Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Prince Ned Nwoko as he clocks 59 years on Saturday, Dec. 21. He described the former member of the House of Representatives as a “committed patriot” whose love for his state and country was commendable and worthy of emulation. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr … Read more
The newly appointed commissioner for education in Zamfara State, Alhaji Jamilu Aliyu Zannah has resigned from office after less than one month. Hon. Aliyu Zannah announced this in Gusau shortly after he arrived home from medical trip to India, where he received medical treatment before he was appointed as the commissioner of education in the … Read more
On Saturday, bilateral talks were held by President Muhammadu Buhari with some leaders of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, in Abuja. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the ongoing 56th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government taking place in Nigeria. Some of the West African … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, December 21st, 2019 1. Petrochemical Refinery: NGF Commends Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government on Friday got commendation from Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for creating an enabling atmosphere for the smooth take-off of the petrochemical refinery and fertilizer projects sited in Ibeju-Lekki area Lagos by … Read more
House of Representatives has commenced its yearly Christmas and New year recess with an assurance that it would leave no stone unturned to ensure implementation of the N10.59 trillion worth 2020 budget. Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr Ahmed Wase who presided over proceedings disclosed that the House would reconvene on the 28th January 2020. … Read more
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Friday passed the State Appropriation Bill 2020 of N213 billion into law. This followed the third reading of the Oyo State Appropriation and Finance Bill 2020 at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that N110, 427, 855, 990 … Read more
Eleven Nigerian governors on Friday stormed the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lekki, Lagos to have on the spot assessment of the massive project. The governors are Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq (Kwara), Prince Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Dr. Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), … Read more
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State sentenced a 26-year-old homosexual, Michael Kudowo to 11 years in prison for raping four male minors. The senior magistrate, Mr Shotunde Shotayo, ruled that the convict must serve the sentence at the correctional centre in Abeokuta, Ogun, without any option of fine. Shotayo also ordered that the four … Read more
An internet fraudster, Onyebuchi Nwalozie Julius, is currently cooling off in one of the detention facilities of the EFCC, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for impersonating the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Godwin Emefiele. Onyebuchi, a native of Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, who said he is into Estate Management, confessed via verbal and … Read more
A new Chief Medical Director (CMD) in person of Professor A. Abba Sheshe, has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to oversee the affairs of the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital(AKTH), Kano State. Congratulating the new CMD in his office on Friday, the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, reminded him of the enormous responsibilities … Read more
The newly appointed Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, assumed office on Thursday at the FIRS headquarters in Abuja. Mr Nami, who was cleared by the National Assembly on Wednesday, convened the maiden meeting of the management and staff of the service, pledging to work with them to achieve President Muhammadu … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, December 20th, 2019 1. PDP Applauds Supreme Court Verdict On Gov. Emmanuel’s Election The People Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom Chapter, has applauded the verdict of the Supreme Court on the election of the state Governor Udom Emmanuel. READ MORE 2. Gbadamosi Berates DSS … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party ADP in Lagos State, Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi, has berated the Department of State Service over the rearrest of the convener of the RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Gbadamosi described the invasion of the a Federal High Court to arrest Sowore as unbelievable adding that, DSS acted as if … Read more
As part of programme to wrap up his first in office, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has vacated his cabinet. This was disclosed by Bello when he addressed a press briefing in the Government House, Lokoja on Wednesday night. He explained that the dissolution takes immediate effect as he has directed his former cabinet members … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 181.2 tons of cannabis concealed in warehouses at Ala forest in Ondo State, the Principal Staff Officer, Public Affairs, Jonah Achema, has said. He said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja that this was another major cannabis haul in the Operation Thunder Strike IV, launched … Read more
The Assistant Director, N-Power Job Creation Unit, Mr Nsikak Okon, has said it is unfortunate that some of the beneficiaries of the scheme are conniving with their school principals to be absent from their duty posts. Okon, said this in a statement on Thursday, while reacting to a story published in the December 17, 2019 … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 19th, 2019 1. BREAKING: Donald Trump Impeached The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has been impeached from the oval office by majority of the lawmakers for abuse of power. READ MORE 2. LASG Remains Committed To Providing Clean, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, arraigned one Gbenga Kolade before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a five-count charge. Read Also: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Babajide Sanwo-Olu His charged border on forgery, use of false document and … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Muhammad Nami as Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Nami replaces Babatunde Fowler. Announcing Nami’s confirmation, the FIRS in a post on Twitter, said, “The Senate a few minutes ago confirmed the appointment of Muhammad Nami as Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service. “Senate President, … Read more
Shina Peller, owner of Quilox night club has revealed that he has resigned from the management of the club since he became a member of the House of Representatives. The lawmaker revealed this while speaking on a motion to prevent sales of alcohol to underage. Read Also: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Babajide Sanwo-Olu Chinedu … Read more