Three armed robbers on Wednesday invaded an MTN office in Tudun Wada area of Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State. Police spokesperson in the state, Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed the incident to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. “Yes, the robbery took place and investigation has since begun,” he said. Earlier, Ibrahim Dasuki, the MTN Manager in … Read more
After his victory in the Supreme Court, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, promised to recover public funds allegedly stolen by the immediate past administration. Speaking at the Ribadu Square during a victory walk, that took him through major streets, Fintiri called on those involved in misappropriation of public funds during the immediate past administration to … Read more
After his election in December 16, 2019 by kingmakers, Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday presented staff of office to the newly installed Alara of Ara Kingdom, Oba Olubayo Windapo. Oba Windapo who was elected the 10th Alara of Ara, was presented with the instrument of appointment. Read Also: Igando Residents Appeal To LASG … Read more
A 26-year-old businesswoman, Titilayo Ogunnaya, who allegedly obtained the sum of N1.3 million from her partner under false pretences on Wednesday appeared before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Ogunnaya, whose residential address was not given, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, fraud and stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp. Ingobo Emby told the … Read more
Dr. Chris Ngige, Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment has highlighted what the Igbo tribe must do to produce a successor after President Muhammadu Buhari in the upcoming 2023 elections. He stressed that leaders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) must collapse their party and move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) if they … Read more
Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has lamented that there was no place in the world where human lives were slaughtered anyhow without the perpetrators caught and brought to face justice like in Nigeria. He spoke at the 3rd General Assembly and peace conference with the theme: ”Inter-Religious Dialogue: Strengthening the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 1. Archbishop Condemns Killing Of CAN Chairman By Terrorists The Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Enugu, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, on Wednesday condemned, in strong terms, the killing of the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in … Read more
International airports yesterday went on red alert as they intensified the screening of inbound passengers, following an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in China. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) advised passengers and other airport users to comply with all quarantine procedures at airports nationwide to prevent the importation of the virus. Airports worldwide … Read more
Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described Bola Tinubu’s statement on the establishment of the Southwest security outfit, Amotekun as wishy-washy. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) had on Wednesday called for private discussion between the Governors of the South-west and the Attorney-General and Minister … Read more
The 36 Governors of the Federation are currently in Abuja under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). The meeting is a preliminary for the National Economic Council (NEC) to be conducted by its chairman, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the presidential villa, Abuja on Thursday. See Also: Lagos Empowers 40 Youths For Fish … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, on Wednesday, berated the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his stance on the controversial Operation Amotekun. Recall Tinubu had broken his silence in a statement released earlier after being challenged by the public to comment on the declaration of the Western Nigeria … Read more
Many residents of Gombe State have yet to fully understand why the feet of a 14- year -old Almajiri boy, Nafiu Usman, were burnt in an oven by a bakery manager, Idris Abubakar, at Bajoga in the Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State. Usman, who is from Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi State, came to Bajoga … Read more
Motorists have been warned by the Theatre Commander, Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, against stopping at irregular security check points on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road. Adeniyi, who stated this on Monday in Maiduguri, said that intelligence reports indicate that Boko Haram elements were mounting road blocks and attacking motorists on the road. He listed the … Read more
The 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) report was released on Tuesday by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to guide various sectors of the country. The agency predicted in the SRP Report in Abuja that the onset of the growing season expected to be near-normal to earlier than normal in most parts of the country. It forecasts … Read more
Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, on Tuesday opened his defence at the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the alleged N2.1 billion fraud charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The commission arraigned Dokpesi in 2015 on a seven-count charge bordering on alleged N2.1 billion fraud. The money was … Read more
Forty-nine personnels have just been promoted by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Zamfara Sector Command, on Monday. The newly-promoted officers and corps marshal of the command were advised to redouble their efforts towards attaining the objectives of the corps. The Sector Commander, Wihioka Uchechukwu, gave the advice while decorating the personnels with their ranks. … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 1. Buhari Makes More Appointments President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the re-appointment of Dr. Samuel Ankeli, as his Senior Special Assistant on Disability Matters. READ MORE 2. Akeredolu Claims His Role In Formation Of Amotekun Can’t Deny Him 2nd … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the re-appointment of Dr. Samuel Ankeli, as his Senior Special Assistant on Disability Matters. The President also re-appointed Shehu Garba as Special Assistant on Disability Matters. The appointments, according to the statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, take effect … Read more
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has decried the refusal of the United Kingdom (UK), to extradite former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, to face trial for alleged money laundering in Nigeria. Magu stated this on Monday, January 20, 2020, while receiving the “Institution of the Decade” … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu is less concerned whether ‘Operation Amotekun’ may affect his chances of getting a second term in office. Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman of South West Governors Forum, said the formation of Amotekun is not for any political ambition rather he was only on the path of national cohesion with … Read more