A tricycle driver identified as Mamuda Muhammed was found dead inside his vehicle on Friday morning around Kabusa Junction in Apo, Abuja. Chairman of the tricycle operators union in the area, Yusuf Muhammed, told City News at the weekend that the deceased who hails from Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, was conveyed to … Read more
Fifteen people have reportedly lost their lives in an early-morning inferno caused by a petrol tanker explosion on Sunday in Ajebamidele community, along Ondo road in Ife South Local Government Area of Osun State, According to eyewitnesses, the fire started around 3.00am was aided by the harmattan with no fewer than twelve houses razed. It … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State Police has paraded an acclaimed pastor with a church in Uyo, Apostle Williams Bassey, for allegedly raping his 20-year-old daughter. The command also arrested another acclaimed pastor in Uyo and four other persons for various offences bordering on rape and incest. Bassey was arrested at his residence on Ibanga Street on … Read more
A traditional medicine man, Festus Jatau, on Thursday prayed an Upper Area Court Zuba, FCT, to recover his laptop from a former girlfriend, Ms Blessing Elisha. Jatau made the appeal while giving evidence as a nominal complainant in the case against Elisha over the allegation of housebreaking and theft. ”We used to be close friends. … Read more
A Grade 1 Area Court in Karu, FCT on Wednesday, ordered a 27-year-old woman, Joy Alake, to sweep the court premises for two weeks for stealing nine pieces of wrappers and four skirts worth N68,000. The convict, who resides at Karu Village, Abuja, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal trespass and theft and pleaded … Read more
Three policemen were on Tuesday killed in an ambush by unknown gunmen who opened fire on a police patrol vehicle in southern part of Kaduna. A statement by the Kaduna State police command Wednesday said the policemen were on patrol at Aboro Village along Fadan Karshi -Nimbia Forest Road in Sanga Local when they came … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has reportedly sealed two popular hangout in Lekki, Circa and Bay Rock Gentlemans Club due to non-compliance with the environmental laws of the state. According to a reliable source within LASEPA, the hangout spots were sealed due to noise pollution. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/11/11/sanwo-olu-sympathise-with-oko-baba-fire-victims-promises-relief/ The Lagos State Government, through … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with residents of Oko Baba in Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland, over the recent fire incident in the community. All structures in the community were completely razed in the inferno caused by sparks from electricity cables. The incident occurred last Friday. The Governor on Sunday sent a … Read more
Barely a week when an inferno occurred in the popular Balogun market in Lagos, another inferno has just occurred in the state destroying property. It was gathered that the inforno occurred on Monday morning when a petrol-laden tanker ignited fire resulting to the destruction of property at Abesan Estate, along Ipaja Ayobo area of Lagos. … Read more
In order to fast track construction of the on-going standard gauge at set time, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended operation of its daily narrow gauge from Ijoko on Monday 30th of October to 16th of November. The effect of the suspension of the train operation is said to have taken a bad toll … Read more
Lagos State on Friaday recorded another inferno at Kano Street, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, and several shanties have been destroyed by the inferno. This is coming barely 24 hours after rescue team finally put out a two day inferno that gutted a building at Number 43 Martins Street, Balogun Market, Lagos Island. … Read more
– Two labourers killed at a mining site in Aruwa Village,Osun state – “The death of that Yoruba labourer is what is presently creating tension amongst Northerners living in Sabo area of Ile-Ife – The Police Public Relations Officer for Osun Command, Mrs. Folasade Odoro, who assured that the situation was under control Two labourers, … Read more
Renowned writer, Chimamanda Adichie, will be honoured again for her great works through the use of literature and story-telling to connect with people across generations and cultures. The award will be presented at the Foundation’s annual Global Leadership Dinner on November 20, 2019, in New York courtesy United Nations Foundation Global Leadership Award The Foundation … Read more
– Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu drops “Your Excellency” and adopt ” Mr. Governor to address him – According to him, the title ‘his excellency’ impedes the genuine expression of the “democratic spirit of our society and the meaningful exercise of the sovereignty of our people – He said that the office of the Governor … 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