The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, as well as some religious leaders has called on the Federal Government to allow the South-East to establish their security outfit to be known as Operation Ogbunigwe. This comes after the governors of the zone adopted the community policing programme of the Nigeria Police Force for the zone. … Read more
Daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari , Hanan, has refused to respond to allegations levelled against her by a trader, Anthony Okolie, who was detained for 10 weeks for using a telephone line previously used by Hanan. At the hearing of a suit filed against Hanan on Wednesday, her lawyer, M.E. Sheriff, told the court that … Read more
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the late music icon, Sir Victor Olaiya, as a legend of his time, whose music signposted a great epoch in the history of Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister said Sir Olaiya’s death, even at a ripe old age, came … Read more
During her free time, Nigerian Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem controls traffic in the capital, Abuja, eight years after her son was killed in a hit-and-run accident. On the day I met her she was clad in her blue traffic vest, feet spread apart, sweaty arms slicing the air at a frantic pace, as she directed cars … Read more
Due to the failure of the prosecution team in providing the video evidence, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of human rights activists , RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare, until March 11, 12 and 13, 2020. Sowore and Bakare are standing trial in a case … Read more
Officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State, have arrested thirteen suspects for alleged involvement in the stealing of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) transformers and cables. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Muktar Lawal, while addressing journalists, said that: “On 30th January 2020, an open-body pick-up van with registration number BAYELSA … Read more
The National Examination Council has said it conducted examinations for candidates in 19 states on credit. The examination body revealed this when its officials appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance in Abuja on Wednesday. The Director of Finance and Administration, NECO, Dr Jacob Ekele, said Zamfara State topped the list of debtors … Read more
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof Mohammed Sambo, has said the enrolees of the NHIS and the State Supported Health Insurance would come under one roof to ensure a central coordinating system. Speaking during a strategic retreat of NHIS, SSHIS and other key stakeholders in Abuja, Sambo noted that … Read more
Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) Director-General Mr. Alex Okoh has called on stakeholders in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) on Wednesday to address the non-cost reflective tariff of the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) or make provision for subsidies payment for the utilities. “I am not taking away the fact whether the DisCos lack … Read more
All Nigerians, especially young people, should endeavour to know their HIV status, the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, Dr. Gambo Aliyu admonished . Speaking ahead of Valentine’s Day celebrated on the 14th of February, Gambo said it is important that all Nigerians know their HIV status, as it marks the entry … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, February 13th, 2020 1. Ex-President’s House On Fire! Spokesperson to former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, Kehinde Akinyemi, is yet to lend an air to the fire that gutted a building belonging to the ex-president. READ MORE 2. Troops Intercept Bag Containing Bullets … Read more
A bag containing more than 4653 x rods of 7.62mm (special) have been intercepted by the Nigerian troops deployed to Moriki, Zamfara State on Monday. The ammunition-filled bag was disguised as a bag of rice and conveyed on a motorcycle. After being nabbed by troops, the motorcyclist escaped but the bullets disguised in the bag … Read more
Forbes recently released its annual exclusive billionaires ranking with only 4 Nigerians, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdul Samad Rabiu and Folorunsho Alakija making the highly coveted list. Amongst the four, Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group retained his spot as the World’s richest black person with a fortune of USD10.1 billion. Mike Adenuga, Chairman of … Read more
A video has emerged, showing the moment President Muhammadu Buhari was disgraced in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Ekohotblog had reported earlier that President Buhari visited Borno State on Wednesday evening where he went to pay a condolence visit following the deadly attack on Sunday which left at least 30 people dead and several cars, … Read more
Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday launched another daring attack on Jiddari Polo, a community in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari‘s departure. Ekohotblog reports that President Buhari departed Borno State on Wednesday evening where he went to pay a condolence visit following the deadly attack on Sunday which left at least … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Wednesday condemned courts, judges, lawyers and litigants for the sluggish rate of justice management. Tanko likewise criticized the advancement for overcrowded correctional centres. Justice Tanko Muhammad stated this at the ‘Colloquium of appellate Justices on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and anti-graft laws’. … Read more
In the spate of recent hazards across the nation, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Nigeria Chapter is deeply saddened at the tragic loss of lives and properties that Nigerian have been experiencing and offer her heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have been killed, injured, maimed and loss livelihood. … Read more
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, said about one billion barrels of Crude oil have been discovered in the Northeastern part of Nigeria. Sylva made the disclosure at a news conference to end the 2020 Nigeria International Petroleum Summit, in Abuja on Wednesday. “The figure we are getting, the jury is … Read more
Investigation is currently ongoing over the death of a 35-year-old woman Radha Kumari, who was burnt to death by her husband after giving birth to a baby girl in Ruerkaila, Orissa, India, on Wednesday. According to the complaint filed by the family of the deceased woman, Radha was once pregnant in 2014, but her husband, … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate release of the publisher of the Cross River Watch, Mr Agba Jalingo. Jalingo has reportedly been incarcerated at the Calabar Correctional Facility since August 22, 2019 by the agents of the Cross River State Government. This allegation the state governor, Ben Ayade, had, however, denied. … Read more