the … Read more
Chairman of Conference 57 CPS, Oseni Owolabi Ajimomuya, has said that Council Chairmen in Lagos State have constructed over 2000 roads since inception of office. He disclosed this recently at a Press Conference organised by the grassroots media aides in Lagos State. He said the Executive Chairmen, popular referred to as Conference 57, have been … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos. The suspects are: Abass Mukhtar, Enitan Adekunle, Olakunle Araoyinbo, Korede Adetule, Christmas Gabriel, Christmas Yole, Christmas Emmanuel and Harrison Obayogbono. Read Also: Flood Sweeps Away Final Year Student In Ondo Others are: Victor Kenneth, Adewale Musibau, Oluwajuwon … Read more
A final year female student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, identified as Doyin has lost her life after she was swept away by heavy flood. The unfortunate incident, according to eye witness, also claimed the lives of two other people. Read Also: Council Chairman Laments Deplorable Conditions of Schools In Oshodi … Read more
Local Government Chairman of Osodi-Isolo, Hon Idris Ariyoh on Tuesday expressed his dissatisfaction at the deplorable conditions of Local Government and Temidire Primary Schools in Shogunle, Oshodi. The Chairman, during an inspection tour of the schools, assured the management of both schools of swift intervention by his administration. Read Also: 1,156 Residents Access Maternal, Childcare … Read more
Former Inter Milan coach Stefano Pioli is reported to be set to take over as AC Milan head coach following the sacking of Marco Giampaolo on Tuesday. The Rossoneri parted ways with Giampaolo after just seven games in charge as the 18-time Serie A champions dropped to 13th place in the league. “AC Milan announces … Read more
Popular Nigerian comedian, tagged as ‘King of Comedy’ Atunyota Akpobome, widely known as Alibaba, has revealed the implications and negative effects of celibacy. In a post on his Instagram page where he stated that it is vital for one to be in a relationship, he said that being alone and celibate leads to depression. The … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said that no fewer than 1,156 people have accessed reproductive, maternal and child health services at the recently unveiled Maternal and Child Centre (MCC) in Eti-Osa within one month of operations. Abayomi, who disclosed this in his office today while reviewing the medical services report from … Read more
Singer and 30 Billion gang boss David Adeleke, better known as Davido, according to the Africa Report, makes the list of influential African people in the world. Ekohotblog understands the ‘FALL’ crooner made the top list together with other two Nigerians. Davido holds 7th position as the richest man in Africa Dangote is on number one … Read more
In his bid to enhance, promote recreation and tourism, Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Tuesday said that the state government would build a pleasure park and a film village. He made this known during his quarterly interaction with the media in Asaba, said that that cost of the project would be built into the … Read more
Nigerian afro beat singer, Yemi Alade, has been put into consideration for Grammy Award 2019. The singer, who recently dropped her anticipated album ‘Woman of Steel’, took to her Instagram account to celebrate the great news as she aims to move her musical career to global stage. “We are up for Grammy Award consideration. Reaching … Read more
Organiser of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Multichoice on Tuesday analysed the various strategies used by Mercy Eke to achieve her goal to become the winner of the Big Brother Naija season four. Mercy was declared the winner on Sunday after she got the highest votes from the viewer of the show, making her the first … Read more
Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a vote of confidence on the speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on his leadership of the ninth legislative. According to the Lawmakers, Obasa has continued to hold the state legislative arm as one which, has made the Assembly a reference point to other state Houses of Assembly. Lawmaker … Read more
The EFCC on Monday arraigned an American, Marco Ramirez, for the second time in an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly defrauding two more Nigerians in a bogus green card deal. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ramirez, accused by the EFCC of being a serial fraudster, was previously arraigned on June 22, 2017, … Read more
The Professor of Health Education, Faculty of Education, Basirat Olushola Oladipupo has highlighted how health problems can be solved in the country. She gave the insight while delivering her lecture at the Lagos State University (LASU) 71st Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday. Speaking on the topic: “Goodie Bag Of Health Problems: Health Educator The Town Crier”, … Read more
– President Muhammdu Buhari presents 2020 budget before joint session of the NASS – The Senate President Ahmed Lawan has assured that committees of both chambers of the National Assembly will conclude work on the 2020 budget estimate before the end of October – Lawan therefore,directed all Ministers and Heads of MDAs to appear before … Read more
Kiki Mordi, the BBC journalist who went undercover to expose university lecturers guilty of sex for grades, has started receiving death threats from people angry about the exposé. Kiki, who said she was herself a victim of sexual harassment in the university and didn’t graduate, said on Monday that the project was inspired by her … Read more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ’s son-in-law, Abdullahi Babalele, on Tuesday sought the permission of the Federal High Court in Lagos to undertake a medical trip overseas. He sought the leave after he was re-arraigned in court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was prosecuting Babalele for alleged money laundering to the tune of $140,000 … Read more