A 50 year old Nigerian Femi Akinseloyin has developed an application that’ll help people; particularly non geographers interpret map easily and accurately. The app developer who is an alumnus of University of Ilorin says how to make map reading easier for people has been his desire for long time, after observing the intricacies and hassles … Read more
Eko Club International once again will be holding its quarterly meeting in Dallas Texas.Expectedly, lagosians from different parts of the world will converge in Dallas Texas to discuss issues that are germane to the progress of our beloved State Eko Club International USA, Canada And Europe, an organisation for Lagosians in Diaspora has remained consistent … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, December 9th, 2019 1. Counterfeit Drugs: LASG Shuts Over 24 Pharmacies No fewer than 24 pharmacies, patent medicine shops, and unlicensed premises in Ifako Ijaiye and Alimosho LGA were sealed last Wednesday by the Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome … Read more
The leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El Zakzaky, has been moved to the Kaduna State Correctional Facility. This development followed a court order mandating the Department of State Secrete Service DSS to release the leader of the Islamic movement from its custody where has been detained for months. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/06/court-forecloses-alleged-falsehood-case-against-melaye/ The … Read more
The family of the late chief Amzat Beyioku Adebowale, has exhorted the legacy of their father as they marked the eleventh year since his demise. Late Chief Amzat Beyioku Adebowale in his lifetime was described as an Eminent Industrialist ,Titan of Commerce, Business Mogul and Visionary Leader who contributed to the development of humanity. Late … Read more
The CEO, Ace Medicare Clinics Limited Dr Wole Kukoyi, has emerged the Global President of Molusi College (MOCOSA) Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State. Kukoyi, who took over from the outgoing president over the weekend, barrister Femi Talabi, was anonymously unopposed. It could be recalled that Eko Blog reported that Kukoyi, the CEO, Ace Medicare Clinics Limited, … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has established a new naval base in the Kogi capital Lokoja. The naval base was commissioned on Saturday by the executive governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. The Governor who at the event restated his security commitments in the state also eulogised the naval for their steadfastness in security Nigeria territories. The … Read more
Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, MOCPED, will on Thursday, November 28, kickstart its 25th anniversary with a series of activities. Activities lined up for the one-week event include but not limited to a health walk for the staffers and students of the college. The health walk will start from the College gate to Ita … Read more
The leadership of the Nigerian Army has released a total of 978 suspected Boko Haram members detained by the security agency over links with the insurgency in the Northeast. The Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, made the disclosure in Maiduguri at the formal handing over of the suspects to the Borno … Read more
The Epe Professional Women Association, EPWA, will on Thursday, November 28th, hold its first annual women conference at the Epe Campus of Lagos State University, LASU. The conference themed “Role of Women in Community Development,” has been designed to help further the cause of underprivileged women and girls in the society. President of the association, … Read more
The Director, Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Programme, Baptist Cancer Centre, Memphis, Tennessee, in the U.S. Dr Ray Osarogiagbon, has warned that pollution could lead to increased Lung Cancer deaths of nonsmokers. Osarogiagbon gave the warning in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Sunday. The Oncologist said that lung cancer was on the rise among people … Read more
The former boss of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Olufolarin Ogunsanwo has been elected the new Alara of Ilara in Epe area of Lagos. Ogunsanwo was presented by the Epe traditional rulers and kingmakers as the 55th Alara of Ilara. The new Alara of Ilara-elect was welcome amid jubilations, with the Epe traditional rulers … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has petitioned the African Commission over the continued harassment of Sowore’s sureties and lawyers, particularly, Femi Falana, SAN. The organisation claimed that the sureties and Falana were being harassed simply for defending their clients’ rights. According to the petition, dated November 22, 2019, by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Mr … Read more
The 2nd Vice-President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Monday Ubani, has given insight into the fraud indictment brought against the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Airpeace, Allen Onyema by the US government. According to Ubani, the indictment is only an indication that a case of fraud has been established against Onyema but does not mean … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 1. EFCC Arrests Seven Suspected Internet Fraudsters Seven suspected internet fraudsters are currently cooling off in the detention facility of the Uyo Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. READ MORE 2. Aggrieved APC NEC Members Ask … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, November 22nd, 2019 1. LASG Reiterates Commitment To Reducing Maternal And Child Mortality Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to reducing Maternal & Child Mortality indices as it commences 2019 Maternal & Child Health Week geared towards the provision of health interventions … Read more
Monarchs from Oyo State have vowed to defend their crowns through legitimate means following the court order that revoked the promotion of 21 new kings by the previous administration. The high chiefs met at Mapo Hall on Thursday. The high chiefs who are members of Olubadan-in-Council said without equivocation that those who were behind the … Read more
When Dr Nosiru Olajide Onibon was appointed as the acting Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Epe, following the death of its former Provost, Professor Olurotimi Akeusola, little did anyone envisage the turnaround he would bring to the college within such a short period of his astute leadership. Since his appointment … Read more
The special representative of the European Union to West Africa and the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the United Nations have called in the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, to curb the spreading the deadly sect Boko Haram. The UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, and … Read more
The authority of the Nigerian Custom Service has revealed that its personnel uncovered fake currency notes worth N2.5m at Ihunbo security checkpoint along with Idiroko border town in Ogun State. The Custom Service also revealed that 160 smuggled kegs of patrol and 40 drums of ethanol were also intercepted by the Ogun Area 1 Command. … Read more