Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 1. Scores Injured As NURTW Factions Clash In Lagos Many people were between Monday night and early Tuesday injured as factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers ( NURTW) clashed in the Berger area of Lagos State. READ … Read more
Following the inability of the state government to pay pension benefits due them, retirees under the umbrella of Delta State Association of Contributory Retirees, have said they are dying of hunger. Addressing a press conference in Asaba, the state capital, Chairman of the association, Isaiah Agbaka, represented by his vice, Anthony Osanekwu, appealed to Governor … Read more
As part of his New Year gesture, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has pardoned six prison inmates who were convicted and are serving jail terms for various offences. The governor granted these pardons in exercise of his Prerogative of Mercy as conferred on him by Section 212 (1) of the constitution of the country … Read more
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, on Wednesday reiterated that the Northern governors would continue working closely with President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure meaningful development of the region and the country as a whole. Lalong, who is also the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, in a New Year message issued in Jos, called for a … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed shock over the demise of a member, Muhammad Fagen-Gawo. Mr Fagen-Gawo, who represented Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State on the platform of APC, passed away in Dubai, TVC reports. A two-term member of the House, the deceased legislator was the chairman, House Committee … Read more
AbdulRasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to correct an anomaly by approving the new Federal College of Education in the town. The monarch described Iwo as the most marginalized among big towns in Nigeria. In a statement, Oba Akanbi said as at 1931, Iwo was the fifth largest … Read more
The final passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will be achieved by the middle of 2020, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva said on Wednesday. The minister, who added that the review of the bill is at an advanced stage, stated this in a statement to mark the new year, declaring that … Read more
The United Nations Children ’s Fund says an estimated 26 ,039 babies were possibly born in Nigeria on New Year ’s Day. UNICEF’ s Nigeria Representative, Mr Peter Hawkins, said on Wednesday in a statement Nigerian babies would account for almost seven per cent of the estimated 392 ,078 babies to be born on New … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 Happy New Year! Ekohotblog Wish You A Prosperous 2020! The Management and staff of Ekohotblog wish you a happy and prosperous 2020. READ MORE 1. 600 Youths In Anambra Benefit From Tony Nwoye Empowerment Scheme 600 youths in Nsugbe community, … Read more
600 youths in Nsugbe community, have been empowered with materials worth over N80 million by the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2017 in Anambra State Tony Nwoye. Some items donated by Nwoye include over 150 motorcycles, 200 sewing machines, 200 grinding machines and N6 million naira. Nwoye said the gesture was part … Read more
A spokesperson of the foreign affairs ministry, Ferdinand Nwonye, on Tuesday confirmed the sacking of 25 ambassadors and heads of foreign mission by the Federal Government. It was reported that the affected ambassadors and heads of mission had earlier been informed of the plan to disengage them at the end of 2019, but they had … Read more
Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Aaron Artimas, the Special Adviser, Media and Communication to the Minister of Power, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Read Also: Buratai Promises To Improve Welfare … Read more
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured Nigerian Army troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) of improved welfare package in 2020. Buratai gave the assurance while addressing the troops during an operational visit to Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno on Tuesday. He said the government had assured the army of … Read more
The Kano State Government , on Tuesday, nullified its earlier plans to stop commercial tricycles from conveying male and female passengers together following controversies that trailed the new policy. When contacted on Tuesday , the Hisbah spokesman , Lawan Fagge , who confirmed the suspension , said it was the outcome of a meeting held … Read more
Over 190 public affairs officers in the Civil Service were inducted as members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations on Monday, 30th December 2019. The Lagos State Government restated its commitment to a professional, motivated and disciplined workforce for the attainment of its T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mrs. … Read more
No fewer than five petroleum stations and nine pumps have been sealed and penalised by the Department of Petroleum Resources in Enugu State for upscaling their pumps beyond the negligible range of 0.2. The clampdown was during a routine surveillance exercise by the agency within the Enugu metropolis to identify stations that hoard products and … Read more
Within a 10-year period covering 2010 and 2019, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) recorded a revenue shortfall of N4.88tn, figures obtained from the FIRS have indicated. The FIRS data showed that during the 10-year period, the service generated about N43.41tn revenue from taxes. When compared to the N48.29tn targeted revenue set by the Federal … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 1. Lagos Assembly Passes 2020 Budget Into Law The Lagos House of Assembly has passed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s 2020 budget of N1.168 trillion into law. READ MORE 2. Interpol Arrests Edo Commissioner For Money Laundering In France The International Police … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corporation (FRSC) has begun testing the alcohol levels of drivers in Lagos State. Read Also: NITDA To Investigate LIRS For Publishing Taxpayers’ Names The exercise, which was flagged off on Saturday, is, according to the Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, part of efforts to ensure the safety of commuters along the … Read more
The Government of Zamfara State has suspended the directors of finance of Ministries, Departments And Agencies (MDAs) where some civil servants were collecting double salaries. The State Commissioner of Finance, Alhaji Rabi’u Garba, disclosed this at a press briefing on Sunday in Gusau. Garba also revealed that the state government had resolve to drag 108 … Read more