Otunba T.J Abass Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the re-establishment of Parastatals Monitoring Office, PMO, just as he also re-designated his Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo as its new Special Adviser. According to a circular signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola with Reference Number: No: CIR/HOS/’19/Vol.1/064, … Read more
– Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige refuted news going round quarters for contesting in 2021 – He described the story making the rounds that he was going to contest the governorship election as false – That is not possible again. By 2021, I will be too old for that The Minister of Labour … Read more
– President Buhari will be attending 74th session of take over from him – Adesina said that the general debates will begin on Tuesday – Buhari has been scheduled to speak on the first day of the debates President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to leave Abuja for New York, United States, to take part in … Read more
– Tribunal nullified election of Obinna Onwubuariri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). – The court also ordered INEC to withdraw the certificate of return given to Mr Onwubuariri – The judge added that INEC and the first respondent were unable to defend the allegations of over voting The National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal … Read more
– The monthly NEC has been presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, Abuja – Laolu Akande, the spokesperson to the Osinbajo, made this known on Thursday, September 19 – Akande said NEC is the constitutional body that advises the President on the coordination of the economic affairs of the country … Read more
– Malawian have repatriated their displaced nationals from South Africa – The secretary for the department of disaster management affairs, Wilson Moleni, said their buses have left Johannesburg – According to Moleni, out of the 113 displaced Malawians, 76 expressed willingness to return to their country The Malawian government on Wednesday, September 18, disclosed that … Read more
– Security stakeholders call for adequate funding for Nigerian Police – The collection of money for bail at police formations such as the area commands and divisions is caused by lack of monthly allocations – Members of the public should understand the challenges of the police and help them to carry out their obligations i … Read more
– The residents of Epe area of Lagos state are believed to have been fully prepared for their annual Kayo Kayo festival – The festival organising committee has disclosed that the event would commence next week – According to them, the festival provided a great investment and trading opportunity to leverage from 0 In less … Read more
– Representatives of P&ID Ltd pleaded guilty before Federal high court – The british court empowered the firm through its judgement to seize about $9.6bn worth of Nigerian assets – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arraigned P&ID Ltd, Virgin Island, its Nigerian affiliate, P&ID Nigeria Ltd Representatives of the Process and … Read more
– Comrade Timi Frank has claimed that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, deceived Nigerians through Tradermoni – Frank asked Osinbajo to apologise to God for being one of the major causes of the sufferings of Nigerians currently – According him, the vice president also lied to the world that the reported cases of kidnapping in the … Read more
– The residents of Maiduguri have been asked by the Nigerian Army not to be panic about insecurity – The Army gave the residents the assurance while dismissing rumours of Boko Haram planned attacks on Maiduguri and its environs – According to the troops, they have been committed to ensure movements and activities of the … Read more
– Senator Chris Ngige has spoken about Ignoring presidency in 2023 – Ngige said the Igbo must negotiate with other zones to get their support for the presidency – According to him, APC has no arrangement for zoning in its constitution and none of the parties have Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, … Read more
– The EFCC said it is about probing Mohammed Bello Adoke over the settlement agreement on Malabu oil block – Adeoke is the former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice – Ibrahim Magu, the chairman of the commission, said nobody directed him in any way on any issue concerning Adoke The Chairman of … Read more
– Presidency dispels rumour of President Buhari sidelining Vice President Osinbajo – All the president had done particularly this week was just to tweak governance and get the best for Nigerians – It’s just some Nigerians who want to drive a wedge between the President and the VP The Presidency has dispelled rumours going … Read more
– Governor of Ekiti state,Dr.kayode Fayemi said that the Governors from 35 states were ready to pay back loans – We are never averse to payment of loans under legal environment – The Governors believe that we are ready to pay The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr … Read more
– Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure said that Edo state will benefit from Buhari’s Government – Oba Ewuare II assured the people that the current political tension in the state would soon become a thing of the past – Odubu said that the NDDC board would ensure citizen participation The Oba of Benin, Oba … Read more
– President Buhari Appoints Dr.Folashade Yemi- Esan as acting head of civil service – Oyo-Ita had been directed to proceed on an indefinite leave to allow conclusion of the investigation being carried out by EFCC – The President also directed the OHCSF to begin the selection of new permanent secretaries. President Muhammadu Buhari has … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, September 19th, 2019 1. HAJJ 2019: Lagos Begins Refund Of Excess Payment To Pilgrims In fulfilment of the promise made during a one-day seminar organised for its intending pilgrims, the Lagos State Government has commenced the refund of N100,000 to all the pilgrims … Read more
Popular Nigeria music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido revealed that American singer Chris Brown has offered to be part of his groomsmen. Davido made this known in a post on Twitter, sharing more insight into his upcoming wedding with his lover Chioma. He added that one should imagine the American singer rocking a … Read more
Manchester City bounced after a shocking defeat to Norwich City in the English Premier League, as they begin their Champions League campaign in style with a deserved victory at Shakhtar Donetsk. Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring midway through the first half after Ilkay Gundogan’s curling shot came back off the post. Mahrez then turned provider … Read more