The Federal High Court in Yenagoa, on Thursday, issued a warrant mandating the arrest of four staff of United Bank for Africa PLC (UBA) charged with alleged cybercrime, fraud and diversion of N33.69 million. Justice Abimbola Awogboro made the order following the failure of the suspects to appear in court to respond to charges in … Read more
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) came under criticism following an outburst against the commission by the Senate and Minister of Works for openly protecting telecoms companies over increasing cases of dropped calls. The attack came following the public hearing on a motion titled: “Increasing rate of drop calls and other unwholesome practices by telecom network … Read more
The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 33-year-old man over alleged possession of fake currency in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state. The police spokesman in the state, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Thursday. Jinjiri said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday in … Read more
Preliminary clinical results in China show that Chloroquine Phosphate, used as anti-malarial, is quite effective in treating novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia. Recall the Chloroquine Phosphate was banned in Nigeria 14 years ago. Several other antiviral drugs to treat the novel coronavirus outbreak in China that has claimed over 1,500 lives are under clinical trials and … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has repudiated the claims of former Super Eagles player and coach, Daniel Amokachi, who said he has been appointed the new Technical Director of the football body. Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Yusuf Ahmed, on Wednesday insisted that at no time did the body call for applications … Read more
THE World Bank has approved a $250million fund for developmental projects in Ogun State. The credit facility is expected to help the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project improve private investment in the state by enhancing the business environment, strengthening the linkages between agricultural producers, suppliers and service providers, and providing training and apprenticeships for women … Read more
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja has ordered the release of the passport of a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd). Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf at Maitama, made the order on wednesday to enable the ex-NSA to renew the expired passport and secure visa to travel abroad for medical consultation. … Read more
A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Suleiman Namallam, on Wednesday in Kano, restrained the Kano State Anti Corruption and Public Complaints Commission from further releasing any indicting report against the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, until the hearing of the suit on notice. Read Also: Daily cured cases of COVID-19 … Read more
CHRISTIAN Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday held a church service and a peaceful march to mark the second year of Miss Leah Sharibu in Boko Haram captivity. In Abuja, CAN President Rev. Samson Ayokunle and the Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Center, Dr. Paul Enenche, warned that killings in the country could lead to … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, February 20th, 2020 1. Ibadan obas blackmailing me to gain sympathy The crisis rocking the Ibadan traditional institution took a fresh twist on Wednesday as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, accused the embattled high chiefs of resorting to cheap blackmail against … Read more
An Ebonyi State Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Abakaliki, on Monday, arraigned a 22-year-old woman, Nkeiruka Winifred, and two men, Chijioke Obasi, 47; and Stanley Mbam, 30, for alleged involvement in unlawful marriage in the state. It was gathered that the first suspect, Winifred, allegedly went into another marriage with the third accused person, Mbam, while … Read more
The crisis rocking the Ibadan traditional institution took a fresh twist on Wednesday as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, accused the embattled high chiefs of resorting to cheap blackmail against him to gain sympathy. The embattled members of the Olubadan-in-Council had written a letter accusing Oba Adetunji of high handedness and failure to … Read more
As part of efforts in ensuring the security of lives and property, two Mobile Police Squadron Bases have been established along Obajana-Kabba road and in Okene. Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State disclosed this on Wednesday when he received the Commissioner of Police in charge of Mobile Police Force, Mr Mohammed Akeera, in Lokoja. Bello, … Read more
The ancient and historical city of Ile Ife will be a Mecca of sorts on the 24th of February 2020 as the annual Aje Festival will commence. The epoch event will begin with spiritual prayers and cleansing of the entire Ife kingdom at the palace of the Ooni before other activities proceed. Having as the … Read more
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, has approved the release and disbursement of N100 million for French universities scholarship for Kano students undergoing various postgraduates programmes in France. Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. Anwar said the programme is under the … Read more
Toju Davies Daibo, has been revealed as the young man who took his life last Saturday after he jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. It was reported that he had jumped into the lagoon after he had alighted from his Uber ride, telling the driver to stop as he had a … Read more
The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, on Wednesday, freed a total of 32 inmates from Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan. Abimbola freed the inmates while leading the Administration of Criminal Law Justice Monitoring Committee to the centre as part of measures to decongest the centre. The CJ said that a total number … Read more
The government in Nigeria have been blasted for fighting and negotiating with the Presidency for the establishment of South-West security outfit, Amotekun. Speaking at an event in Lagos, Mrs Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, a social entrepreneur and human development expert, said other countries were already fighting insecurity with drones, satellites and robots. Akerele-Ogunsiji, decried the insufficient funds … Read more
In the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held today and presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, the sum of N4.8 billion has been approved for the expansion of Benin-Adumagbae-Igba-Akure road in Edo and Ondo States. During the press briefing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Minister of State for Works and Housing, Aliyu Abubakar said the … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat today called for partnership of the government with Royal fathers and the traditional institution for peace and overall development. Dr Hamzat made this request at a symposium in commemoration of the 20th coronation anniversary of the Oloja of Epe, Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun held at the … Read more