Otunba T.J Abass 
-President Muhammadu Buhari to arrives Ouagadougou, for ECOWAS Summit on Counter Terrorism -The summit is expected to adopt an action plan to address the spread of terrorism and violent extremism in the region -Buhari to renew call for West African leaders to strive to provide the necessary resources and tools to counter terrorism President Muhammadu … Read more
– Ogun state election petition tribunal strikes out Akinlade’s petition against Governor of Ogun state,Prince Dapo Abiodun -The judge said that the petition lacks substance – Akinlade was a preferred candidate of former Governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The Ogun state election petition tribunal has struck out the petition filed by the … Read more
– Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said he is taking time to constitute his cabinet – Ganduje said he is trying to carry along all the different parties and groups that contributed to his second term mandate – According to him, some of his former commissioners will be re-nominated while others will not … Read more
– Governor Yahaya Bello has been accused of buying PVCs from registered voters in Kogi state – The Musa Wada, gubernatorial campaign organisation raised the alarm on Saturday, September 14 – The organisation said agents of the state government have been traversing villages and communities offering registered voters N5000 in exchange for their PVCs The … Read more
Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, APC National Leader Asiwsju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,Chief Bisi Akande Chief Paius Akinyelure, among others were in Ondo state on Saturday to celebrate with Ondo State Governor Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Wife Mrs Betty Anyanmu-Akeredolu,during the Traditional and Wedding ceremony of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu Daughter, at his Residence … Read more
-FEC approves the construction of 14 roads worth N166 billion across Nigeria – FEC said that roads to be constructed are roads in kano,the Kotangora Rijau road in Niger state, which will involve the construction of two bridges – And also roads in Lagos,Abia, katsina,others The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth … Read more
– Security personnels have killed suspected kidnappers in Kogi state – The suspects were left dead during a shooting encounter with a combined team of soldiers, policemen and local hunters – Five-man armed kidnappers earlier kidnapped six persons between Iyamoye and Ekinrinade road in Ijumu Local government area of the state Three suspected kidnappers have … Read more
– A suspected ritual killer, Tunde Tayo, has been arrested by the police in Niger state – A shallow grave with a headless body was discovered close to his house – Tunde confessed to the crime when he was paraded on Saturday, September 14 The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected ritual killer, … 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. Kogi 2019: INEC Clear 52 About 52 candidates and their deputies to contest the November 16 governorship election in Kogi state have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
-CACOL asks ICPC to investigate former Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi following allegations levelled against him by Governor. Seyi Makinde – Governor Makinde said that the Former Governor Ajimobi carted away government owned vehicles – CACOL said that nowhere in public service that a Governor is allowed to gift public properties to close friends … Read more
– Lagos state Government said that out of 22 Million people in Lagos only 700,000 actively pay their tax – The government would expand the tax net by engaging and encouraging the citizens to ensure that they participate in their tax obligations – The more taxes we are able to collect, the more we are … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari administration has assured Nigerians uninterrupted power supply. The government also promised completion of all power projects before the end of its tenure. Minister of state for power,Goddy Jeddy Agba made this known while inspecting 330kva Power station in Kaduna. The President Muhammadu Buhari led administration has promised Nigerians uninterrupted power supply and … Read more
– The Ogun state governorship election tribunal has ruled out Akinlade’s Petition challenging Governor Dapo Abiodun’s victory – The petition was filed by Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade and his party, APM – They are asking the Tribunal to rule of the victory of Abiodun of the APC The Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal … Read more
Returnees said that it was unfortunate to lose all they have worked for in a foreign land and return home empty handed. They said that none of their properties were spared by the angry south African youths. The returnees said that they are ready to face the challenges here in Nigeria. A renowned auto … Read more
There is tension on Saturday morning, September 14, in Isabo, Abeokuta, the location of the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal as the three -member panel led by Justice Yusuf Halilu is set to deliver its judgment in the petition before it. The petition was filed by Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade and his party, the … Read more
Tension has taken over the location of the Ogun state Governorship election tribunal as party supporters await tribunal’s verdict. There are heavy security presence at the venue. The location of the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal this morning was filled with supporters of both parties as the three member panel led by Justice … Read more
– The process of Kogi state governorship election has been kicked started – About 52 candidates and their deputies to contest for the poll have been cleared by the INEC – Five of those cleared as governorship candidates are women About 52 candidates and their deputies to contest the November 16 governorship … Read more
NFIU has begun investigation into bank accounts of top public office holders. Those whose bank accounts would be investigated are President of the Senate, his deputy, the speaker of house of representatives; his deputy, CJN,all judges, Principal officers and members of the House of Assembly. The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has begun … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, September 14th, 2019 1. LASG to RTEAN: Resolve Union Crisis To Foster Peace The Lagos State Government has charged the leadership of the Road Transport Employer Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) to immediately resolve the crisis within the Union to foster peace within the … Read more
GoGreen Africa Initiative promised to empower farmers on bee farming. The Executive Director of GoGreen Africa Initiative, Sola Adeniyi said that bee farming should be encouraged to generate more wealth for the country. The Executive Director of `GoGreen Africa Initiative’, a non-governmental organization (NGO), Mr. Sola Adeniyi has promised to empower farmers in apiculture … Read more