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
Spokesperson of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, has confirmed the death of three brothers and a motorcyclist in a fatal accident between motorcycle and a trailer in the state. Jinjiri said the accident involved a trailer with registration number BKD 45 DD and unregistered motorcycle carrying three passengers of the same family. … 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
Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, Chairman of Civil Liberties Organization, Anambra state chapter, has called for immediate reconstruction of the Southeast federal roads. Ezekwueme, who was involved in a motor accident together with six other passengers in an Abuja-bound sienna bus, blamed the accident on deplorable conditions of the roads in the region. It was gathered that … 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
A pandemonium rocked Alaoji community in Abia State after residents nabbed some suspected kidnappers on their way out of the community with two kids hidden in caskets. After the kidnappers’ were stopped, a video of the rescued kids and residents searching the vehicle containing caskets was posted on social media. Eyewitnesses say the two kids … 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
Commercial Bus drivers have protested extortion by the different government task force in Imo state. The commercial bus drivers took their protest to the Imo state government house on Friday in the bid to show their grievances. It was gathered that the bus drivers started gathering themselves all from different streets of the state capital … Read more
An accident which was caused by a petrol tanker collision with a bus, happened at about 10am on Saturday along toll gate on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, killing one person According to an eyewitness, at least four other persons were injured. “The driver of the commercial bus died and at least four people were injured,” the eyewitness … Read more
Men of the Lagos State Neighborhood Corps on Friday arrested two suspects, Kenechukwu Chukwuka and Adam Isiak, after a failed robbery attempt on passengers in a BRT bus. The suspects, six of whom are still at large, reportedly boarded the bus from Tollgate, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ogun State, en route to Oshodi around 7.30am. It was … Read more
The Kano State authority has confirmed the arrest of 93 commercial sex workers adding that, 23 of the prostitutes were HIV positive. The commercial sex workers were said to have been arrested at Badume Junction in Bichi Local government area of Kano State. The Hisbah commandant Shiek Muhammad Haruna, disclosed the development to newsmen on … Read more