The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Division (FCID), DIG Anthony Ogbizi, to investigate the killing of a player of Remo stars football club, Tiyamiyu Kazeem. Conflicting reports emerged on Saturday of how Mr Kazeem, an Assistant captainI and defender … Read more
A robber caught in an Imo village won’t be robbing anyone again after the villagers hacked him to death after he was caught. The robber who was one of those who attacked Umuayalum and Isiuzo villages in Egbu community of Owerri North council area of Imo State was caught by irate youths and matcheted to … Read more
The Makurdi zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Elizabeth Akaa, chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE), Guma chapter in Benue State before a High Court over an alleged fraud of N9 million. Akaa, was brought before Justice M. A. Ikpambese, on a one-count charge … Read more
Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade has berated the people of the state for complaining on the bad roads and potholes in major towns and cities. Ayade said his duty as a Governor doesn’t include fixing of bad roads and potholes. DON’T MISS: Bus Conductor Arraigned For Stealing Passenger’s ATM Card Instead, he is … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in Ondo state Monday (toady) for the commissioning of the Ore flyover and industrial park as part of activities to mark the third anniversary of the administration of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in office. The chairman of the anniversary planning committee and Commissioner for Finance, Mr Wale Akinterinwa disclosed this during … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved Tuesday, February 25, as a Public Holiday. Akeredolu while granting the approval said, “the Public Holiday is necessary for the State to welcome the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari who is expected to arrive the State to commission two key legacy projects, the Ore … Read more
Gregorian College, Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State was earlier today gutted by fire, leading to a quick evacuation of students in the hostel and classrooms. According to eyewitnesses, firefighters were seen battling the fire in order to stop a total destruction of the school and to ensure everyone is safe. … Read more
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq has urged the staff of her ministry to voluntary embark on a solidarity fast with the government and people of Borno state. The fast, which is slated for today, is aimed at ending the activities of Boko Haram members in Borno and … Read more
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the Presidency should rightly return to the Southern part of Nigeria as the North has no justification to remain in power after the expiration of President Buhari’s second tenure in 2023. Newsmen quoted the governor as saying that although the constitution of the All Progressives Congress, … Read more
Reports just came in that the Police has shot Protesters in the #EndSARS Protest currently ongoing in Sagamu to protest the death of Remo Stars vice Captain, Tiamiyu Kazeem killed by SARS. Read Also: Nigeria Is ‘Done For’ If Drug Abuse Not Tackled – Marwa It was alleged that Tiamiyu Kazeem popularly known as “Kaka”, … Read more
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee For The Elimination Of Drug Abuse, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, on Monday, said the country would be finished if drug abuse is not comprehensively tackled. Marwa was speaking on Channels TV Sunrise Daily monitored by EkoHotBlog where he shared some insights on his committee’s report on drug abuse in … Read more
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commissioned its newly installed Category 3 Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Runway 18 Right, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos as well as Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In the same vein, a flight commissioning of the newly installed DVOR (Doppler Very High Frequency Omni-Directional … Read more
The Supreme Court has fixed Wednesday, February 26 to hear the application filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ruling party is seeking among others, a review of the February 13 judgement of the apex court which disqualified its candidate in the November 16, 2019, governorship election in Bayelsa State, David Lyon. In the … Read more
A Kaduna State High Court on Monday resumed the trial of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El- Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat. The charges that was levied against them by the Kaduna State government includes eight counts of allegations of culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, disruption of public peace, and … Read more
The co-coordinator of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement, Aisha Yesufu has described President Muhammadu Buhari administration as a “government of lies by liars to perpetuate lies”. She stated this in a tweet on her verified Twitter handle-@AishaYesufu. In the tweet, she listed some top government officials in Buhari government who allegedly enjoy telling … Read more
Following President Buhari ‘s directive on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, to move the NSIPs to the Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development ministry with the aim of “institutionalising” them. The federal government has said it will overhaul the N-Power scheme, school feeding programme and other projects under the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIPs). A … Read more
………Athletes Urged Not To Real Essence Of The Games The much anticipated 2020 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games, NOGIG 2020, officially commenced yesterday with a colourful opening ceremony at the Chevron Recreation Centre, Gbagada. The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Malam Aminu Zaria presided over the affairs of the day. In his opening … Read more
Nigerian Governors are worried about the depletion of the Excess Crude Account (ECA) and the resurgence of insecurity especially the upsurge of Boko Haram attacks. Also of concern to the states helmsmen is the reluctance of the Federal Government to tinker with the revenue allocation formula which they believe is desirable. The Governors expressed shock … Read more
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejected plan by former governor Ayodele Fayose and some elders in’ the party to pick a consensus candidate ahead of the coming congress slated for April 2. Ekohotblog gathered Fayose’s camp were ploting in favour of anointed chairmanship candidate, Bisi Kolawole, to emerge as a … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has started nationwide consultations, ahead of the April target for the likely introduction of new electricity tariffs. According to a notice by the Chairman of the NERC, Prof. James Momoh, the consultations will commence from February 25 to March 11 in 12 locations nationwide. He said the … Read more