Otunba T.J Abass 
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has suspended a House of Representatives member, Abdulmuminu Jibrin, representing Bebeji /Kiru Federal Constituency. According to a statement by APC chairman Bebeji local government area of Kano state, Alhaji Sulaiman Sabo Gwarmai on July 30, the suspension was premised on the adoption of committee report on anti-party activities of Jibrin … Read more
Olayinka Adeniyi, a cab operator under the Airport Car Hire Association of Nigeria (ACHAN), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, has returned 2,400 US dollars, (about N888,000), and an international passport forgotten by a passenger. Adeniyi told newsmen on Wednesday, July 31, that he discovered the items in an envelope at the back seat of … Read more
Following the confirmation of the 43 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. by the Senate, National Assembly has proposed to communicate the endorsement of the ministers-designate to the president. Presidential assistant on National Assembly (Senate) Sen Ita Enang, who made the disclosure, said on receipt of the communication, a date would be fixed for the … Read more
The deputy governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba, on Thursday, August 1, cried out his life is under threat. In an interview with pressmen at his official residence in Lokoja, the embattled deputy governor alleged Governor Yahaya Bello has detailed gunmen to kill him.
The Presidential Erection Petition Court (PEPC) has fixed August 21 for the adoption of final addresses by parties in the petition by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The court’s presiding justice, Justice Mohammed Garba announced the date at the conclusion of proceedings on Thursday, August 1. The court adjourned for adoption of … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has started screening of the 25 nominees of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s for commissioners and special advisers. The Nation reports that the screening was on Thursday, August 1, took place at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium in the Assembly complex. The House had set up a committee at plenary on Monday … Read more
Five persons, said to be members of the Eiye Confraternity, on Wednesday were Arraigned before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo for allegedly murdering one Monsuru Lawal. The suspects, identified as Nasirudeen Jamiu, 27; Ganiyu Saheed, 25; Adebisi Idiris, 24; Adeoye Sodiq, 24; and Kasali Afeez, 24, allegedly shot Lawal in the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have ended their defence in the petition by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the Presidential Erection Petition Court (PEPC). Buhari’s lead lawyer, Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and lead lawyer to the APC, Lateef Fagbemi declared that the 2nd and 3rd respondents (Buhari … Read more
The federal government on Thursday, August 1, disclosed its plans to establish a community policing Initiative which will see 40,000 people recruited across the 774 local government areas of the country. This was disclosed by the presidency in a series of tweets, explaining that under the guidance of the police, the community police officers will … Read more
Two students and non-academic staff of the Federal University Wukari have reportedly abducted and killed by suspected Tiv militia group in Taraba state. The Nation reports that the state police spokesman, David Misal, an ASP, who on Thursday, Agust 1, confirmed the abduction of the trio said: “They were abducted at Kasuwan Shanu, near Chonku.” … Read more
A suspected cultist, identified as Chinedu Obi, who threatened to invade a police station with his colleagues and kill those who arrested him, has died on Wednesday. The suspect, according to Ogun State Police Command spokesman Abimbola Oyeyemi, died on July 20 at a hospital he was taken to for treatment after he was … Read more
Two soldiers, one member of a vigilante group and two residents were reportedly injured on Tuesday evening when bandits invaded four villages in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The gunmen were reported to have set ablaze three vehicles belonging to the Nigerian Army during the attacks. The villages are Wagini, Shekawa, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, July 31, claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was jittery over its collapsing defence at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Vanguard reports that the PDP scolded the APC over a statement it issued on Tuesday, July 30, calling for the arrest of its presidential candidate in … Read more
The Conservator of the Gashaka Gumti National Park in Taraba, Alhaji Mohammed Kabir has disclosed that illegal loggers have killed no fewer than nine Rangers and living several others injured in the last few years. Kabir spoke on Wednesday at an event to mark the 2019 World Rangers Day celebration at Serti, headquarters of Gashaka … Read more
In a bid to to produce sufficient meats in the state, the Akwa Ibom state government has disclosed that it had imported 2,000 cattle from Brazil. The government also revealed that it took the decision with a view to increasing protein intake for Akwa Ibom people and ensuring food sustainability in the state. The state … Read more
15 people have been confirmed dead, while many others missing in a boat accident in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered the victims were returning from Warrah market, a border community in the Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State to Sabo Yumu in Borgu, when the accident happened on … Read more
Angry South Korean football fans are seeking compensation after Christiano Ronaldo failed to take to the pitch during a Juventus pre-season friendly. The superstar was contracted to play 45 minutes when the match against K League All-Stars was announced, organisers say, but he stayed on the subs’ bench. Fans became angry when he made no … Read more
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday, July 31, sentenced a 25-year-old man, Umar Yakubu, to death by hanging for stabbing his friend, Ibrahim Adamu, 22, to death during an argument over N20 borrowed by him. Yakubu, who lives at Sabuwar Gandu Quarters in Kano, was convicted on one count charge of culpable homicide, contrary … Read more
As part of measures to address issues of insecurity in Nigeria, President Buhari today announced plans by his government to install CCTVs strategically along highways and monitor forests as well as bushes using aerodrones. The President disclosed this when he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and other monarchs from the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, August 1st, 2019 1. APC Suspends AbdulMumini Kofa For Alleged Anti-Party Activities The All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended the member representing Babeji/Kiru Local Governments, Abdulmumini Jibrin Kofa, for alleged anti-party activities. (READ MORE) 2. Buhari Meets With South West Traditional Leaders, Identifies … Read more