– Oyo PDP said that Senator Ajimobi run Oyo with excessive borrowing – A set of morally-bankrupt and profligate politicians cannot group themselves under whatever guise to criticise the prudent, open and people-friendly administration being run by Governor Makinde – We in the PDP are happy with, and are confident in the ability of Governor … Read more
– PDP frowns at the APC for claiming that the country lacks a vibrant Political party – He said that neither the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nor the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has effectively played the role of an opposition party – As the current administration tackles our national challenges and at a … Read more
Brazil coach, Tite, has commended his players for playing better in the second half of Sunday’s international friendly against Nigeria in Singapore. Nigeria’s Joe Aribo opened the scoring in the 35th minute before Casemiro made it 1-1 in the second half. “The result was insufficient. In terms of results, the Brazilian team always wants to … Read more
– APC leadership in Edo state denied claims of endorsing Governor Obaseki for second term – Osumah said: “it was rather unfortunate that the council chairman, Hon Frank Ilaboya, “deceived some of the ward chairmen to a meeting – He said that they were later surprised to read on social media as posted by the … Read more
– PDP reacts to the stringent regulations imposed on the media – Our party alerts that such moves amount to an attempt to amend our constitution through the back door – The PDP invites Nigerians to note that this dictatorial pathway The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the impose stringent regulations on online … Read more
Mizanbilu Yusuf, 18, has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl. The suspect confessed to having raped a number of minors in Kafin Koro community in Paikoro local Government Area. The father of the victim reported him to security operatives attached to the Kafin Koro Division. Yusuf, when … Read more
– Bauchi state Governor said that Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan was a great man and not an ethnic bigot – As far as I am concerned, after God is President Jonathan – I have never asked him for anything and said ‘no’. And you know how he suffered in silence and in melancholy in … Read more
– There was no attack. Nothing happened in the area where Oshiomhole lives – The Special Adviser to Governor Obaseki on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said that the allegation against his boss was false – We have also reached out to the Police, and they affirmed that they do not know about … Read more
– Ekiti PDP said that it would distance itself from a predetermined exercise – We all resolved that in the overriding interest of the party, so that there will be activity in the party – Any chairman of any local government that is making any announcement to the contrary, no matter who is backing him, … Read more
– FG said that there were 78 roads and bridges that government wants to focus on – So one of the things we have recommended is to first slow down, if possible stop new projects and commit our limited resources to completing projects – No nation ever has enough money anyway, so those are the … Read more
– Kogi APC said that its candidate is sure of victory in the November 16 Gubernatorial election – The groundswell of support across the state has demoralized the opposition PDP ahead of the election – It is a bad time for the PDP and we sincerely sympathize with the main opposition party The Kogi State … Read more
– NLC told its state councils to prepare for strike if negotiations with Government fails again – However, Government and labour have failed to reach an agreement over relativity and consequential adjustments for the implementation – On May 14, the Federal Government inaugurated the relativity and consequential adjustment committee, which in turn set up a … Read more
– Ekiti state Governor, Kayode Fayemi grants clemency to 18 inmates in Ekiti and Lagos state – Fapohunda, said: “The Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has accepted the recommendation of the Ekiti State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy to grant clemency to 18 prisoners – He stated that the Advisory Council “considered 50 applications for … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, October 13th, 2019 1. I didn’t Receive Any Invite From You, Oluwo Replies Lagos Assembly Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Wale Oluwo, has responded to the threat to issue a warrant of arrest on him by the Lagos State … Read more
The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari will today return to the country after a long stay abroad. It was gather that the First Lady who has been in London for over two months has departed London for Nigeria. An anonymous source within the presidency said “She has even announced it on her Twitter handle … Read more
The EFCC secured the convictions of Amadin Collins (alias David Gomes) and Ebhohimen Thaddeus, both of them internet fraudsters. They were convicted by Justice E. Nwite of the Federal High Court Warri, Delta State. Collins was convicted on a one-count charge of impersonating David G, an American national on the internet through which he defrauded unsuspecting victims. Justice … Read more
– Senator Dino Melaye said that he was very sure of defeating his political wife – The Appeal Court had on Friday ordered that a fresh election to be conducted but Melaye insisted that the fresh election would still go in his favour – Melaye who posted a video on his Facebook page titled “I … Read more
– Repentant Bandits released kidnapped LGA Councillor, Alhaji Gambo Samaila,Wife and one year old baby – The councilor, who represents Barkiya Ward of Kurfi Local Government Area and the two members of his family, were presented to the Governor on Friday evening by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Jabiru AbdulLahi Tsauri. – … Read more
The Management of Medicare Clinics Limited has announced the commissioning of the first phase of its 100-bed facility hospital to cater for the health needs of the people. The management revealed that the first phase of the 100-bed facility would be commissioned on Friday, 18 October, 2019. The new hospital facility which is located at … Read more
– Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde said that the All Progressive over N7.6 billion loan – The loan was borrowed from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for “agricultural equipment” by the former administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi – He added that the apex bank had begun to deduct money from Oyo State’s Federation Account … Read more