Wole Olanipekun In The Eye Of History

By abiodun KOMOLAFE (Published in The Nation, Saturday, November 21, 2020) IN times past, few among Nigeria’s founding fathers recognized the pivotal role of education and the place of enlightenment in the order of a society. However, not only did those who did embrace the idea with passion, they were also quick to recognize that … Read more

Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, November 20th, 2020

Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, November 20th, 2020 1. Nigeria Spends $500m Annually On Importation Of Palm Oil – FG Government officials on Thursday disclosed that Nigeria was spending about $500m annually on importing palm. READ MORE 2. N26.9bn COVID-19 Expenditure: Reps Clear SDG Boss The House … Read more

Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, November 19th, 2020

Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, November 19th, 2020 1. Buhari Reacts To Ebonyi Gov., Umahi Defection To APC President Muhammadu Buhari has heaped praises on David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, over his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). READ … Read more

Opinion: Thou Shall Not Shoot – By Bashorun J.K. Randle

Dealing with Lagosians (and other Nigerians) in the diaspora after the shooting of unarmed peaceful protesters on 20th October 2020 has been a traumatic experience. The recurring decimal has been why Lagos and why Lekki Tollgate in particular? The truth of the matter is that we have an obligation to substitute the big picture with … Read more

Discovering The Nupe People

EKOHOTBLOG, 18TH NOVEMBER, 2020 A Brief History Of Nupeci The Nupe call themselves Nupeci and refer to their language as Nupe and are the dominant group in Niger State, an important minority in Kwara State and present in Kogi State as well. Traditionally called the Tapa by the Yorubas, the Nupes trace their origin to … Read more

Clergyman Harps On Acceptance As UN Marks Tolerance Day

In line with the United Nations international day For Tolerance, a Christian cleric and peace Ambassador pastor yohanna buru has called for better understanding and Acceptance amongst different faith- based organizations with a view to strengthening peaceful co-existence in the country. Buru made the call during an interview with newsmen in kaduna as part of … Read more

Eternal Care Foundation To Host Maiden Annual Fete

A civic group, Eternal Care Foundation, has announced its upcoming first anniversary and awards ceremony to mark one year of providing humanitarian services within the Nigerian space. This was disclosed by the group’s public relations officer, Hon. Garbadeen Olabode during a briefing with journalists on Monday, 16th November 2020. The ceremony, which is expected to … Read more

Tribute To Late Pa Bisi Lawrence

By Dr Qasim Akinreti The announcement of death of our revered father, Broadcaster and Ace Sports Columnist, Pa Bisi Lawrence, was a rude shock to the Nigerian Journalists and the profession at large. This is apt considering the tremendous role played by Pa Bisi Lawrence to the sustainable growth of Journalism and Sports development in … Read more

Best Youth Empowerment Programmes in Nigeria

EKOHOTBLOG, 11TH NOVEMBER, 2020 This article compiles the Best Youth Empowerment Programmes in Nigeria 2020 and how they benefit the Nigerian youths and empower them. In Nigeria, a lot of youth empowerment programme has popped up this new year and have variously imparted and improved the lives of the youth in Nigeria. The Youth empowerment … Read more

Movie Review: Citation

Movie Review: Citation

Hello there! Just before you go ahead and read this review. I’ll like to establish that these thoughts are solely mine. They do not in any way reflect the intention of the makers of the movie. I must also mention that Kunle Afolayan is an amazing director and Tunde Babalola wrote a masterpiece. The storyline … Read more

Nigerian Man Who Returned From South Africa Dies In Lagos Party

Zamfara

Five friends have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for the death of a South African returnee, according to a report by SaharaReporters. The friends were arrested for the death of one Endurance Ero, who had just returned from South Africa, and went out with the suspects to a party in the Surulere … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About The Attempt For A Social Media Bill

EKOHOTBLOG, 4TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Social Media Bill has actually been ongoing for years after which it got a second reading at the state. The bill, “Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation Bill 2019” was introduced to the senate on November 5, and, if passed, we’ll hardly be able to criticise the government on social media, … Read more

Opinion: Risk Assessment/Risk Management And Systemic Audit Failure By Bashorun J.K. Randle

(At Body Of Past Presidents Of The Institute of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria Dialogue on October 18, 2020) Considering that virtually all those listed to speak qualified as Chartered Accountants over fifty years ago, we deserve the introduction which tagged us as the “Old Brigade”. We should be thankful that we have not been labelled … Read more

Incidence Of Collapsed Building Has Declined In Anambra State

Anambra

IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Anambra State Physical Planning Board says the rate of building collapse has drastically reduced in the State in the last three years. Executive Secretary of the Board, Barrister Chike Maduekwe made the assertion while speaking in Awka on the activities of the town planning authority in the State. Maduekwe said the higher index … Read more

KADBUSA Statement On The Looting Of NAFDAC Laboratory And Office At Narayi By Hoodlums On The 23th Of October 2020

Bethel Baptist

We wish to bring to the notice of the good citizens of Kaduna State the looting and vandalization of the National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Laboratory and Office located at Narayi by hoodlums. In the course of this sad incident, fake, expired and seized contraband products were looted. They also … Read more

The Address President Buhari Could Have Given- By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (A Must Read)

Ekohotblog, 25th October, 2020 A Speculative Piece by an Award-winning Nigerian Writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  Fellow Nigerians, This is a difficult time for our nation but together we will prevail. On Tuesday, October 20th, 2020, in the Lekki area of Lagos, innocent Nigerians exercising their democratic right to protest were attacked by soldiers of the … Read more

Covid-19: Creative Africa’s Fashion Industry Re-Invent Ways To Stay Afloat Financially

  By Samuel David The fashion industry are compelled to do what they do best in re-inventing ways to thrive in this Coronavirus pandemic period, while public health experts and pundits are still on the verge of finding a vaccine to cure the virus. The fashion industry across Africa are digging up new sustainable solutions, … Read more

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