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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It was a day of mixed feelings as family and friends converged at Atan cemetery and Lagos NUT house to bid eternal farewell to the matriarch of Ariba’s family, Mrs Mrs Margaret Olufunmilayo. The event was tinged with a twin note of delight and despair. Delight, on the one hand, in the sense that Mrs … Read more
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
By Biola Lawal In the US Elections, the two Presidential candidates are 74 and 77yrs old respectively. Their Senate Majority leader (Mitch McConnell) is 78yrs old and has been in the senate for 35yrs. Their House is led by an 80yrs old woman (Nancy Pelosi) and she’s been there for 31yrs. Nigeria’s problem is not age … Read more
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
By Gboyega Akosile Whoever does not see the sense in the agitation of our youths across the land in the last week or so, can certainly not be sensible. In an ingenious manner, they have successfully drawn attention of those who matter in this country to the core areas in which the nation was bleeding … Read more