– Presidency faults Mamman Daura’s Daughter for leaked video of the Nigerian first lady shouting – A source, who does not want her name in prints, said that the video was shot over a year ago when the President’s son, Yusuf, had power bike accident in Abuja – The incident happened over a year ago … Read more
The 36 state governors have received a support appeal from NAFDAC to protect the future of the citizenry against fake drugs, drug abuse and unprocessed foods that have been cutting short life expectancy of Nigerians. Director – General, NAFDAC , Prof . ( Mrs .) Mojisola Adeyeye , stated this yesterday during a courtesy visit … Read more
– Kogi APC said that the former Senate President, Dr.Bukola Saraki was not a close friend to the people – He said Saraki does not possess what it should take to facilitate the sort of reconciliation that can save the PDP in the state – Ohikere said: “What does Bukola Saraki know about Kogi politics? … Read more
The United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has vowed to assist major stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation sector to reduce the high rate of human trafficking. The United Nations said this in a release sent to PREMIUM TIMES and signed by Sylvester Atere, Outreach and Communications Officer of the organisation’s office in Nigeria. … Read more
Consul-General, Benaoyagha Okoyen, has denied reports that it charges an extra 200 dollars for same-day E-passport service. The Nigerian Consulate in New York dismissed such claims as an attempt to tarnish the image of “hard-working officials’’ of the consulate . In a statement dated Oct. 12 and made available to the newsmen in New York on Monday, … Read more
Leading anti-corruption group, Human and Environmental Development Agenda, has begun a training programme on new ways and usage of corruption tracking techniques for community-based organisations, bloggers, anti-corruption agencies officials and media practitioners in the North-Western part of the country. According to the organisers, the training is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the participants. The … Read more
A former presidential aspirant, Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu has resigned his membership from Young Progressive Party (YPP). He disclosed this on Monday via his official Twitter handle. According to him, the need to push for electoral reforms ahead of 2023 general elections informed his decision to quit partisan politics. He wrote: “Without electoral reform, which includes … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 1. 29 Passengers Survive As Bus Plunges Into Lagos Canal The 29 passengers aboard a commercial bus that plunged into a canal in front of the National Theatre complex, Iganmu, Lagos, on Monday. were all rescued unhurt. READ MORE 2. … Read more
The South-East Governor’s Forum resolved on Monday to take up the issues concerning the welfare of the people of the zone with President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chairman of the forum, Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the governors’ meeting held in Enugu. Umahi, however, declined to … Read more
– Supreme Court cautions CUPP for an attempt to blackmail it in its handling of the appeal by the PDP and Atiku – In the light of the blatant falsehood, misinformation and malicious rumour being generously peddled by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) – Let it be known that the Supreme Court is … Read more
A Certificate of Discharge to Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) was presented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday at the presidential villa, Abuja. A certificate of discharge is a written statement of satisfaction that a party has discharged its obligations credibly. The certificate was received by the Group Chairman of Transcorp, Tony Elumelu, accompanied … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal office on Monday arrested two staff of Communication Trend Limited, Prisca Isaac and Nwosu Precious in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested for alleged illegal transmission of broadcast signals of Multichoice (DSTV) to Uyo and environs without authorisation. Read Also: Court Grants Interim Forfeiture of … Read more
Justice A.R. Muhammad of Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, October 14, 2019 granted an order for interim forfeiture of N116m alleged proceeds of crime linked to the non- execution of constituency projects awarded to Hamza Barau and Hamshakin Ventures Ltd and funded by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN on … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zone, has secured the conviction of Samuel Orie alias SCOTT GIBB, a serving National Youth Service Corps member before Justice I.N Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu on one count of impersonation and obtaining by false pretense to the tune of $150. Orie was arrested on … Read more
– South East Governors forum resolved to meet President Buhari on Thursday over welfare of Ndigbo – The meeting was chaired by the Ebonyi state Governor David Umahi at Government House Enugu – Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state and his Abia State counterpart, Okezie Ikpeazu were also in attendance The South East Governors Forum … Read more
The Commissioner of Police in Katsina state Closed down another traditional torturing centre allegedly meant to be a reformation centre for children with character deformation in Daura, Katsina State. The police discovered and closed down by the following a riot by the inmates over excessive abuses. The centre being operated by one Malam Bello in … Read more
– Governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Fintiri vowed to build good Governance for the People of Adamawa – We would continue to ensure good dividends of democracy,continue to ensure that children of the poor go to school without paying a dime – This is why within the first four months of being sworn in, I … Read more
– Controller General, Nigerian customs service has banned the importation and exportation of Goods – He maintained all goods must only enter through the legitimate air and sea ports where they can undergo thorough scanning and certified fit for consumption – We hope that by the time we get to the end of this exercise, … Read more
Operatives of the EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Monday, October 14, 2019, raided a Osogbo-based nightclub notorious for hosting parties for suspected internet fraudsters. The raid led to the arrest of 94 suspects and confiscation of 19 exotic cars, laptops, scores of sophisticated mobile phones and other items. Popularly known as ‘Club Secret Underground’, the … Read more
– PDP said that no reputable construction company was engaged by Okorocha to work on the state’s roads – The PDP has noted the difficulty experienced by drivers and commuters in the state capital, owing to the poor state of roads in Owerri and by extension the entire state, caused by substandard and poor construction … Read more