Following the first reported case of covid 19 in Katsina state on Wednesday, Governors in the northwest region have announced closure of all schools for the next 30 days. The closure will take effect from Monday 23rd of March 2020. This announcement was revealed in a communiqué made available to newsmen by Chairman of the … Read more
The Enugu suspected Coronavirus patient quarantined in the state isolation centre who later tested negative to the disease has reportedly died. EKOHOTBLOG reliably gathered on Wednesday morning that the woman died on Sunday before the state Ministry of Health came out to declare that the woman was negative to the novel virus. Family sources told … Read more
Barely two hours after the Federal Government imposed a travel ban on 13 high-risk coronavirus infested countries, the House of Representatives in an effort to safeguard Nigerians from the virus has also implemented a ban on open worship and other public gatherings till further notice. Ekohotblog understands that the House also directed the airport authorities … Read more
The Federal Competition And Consumer protection Council (FCCPC) has opened a public inquiry into the death of Moradeun Balogun, who was stabbed to death on her way from work. Ekohotblog reported that on December 2, 2019, the late Moradeun was robbed and stabbed in the neck at Gbagada in Lagos. She was assisted and transported … Read more
The 2020 Eagles Banquet and Award presentation which was held on 8th March, 2020 at the Lagos Country Club GRA, Ikeja, Lagos was indeed a memorable ceremony. Stars pulled out all the stops and sparkles for the red carpet event, sporting stunning looks that exemplified glamour at The Eagles Awards. Ekohotblog understands that the annual … Read more
Naziru Ahmad popularly known as Naziru Sarkin Waka has resigned as the ‘chief singer’ of Kano emirate council, days after Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was dethroned as the Emir of Kano. His resignation came after the principal private secretary to the deposed emir, Mujtaba Abba also resigned. Naziru Ahmad expressed gratitude for the said appointment and … Read more
In a bid to stop the spread of Coronavirus in the country to protect the lives of Nigerians, the federal Government has imposed a travel ban on 13 countries effective from this Saturday, March 21st. The affected countries include :- the UK, U.S, China, Japan, South Korea, Iran, switzerland, france, Germany, spain, italy and Norway. … Read more
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s is leaving no stone unturned in a move to preserve the well-being of Nigerians from the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking in an interview monitored by EKOHOTBLOG, Adesina said his boss is working to minimize the … Read more
Oyo State government has announced its plans to enumerate properties across the thirty-three (33) local government and thirty-five 35 Local Council Development Areas. The State Government added that this will help to have an accurate data base for the issuance of title documents and would expedite the processes of getting Land title documents Commissioner for … Read more
The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi said in Abuja yesterday that the recruitment of a fresh batch of 10,000 policemen will soon commence. This is part of the planned recruitment of 40,000 constables over a four-year period as directed by the President, Major General, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Dingyadi stated that arrangements were being made … Read more
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has written to the House of Assembly requesting for legislative backing to constitute the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC). Read Also: Cultist arrested For Killing A Newly Wedded Couple And Their Newly Born Baby He also nominated Mrs. Pauline Onyeka as Chairman of the body. Henry Ezeukwu; Mrs. Jacinta … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 1. Quarantined Indian National Tests Negative To Coronavirus In Lagos The Lagos State Government has said the Indian national who was quarantined on Monday after developing symptoms suggestive of coronavirus, has tested negative to the deadly virus. READ MORE 2. … Read more
Taiwo Oyedeji, an Ibadan-based vehicle dealer, on Tuesday told a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 17-year-old marriage to his wife, Aminat because he could no longer afford to share her with other men. Giving testimony before Chief Ademola Odunade, the President of the court, Taiwo, a resident of Fatusi area in Ibadan, … Read more
Following incessant fire outbreaks, Altitude Group Ltd a company with interests in Health and Safety Consultancy and procurement and more in consultation with Lagos State Safety Commission on Wednesday went on a sensitization visit to Ijora Market to Sensitise men and women on how to take precautionary measures to avert any fire disaster. During the … Read more
Engr. Azuka Bartholomew Emeasoba has emerged as the new National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NIsafetyE) a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). Azuka was elected and inaugurated as the second National Chairman of NIsafetyE, after the first chairman of the institute, Engr. Abiodun Oyedepo completed his tenure. In his … Read more
The General Overseer of Radiant Army Deliverance Ministry, Igbanor, Lagos, Bishop (Dr.) Tony Aniekwu, has warned that the dreaded coronavirus is just the beginning of holocausts that will ravage the world, starting from the year 2020. He disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Monday at the NUJ secretariat in Benin, capital of Edo state. … Read more
A Magistrates’ court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Tuesday, sentenced a deaf-mute, Muraina Sodiq, 22, to six months imprisonment for stealing . According to a charge sheet sighted by our correspondent, the convict was said to have committed the offence on March 15, 2020 at Oke Baale area of the metropolis, by … Read more
Major shake-up in NNPC has led to the compulsory retirement of top executives, NewsOne Nigeria has learned. Ekohotblog understands that there is tension in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over an alleged forceful retirement of about 40 top management officials, which was approved by the Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari. A report on PUNCH … Read more
Zenith Bank Plc, on Monday, March 16, 2020 held its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja, Nigeria, during which the Bank’s shareholders unanimously approved the proposed final dividend of N2.50 per share, bringing the total dividend payment for the 2019 financial year to N2.80 per share with a total value of N87.9 billion. This … Read more
The Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Epe, Associate Professor Nosiru Olajide Onibon has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Coordinators of the College Outreach Centres to coordinate the College activities in training Students for the Award of National Certificate in Education (NCE) at various approved Outlets. Twenty four (24) … Read more