Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 1. Coronavirus: Ex INEC Chairman Has Found A Cure Apart from being a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Maurice Iwu, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Bioresources Institute of Nigeria, on Monday announced that … Read more
The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says the federal government would need to refund a total of N7 billion to the state, being the amount spent by the state government to fix federal roads. He made this known while receiving the minister of state for transport, Gbemisola Saraki, and other officials at the governor’s office, … Read more
As Nigeria continues to set up a stringent preventive virus to repel the spread of Coronavirus from the country, the Rivers State Government has said timely dissemination of adequate information remains a vital inextricable step to contain Coronavirus ravaging most parts of the world. The state government has therefore charged the media to always be … Read more
Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje is unarguably one of the most talked about spiritual figures in Nigeria. His exotic approach to conducting miracle sessions has been the subject of huge debate that has led many to doubt his genuineness as a true man of God. According to reports, Prophet Odumeje, who is fondly called “The Lion himself” … Read more
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, said on Monday that the Bayelsa election saga was treated like a a criminal case. And because of that, the sacked Bayelsa State Deputy Governor-elect, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, is on the verge of committing suicide. Sylva, who disclosed this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, described the … Read more
Apart from being a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Maurice Iwu, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Bioresources Institute of Nigeria, on Monday announced that his team had discovered a cure for the deadly coronavirus. He said this while briefing the Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu and … Read more
Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, is already warming up to stage an elaborate birthday party for his mother, Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, starting from today, March 2. The fanfare and lavish celebration to mark the woman’s 90th birthday is expected to run until March 10 in the … Read more
…… Says Nigeria is taking more precautions than US, UK Dr. Joe Abah, Nigerian public analyst has commended the Federal government for taking prompt precautions in detecting the possible spread of the deadly Coronavirus among Nigerians. Dr. Joe Abah took to his verified Twitter handle on Sunday, saying that the Nigerian airport is doing what … Read more
As tension continues to loom over the appointment of a new Chief Judge in Cross River state, all the courts including High courts, magistrate courts, and others have been shut down in the State over the non-confirmation of Chief Judge, Justice Akon Ikpeme. Earlier today, all the lawyers in the state have embarked on peaceful … Read more
In reaction to the controversial inauguration of an Emir in Imo state, Governor Hope Uzodinma says he is a Governor to both Christians and muslims in the state. Fielding questions from journalists in Abuja , the governor stated that the imam, who visited him was a native of Mbaise and a relative of ex-governor Emeka … Read more
The Minister of State for Health, Senator Adeleke Olurunnimbe Mamora, has given more clarification on the claim by the government that the 100 people said to have had contact with the coronavirus case and have been identified. In an interview with our correspondent, the minister claimed that out of the 159 passengers aboard the Turkish … Read more
Following the hike in the prices of face masks and hand sanitizers to combat the pandemic, Coronavirus, Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has declared that the Federal Government cannot do anything to reduce the price. While expressing his concern, Osagie said the items are limited in quantity, and Nigeria operates a market autonomy. He said; … Read more
The All Progressives Congress application to the Supreme Court to review its judgement delivered on May 24, 2019 in respect of the Zamfara state APC primary elections has been adjourned again, the hearing of the review application is now fixed for March 17. The matter came up earlier on February 18 but was adjourned to … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has described the reports making the rounds that the scheme has postponed 2020 Batch A orientation programs as false and misleading. NYSC in a statement by its Director, Press and Public Relations, Adenike Adeyemi the 2020 Batch “A” Orientation programme, scheduled to commence nationwide on 10th of March, 2020, … Read more
For the second time, the Supreme Court has adjourned hearing in the application by the former Governor of Imo State, Honourable Emeka Ihedioha, seeking a reversal of his sack by the apex court early this year. The adjournment was sequel to a request by lead counsel to Ihedioha, Chief Kanu Agabi SAN, for time to … Read more
The crisis rocking the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to to escalate with no end in sight. Recall that the governorship candidate of the PDP in the state, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and a former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, have been at daggers drawn with each other over … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be armed bandits on Sunday stormed some villages in Igabi and Giwa Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, killed 30 and injured several others. The affected villages were Kerawa, Rago, Marina, Zariyawa, Hashimawa, Gidan Musa Saidu, and Unguwar Barau Although the police authorities and Kaduna state government are yet to confirm the … Read more
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele has said Dangote Refinery will employ over 70,000 Nigerians when it begins operation. He said the various policies of the Federal Government will ultimately reduce unemployment in the country. The apex bank’s governor, who addressed reporters after touring the refinery at the weekend, said the Dangote Refinery … Read more
Lawmakers in Osun, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Ondo states will resume legislative work on the bill seeking to establish Amotekun Corps today to finalise the process of legitimising the security outfit. Speakers and Attorneys-Generals of the states met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where they made observations, suggestions and cleared conflicting areas identified during … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force will need almost N1tn to be efficient and effective in the fight against rising insecurity in the country. The leading internal security outfit is proposing a total of N944,856,416,800 to carry out its operations across the country. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had on Tuesday said apart from more personnel, … Read more