No Nigerian Arrested In The Course Of Evacuation- Consul General

Nigerian Consul General, Godwin Adama said no Nigerian was arrested in the course of evacuation. He said that some of the delay experienced was caused by misplacement and expired travel document. Nigeria Consul General, Godwin Adama has said in Johannesburg that no Nigeria national was arrested in the course of evacuation in South Africa. Adama … Read more

President Buhari To Attend ECOWAS Summit In Burkina Faso

Nigerian President, Muhammad Buhari is expected in Burkina Faso for ECOWAS heads of state and Government Extraordinary summit. The summit will focus on counter terrorism.   President Buhari is expected to attend  one day ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Extraordinary Summit on Counter Terrorism, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The President’s Special Adviser on Media … Read more

UNILAG Worker Commits Suicide With Sniper After Facing Panel

  – UNILAG worker, Sunday Meshioye, has killed himself  – Meshioye committed suicide with sniper after facing panel – The driver died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) after he was transferred from the University’s health centre The University of Lagos, Akoka employee, Sunday Meshioye has committed suicide allegedly with sniper after facing an investigative … Read more

Breaking: FG Orders NCC To Block 9.2m Sim Cards

– About 9.2 million sim cards without proper registration would be blocked across Nigeria – The federal government charged the telecommunication operators, through the NCC to spring into action – The commission said nine million two hundred thousand (9.2M) SIM cards did not comply with the proper procedures of SIM registration The federal government has … Read more

NAF Jet Destroys Islamic State Facility In Borno

The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) training camp near Mallam Fatori in Borno Statte has been destroyed by the Nigerian Air Force  ( NAF) its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dol. The operation was executed on 10 September 2019, based on credible intelligence reports and confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) … Read more

PDP Rejects Increase In VAT

Peoples Democratic party rejects the proposed increase of value added tax by the President Buhari led administration.   PDP said this plan will further worsen the situation of the people who are already improvish. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected Federal Government’s decision to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5 per cent to … Read more

New Zealand Introduces New Legislation For Gun Ownership

New Zealand introduced new legislation for proper people to own a gun. This legislation is introduced following march Christchurch killings. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has banned military style semi automatic rifles following the shootings in March but said further restrictions were needed to target the black market. On Friday,New Zealand introduced new legislation,aimed … Read more

Gov.Makinde Appoints Two Opposition Candidates As Cabinet Members

Governor Makinde appoints two opposition candidates as members of his cabinet.   The two candidates are from different political parties. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has named two opposition candidates as members in his cabinet. Governor Makinde approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Bolaji Ayorinde, as Special Counsel … Read more

Aspirant Seeks Cancellation Of Bayelsa APC Primaries

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Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Preye Aganaba, has asked the High Court in Yenagoa to void the primaries that produced Chief David Lyon as the party’s candidate for the November 16 governorship election. Aganaba sued APC, Lyon and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the court as defendants … Read more

Don’t Go To Supreme Court, AA Candidate Tells Atiku

Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate in the last election in Imo State, Chief Uche Nwosu, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to accept the verdict of the Election Petition Tribunal as an act of God. Nwosu advised them not to challenge it at the Supreme Court. In a … Read more

Residents Flee As Boko Haram Attacks Towns In Borno

Insurgents attack some communities in Borno state,barely 24 hours after Governor Zulum presented patrol vehicles to the CJTF and hunters. Residents fled for fear of the attack from the insurgents. Boko haram insurgent has attacked Gajiganna,Gajiram,Gubio and magumeri communities in Borno,thereby forcing hundreds to flee their homes to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. This attack … Read more

Again, LASU Dismisses More Union Leaders

The Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo on Thursday dismissed three executive members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter of the university. They include: Kemi Abodunrin-Shonibare, Union Treasurer and an associate professor, Department of African Languages, Literature and Communication Arts, Anthony Dansu, Senior Lecturer, Department of Human Kinetics, Sports … Read more

Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Friday, September 13th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, September 13th, 2019 1. Presidential Tribunal: Atiku Should Apologize To Buhari-Lai Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has asked the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, to apologise to Nigerians for “willfully distracting” the … Read more

PDP Slams Lai Mohammed For Asking Atiku To Apologize To Buhari

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to call by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar should apologise to President Muhammadu Buhari. The APC chieftain made the call while reacting to Atiku’s defeat at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. PDP charged Mohammed to be “cautious in … Read more

Presidential Tribunal: APC National Chairman Boasts Of Defeating Atiku At The Supreme Court

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday, sent a boastful message to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Oshiomhole declared that President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC will defeat the PDP) and Atiku if they decide to go to the world court … Read more