Cross River State government has called on widows of fallen heroes and members of the Nigerian Legion to partner with it in achieving the Green Money (G-M) initiative. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Asu Okang made the call yesterday during the 2020 Laying of Remembrance Wreath at the Millennium Park (Cenotaph). Read Also: … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday said the western Nigeria security network codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’ was established to complement the work of the security agencies and bridge the gaps in the security of the geopolitical zone. Makinde spoke against the backdrop of a statement credited to the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of … Read more
Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Amos Etuk has received an Hyundai Elantra car from Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Wednesday. The donation was in fulfillment of the promise the governor made to Etuk when he hosted members of the pen profession in Uyo in 2019. … Read more
A member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has promised to provide free education for the daughter of a fallen Iseyin-born soldier, Ismail Ojeke, who died on Jan. 5 while fighting insurgents in the North East Zone. Peller, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, made the promise when he visited the family of the late hero … Read more
Since his removal from office as the executive governor of the state by the Supreme court of Nigeria on Tuesday, Emeka Ihedioha seemed to have kept mute. However the former Governor in a statement this evening accused the supreme court of contravening the will of the people of Imo state. In his last address as … Read more
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police has been summoned by a High Court sitting in Ilorin over the demolition of Ile Arugbo. Justice Abiodun Adebara also advised all parties in the demolition case to explore all avenues of an out-of-court settlement in the interest of peace and justice. Justice Abiodun Adebara gave the advice … Read more
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, has said that the world is exploring environmentally friendly sources of energy and moving away from fossil fuel, noting that Nigeria needs to prepare for the use of electric cars. The minister said this at an interactive session between the Federal Government and the State … Read more
Ooni of Ife, Enitan Adewusi Adeyeye Ojaja ll has initiated a royal awards ceremony for 100 Nigerian youths. Ekohotblog reports the award will recognise and celebrate hardworking Nigerian youths who have distinguished themselves in various endeavours. “We are nurturing the self-esteem of the average youth so that leadership can register with them as something that … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed joy in the Supreme Court judgment which declared Hope Uzodinma, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governor of Imo state, southeast Nigeria. Ekohotblog had reported earlier the Supreme court sacked Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo state and affirmed Uzodinma as the winner of the March 9 governorship election. A seven-man … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 1. Custom Speaks On Why Criminals Resorted To Container Broaching The Nigeria Custom Service NCS has revealed the reason behind criminals resorting to container broaching in the nation’s ports. READ MORE 2. International Oil Companies Relieved As Delta Quashes Protest … Read more
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has commiserated with the people of Kanam Emirate and the nation over the death of Alhaji Shuaibu Alhassan, an elder statesman who died on Monday after a protracted illness. Lalong, in a statement described the death of Alhassan as a great loss to the Kanam Emirate, the state and the … Read more
The Delta State government has banned any form of protest by youths and communities to offices of the international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Delta. Speaking during a meeting with some officials of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company, the State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Emmanuel Amgbaduba, said the government would not condone any form … Read more
The Nigerian Bottling Company has announced the appointment of Matthieu Seguin as the company’s Managing Director effective. Ekohotblog reports that Seguin succeeds George Polymenakos who was appointed in August 2016. Although until his appointment, Seguin was the General Manager for Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland for almost four years. According to NBC statement signed … Read more
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) says over 132,000 Nigerian bankers will have access to its global finance education programme. A statement said the significance of CISI global professional development programme in Nigeria had been officially recognised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s accreditation of CISI as an educational service training … Read more
The Action Alliance’s(AA) Governorship candidate in the March 9, 2019 Governorship election in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, on Tuesday, withdraws the appeal he filed against the election of Governor Emeka Ihedioha. On Tuesday, Nwosu’s lawyer, Mr. Solomon Umoh (SAN), told the seven-man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Tanko Muhammad, that the decision … Read more
Following a video which went viral on social media, a trafficked Nigerian girl in Lebanon has been released by the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NDC). The video showcased where she was crying out for help after being taken to Lebanon in the guise of teaching English language, Chairman of NDC, Abike Dabiri-Erewa however disclosed the news … Read more
The chairperson of 81 Division of the Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Oluyemi Irefin, has urged Nigerians to help widows of military men and other fallen heroes. She said today’s widows once lived happily with their spouses until they suddenly lost them to the service of their fatherland. Mrs Irefin spoke on … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 1. I’m Not Loyalist To Any Political Godfather But To APC- Kaka Erstwhile Ogun State Deputy Governor, Senator Gbenga Kaka, has said that he was not a loyalist of any political godfather, but he was loyal to the constitution of … Read more
The Value Added Tax (VAT) goes from five per cent to 7.5 per cent following President Muhammadu Buhari’s signing of the 2020 Finance Bill. Ekohotblog recalls Buhari signed the Bill on Monday. But the implementation will be delayed till the new law is gazetted. It is not clear how soon this will be done. The … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has stated that no date has been released for the commencement of online registration in respect to 2020 Batch “A” Orientation programme. This was made known by NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations of the scheme, Mrs. Adenike Adeyemi. She stated that the management did not issue an advertorial … Read more