Harvey Mackay, an American businessman, author and syndicated columnist with Universal Uclick once said “A smart manager will establish a culture of gratitude.” This was the order of the day during the 27th Convocation and Award Dinner organized by the management of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, recently in Lagos at the Airport Hotels Ikeja … Read more
A 40-year-old man, Olusola Ipadeola, allegedly claimed to specialise in processing fake passport and travelling documents for prospective travellers at the popular Oluwole market, Lagos Island, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court. He was arraigned for allegedly processing fake international passport for one Akeem Alao Dauda which led to his arrest at the … Read more
A civil society organization, the Concerned Nigerians Movement, has enjoined the President, Muhammadu Buhari to direct security agencies to respect the fundamental human rights of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. This was enclosed in a letter addressed to the retired major general on Tuesday and signed by the convener of the group, … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday signed the bill establishing the State Security Network Agency, code-named Operation Amotekun into law after one week after the State Assembly passed the bill after a public hearing and intense deliberations. The signing took place on Tuesday at the executive council chambers in the Governor’s office in Ibadan, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday revealed N3.7billion has been recovered from Niger Delta Development Commission contractors. He explained that the recovery was made by anti-graft agencies looking into the operations of the NDDC. Speaking in Abuja while inaugurating the NDDC Advisory Committee at the State House, he said the committee, which comprises the nine governors … Read more
Presidency has said sitting governors could exercise powers over royal institutions within their jurisdiction, in reaction to the dethronement of Muhammed Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano by the Kano State Government. Reacting to the development on Tuesday, Tolu Ogunlesi, one of the media aides of President Muhammadu Buhari said, “A sitting Governor can … Read more
Following the dethronement of Muhammed Sanusi and his banishment from Kano, one of his senior Lawyers, Abubakar Mahmoud(SAN) has said the removal of his client, the former Emir is reversible in the court of law. Sanusi was unanimously dethroned on Monday by the Kano State Government led by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who immediately announced a … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Rt. Hon. (Engr) Victor Ochei Esq, as the Executive Director of Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services in the Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency(NIMASA). Disclosing this, Nkem Osu, Chief Press Secretary to Rt Hon Victor Ochei, said the appointment which was sequel to the tenure expiration of … Read more
The controversial anti-social media bill introduced at the Senate last November received bashing from various groups and bodies at the weekend as the upper legislative chamber held a public hearing on the bill yesterday. However, a Nigerian Filmmaker was denied entry into the complex by security men because of her dressing which was termed as … Read more
As the novel coronavirus spreads, toilet rolls, masks and sanitizers become scarce. In Australia, two women were seen physically assaulting each other over a pack of toilet rolls as there was a shortage. Reports have it that the citizens are hoarding the supplies incase the spread becomes severe and it leads to altercations. Read This: … Read more
Two persons have been confirmed dead from a collapsed fence at the slaughter section of the Lagos State Abattoir at Oko-Oba. Also, eight others who were said to have sustained various degrees of injuries had been treated at a hospital and discharged. The incident happened last Wednesday, it was learnt. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) … Read more
Dethroned Emir Sanusi has received a new letter from Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria over his dethronement. Ekohotblog had reported earlier that the Kano State government on Monday, March 9, dethroned Emir Muhammad Sanusi II. Emir Sanusi’s dethronement followed the Kano State Council Executive meeting presided over by the Governor Ganduje on Monday, … Read more
Ekohotblog had earlier reported the dethronement of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi by the Kano state governor, Umar Ganduje. However well wishers have come out to console him saying that the Emir was dethroned because he was a man of truth and integrity, hence an international appointment awaits him. The dethronement came as a shock to … Read more
A PTA meeting turned sour on Monday as teachers and parents of Ogbogbo Baptist Grammar School, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State engaged in a series of fight. Reports had it that a parent cursed, insulted and personally called out a Yoruba teacher identified as Mrs Abosede who was fond of insulting students and their parents. And … Read more
The Commonwealth Day which is celebrated annually on the second Monday in March, was today hindered by a power outage at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja. The programme which was themed: ”Delivering a common future: Connecting, innovating, transforming”, had top officials of diplomatic communities, heads of agencies of the Federal Ministry of Education … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja in an order has granted the request of the prosecuting team to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to among others, investigate the administration of Rochas Okorocha as Imo Governor. Justice Ahmed Mohammed on Monday had authorized in an order the request granting leave for the applicants … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to expose any of its personnel demanding bribes, using official lines inscribed on patrol vehicles. Mr Samuel Obayemi, FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of Ogun and Lagos states, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday. … Read more
Mr Ganiyu Egunjobi, Chairman, Agege Local Government Council, Lagos, has cautioned residents against attending parties and other social gatherings considering the threat of Coronavirus and LASSA fever. In an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Egunjobi said chances to contracting and spreading the diseases was high during such gatherings. “We need to … Read more
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has enjoined the federal government to introduce Disaster Management courses into the curriculum of universities and polytechnics o help build their ability and capacity of future disaster managers. This is just as the agency called on Nigerians to adhere strictly to the directives of the Federal Ministry of Health and … Read more
A railway line tracker was killed by a lion in Dete, Zimbabwe’s Matebeleland North Province, an official confirmed on Monday Police and rangers from the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) found the 43-year-old victim’s body last Thursday, Matebeleland North Police spokesperson, Siphiwe Makonese, said. Zimparks spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo, called for enhanced efforts … Read more