Otunba T.J Abass 
Taiwan’s leader will stop over in the United States during a visit to four Caribbean diplomatic allies in a move that could anger Beijing. China sees the self-ruling democratic island as part of its territory awaiting reunification and bristles at countries that might lend Taiwan diplomatic support or legitimacy. Although Washington switched diplomatic recognition from … Read more
Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna on Monday re-elected Nigeria’s Mohammed Barkindo as Secretary-General for a three-year tenure. The oil bloc also approved a nine-month extension for the global oil cut. Barkindo, born 20 April 1959 in Yola, was first appointed August 1 2016. He previously served as OPEC Acting Secretary General … Read more
Activities on the Nigerian equities Market opened for the month of July on a negative note with the crucial market indices dropping by 1.18 per cent. Specifically, the All Share Index lost 352.26 points or 1.18 per cent to 29,614.61 compared with 29,966.87 achieved on Friday. Also, the market capitalisation which opened at N13.206 trillion … Read more
The federal government says it has paid N135 billion of all outstanding PAYE tax liabilities owed by Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for 14 years to various states governments. The Chairman of Joint Tax Board, Tunde Fowler, said this at a programme tagged; “Go-Live’’ for the New National Tax Identification Number (TIN) Registration System … Read more
The naira on Monday traded at N359 to the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos. The pound sterling and the euro exchanged at N462 and N407, respectively. At the Bureau De Change (BDC) window, the naira was sold at N360 to the dollar, while the pound sterling and the euro closed at N462 and … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has on Monday, praised the Nigerian Army for joining hands with his government to strengthen security in the State. The Governor said his two previous meetings with the Division of the Nigerian Army in the State yielded positive outcome, hailing the military for keeping its commitment to boost the … Read more
The Lagos State government has commenced the implementation of its plan to improve quality of education in all state-owned schools, with the tour of schools on Monday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to physically assess the state of facilities. The Governor said immediate repairs and rehabilitation of dilapidated facilities would be the first phase of the … Read more
Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) Chairman, DIG Israel Ajao (rtd) has on Monday, warned operatives of the Safety Corps against corruption under any guise while discharging their duties. The Chairman gave the warning while addressing, Principal Officers, State Officers, Divisional Commanders, Corps Officers, Deputy Corps Officers, and other members in charge of the various units … Read more
Lagos State Government, through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), is set to clamp down on all illegal health facilities in the State to safeguard the health of the citizenry. Executive Secretary, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu who made the disclosure at the end of a three-day capacity … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday set up a 7-man committee to look into the account of Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Area (LCDAs) from January, 2018 to May 2019. Makinde asked the committee to submit its report within 6 weeks. The governor explained that the action became necessary due … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, called on the executive to ensure the quick submission of the 2020 to 2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the National Assembly. Mr Gbajabiamila, who made the call when he received the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, in … Read more
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, has on Monday approved the immediate payment of the N450m allegedly diverted by the previous administration of Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, to clear the way for the readmission of the state to a scheme meant to improve access to basic education. The approval is coming few days after UBEC officials … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has adopted Al-Hassan Doguwa who represents Doguwa/Tundun Wada Federal Constituency, Kano State, as Majority Leader of House of Representatives. The National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, said this on Monday when Deputy Governor of Kano State, Nasiru Gawuna, led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit in … Read more
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has reacted to the controversy over the proposed Ruga Settlement, an initiative the federal government says will check insecurity arising from open animal grazing. According to him, the President was not imposing Fulani settlements on unwilling states contrary to speculations. He spoke with State House correspondents on Monday after … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of appointment of the Current Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Prof. Usman Yusuf and has approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo as the new Executive Secretary. This was made known in a statement on Monday night by Mrs. Boade Akinola, the Director of Press and Public … Read more
Manchester United player, Marcus Rashford, has signed a new four-year deal with Manchester United with the option of a further year. Speaking on signing the extension, the England international said: “Manchester United has been everything in my life since I arrived here at the age of seven. This club has shaped me, both as a … Read more
Five kidnapped victims were on Saturday saved by a local vigilance group at Egoro Na Oka Community, in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The victims who attended an overnight burial in Egoro Na Oka were abducted on their way back to Ekpoma town. It was gathered that their Toyota Camry car was … Read more
150 escape death as an Electra Airways Boeing 737-400 made a successful emergency landing at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport after losing a wheel during takeoff in Cologne, Germany. The aircraft had more than 150 passengers on board. Staff at Ben Gurion was put on highest alert on Monday afternoon as the plane prepared … Read more
Leading Real estate giant, Pazino Homes and Gardens, has declared Pop legend, Innocent 2face Idibia as its latest Brand Ambassador at the grand unveiling which took place at the prestigious Eko Hotel. The announcement was made at an intimate event tagged “Exclusive Soiree with 2Baba” in the company of select “movers and shakers” in tech, … 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. Polio Unveils Timaya, Phyno As Brand Ambassadors Polio has unveiled Nigerian singers; Timaya and Phyno as the ambassadors of Polio campaign by Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, on Sunday. (READ MORE) … Read more