The Lagos Port Health and Safety Committee held her annual lecture and award last Thursday as a way of celebrating outstanding performance in 2019. The event which held at the Lagos Port complex Apapa with theme of the lecture focused on “Economic Recovery Growth 2020.” The lecture delivered by Mr.Julius Akpong, head of safety, Cummings … Read more
A civil society group known as the Societal Safety Network, has faulted the regional security network set up by governors of the south west to curb insecurity. Read Also: Lassa Fever:- One die, Another New Case Confirmed in Kaduna The group alleged that the operation of this security arrangement could endanger the lives of people … Read more
Kaduna state government in a statement issued on Saturday confirmed that one person has died of Lassa Fever in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state According to the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Mohammed-Baloni, another case has been identified and the victim, a 34-year-old man has been sent to the Infectious Disease Control … Read more
Philip, sibling of Agba Jalingo, a Nigerian journalist facing charges of terrorism and cybercrime, has died at the age of 34. It was gathered that Philip has been down with sickness at the hospital for a while. Jalingo, Publisher of Cross River Watch, who spoke from prison custody, said the death of his brother would … Read more
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy in Igbokoda, Ondo State has declared wanted, one Iwatan Bamitale and 35 others, said to be members of a gang allegedly masterminding criminal activities in the coastal areas of the state on Friday The FOB alleged that Bamitale, a native of Ilaje Local Government Area, and … Read more
Delegates of the Osun State government has visited the family of the corps member, Mr. Adebayo Mukaila that was killed at the late hours of Tuesday by suspected armed robbers in Osogbo. The Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Hon. Olayemi Lawal who led the government delegation while addressing the family made it known that the … Read more
According to the world health organization, there had been 98 cases of coronavirus outbreak across 18 countries but no deaths recorded, however, over 200 people in China have died from the virus and almost 10,000 more cases nationally. The Nigerian government has advised citizens to suspend travel plans to china Also, as part of preventive … Read more
The Edo State Government has asked the Presidency and the Inspector General of Police to call the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to order and let him know that no one is above the laws of the land. The state government in a communique released by the special adviser, media and communication … Read more
A newsdaily recently conducted an online poll to gauge the feelings of Nigerians towards the state of insecurity and the renewed call for the sacking of security chiefs, as expressed by some senators and a plethora of Nigerian citizens The polls conducted on Twitter and Facebook on Friday indicated that more Nigerians want President Muhammadu … Read more
Sofia Kenin, the 21-year-Old Moscow born American is the new Champion of Australian Open, coming from behind to claim her first major title. She defeated former world Number one, Venezuelan-Spanish Garbine Muguruza in three sets 4-6 6-2 6-2, breaking Garbine twice in the final set to clinch a historic Grand Slam. Garbine Muguruza won the … Read more
A hip hop singer, Alimi Abiodun a.k.a MC Bio was electrocuted while on stage at the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Sapaade, Ogun State. The tragic incident which happened on Friday threw the students into mourning. According to The Nation, the Higher National Diploma (HND) 2 Mass Communication student and some unnamed promoters had staged the event … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed his sadness over the inclusion of Nigeria among the countries affected by the visa restriction. Atiku in a post on his Facebook page Saturday morning urged the US to reconsider its stand based on the history of her relationship with the Nigerian people. According to him, Nigerians should … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu has handed over keys to allottees of Alhaji Lateef Jakande Gardens Estate, Igando on Friday. Ekohotblog reports that the handing over started with a short welcome address from the Mr.Babajide Sanwo-Olu who assured that his administration would collaborate with professionals and mortgage institutions to deliver affordable mass housing to residents of the … Read more
Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu the Governor of Lagos State on Friday said that his administration would collaborate with professionals and mortgage institutions to deliver affordable mass housing to residents of the state. Sanwo-Olu, who gave the assurance while handing over keys to allottees of Alhaji Lateef Jakande Gardens Estate, Igando, said that government was addressing both … Read more
The ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles by the Lagos State government commences today. A truck laden with okada was seen on Friday night leaving the Ijegun-Satelite for North. When Vanguard News spoke with one of them, who identified himself as Muhammed on reason behind leaving Lagos, he said, “We have been leaving since December … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, February 1st, 2020 1. Brexit: End Of Era As EU Says Goodbye To UK Britain on Friday ended 47 years of European Union membership, making a historic exit after years of bitter arguments, the resignation by two prime ministers, to chart its own … Read more
Mr Peter Ogundeji winner of a short quiz about a gift presented to President Muhammadu Buhari in December 2019 by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo told the VP at the meeting “in my state, they call me Buhari’s son.” The 35 year-old graduate of Microbiology from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso met with the … Read more
As the implementation of the new 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax rate begins on Saturday (today), the Federal Inland Revenue Service has warned businesses and individuals against tax evasion. The Federal Government had said it would from today begin the implementation of the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax. The VAT increase which is … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), said he withdrew the N25bn fraud case against Gombe Central lawmaker, Senator Danjuma Goje, stating that the case against him was weak. The Muhammadu Buhari regime had come under fire for withdrawing the charges against Goje barely three weeks after he abandoned his ambition to run … Read more
Oyo State Governor Oluseyi Makinde of on Friday approved a minor cabinet reshuffle with two commissioners swapping ministries. A statement by Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, indicated that Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, education, science and technology commissioner, had swapped with Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye of the establishment and training ministry. Read Also: 3 … Read more