Oyo State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Finnish Consortium, which included a number of listed companies, to establish an Energy Innovation Centre for Excellence in the state. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Nigerian-American Business Forum holding in Tampa, Florida, United States … Read more
The Bauchi State Government has placed the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport in Bauchi under surveillance to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state. The Commissioner of Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, said on Wednesday the aim of the activation of a surveillance strategy at the airport was to ensure that no person with … Read more
Controversial blogger, Kemi Olunloyo recently narrated her experience at the Port- Harcourt international airport. According to the 55-year-old, the airport did not put any preventive measures in place for passengers against coronavirus. Olunloyo posted a picture of herself at the airport on Instagram and captioned it “Dear Port Harcourt INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. We didn’t see thermometer … Read more
No Time to Die, an upcoming James Bond movie release date is now delayed for seven months due to fears of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). No Time to Die which was supposed to premiere in April 2020 will now open in November this year. No Time to Die was initially scheduled to premiere in … Read more
One of the fastest-growing financial service providers in Nigeria, Heritage Bank Plc, is celebrating 7 years of its existence. Established with an excellent service culture hinged on partnering with customer to create wealth, the lender has continued to provide seamless banking experience, accurate and relevant information to its customers across Nigeria. For Heritage Bank, it’s … Read more
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the sum of N6.1 billion for the rehabilitation of Murtala Mohammed Bridge in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State. Minister of State-Works, Abubakar Aliyu made this known to Journalists, while briefing them on decisions reached at this week’s cabinet meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said: “We presented a memo to the … Read more
Ghanian President, Nana Akufo-Addo approved the construction of a national cathedral that will accommodate close to 20,000 Ghanaians during national programmes such as swearing-in of presidents-elect, state burials and major Christian programmes among others. However, Ghanians are not pleased the idea, saying that the country has a lot of developmental needs. President Akufo-Addo also inaugurated … Read more
The Imo State Police have arrested one one Chibuzor Nwagbara for the alleged murder of his brother, Elijah Nwagbara, over a land dispute. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu confirmed the arrest in a press release. According to him, the suspect was arrested at Alaike Umuoyota Autonomous Community in Umuahia, Abia state few … Read more
The Governor Seyi Makinde led administration has implemented a community participation in the preparation of local governments budgets for project identification and execution. The purpose for this is to ensure that projects are people oriented and people demanded, so as to meet specific needs as it directly affects the people. Read Also: Banknotes Can Spread … Read more
As the coronavirus assumes pandemic proportion globally, the World Health Organisation has warned that banknotes could aid the transmission of the infectious disease. The United Nations body, therefore, counselled people to rather go cashless when making purchases In the event where they handle money, people should make it a regular habit to wash their hands … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command has placed ban on the use of vehicles with unauthorized covered number plate, tainted glass, siren and revolving lights. the Command said the move is taken to curb criminal activities and ensure adequate protection of lives and property of the people of the state. According to a statement by the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday said the nation’s new economic status as Africa’s biggest economy was not a fluke but a product of deliberate practices and policies of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Nigeria re-emerged Africa’s biggest economy after overtaking South Africa, which has entered its second recession in two years. The ruling … Read more
The US Department of State has announced a $7 million reward to anyone that can provide credible information that will lead to the arrest of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. The Deparment made this known in a tweet posted some hours ago. The tweet reads The United States Department of State offers a #reward of … Read more
Folake Soetan has been appointed as the acting CEO of Nigeria largest electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric Plc. A statement issued by the company disclosed that she takes over from Dr. Anthony Youdeowei , who has been the CEO of the Ikeja Disco for the last four years. Ekohotblog understands that Mr Youdeowei came up … Read more
Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercy and Deliverance Ministry rewarded Corps Members with the sum of 1 Million Naira for their successful service year in Mercy City. The Corps Members whom served at Mercy City smiled home with the sum of 1 Million Naira after a successful service year. READ ALSO: Prophet … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory, HIGH Court, Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered an interim suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC. Delivering a ruling on an application for interlocutory injunction, Justice Danlami Senchi, ordered Oshiomhole to remain on suspension until the determination of the main suit. Read Also: US … Read more
The United States Department of State is offering a reward of up to $7m (N2.5bn) for information leading to the arrest of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. The Nigerian Federal Government has since start up a plan to give amnesty to repentant terrorists while the Senate is currently debating a bill to establish an agency … Read more
Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as the biggest economy in Africa as the latter enters its second recession in two years. Data from Statistics South Africa showed the country’s Gross Domestic Product shrank by 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019, following a revised 0.8 percent contraction in the third quarter. Nigeria’s GDP grew … Read more
As health officials across the globe continue to equip the public with more preventive measures to combat the spread of coronavirus, Nigeria’s Minister of Environment,Dr Mohammed Mahmood, has called on environmental health officers in states and local governments to engage butchers to ensure they do not handle, slaughter, dress, sell and prepare meat originating from … Read more
Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari on Wednesday sworn in Folasade Yemi-Esan as the substantive Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Read Also: Supreme Court Verdict: A Backing For Electoral Fraud — PDP Yemi-Esan was sworn-in by the President at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.