Buhari Arrives Ouagadougou For ECOWAS Summit

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-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 Tribunal Strikes Out Akinlade’s Petition Against Gov.Abiodun

– 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

Why I’m Yet To Form My Cabinet Ganduje

– 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

Kogi Poll: PDP Accuses Gov Bello Of Purchasing PVCs

Kogi State Polytechnic Expels 193 Students, See Reason

– 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

Tinubu, Bisi Akande Others At Akeredolu Daughter’s Wedding (Photos)

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 Construction Of 14 Roads

-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

3 Suspected Kidnappers Shot Dead In Kogi

– 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

CACOL Calls On ICPC To Investigate Former Oyo Gov. Ajimobi

-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

President Buhari’s Administration Will Deliver Uninterrupted Power- Minister

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

Tribunal Strikes Out Akinlade’s Petition Challenging Abiodun’s Victory

– 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

Party Supporters Anxiously Await Judgement

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

Kogi 2019: INEC Clear 52

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– 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 To Investigate Lawan, Gbajabiamila,CJN Tanko, Others

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

Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Saturday, September 14th, 2019

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

We’re Encouraging Wealth Generation For Nigeria- Sola Adeniyi

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