The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has demoted 75 chiefs promoted to coronet traditional rulers by his predecessor, Ibikunle Amosun. Amosun had elevated the 75 chiefs to minor Obas at the twilight of his administration. But Abiodun on assuming office set up a review committee led by the Olu of Ilaro and the paramount ruler … Read more
Minister for Works and Housing and two-term Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola has recounted a foiled attempt by terrorists to bomb the State in 2013 in a bid to wreak havoc in his administration. While delivering a lecture at the fourth annual public lecture of the United Action for Change (UAC), Fashola hinted … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunk refuted reports on social media that the Service had alerted the public about the movement of terrorists into the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the country. The Service also denied reports that luxury buses of three major transport companies were hijacked on the Lokoja-Okene … Read more
The Supreme Court has affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeal which sentenced former governor of Taraba state, John Nyame to 12 years imprisonment for breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds. However, the Apex Court set the fines aside, stating that the Appeal court has no right to impose those fines which … Read more
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has condemned the continued detention of his client, a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke. He also took a jab at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for failing to release his client – Adoke – after the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
The Plateau State Government has declared Friday, (today) as a work-free day to celebrate the day of forgiveness and reconciliation Read Also: Amotekun: Recruitment forms ready next week, says Akeredolu Governor Simon Lalong had in February 7 last year inaugurated the ‘Garden of Forgiveness’ in Jos, the state capital. The Secretary to the State Government, … Read more
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has said the recruitment forms for the Operation Amotekun outfit will be ready next week. The governor, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Security Matter, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo, said the recruitment on the operation process had begun. He said, “We are yet to issue out forms and … Read more
The Economic Advisory Council of President Muhammadu Buhari, has identified the lack of “synergy” between Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government as a major factor delaying delivery of set economic goals. It noted that ministry and agency heads appeared to lack coordination, leading to their working largely at cross purposes. The EAC, which is chaired … Read more
The Minister of Works and Housing and former governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has advised Lagos residents to support the state government’s renewed enforcement of the restriction on motorcycles in some local government areas in the state. He noted that while the discomfort created by the enforcement could not be dismissed, the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Friday to attend the Thirty-third (33rd) Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President Buhari will join leaders from the 55-member countries of the African Union to participate in the Summit with the theme, “Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive … Read more
A High Court in Kaduna has fixed February 24 and February 25 for the trial of leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife Zenat. Justice Gideon Kurada, at the resumed hearing yesterday, adjourned the case to allow the defendants appear in court to take their plea. The defendants’ … Read more
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy belonging to the Durbar Hotel on Muhammadu Buhari Way by Independence Way in the state capital. The governor said the property was revoked because the management of the hotel belonging to the late Gen. Sani Abacha family owed the state a ground rent … Read more
A review of the U.S.’ visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria has led to a slash of visa application charges for citizens of the North American country by the Nigerian government. Confirming the development, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede said the visa application charges for American citizens was slashed from $180 … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with consummate journalist and public relations professional, Prince Bayo Osiyemi, as he turns 70 February 4, 2020. The President salutes the deft way in which Osiyemi has combined journalism, public relations, advertising and politics, serving as Chief Press Secretary to the then Governor Lateef Jakande of Lagos State; Editor, Lagos News; … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, February 7th, 2020 1. PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS JOURNALIST/PR EXPERT, BAYO OSIYEMI AT 70 President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with consummate journalist and public relations professional, Prince Bayo Osiyemi, as he turns 70 February 4, 2020. READ MORE 2. Sultan rubbishes Operation Shege Ka fasa … Read more
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday blamed the northern elites for allowing some youths to float “what they called Operation Shege Ka Fasa.” The Sultan spoke at a Northern Security Meeting in Kaduna on Thursday. The Coalition of Northern Groups had unveiled the symbol of the security outfit on Wednesday in Kaduna. … Read more
The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has announced that power has been restored to her customers in Ibadan, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Iseyin and parts of Iwo and Ejigbo which experienced power outage due to a fire outbreak at a TCN sub-station in Ayede on Wednesday, the 5th of January, 2020. The company through its acting … Read more
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has sentenced five youths to six months in a correctional facility for inciting disturbance of public peace. The convicts; David John, Emmanuel Samuel, Alpha Emmanuel, Polycarp Ishaya and Kingsley Ishaya were tried and convicted of criminal conspiracy and inciting disturbance of public peace, PM News reports. Read … Read more
Chinese doctor, Li Wenliang, who tried to warn others about the Wuhan coronavirus died on Thursday from the disease, according to Chinese state media, Global Times. Li, a 34-year-old doctor working in Wuhan, raised the alarm about the virus on December 30, but was silenced by local police. According to CNN, he was one of … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has inaugurated a weather station at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, to enhance learning and research. The event took place shortly after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the agency and the university. EkoHotBlog reports that ascertaining climate conditions is key to daily human activities, but most Nigerian universities … Read more