The Police at Ikorodu, Lagos State, have arrested one Eke Kanu, 61, of Ebute Road, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, for having unlawful sexual intercourse and impregnating his 19-year-old daughter (name withheld). This is contained in a statement signed by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, and made available to newsmen recently. According to … Read more
Director General, Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, in a statement, said that mass gathering of people in social clubs, spas and night clubs during the pandemic negates safety guidelines. He said that preliminary investigation revealed that some bars, spas, lounges and night clubs were not complying with the safety guidelines and closure order as directed by … Read more
The Lagos State Government has sealed various lounges, bars, spas and night clubs across the State for flouting Mr. Governor’s order on closure of social clubs in a bid to curb the spread of corona virus. The Director General, Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola disclosed this when he led the Commission’s compliance and enforcement team … Read more
Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Lagos State, on Sunday cautioned motorists in the state against braking traffic laws during the rainy season. Ogungbemide, who took over from Mr Hyginus Omeje in Lagos, gave the warning in an interview with the Newemen on Sunday. According to him, officers and … Read more
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Saturday, re-opened for business with the observance of safety protocols following the Coronavirus (COVID-19), pandemic. The airport also complied with strict safety measures, aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that provisions were made for hand wash and alcohol-based sanitizers, … Read more
A fire outbreak razed 11 shops on 401 road in Gowon Estate in Lagos State in the early hours of today June 27. According to reports, several properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed in the inferno. However, Men of the state fire service were on hand to help put out the fire. Meanwhile, the … Read more
The Lagos state government government had in March announced the closure of all schools in the state in order to forestall the spread of the virulent COVID-19 infection. As part of it efforts towards resumption of academic activities and reopening of formal learning centers, the Lagos state government has begun consultation with relevant stakeholders. The … Read more
The managing editor of Niger Delta Today, Okpare Ovie Onojeghen has tested positive for COVID-19. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday. He went on to urge members of the public who have had close contact with him to go into self-isolation for two weeks. READ ALSO: Delta State Gov’s Daughter Test Positive For … Read more
As one of the measures to combat coronavirus pandemic, Anambra State has ordered that improper use of face masks in the state will attract a fine of N10,000. The state government noted that it will established mobile courts to try offenders in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C. Don Adinuba made this … Read more
The Enugu State Ministry of Health on Friday announced that 72 health care workers in the state have tested positive to COVID-19. The Commissioner for health, Dr Ikechukwu Obi, confirmed this in a statement while giving update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state. READ ALSO: 16-Year-Old TikTok Star Commits Suicide It … Read more
A middle-aged woman was knocked down to death by a DAF truck while crossing the Onitsha-Awka expressway, Onitsha, Anambra state on Thursday. The accident was said to have happened today around 9 am in front of the Coca-Cola depot. The Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pascal Anigbo confirmed the incident. READ … Read more
The Lagos State Government has called for submission of position papers and comments from various stakeholders to review the State Power Sector Reform Law of 2018. Mr Olalere Odusote, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, in a statement issued recently, said that the law would be reviewed to drive investments into the energy sector in … Read more
Lagos State has conducted 34,734 COVID-19 sample tests since inception of the pandemic, according to data by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). NCDC made the disclosure recently in its COVID-19 Situation Report for June 23. It said that out of the 120,108 COVID-19 sample tests conducted in the country, Lagos has conducted the … Read more
It seems the Party crises in the All Progressives Congress (APC), maybe be unending soon as National Vice Chairman, Hillard Eta, alleges threat to life by some political thugs. The claim, however, came a day after the Police sealed the secretariat. READ ALSO: Akwa Ibom Govt Drops Charges Against Christ Embassy Pastor Eta, in a distressed call to … Read more
Akwa Ibom State Government, on Wednesday, announced that it had dropped all the charges leveled against an Akwa Ibom Christ Embassy Church, pastor, Emmanuel Effiong. Effiong, whose church is located at Nung Akpa Ime, off Nsikak Eduok Avenue, Uyo was arrested on Sunday, June 21, 2020. READ ALSO: NHRC Appeals To Rape Victims To Speak Out Ekohotblog also reported that … Read more
The National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC) on Wednesday, advised rape victims to always speak out with the truth regardless of how hard it is. The NHRC Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, disclosed this to journalists at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. READ ALSO: NCDC Warns Against The Use Of Face Shields He noted that the purpose of speaking out is … Read more
A Lagos-based woman identified as Ijeoma Onuoha is in shock over what she saw outside her residence on Wednesday night. Taking to social media, Ijeoma shared photos of some strange images she saw in the sky. She assumed it to be a sign that the world is coming to an end because the images were … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed what he truly wants as he clocks fifty five years on Thursday, June 25th 2020. He told well wishers and friends that the best birthday gift anyone would give him at this period is to identify those at the bottom of the pyramid wherever they reside, lift them … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has felicitated with the Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Sanwo-Olu as he clocks 55. Gbajabiamila said Sanwo-Olu’s journey on mother earth has been worthwhile and that the people of Lagos State are lucky to have him as their governor at this time. He said at … Read more
Few hours after a little boy was gruesomely killed by some assailants in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, another lady has been killed by some persons suspected to be ritualists around 5.am on Wednesday. It was gathered that the incident happened opposite the popular Ajibade House, Sasa Ojoo in Akinyele local government of … Read more