Justice Idris Kutigi has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Petroleum, Dan Etete over his involvement in the Malabu Oil scam. Read Also: Buhari Meets With Service Chiefs Amid Calls For Their Removal The Prosecutor, Bala Sanga, in an exparte application informed the court that the arrest of Mr Etete is key to unearthing … Read more
Less than 24 hours after lawmakers in the National Assembly called for their resignation, President Muhammadu Buhari is holding a meeting with the service Chiefs in the council chambers in Abuja. The meeting kicked off at 10 am with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo in attendance. Also in attendance is the Chief of Defence Staff, … Read more
The police on Thursday, arraigned Abdul Hassan in a Life Camp Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, for allegedly impersonating aides of the president of the Senate. The police charged Hassan, 24, who claimed to be a civil servant with Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of 2nd Avenue Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja and one Bashiru, now at large with … Read more
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has urged the United Nations (UN) to rid the world of terrorism, climate change, discrimination, food insecurity and other challenges confronting human race. Aliyu spoke on Wednesday at the opening plenary session of the fifth Abuja International Model United Nations conference as part of activities … Read more
Over the six South-West governors decision to set up a security outfit to complement the efforts of the police in tackling insecurity in the geopolitical zone, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, is to meet with South-West governors over Operation Amotekun The initiative has attracted mixed reactions from individuals and groups across the country. And … Read more
Some elected council chiefs that was sacked eight months ago by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State were allegedly attacked by some thugs on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Afijio Local Government area of the state, Samuel Aderemi, was waylaid and abducted by the thugs who reportedly stormed the council secretariat in the early hours … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, January 30th, 2020 1. Senate Summons Inspector General Of Police Over Security Issues IGP Adamu is being summoned over some security issues that has been on the rise in recent times, as well as the call for the institution of state police. During … Read more
The Senate has summoned Mr Mohammed Adamu the Inspector-General of Police This was part of resolutions reached during plenary on Wednesday, January 29. IGP Adamu is being summoned over some security issues that has been on the rise in recent times, as well as the call for the institution of state police. During the session, … Read more
Kobe Bryant death has taken a new turn with Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the General overseer of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, saying he saying he would resurrect the dead LA Lakers legend. The prophet while preaching and prophesying to his congregations said he is capable of raising Kobe Bryant and his daughter from the dead if … Read more
The Kaduna state police command has arrested James Clement, a pastor, who allegedly kidnapped himself and sought N5 million ransom from his family. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the police in the state, DSP Yakubu Sabo, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the pastor, James Clement of Nasarawa Trikaniya of Chikun Local Government Area and another … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said that the Chinese government through her embassy in Nigeria is working with Lagos State Government to prevent the entry of Corona Virus into the State. The commissioner who disclosed this today while giving update on the State government’s level of preparedness to prevent or contain … Read more
…Sanwo-Olu: ‘It’s A New Journey Toward Developing Lagos’ Lagos State Government has opened a new chapter in its stride towards attaining self-sustenance in finance and governance. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, signed documents for the issuance of N100.33 billion bond, which the State raised from capital market to fund infrastructure and pressing capital projects. At … Read more
Arsenal have announced the loan signing of Pablo Mari from Flamengo with an option to buy to become manager Mikel Arteta’s first signing in the January transfer window. The Gunners got the Spaniard on loan for an improved fee of around £4million with a view to a permanent £7.5million deal. The Spanish 26-year-old was a … Read more
Ex-Nigerian international Austine “Jay-Jay” Okocha has revealed he never won the major continental and world awards because he did not play as a striker. Okocha who is regarded as one of the finest midfielders in the world during his prime never won the African Player of the Year or got a shot at the FIFA … Read more
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and sportswear giants Nike are ready to unveil new Super Eagles jerseys in New York ahead of Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations match against Sierra Leone. Nike extended their deal in 2018 with the NFF and are eager to design another set of jerseys for the three-time African champions. … Read more
The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Eyinnnaya Abaribe, on Wednesday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign because of the rising insecurity in the country. Abaribe stated this while contributing to a motion entitled ‘Nigerian security challenges: Urgent need to restructure, review and re-organise the current security architecture’, moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, and … Read more
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday met with the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, at the force headquarters, Abuja, over the South-West security outfit, Operation Amotekun, as well as the raging local government crisis in Oyo state, where the police boss agreed to hold a meeting with the south west governors to review the … Read more
During a debate on the nation’s security at Wednesday’s plenary at the lower chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja, some members of the House of Representatives have demanded the resignation of the service chiefs. Assessing their performances, the lawmakers called for the resignation of the service chiefs since President Muhammadu Buhari has refused to … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission on Wednesday arraigned Azubuike Ishiekwene, a former executive director of Punch newspaper, before an Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos, on allegations bordering on forgery of document and intent to defraud in the sum of N350 million. Mr Ishiekwene was charged alongside Olalekun Abdul, Adeyinka Adewale (absent), and Morakinyo Bolanle … Read more
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has banned its officers from displaying firearms, especially in public places. The Commandant General, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu made the announcement when he paid a condolence visit to the former governor of Imo state and serving Senator Rochas Okorocha following the death of Action Alliance Chieftain in Imo State, … Read more