According to gathered reports, it was learnt thst victims of a recent Boko Haram attack in Auno, Borno state will receive relief materials from the North East Development commission. About one thousand households in the community that were affected by the attack will receive relief materials which includes assorted food items, clothing materials, blankets and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna state for the Passing Out Parade ceremony of the Detective Inspector Course of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read Also: Senate Confirms Nuhu’s Appointment As NCAA DG The passing out parade highlights months of intensive military training and grooming of the … Read more
Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of Captain Musa Nuhu as the Director-General of The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) in October 2019, the Senate has backed the president’s approval by confirming Captain Nuhu as the new boss of NCAA. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on January 28, 2020, read a request on the floor from President Buhari, … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to acquire Toyota Camry 2020 model for members as official cars, otherwise called utility vehicles. A source in the chamber (who spoke on condition of anonymity as members) are forbidden from disclosing details of the discussions of the closed-door meeting, said the National Assembly would purchase 400 exotic cars. … Read more
The Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, says the Federal Government is committed to the building of the capacity, visibility, and knowledge of youth with disabilities to enable them to be self-reliant and productive. Buhari, who was unavoidably absent at the opening of a three-day workshop on Monitoring and Life-Enhancing Programme for youth living … Read more
The Criminal Court in Makka, Saudi Arabia has finally discharged and acquitted Malam Ibrahim Ibrahim. This followed a strong defence constituted by His Excellency, Governor Bello Mohammed and dispatched to the Kingdom to ensure his discharge and acquittal in the case that came up yesterday in Makka. Ibrahim, a renowned Islamic Cleric from Zamfara State, … Read more
First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari is still basking in the euphoria of her 49th birthday. Governors under the aegis of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday extended their warm regards to the president’s wife. In a congratulatory message signed by its chairman, Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, said they joined Nigerians to celebrate … Read more
Media office of the Ministry of Transportation is yet to release an official statement on the death of the Chief Security Officer, Tony Iwelu. Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is completely devastated as his CSO Mr. Tony Iwelu, died of electric shock from a shower hose in his hotel room in Kaduna on Monday … Read more
Osun State Government has described the face-off between the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi and the Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo as unfortunate and avoidable. The government during a peace meeting at the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Bashir Makama, said it was aware that … Read more
Nigeria’s national security adviser, Babagana Monguno, a retired major-general has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, of undue and dangerous interference on national security matters. Consequently, Mr Monguno has fired a warning memo to all service chiefs to desist from taking further directives from Mr Kyari. Mr. Monguno said Mr. Kyari’s directives … Read more
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has said that the supreme court cannot sit to hear the application by Emeka Ihedioha for the review of its judgment on Imo governorship election if seven justices recuse themselves from the case. Ahead of the hearing of the application on Tuesday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wrote … Read more
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of the application filed by the former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha , challenging the judgement of the court that sacked him. The court adjourned hearing to March 2, in agreement to the request by Counsel to Ihedioha and PDP, Kanu Agabi (SAN) who asked for an … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent delegates to Katsina State to condole with the government and people over Friday’s killings by bandits. Bandits had killed 31 persons and many houses and animals burnt in two villages in the state. the delegation was led by the president’s Chief of Staff, Mr Abba Kyari, a State House statement … Read more
The Presidency has denied the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is planning to travel to the United Kingdom to spend 20 days. It also said Buhari had no plans to travel to Saudi Arabia and Austria, describing the information on the UK, Saudi Arabia and Austria trip as “fake.” Some social media portals reported … Read more
….. Says Northern Nigeria At Verge Of Destroying itself Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has again highlighted the challenges in the northern part of the country aside the famous Boko Haram insurgency. While speaking at the 60th birthday of Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, on Monday, February 17, 2020, Emir Sanusi said the main problems … Read more
According to the data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) increase in food prices has forced Nigeria’s inflation for the month of January 2020 to hit 12.13 percent, 0.15 percent points higher than the rate recorded in December 2019 (11.98 percent). The report from NBS on Tuesday stated that the composite food index … Read more
……… CP Okon rates ABN TV high in professionalism As part of its corporate social responsibility, a leading online newspaper and television, ABN Tv have donated reflective jackets to Abia state police command in efforts to drive effective service delivery in the state especially in enhancing the free flow of traffic. Receiving the items, the Commissioner … Read more
The Chairperson of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA) , Hajiya Yabawa Kolo, has provided accomodation for over 1000 women and children at the Stadium IDPs camp on Monday afternoon. The state government made this provision as soon as they got to know that the women and children sought refuge in the open at … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 1. Minister warns candidates as JAMB holds mock UTME today The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has urged candidates sitting for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to refrain from malpractices, as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board holds mock … Read more
Oyo State Government said yesterday day that four contracts would be terminated for failing to meet up with the performance specifications and schedule. Commissioner for Public Works and Transport Prof. Raphael Afonja made this known in Ibadan. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde recently said that the administration was compiling the list of non-performing contractors in … Read more