– APC Benue Chairman, Chief Abba, debunked media report that EFCC had seized a house he purchased illegally – I paid for the house on installment until I completed the payment – So you can see with all these documents that I genuinely acquired the house contrary to claims that it was gotten illegally The … Read more
– PDP Chieftain, Mr. Tokpo Coronation said that more resignations were coming – What is coming is tsunami. More resignations are coming – Diver said that he wished to make it clear to the Governor that this team are not politicians of like minds A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Tokpo … Read more
– APC Governorship candidate,Chief David Lyon said that as a trained scientist he was ready to solve the problem of the people – Lyon said that a Governor is expected to think, identify the problems, formulate actionable plans, deploy and monitor human and material resources – We have identified the problems and we are going … Read more
A 51-year-old female banker, Yetunde Iyabo Adewunmi, was on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, sentenced to one year imprisonment for conspiracy, aiding and abating fraud. Adewunmi was convicted of the one-count amended charge instituted against her by the EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court 2, sitting in Osogbo, Osun … Read more
– Abubakar Idris campaign organization described the secret meeting with Governor Yahaya Bello as untrue and malicious – It said that the allegation was aimed at causing disaffection in the rank of his supporters – We debunk the malicious story trending on the social media that the next Governor of Kogi State was in a … Read more
– Gunmen Kidnap RCCG Pastor in Mafia,Nassarawa – Egla was abducted at his residence in Shabu community on the outskirts of Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State in North Central Nigeria – Nassarawa Police Command Spokesperson, Ramhan said the police found six empty shells of AK 47 ammunition at the scene of the abduction … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA ) , Gombe State Command , has arrested 67 -year – old man , Maisaje Bappa of Latatar village in Shongom Local Government Area of the state for cultivating cannabis . Mr Aliyu Adole, the state Commander of NDLEA disclosed this in an interview with News Agency … Read more
– President Muhammadu Buhari met with Economic Advisory Council (EAC) in Abuja – EAC will advise the President on economic policy matters, including fiscal analysis, economic growth and a range of internal and global economic issues working with the relevant cabinet members and heads of monetary and fiscal agencies – It is also expected to … Read more
– APC chieftain, Hon.Danladi Suleiman said that PDP candidate, Engr Wada will suffer defeat in the forthcoming Governorship election – In this race, there is only one gladiator and that gladiator is the current Governor – Bello has done more than previous administrations within three years The Kogi All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Hon. … Read more
– DG Budget Office, Ben Akabueze commends President Buhari for the Budget presentation,tagged” the Budget of Growth and Job Creation” – The budget is intended to drive growth; it is intended to expand the economy’s capacity to create jobs – The President is committed to take people out of poverty Following the Presentation of … Read more
Kaduna State Internal Revenue Services (KADIRS) says over 30,000 companies are evading tax in the state. According to the government, even though some of the companies try to pay, what is actually paid is not commensurate to what they should pay as tax. The state government also complained about the failure of local governments to … Read more
A middle aged simply identified as Salome who was involved in a street fight with a revenue collector over N200 levy on Tuesday lost her one-year-old baby boy to a suspected child trafficker while the melee lasted. Newsmen gathered that the woman, a petty trader, who sells foodstuff in Eke-Onuwa Market in Owerri Municipal Council … Read more
The anticipated international friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Samba Boys of Brazil slated for October 13 could be cancelled due to Visa issues and travelling arrangement. According to reports, the players and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) delegation including the technical and backroom staff were yet to be issued necessary travelling documents … Read more
– Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth said that Igbo Presidency is gaining momentum more than creating sovereign state of Biafra – This shows that Nigerians opt for the project over Biafra, and Igbo Youths are driving the vehicle. So, it’s beyond the human comprehension – God will surely unite Igbos to present the likes of Zik of … Read more
– Minister Of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite urges miners to form viable cooperative to access loan – The minister assures the association that the N2.5 billion Government intervention fund to support miners was intact – We have started and we intend to deepen the process, so that Nigerians can continue to enjoy the … Read more
– President of the Senate, Ahmad lawan said that the senate will pass the 2020 Budget before December 31 – The national assembly committees were ready to receive ministers and other heads of agencies for the budget defence – We have earmarked the month of October to be the sole window for all budget defence … Read more
Six weeks after a street sweeper, Folasade Ogunniyi, was knocked into a lagoon in Lagos State while performing her duty on the Third Mainland Bridge, family of the deceased is yet to receive the promised N45,000 compensation by the Highway Manager, which was her three months salary. Ogunniyi’s body was recovered from the lagoon underneath … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the families of the 38 victims of a boat mishap in Kirfi Local Council, Bauchi State, describing the incident “as a devastating tragedy not only for families of victims but also for the country.’’ He also commiserated with the government and people of Bauchi State, urging steadfastness in prayer … Read more
Once again, like it had done in the past, the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Africa Eye, exposed another hydra-headed monster eating away at the fabrics of our nation and destroying the future of our youths. This time, it came in form of a documentary exposing the rot in our tertiary institution as randy lecturers were … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 1. Lagos Council Chairmen Have Constructed Over 2,000 Roads In Two Years – Chairman, Conference 57 CPS Chairman of Conference 57 CPS, Oseni Owolabi Ajimomuya, has said that Council Chairmen in Lagos State have constructed over 2000 roads since inception … Read more