Gov.Ortom Frowns At Allegation Of Using And Dumping Appointees

– Governor Ortom reacts to comment from opposition of using and dumping appointees – They referred to the appointments made recently in the state for which they claimed that none of the Governor’s former assistants was considered – It is necessary to clarify that the released list of special assistants followed the decision of the … Read more

Gov.Makinde Appoints New Cabinet Members

– Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde makes new appointment into his cabinet – The two appointments takes immediate effect, according to their letters of appointment – The Special Assistant (Print Media) to the Governor, Moses Alao,in a statement, said that the Governor has charged the duo to see their appointment as a call to service … Read more

Police Commission Promotes Four AIGs, Two CPs To DIGs, Lagos, Kano CP, Others To AIGs

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday promoted four Assistant Inspectors-General (AIG) of Police and two Commissioners of Police (CPs), to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) after an emergency Plenary Session. Dependable source at the meeting who disclosed this to the press said, the meeting was chaired by PSC chairman, retired Inspector-General of … Read more

We Want To Have A Peep At Asset Declaration Forms Of Past Leaders- Nigerians

– Nigerians want to see what is contained in asset declaration forms of former President, head of states and Governors – Those mostly affected are ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-President Ibrahim Babangida, and ex-Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar – The bureau, however, said that the National Assembly has not put guidelines … Read more

Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Saturday, October 19th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, October 19th, 2019 1. Lagos Set To Tackle Cybercrime The Lagos State Government has disclosed its readiness to tackle the menace of cybercrime being perpetrated by some unscrupulous citizens who see the internet as an opportunity to make money through fraudulent practices. READ … Read more

Court Suspends Ongoing NNPC Recruitment

Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Defiling Minor

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has halted the ongoing recruitment of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pending the determination of a suit filed by one Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olajengbesi, a public interest lawyer, had commenced the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of all potential … Read more

Lalong Accused Of Stimulating Insecurity In The North

The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)  has pointed accusing fingers at the Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong for fuelling insecurity in the state. According to the party, the governor knew what he had done by not conducting election in Jos North, Jos South, Riyom and Barkin Ladi local councils on October 10 … Read more

Abiodun To Establish Water And Power Agencies

In a bid to tackle the water and power supply problems in the state, Ogun State government says a Bureau of Water Water Supply as well as Energy and Electricity Board will be created. Governor Dapo Abiodun, while fielding questions from the people of Ogun Central on the 2020 Budget at the June 12 Cultural Centre, … Read more

Police Nabs Fake Assistant Superintendent of Police

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

The FCT Police Command on Friday paraded a man, Mr. John Tarsoo, for defrauding members of the public under the pretense that he is an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma, who disclosed in Abuja said Tarsoo was one of the 49 arrested suspects within the last couple … Read more

EFCC Arraigns Two Suspected Fraudsters

The EFCC,  Port Harcourt Zonal office on Friday, arraigned Confidence Okeagu and Chisom Ordu before Justice A.T.Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, River State. Okeagu was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretense contrary to Section 8(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related … Read more

Sokoto Director, One Other in EFCC Net For Diverting Funds

The EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office, on Friday, October 18, 2019, arrested Danladi Chindo, Director of Finance, Ministry for Local Government and Nasiru Umar of Accounts and Salary, Ministry for Local Government Sokoto. They were arrested for an alleged offence of Conspiracy, Abuse of Office and Diversion of Public Funds to the tune of N6,703,000.00 (Six … Read more

Buhari Felicitates With Adebutu

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his regards to Sir Kessignton Adebukunola Adebutu on the conferment of his new title “Odole Oodua” by the Ooni of Ife. The President, according to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, felicitated with family members, friends and business associates of Sir Adebutu for … Read more

EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Zonal Office on Friday October 18, arrested nine suspected cybercrime fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys at Mexmemphis Properties and Apartments, Maryland District, Enugu. The suspects, Precious Ibegbulem, Michael Odishi, Ebuka Kenneth, Akabuke Beluolisa, Chibueze Ezeagwu, Nnamdi Maduekwe, Kingsley Orazulike, Linda Chidera and Uche Nwosu, were arrested … Read more

Julius Berger To Close Magboro To PUNCH Place Section Of Lagos-Ibadan highway Over Construction

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Construction giant, Julius Berger, on Friday, October 18, notified of its intention to extend the reconstruction work on Lagos-Ibadan highway from Magboro to Punch Place section of the road from October 21 to January 31, 2020. The development was to enable the company begin rehabilitation work on the 1.3 kilometres stretch of the highway from … Read more

Labour Strike Would Have Impacted Negatively On The Economy- Reps Member

– House of Representatives member,Dennis idahosa said that the strike by labour unions would have impacted negatively on the economy – The peaceful resolution of the issues had further demonstrated that Nigeria could make headway when challenges confronting the country were discussed in a round table – He said, “To me, this peaceful resolution has … Read more

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