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PHOTOS: President Muhammadu Buhari Visits Prince Charles

Jan 20, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday visited the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles. Ekohotblog understands that the visit comes on the sidelines of the Uk-Africa Summit. READ ALSO: Presidency Exempts Tuition, Food, Sanitary Pads From New VAT Hike See photo’s below;

Presidency Exempts Tuition, Food, Sanitary Pads From New VAT Hike

Jan 20, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

In a bid to make sure that the price of living does not rise for Nigerians because of the modifications in the Value-Added Tax, Federal Government has clarified that tuition relating to nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary education, several basic food items and locally manufactured sanitary towels have been exempted from attracting value added tax. … Read more

Update: Three Dead, Buildings Destroyed As Pipeline Explodes In Abule Egba

Jan 20, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

At least three persons have reported died while buildings have been destroyed in the pipeline fire that raged on Sunday in Ekoro/ Ile-Epo axis of Abule-Egba in Lagos. Ekohotblog earlier reported that the explosion occurred from a ruptured pipeline belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), caused by activities of vandals around the area. The … Read more

Facebook Suspends Plans To Introduce Ads On WhatsApp

Jan 19, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Facebook is “backing away” from earlier plans to sell ads for placement inside its enormously popular WhatsApp messaging service. According to The Wall Street Journal, the team that had been working on building ads into WhatsApp was disbanded in recent months, with their work subsequently “deleted from WhatsApp’s code.” The Journal notes that Facebook still … Read more

See Fani Kayode’s Reaction To Anthony Joshua For Prostration Before Buhari

Jan 19, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Former Aviation Minister and PDP chieftain, Femi Fani-Kayode, has lashed Anthony Joshua for prostrating before President Muhammadu Buhari. In a video and picture that surfaced online, the 30-year-old Nigerian British boxer was seen prostrating before the President on Saturday in the United Kingdom, as he presented his heavyweight belts. Joshua’s action attracted praises from the … Read more

Photo News: World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua Meets Buhari

Jan 19, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

World boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has officially presented his four title belts to President Muhammadu Buhari, which he regained after beating Mexican-American, Andy Ruiz Jnr in a rematch in Saudi Arabia in December. Ekohotblog recalls that the British-Nigerian celebrated his recent victory with the President on Saturday when the Nigerian leader met with some … Read more

Kaduna Agency Honours 15 Taxpayers

Jan 19, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KDIRS) has honoured 15 taxpayers for the timely filing of their tax returns. Dr Zaid Abubakar, the Chairman of the agency, disclosed in Kaduna on Sunday that the recognition was part of strategies to encourage taxpayers’ voluntary compliance. According to him, the objective is to encourage taxpayers to file … Read more

ICPC Begins Recruitment, Tells Candidates To Be Wary Of Fraudsters

Jan 19, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Candidates interested in the recruitment exercise of The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission have been warned to be careful of fraudsters. The agency said it has engaged the services of DSCL Corporate Services Limited to conduct the recruitment on its behalf to fill vacant positions approved by government. It said, “The general … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Sunday, January 19th, 2020

Jan 19, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, January 19th, 2020 1. PDP Berates Oshiomhole Over Politicizing Supreme Court Judgment The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has blasted the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole over what it described as politicizing the Supreme Court judgment that … Read more

Ooni Honours 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders

Jan 19, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

No fewer than 100 Nigerian youth leaders who have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers and have impacted on the society have been honoured with royal awards by Royal African Young Leadership Forum under the guidance of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, an initiative created to celebrate exceptional Nigerian youths. The … Read more

NITDA Empowers 100 Women On ICT Tools Application

Jan 19, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has begun training of 100 women in the North Central zone on application of ICT tools for small scale businesses and entrepreneurship. The participants were drawn from six states of Niger, Kwara, Benue, Plateau, Kogi, and Nasarawa as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The training which … Read more

Kaduna Gas Explosion: ABU Professor Laid To Rest

Jan 19, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The remains of late Prof. Simon Mallam who died in a gas explosion in Sabo Tasha, Kaduna have been laid to rest in his hometown, Malagum, Kaura Local Government, Kaduna State. Mallam, a Professor of Nuclear Physics at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, was until his death, the Chairman of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. … Read more

Anthony Joshua To Buhari: “I Will Stand Up For Nigeria Anytime You Need Me”

Jan 19, 2020.Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Anthony Joshua, World heavyweight boxing champion has expressed his readiness to stand for Nigeria when the need arises. He said this at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday, in the United Kingdom. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, “ The President congratulated the … Read more

LASG Installs Okada, Tricycle Restriction Signs On Major Highways, Bridges

Jan 18, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

In a renewed effort towards creating awareness on the Lagos State Traffic Laws on restricted areas for the operation of motorcycles popularly called Okada and tricycles known as Keke, the Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of prohibition signs across the metropolis. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde disclosed that a good number … Read more

Update: “National Grid Fully Restored” -TCN

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored. The grid system collapsed on Thursday, the first in 2020. It occurred while the grid was recovering from an earlier partial system disturbance. Read Also: Infamous Kidnapper Surrenders Self Voluntarily To Police Mrs Ndidi Mbah, the TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, … Read more

EFCC Nabs 6 Intenet Fraudsters

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

EFCC Donates Five-Storey Building Seized From Looters To VON

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested six internet fraud suspects that include 22-year-old Sadiku Muniru Dolapo who has been on the Commission’s wanted list. They were picked up by the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Commission. Arrested with Dolapo are Atanda Femi Benjamin, Atoyebi Samson, Olapade Oladimeji Solomon, Amoo Saheed and Lawal … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Saturday, January 18th, 2020

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, January 18th, 2020 1. Afenifere Leader In Police Net For Obstructing Osinbajo’s Convoy Abagun Kole Omololu, National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Abagun Kole Omololu was arrested and detained for blocking Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s convoy. READ MORE 2. Ifeanyi Ubah Reacts To Court … Read more

Afenifere Leader In Police Net For Obstructing Osinbajo’s Convoy

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Abagun Kole Omololu, National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Abagun Kole Omololu was arrested and detained for blocking Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s convoy. According to him, he was arrested by one of the police officers on the entourage of the Vice President , Yemi Osinbajo and was detained at Onikan Police Station. A message sent to … Read more

Nnamdi Kanu To Storm Nigeria For Parents’ Burial

Jan 18, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Nnamdi Kanu leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced his plan to attend the burial of his parents slated for February 14, 2020. Kanu who spoke through IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful said the burial would follow the normal burial preparation, according to the custom of the land. He however refused to disclose the … Read more

#JusticeForChima: VP Osinbajo To Police, Stop Harassing Young People (Video)

Jan 17, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Vice President Yomi Osinbajo speaks against Police Harassment, Extra Judicial Killings and need for the senior police officers to curtail the excesses.

Ekohotblog earlier reported the alleged killing of a mechanic Chima Ikwunado by some operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

This online news platform understands that Chima was tortured to death by some rogue police officers attached to the Mile 1 police station in Port Harcourt.
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