A Nigerian hacker, Olumide Ogunremi, was on Thursday docked in a federal court in the United States for his role in an alleged $1 million. Federal officials said Ogunremi helped run a computer hacking and identity theft scheme that ordered about $1 million in office products after stealing personal information from U.S. government workers. Read … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the South African authority to be more proactive in detecting early signs of violence among competitors while condemning the recent attack on Nigerians. Buhari made the call at a joint press conference with his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday in Pretoria. Buhari called for more tolerance and … Read more
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has stressed the readiness of President Muhammadu Buhari to hold an honest and transparent negotiation with the leadership of the Labour Union concerning the minimum wage. Osinbajo stated this during a courtesy visit of the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), to the State House on Thursday in Abuja. … Read more
The former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Prof Jerry Gana has called on the National Assembly as well as political parties to hold president Muhammadu Buhari and members of his cabinet accountable. The former minister disclosed this during the inauguration of the Nigerian Prize for Leadership – Team of technical experts, in Abuja, on … Read more
The former Governor of Bauch State, Isa Yuguda has been accused of embezzling N200bn Ecological Fund by the state’s Government Assets and Property Recovery Committee. The committee made the allegation on Wednesday at a press conference in Bauchi. The committee revealed that the misappropriated fund were part of a total of N564,851,151,690.05 which accrued to … Read more
The Ogun State House of Assembly has accused the ex-governor of the state, Ibikunle Amosu of shortchanging local governments of their share in the federal allocation during his tenure as governor of the state. The Assembly revealed this in a report by its Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs at a plenery session on … Read more
Globacom has launched a new promo which will see many of its customers across the country receiving the tools that will help them start Small and Medium Scale (SME) businesses ranging from milling to transportation, sewing and other cottage businesses. The promo titled: Recharge and Win Big and tagged: My Own Don Beta is offering … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, October 4th, 2019 1. Lagos Shuts Costain Bridge for Three Months The Lagos State government has announced that the Costain Bridge will be shut for three months to help facilitate the ongoing construction of a bridge. READ MORE 2. Lagos employs 20 physically … Read more
I’m most delighted to contribute this tribute to a leader who has affected me positively in my own growth trajectory, General Alani Akinrinade, as he clocks 80. His Spartan reputation loomed large even before the privilege of meeting him. He was the intrepid barnstormer in the 3rd Marine Commando that played a pivotal role in … Read more
Unknown gunmen on Thursday invaded a secondary school in Kaduna state where six female students and two teachers were abducted. The incident took place at Kakau Daji, a village located behind the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC) in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. Reports revealed that the unknown gunmen had made their … Read more
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to come up with a new policy and initiatives that will create alternative sources of livelihood for beggars in Nigeria. During plenary on Thursday, the Senate also asked the Federal Government to integrate almajiris into the educational system in order to mop them from street begging. This call … Read more
If you are like most people, you know how to use an Automated Teller Machine and enjoy the convenience such cash machines offer. Unfortunately, the ATMs are a common target for tech-savvy thieves, which is why you need to protect your PIN and other personal information while conducting a transaction. You may also need to … Read more
A Computer Science teacher at the Faith Academy, Ota, Ogun State, Voke Voma, has allegedly beaten a Senior Secondary School 2 pupil of the school, David Emekeme, to a pulp. It was learnt that the teacher, who is also the school chaplain, allegedly beat David for walking slowly in the chapel. It was gathered that … Read more
A final year student of the Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH) has been shot dead by suspected rival cult group. The deceased, identified as Felix, was killed on Thursday on campus. Read Also: Former AD National Chairman Dies According to eyewitness, his killers shot sporadically into the air to scare people away before … Read more
Unidentified gunmen have abducted 84 year- old father of Bayelsa State Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief George Agbabou Week and carted away his electronic gadgets, jewelries in Southern Ijaw Council Area of the state. His abduction is coming four days after Beauty Siasia, the 80 -year – old mother of former Super Eagles ’ Coach, Samson … Read more
Kogi Youth Alliance ( KYA ) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to act fast to curb “the increasingly loud indications of worsening impunity and looming anarchy” in the state, in the build-up to the November 16 governorship polls. According to the youth group, the rumoured outcome of Governor Yahaya Bello ’s meeting with 67 … Read more
The scared tortoise which was the oldest in Africa, was sick for a few days before her demise on Thursday. The tortoise became a popular breed upon ascension of the throne of the current Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi with the monarch providing good shelter and health support for the tortoise during its sojourn … Read more
Chelsea duo, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori expressed their excitement after receiving call-ups from England for the Three Lions’ upcoming 2020 European qualifiers. Their invitation by Gareth Southgate could be seen as an end to the uncertainty surrounding the Chelsea duo’s international careers as Nigeria were also angling to have them in the Super Eagles … Read more
Have you read the recent latest stories from Ekohotblog.com? Here are the latest CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ COMPLETE STORY OF THE CLICKED HEADLINE 1. Senate To Increase Security Allocation In 2020 Budget The Nigerian Senate has announced that it will increase budgetary allocations for security in the 2020 budget. READ MORE 2. Lion Heart: … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has announced that it will increase budgetary allocations for security in the 2020 budget. The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan made this disclosure during plenary on Wednesday. He also said that the Senate will ensure accountability and transparency by monitoring expenditure. Read Also: Bayelsa/Kogi polls: ASSU Cautions Members Against Electoral Malpractices. The Senate … Read more