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Ekohotblog understands preparation is in top gear ahead of Friday, February 14 burial date of parents of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB); Nnamdi Kanu, His Royal Highness Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and his wife, Ugoeze Meme Sally Kanu at their country home, Isiama Afaraukwu Community in Umuahia Local Government Area of … Read more
I hope it would not amount to ‘Hate Speech’ to make some confessions, especially, with a particular reference to Nigeria’s sociopolitical landscape. First and foremost, let’s not deceive ourselves: Muhammadu Buhari has seen it all as one of Nigeria’s luckiest few, favoured by God. So, he has nothing to lose again. Having been privileged to … Read more
Like the birth of every great men across the globe, the birth of a son of a famous goldsmith in the ancient town of Ijebu-Igbo, now alienated in modern day Ogun State, was symbolic. The birth of the boy into the royal family of Osiyemi 70 years ago was described by traditionalists, soothsayers and missionaries … Read more
Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the month of February, the second month of the year 2020. A happy new month to you, your friends and your family from Ekohotblog Team. Being a new day of a new month, many expect good wishes from their friends, family members, and loved ones, hence, a need to … Read more
On 25th January, 2020 Admiral Patrick Seubo Koshoni former Chief of Naval Staff (October 1986 to January 1990) and Minister of Health (1983 – 1985) was given the last order by the Almighty. Being a devout Catholic, Seubo promptly saluted and complied with the order of the omnipotent Commander-In-Chief. Indeed, the Supreme Commander will not … Read more
Lagos in recent times has become safer than it was some years ago when violent robberies, car jacking and mugging are carried out even in broad day light. However, in spite of the improved security, some areas are still considered as dangerous. As a resident or visitor, you do not want to find yourself in … Read more
It bears repeating that Nigeria’s continued existence will be at risk if the rich and the wealthy are not receptive to the clear warning of anger and poverty-induced disillusionments in the land. First, Aisha Buhari’s warning that most of Nigeria’s leaders, “as a result of a long time of injustice done to” the mass of … Read more
Nigerians has spent about N6.97 billion to watch films in the cinemas across the country in 2019. This is according to data provided by cinemas and gathered by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), NAN reports. The year opened with ‘Aquaman’, ‘Chief Daddy’ and ‘Up North’ sitting on the top three of the chart, … Read more
Harmattan, is “a dry, dusty easterly or north-easterly wind on the West African coast, occurring, during December to February,” is here! And the dry, cold, and dusty weather can make you sick. We should take the following necessary steps to cope with this season: 1. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration 2. Wash your … Read more
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Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the 25th day of the month of December, a day set aside for Christmas celebration for the year 2019 by Christians. Merry Christmas to you all our friends, family and esteemed readers from Ekohotblog team Today being the Christmas day for 2019, many expect good Chrismas messages and wishes … Read more
Secretary to the Lagos State Safety Commission on legal matter, Ms Tola Sanusi has highlighted issues of safety as a critical tool for the development and protection lives and property. READ ALSO: Safety Regulation Key For Effective Judiciary – Lagos Attorney General Ekohotblog reports that Ms Tola Sanusi gave the highlights during her presentation at … Read more
By Farooq Kperogi. Impeachment doesn’t mean removal from office, but it’s often a prelude to removing a public official from office. To impeach is to “charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office.” In other words, it means to formally accuse a public official of a crime. In the United … Read more
A memorial service in honour of the late Lisa of Lagos, Chief Joseph Kosoniola Randle, is scheduled to hold at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina, Lagos on Tuesday, December 17 with reception at X KPMG House, One King Ologunkutere street, Park View Ikoyi, Lagos, (Opposite Astoria Hotel). Ekohotblog understands the event is adequately … Read more
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity pens his tribute on his boss President Muhammadu Buhari as he clocks 77. I boarded a commercial airliner heading to Lagos from Abuja. I was already seated, and strapping my seat belt, when a young man approached me. He must have been in his late 20s, or … Read more
When we juxtapose the imperatival idealism of the legislative arm of government in Nigeria, vis-à-vis the preponderances of unenforceable pieces of Acts of Parliament, and the needless ambiguity in the literary interpretation of certain provisions of myriads of bills passed into law, one cannot but wonder whether we have not missed the underpinning philosophy behind the concept of state, government, good governance, public accountability and transparency.As … Read more
For those that have religiously followed Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999 with eyes on Lagos State, in particular, there is a name that will not go away in a hurry – Adeyemi Ikuforiji – the longest-serving speaker in the history of the state. For someone who began his political career as the general … Read more
Campaign season enters full swing in the United States. Its presidential election is less than a year away. The Republican candidate is, for the time being, undisputed. The intemperate Donald Trump holds tightly that mantle. Even if he rankles much of the Republican establishment, few summon the courage to utter a public word against him. … Read more
After five decades of an outstanding career which spanned insurance, civil service, Boy Scouts and community service as well as the establishment of a world class conference centre in Ogere, Ogun State, Olola Olabode Ogunlana had no qualms about uprooting himself and his family from Lagos in order to savour the rustic peace and sublime … Read more