– Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje said: “Our major concern in this administration, are two fundamental areas, but not at the expense of other areas, education and health sectors – we shall all go to the Assembly on Thursday and present the budget – You are all aware of our recent policy on free and compulsory … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 1. Osinbajo Reinstates Buhari Commitment To Diversification Of Economy The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN has reinstated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to the diversification of the Nigerian economy. READ MORE 2. ‘My Administration’s Tax … Read more
The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN has reinstated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to the diversification of the Nigerian economy. Osinbajo stressed that Buhari’s administration was laying emphasis on sectors such as agriculture, mining, solid minerals and manufacturing in bid to diversifying the economy. The VP disclosed this while receiving … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated an All Progress Congress APC card carrying member Raheem Muideen Olalekan, as Resident Electoral Commissioner REC for Osun State. The nominee disclosed that he was a card carrying member of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC while defending his nomination before the Senate Committee for the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
The Accident Investigation Bureau AIB has announced that it has commenced investigation into the engine failure of Air Peace Boeing 737-500 seven minutes after takeoff. It was gathered that the aircraft bound for Owerri took off from Lagos airport at 07:35 am local time with 90 passengers and six crew members on board had to … Read more
Ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial and senatorial poll in Kogi state, ten out of fifteen Senatorial aspirants have stepped down for the All Progressive Congress senatorial candidate Senator Smart Adeyemi. The senatorial candidate also adopted Governor Yahaya Bello as their governorship candidate in the forthcoming governorship election. The candidates under the coalition of Kogi … Read more
– Kogi PDP Governorship campaign council demands the removal of the state commissioner of Police – According to him: “Police activities under the current CP has been reduced to taking instructions from the APC-led administration in the state – This is a clear indication that virtually all government officials in Kogi and top APC members … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has arrested the couple flagged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI over alledged involvement in money laundering. The couple who have been identified as Rowly Isioro and Ovuomarhoni Naomi Isioro were arrested following a petition received by the Commission from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Monday, announced partial closure of some sections of Apongbon road inward Eko Bridge from Thursday. The Spokesman of LASTMA, Mr Olumide Filade, said that there would be road repair, hence the need for travel advisory. According to him, “There will be road repair and resurfacing of some … Read more
– The Executive Council approved the retraining of teachers in state-owned schools in Oyo State – The Executive Council also approved the production of 100,000 copies of a compilation of WAEC past question & solutions in 10 subjects at the cost of N1,700 each – The compilation will be distributed free of charge to students … Read more
– Governor Ortom reacts to Miyetti Allah’s threat – We have read with shock a statement in some newspapers credited to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Abdullahi Bodejo, in which he threatened that governors who refuse to establish cattle colonies also known as Ruga settlements will not know peace – Utterances such … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 1. Bianca Ojukwu Chides Willie Obiano For Not Attending Second Odumegwu Lecture Bianca Odumegwu- Ojukwu, wife of the ex -Biafran warlord, Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu , has expressed her displeasure at Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State. READ MORE 2. Lagos … Read more
– Supreme court struck out a referral appeal filed by Dr Samuel Nwawka to determine the constitutionality of Justice Onnoghen removal – Nwawka had approached the Apex Court to invoke section 22 of the Supreme Court Act to determine Constitutional questions relating to the ways and manners the Federal Government caused the removal of Onnoghen … Read more
– Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio said that those against the forensic audit are behind the attacks and spurious allegations – He assured Niger Delta People that the President would make a huge impact on the region in the next four years and urged them to continue to support the President – The … Read more
The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti has been shut down following a violent protest by the Students’ Union. The school’s authority noted that all students are to embark on a compulsory one week break as academic activities have been temporarily suspended. The authority also revealed that the school’s Students’ Union Government has been banned with immediate … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, November 4th, 2019 1. Church Protocol Officer In Police Net For Blackmail Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, have arrested a church protocol officer, Victor Duru, for blackmailing female church members. READ MORE 2. 16-Year-Old In Court For Stabbing 17-Year-Old To Death A … Read more
– APC chieftain,Hillard Eta condemn the Minister of Niger Delta commission’s decision to create interim Management – “It is our position that the NDDC should be removed from the Ministry of Niger Delta and brought back to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF), under the Presidency – Mr Eta called … Read more
– Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde reverses the stop order issued earlier to contractors handling ongoing Ibadan circular road – Makinde, he said that he stopped the work because he do not want the people of the state to be shortchanged – He said that he issued the fresh order, said that the decision came after … Read more
– Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode reacts to statement of Bandits invading south west – He noted: “Their objective is to permanently occupy Oduwaland, subjugate and enslave our people and castrate and destroy our revered elders and leaders – We the sons and daughters of Oduduwa and the princes, warriors, footsoldiers and freeborn citizens of … Read more
– President Muhammadu Buhari extends border closure till January 2020 – He however revealed that there are some objectives yet to be achieved, leading to the extension – He however said that the border closure has resulted to huge success President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the closure of borders till January 2020. This was … Read more