The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, spoke subtly on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s ordeal in Buhari government. The cleric predicted that Osinbajo will overcome the situation, noting that God doesn’t abandon one when he promotes. Vanguard reports that Adeboye made the declaration at a special … Read more
Many residents of Uta Ewa community in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have been rendered homeless after water overflowed through Imo River last recenlty, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The incident, which occurred on September, 27, 2019 was as a result of the collapse of embankment constructed 32 years ago … Read more
A middle-aged man identified as Kelechi Nwigbo from Akahufu Ekpaomaka village in the Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State was allegedly killed by lightning in his hotel room. The incident allegedly occurred in a hotel behind the popular Eke Market, Afipko, in the Afipko North Local Government Area of the state on … Read more
The President Muhammadu regime has warned tourists and travellers to be wary of Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, aka Bobrisky. Reacting to a complaint that Bobrisky used a female restroom at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria’s Director-General of National Centre for Arts and Culture, Segun Runsewe, told Punch, “Bobrisky is a serious health … Read more
We’ll be the first to pay new minimum wage – Anambra The Anambra State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Mark Okoye has said that the state would be the first in the country to pay the new minimum wage anytime issues sorrounding it are sorted out Okoye … Read more
– The Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi said that the Governors are not divided over the payment of the national minimum wage – Our proposal during the negotiation was N24, 500 minimum wage but at the end of the negotiation, N30, 000 was the agreed figure – Governors are very clear that … Read more
Men of the Lagos State police command have rescued an Uber driver , Abiodun Balogun, and his passenger , Odisha Ginika, who were discovered unconscious in a black Hyundai car parked at Shobande Street in the Akoka area of the state . The state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana said the policemen were on … Read more
Mr Osakpamwan Eriyo, the National President, Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), has advised Nigerians, particularly residents of Lagos, against dealing with the former Lagos RTEAN executives, led by Alhaji Musa Mohammed. Eriyo, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, said that the executives remained dissolved. The statement quoted Eriyo … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, October 7th, 2019 1. Traffic Gridlock: LASG To Meet With Stakeholders Today On Enforcement Following 60 traffic gridlock locations that have been identified by Lagos State Government, the Government will today meet with traders, commercial bus operators and others stakeholders. READ MORE 2. … Read more
Ogun State Government has announced that it will this week commence the Town Hall Meetings across the three Senatorial Districts of the State towards obtaining the inputs of relevant stakeholders in preparation for the year 2020 Budget. The Permanent Secretary of the State’s Ministry of Budget and Planning, Hassan Adekunle, in a statement said the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the Lagos chapter of Network of Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S Network). The FC4S Network is a private-driven initiative working with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to provide sustainable finance for public sector development programmes. The governor said his administration remains committed to addressing challenges around … Read more
– General Overseer of Later rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare said that no ethnic group has monopoly to rule Nigeria – He said that though zoning was not in the constitution, it had proven useful for Nigeria’s quest for unity – Bakare said: “Time has come to sit on a table of brotherhood and that’s … Read more
– Accident on Kaduna- Kachia road claimed Five lives – The victims were burnt beyond recognition in the crash, which occurred when two vehicles had a head-on collision about 56 kilometres away from Kaduna on Sunday – The remains of three of the victims were still trapped inside one of the vehicles, which was still … Read more
– Repentant bandits release mother,baby and 14 others – The victims were mostly women and children – Maharazu and other victims, who hail from the Jibia Local Government Area of the state, were kidnapped from Mallamawa village 45 days ago Repentant bandits have released a housewife, Murja Maharazu, and her day old daughter who were … Read more
– Lagos state Government will today meet with traders,commercial bus operators,others – Musa listed Ikorodu roundabout, Oyingbo, Yaba, Iyana-ipaja, Ketu, Ikotun and Ajah as the areas of major impediments – We will serve a seven day abatement notice to all concerned locations effective after our meeting on Monday Following 60 traffic gridlock locations that have … Read more
– Former Nigerian Senator, Ali Ndume said that the minister hints him that work will resume in Biu Dam – Ndume said that the development would help solve the problem of water scarcity faced by residents in Biu and surrounding communities – The dam will service residents who have over the years suffered immensely for … Read more
– Hon. James Faleke said that he would be working with Governor Yahaya Bello – We have put all issues in the past, and also, will be in a better position to always assist and advise the party and government in the state – It is therefore necessary, as loyal party members, to assist, by … Read more
– ISD said that there is a calculated attempt to bring Vice President Osinbajo down – The first thing they attempted to do was to destroy the relationship between the President and Vice President – Then they tried to malign the Vice President’s reputation by throwing up all sorts of trump charges against him but … Read more
– Herdsmen Killed a farmer in his farm in Akwa ibom – The deceased was in his farm when some herdsmen entered and insisted on feeding their cattle with his crops which led to a quarrel – The herders had in the fit of rage pulled out machetes and inflicted cuts on the deceased leading … Read more
– Traditional Ruler and Chiefs in Bayelsa support the candidacy of Senator Duoye Diri and his running mate – Governor Seriake Dickson presented Diri and Ewhrujakpor to them at their palace in Igbogene, Yenagoa – According to the king: “You have come to ask for my blessings; the blessings of the Epie Kingdom and … Read more