A French bus driver who was badly beaten by passengers after asking them to wear face masks in line with coronavirus rules has died, his family said. His death has sparked tributes from political leaders who condemned his “cowardly” attackers. Philippe Monguillot, 59, was left brain dead by the attack in the south-western town of … Read more
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the Infectious Diseases Control Centre in Lafia is ready for use. The governor disclosed on Friday while inspecting the center. He explained that the project was started by the immediate past administration in the state and completed by his administration. He said, “we have completed the project and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari appoints Mohammed Umar as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to oversee the commission pending the trial period of the commission’s former chairman, Ibrahim Magu. The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) stated these on Friday in a statement by his spokesman, Umar Gwandu. Gwandu also announced … Read more
Nasarawa State Members of the cabinet are to commence fourteen days self-isolation with effect from Friday, July 10, until their COVID-19 test results are out. The State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Dogo Shammah, made the announcement and noted that the move is a precautionary measure to monitor the spread of the virus. … Read more
A 35-year old man, identified as Christian Alisigwe, has been docked by the police for allegedly macheting his 4-year-old son, Ebubechukwu Alisigwe in Ihite Azia in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State. Ekohotblog gathered that the suspect after killing his son buried the corpse in a shallow grave at his compound. Speaking on the incident, … Read more
The recent arrest of some Nigerians in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates for fraud particularly Ramoni Igbalode , known as Hushpuppi should not be a yardstick in anyway to judge and stereotype Nigerians who are excelling globally. In a statement issued by Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, NIDCOM, the Chairman … Read more
A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt has remanded four dismissed police officers allegedly responsible for the death of a Nigerian man identified as Chima Ikwunado. It was reported some time last year that a machinist identified as Chima was arrested alongside his boys while testing a customers vehicle. READ ALSO: NIDCOM Urges Nigerian Mission … Read more
Ten senior police officers have been relieved of the jobs while eight have been demoted from their rank by the Police service Commission. The Head, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, made the announcement, and noted that it was decided upon at the commission’s Eight Plenary meeting. According to the statement, Ani noted that the officers … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta for a second term as the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to presidency, the new appointment will run for five years following the constitutional order for the position. The new appointment was announced by the Senate President, Ahmad … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has lifted the ban on campaigns by political parties ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. INEC Head of Voter Education in Edo, Timidi Wariowei, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin that the campaigns officially commenced on June 21. READ ALSO: … Read more
15 farmers have been killed by bandits in Yar Gamji village, Batsari Local Government Area, Katsina State. Ekohotblog gathered that the victims were attacked and killed by bandits while working on there farms on Monday morning. READ ALSO: Another India Based Nigerian Man Allegedly Docked By Police For Fraud Speaking on the report, the Police … Read more
Osun state government have announced that it has discharged twenty-one patients from its isolation centre and have confirmed thirteen new COVID-19 cases. The Osun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, revealed this in a statement on Monday evening in Osogbo. The commissioner, also announced that the discovery of 13 new cases of coronavirus brings … Read more
In preparation for the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the names of it’s screening, appeals committees. It was gathered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), had scheduled Ondo state election for October 10, 2020. Ekohotblog learned that amid election, the … Read more
Cross River state have recorded its first COVID-19 case since the outbreak of the virus in Nigeria and globally. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this announcement on Monday while giving a general daily update on Twitter. The NCDC announced that the state recorded five cases, which is the first time it is … Read more
Indian police have arrested another Nigerian man for allegedly defrauding an Indian resident of N22.9 million (Rs 44.25 lakh). The 32-year-old Nigerian man identified as Okeleve Frankline Chibundom, who lived in south Delhi”s Mehrauli area, was arrested alongside his accomplice. According to the report, Chibundom was accused of impersonation to extort money. READ ALSO: Buhari … Read more
A former Secretary to Enugu State Government, Prof. Samson Ukpabi, is dead. Ekohotblog gathered that he died during a brief illness at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, on Sunday. Speaking on his death, a family member of the deceased, said he had spoken to the family in the wee hours of Sunday before … Read more
Arik Air, on Sunday, announced the resumption of its domestic flights from July 8, following the Federal Government’s decision to re-open Lagos and Abuja airports for flight operations. The Arik Air Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos. Ilegbodu said that the airline would be operating three daily flights … Read more
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan, has refuted the claim that the family of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi was not aware of his presence and intention to attend the eighth-day governor’s Fidau prayers Ekohotblog learned on Sunday that Olaniyan, who went to the resident of the late former governor Ajimobi was denied entry into … Read more
Amid the pandemic, Some returnees who were stranded in india have arrived Nigeria on Saturday. According to the Chairman of The Nigerians In Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Mrs. Abike Dabiri- Erewa, all the returnees were to embark on a 14 days self-isolation as mandated by the ministry of health. She explained that all the Evacuees tested Negative for … Read more
Ogun State government has announced one Coronavirus death and the discharge of 24 Coronavirus patients. This announcement was made by the State Government on its Twitter account on Sunday. “Ogun State has discharged 24 cases of the Coronavirus, as part of the total 636 cases so far discharged. READ ALSO:Morgue Attendants, Nurses Test Positive For … Read more