President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the fresh attack on Kwatas village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State which resulted in the death of 13 persons. The President in a statement made public on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu sent condolences to the families of the victims, … Read more
Recall that there was tension on monday in the various local government areas and local council development areas across Oyo State as some sacked local government chairmen and councillors, under the aegis of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, resumed at their former duty posts. The Oyo State Government had recently appointed caretaker committee … Read more
Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Akwa Ibom, Mr Mike Igini has indicted his predecessors, saying elections do not hold in the entirety of the state He stressed that he has evidence to support his claims, especially as it relates to the 2015 and 2019 general elections. “In that same … Read more
In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, the government said Oshiomhole’s disregard for directives had continued to generate tension. He said, “In the past few months, the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has repeatedly breached the peace and safety of Edo State. “He has continued to defy the … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has told troops of the Nigerian Army that the recovery of gun trucks and weapons from Sunday’s onslaught on insurgents was a boost to the ongoing counter insurgency campaign. The COAS who was reacting to the recent alarm raised by the United Nations (UN) over … Read more
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has established his textile company, Heritage Apparels in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The factory which is located in the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, was set up to raise awareness regarding local fabric (Adire) in Abeokuta and recognising its importance. Don’t Miss: Benue State Governor Escapes Death At Farmland … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 1. EFCC Arrests Two for Vote Buying in Ogun Rerun Election Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, January 25, 2020, arrested two suspected electoral criminals for their involvement in vote-buying during the Federal House of … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, January 25, 2020, arrested two suspected electoral criminals for their involvement in vote-buying during the Federal House of Representatives rerun election in Ogun State. Read Also: Bolton Takes Centre Stage in Trump’s Impeachment Trial The suspects, one Alaga Segun and Bamidele Falegan, who claimed … Read more
The Aare Ona Kankanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has said the agreement reached between the Federal Government and governors of the South-West on the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, was a welcome development. The generallismo, who spoke in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital on monday when he led members of the … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Mr. Kayode Alabi, has urged members of the public to simply address him as “Mr”. According to a statement signed on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Modupe Joel, Mr. Kayode Alabi said he had noted that a section of the public had been addressing him as “Chief, Engr, … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service Airport Command has rescued seven girls who were being trafficked to three countries. The NIS discovered them at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as they were about to depart for Dubai and Egypt. Four of the girls were to fly to Cairo, while the other three were scheduled to arrive … Read more
Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue State, narrowly escaped death after herdsmen shot at him in his farmland located along Makurdi – Naka road in Makurdi, Benue state capital. The Governor, who spoke to journalists in Makurdi on Monday, reiterated his call for arrest and prosecution of the leadership of Miyetti Allah for allegedly instigating violence … Read more
Osun State Government has confirmed two cases of Lassa fever at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Ile-Ife and Westley Guild Hospital, Ilesa. Addressing Journalists in Osogbo, the State Commissioner for Health, said the two persons are responding to treatment. Read Also: Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Husband To Death In Katsina Rafiu Hammed reports … Read more
Barely few hours after a court in Abuja sentenced one Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for killing her husband A woman identified as Rabi Shamsuddeen has been arrested by the police in Katsina for allegedly stabbing her husband to death. The 19-year-old suspect from Tasha village in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has received assurances that with the harmattan dust gradually easing its hold on the skies, fighter aircraft would this week join the efforts to provide effective air attacks against bandits, kidnappers and cattle rustlers that have been attacking remote communities around Dogon Gona forest in Niger State. The president commiserates with the … Read more
A Lassa Fever expert has criticised Nigeria’s response to the deadly viral disease, saying the government has not done enough to check its recurrence. Recall Nigeria is currently battling an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths in 11 states, between January 1 and 24. Oyewale Tomori, a professor of virology, … Read more
An Abuja High Court has fixed Thursday, January 30 for ruling on the bail application of the former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, and two others. The accused at a previous trial pleaded not guilty to 42 counts of fraud and money laundering. The charges were filed … Read more
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to the death sentence slammed on Maryam Sanda, who was found guilty of killing her husband, Bilyamin Mohammed Bello in 2017. Ekohotblog earlier reported that Justice Yusuf Halilu of the federal high court in Abuja sentenced the defendant to death by hanging. According to Police, Maryam Sanda killed … Read more
Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Imo State, Charles Ezekwem has resigned. In a letter addressed to the party’s national chairman, Ezekwem said his decision to quit is based on the “prevailing circumstances” in the state chapter of the party. “In view of the prevailing circumstances within my party vis-a-vis my present standing as … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja, earlier today, granted bail to the former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, in the sum of N10m. Shehu Sani was on Monday arraigned on a two-count charge of bribery brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read Also: Death Toll To Rise As Afghan … Read more