Emir Sanusi, the Emir of Kano in northern Nigeria, was dethroned because he refused to attend meetings and respect the law, Kano State government-led by Abdullahi Ganduje has said. 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 … Read more
Armed Bandits suspected to be Fulani Retaliators raised hell again, leaving eight people dead in the wake of an attack on Yansakai village at Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to an eye witness, Isa Danbuzu Maigoro, the bandits invaded the village about 2 a.m. last Sunday on motorcycles and opened fire on … Read more
According to the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, petrol would become cheaper and more environment-friendly in Nigeria once the Ajakuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline was completed. Kyari stated this in Kaduna at the closing ceremony of the 41st edition of the Kaduna International Trade Fair. Kyari who was … Read more
Multiple rideshare and food delivery companies are following in the footsteps of Uber, which announced it would compensate its drivers who catch the new coronavirus. Uber on Saturday announced that drivers who provided documentation that shown they had been diagnosed with COVID-19 or quarantined by health authorities would “receive compensation for a period of up … Read more
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deactivated 2.2 million improperly registered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards from all telecommunication networks nationwide. Its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, through the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Henry Nkemadu made this announcement in a statement in Abuja, Where he noted that the commission’s efforts in this regard … Read more
Nigeria’s effort to contain the coronavirus disease. COVID-19 has been widely hailed as timely and effective, the Government has chosen not to rest on its oars just as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, is strengthening safety at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, in the wake of the discovery of the index case … Read more
Distributors of Nigeria’s largest selling tricycle brand, Simba TVS flagged off their Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by training women in Keke Maruwa riding, safety and maintenance. This is part of events marking the 2020 International Women’s Day. The programme was aimed at teaching women from under-represented backgrounds on how to safely ride and repair tricycles … Read more
The court may allow testimony undercover in the trial of activist-turned politician Omoyele Sowore and associate should the court endorse the bid by the prosecution. The prosecution has applied for the court’s permission to shield some of its witnesses for reasons known to them Sowore and his associate, Olawale Bakare, are charged with treasonable felony, … Read more
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde will on Tuesday sign into law the bill backing the establishment of the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps. It was gathered yesterday that the Office of the Governor of Oyo State has started making preparations for the ceremonial signing of Amotekun bill into law by Governor … Read more
The united states on Sunday confirmed 21 deaths from the dreaded coronavirus, Two more deaths reported in Washington state – both linked to a virus-hit care home near Seattle , with hundreds of confirmed cases nationwide. With the disease already spread across 30 states, Oregon declared a state of emergency on Sunday and 60 million … Read more
Wema Bank has ruffled some male chauvinists feathers after it posted a tweet celebrating International Women’s Day. Some women too are up in arms, accusing the bank of blaming them for raising ‘patriarchal men’. In the tweet, the bank said: “Today we celebrate the mothers who aren’t raising patriarchal sons, the women bosses supporting female … Read more
The Senate today will conduct the highly anticipated public hearing on the anti-social media bill sponsored by Senator Musa Sani from Niger State. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, on Tuesday, November 20 last year for further legislative input. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, told the panel … Read more
The National Association of Academic Technologist (NAAT) has frowned at the Federal Government’s inability to implement the new minimum wage for its members, the union also expressed displeasure at the non-payment of the arrears as a result of the N30, 000 minimum wage signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari last year. NAAT, at its … Read more
In a bid to boost the country’s business sector, President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said on Tuesday the Senate will consider a crucial bill that specifically seeks to amend the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant (Media), Lawan said the Senate has commenced … Read more
While delivering a sermon on Sunday, the Presiding minister of Living Faith Church Worldwide aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, slammed the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration, saying it is the worst in the history of the country. During the second service of the church situated at the Faith Tabernacle, Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo cited … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has hailed the Nigerian Army for their efforts, organization and discipline. At a reception organised in his honour by the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division , Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje , at the Tiger’ s Den, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment , Odogbo , Ibadan, Makinde recounted how he had … Read more
In order to ensure the security of lives and property, about 2.2 million improperly registered Subscriber Identification Module, SIM, cards across telecommunication networks nationwide have been deactivated by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC). Disclosing this in a statement signed by Dr Henry Nkemadu, Director, Public Affairs in Abuja, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, … Read more
Oka Akoko road in Akure, the capital of Ondo State has been blocked by residents to express their grievances over the sudden death of a neighbour. The victim who was a close relation to Bob Aladeniyi, a popular musician in the town, was killed by the convoy of the Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, while … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged the positive impact of his deputy, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), on the general performance of his administration. The President, during a call made to the Vice President on Sunday to celebrate with him on his 63rd birthday, observed that he (Professor Osinbajo) had planted huge imprints on the administration’s economic … Read more
43 new FM radio, eight campus FM radio, one community FM and 13 free-view digital terrestrial televisions have received licences front the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The grant which was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari had successful companies, institutional and communities listed, including the Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp. They have been … Read more