Otunba T.J Abass Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday paid an unscheduled visit to the General Hospital, Marina to have a first hand appraisal of the state of the facility. The governor said this is in line with his administration’s pledge to prioritize the health sector in the state. He said, “The health sector is without … Read more
Winner of the 2019 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show ‘Pepper Dem’, Mercy Ekeh has revealed how she would invest the money in fashion business. Mercy made history by becoming the first female housemate to win the reality show on Sunday, October 6. The video vixen emerged winner of the ‘Pepper Dem’ edition of … Read more
The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, spoke subtly on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s ordeal in Buhari government. The cleric predicted that Osinbajo will overcome the situation, noting that God doesn’t abandon one when he promotes. Vanguard reports that Adeboye made the declaration at a special … Read more
Many residents of Uta Ewa community in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have been rendered homeless after water overflowed through Imo River last recenlty, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The incident, which occurred on September, 27, 2019 was as a result of the collapse of embankment constructed 32 years ago … Read more
A middle-aged man identified as Kelechi Nwigbo from Akahufu Ekpaomaka village in the Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State was allegedly killed by lightning in his hotel room. The incident allegedly occurred in a hotel behind the popular Eke Market, Afipko, in the Afipko North Local Government Area of the state on … Read more
The President Muhammadu regime has warned tourists and travellers to be wary of Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, aka Bobrisky. Reacting to a complaint that Bobrisky used a female restroom at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria’s Director-General of National Centre for Arts and Culture, Segun Runsewe, told Punch, “Bobrisky is a serious health … Read more
We’ll be the first to pay new minimum wage – Anambra The Anambra State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Mark Okoye has said that the state would be the first in the country to pay the new minimum wage anytime issues sorrounding it are sorted out Okoye … Read more
– The Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi said that the Governors are not divided over the payment of the national minimum wage – Our proposal during the negotiation was N24, 500 minimum wage but at the end of the negotiation, N30, 000 was the agreed figure – Governors are very clear that … Read more
– The Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi said that the Governors are not divided over the payment of the national minimum wage – Our proposal during the negotiation was N24, 500 minimum wage but at the end of the negotiation, N30, 000 was the agreed figure – Governors are very clear that … Read more
Men of the Lagos State police command have rescued an Uber driver , Abiodun Balogun, and his passenger , Odisha Ginika, who were discovered unconscious in a black Hyundai car parked at Shobande Street in the Akoka area of the state . The state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana said the policemen were on … Read more
Mr Osakpamwan Eriyo, the National President, Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), has advised Nigerians, particularly residents of Lagos, against dealing with the former Lagos RTEAN executives, led by Alhaji Musa Mohammed. Eriyo, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, said that the executives remained dissolved. The statement quoted Eriyo … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, October 7th, 2019 1. Traffic Gridlock: LASG To Meet With Stakeholders Today On Enforcement Following 60 traffic gridlock locations that have been identified by Lagos State Government, the Government will today meet with traders, commercial bus operators and others stakeholders. READ MORE 2. … Read more
The Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspected robbers who disposed their victims of laptops valued at N1. 5m at gunpoint. The suspects, Victor Remi (27), a forex trader and Ekeh Maxwell, 23, a musician, both residents of 18, Alexandra Street, Abule Egba, Lagos robbed the victim after they lured him to deliver … Read more
Ogun State Government has announced that it will this week commence the Town Hall Meetings across the three Senatorial Districts of the State towards obtaining the inputs of relevant stakeholders in preparation for the year 2020 Budget. The Permanent Secretary of the State’s Ministry of Budget and Planning, Hassan Adekunle, in a statement said the … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said that there is no evidence of major infection or outbreak of epidemic at the Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos. Abayomi disclosed this on Sunday after an on-site inspection of facilities in the School. He expressed satisfaction at the general environment of the school as well as … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the Lagos chapter of Network of Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S Network). The FC4S Network is a private-driven initiative working with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to provide sustainable finance for public sector development programmes. The governor said his administration remains committed to addressing challenges around … Read more
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said their next Premier League fixture is “perfect”, following his side’s loss to Newcastle United on Sunday. United sunk to their third Premier League defeat of the season at St James’ Park, as they were beaten 1-0 by Steve Bruce’s side. The defeat has left Solskjaer’s side with … Read more
In-form Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen scored in Lille 2-2 draw against Nimes on Sunday as they missed the chance to go third in Ligue 1 table. The Nigeria international Osimhen, 20, who also scored in Lille’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Chelsea midweek, struck the hosts’ leveller with 11 minutes remaining after a Renaud … Read more
Arsenal moved up to third in the Premier League standings after David Luiz scored his first goal for the club in a nervy 1-0 win at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. The game played at the Emirates Stadium saw the visitors missed a flurry of chances to level in the second half. The former Chelsea … Read more
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea destroyed struggling Southampton 4-1 as in-form striker Tammy Abraham scored his eighth league goal of the season on Sunday. The Blues closed in on the English Premier League’s top four fifth place on 14 points from eight games, fourth-placed behind Leicester on goal difference, while Southampton stayed 16th on seven points, one … Read more