The Federal Judiciary has approved the establishment of a Court of Appeal in Delta State, the state government announced after its Executive Council meeting on Tuesday. Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, announced that the approval was sequel to the state meeting one of the pre-conditions for the approval which is the establishment of residential … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps members against embarking on frivolous journeys especially in the festive period. The NYSC Coordinator in Enugu State, Stephen Dewan, gave the warning, on Wednesday, during the closing ceremony of 2019 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two NYSC Orientation Course in the state. He expressed sadness that the state … Read more
Chairman, Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo North is dead. The death of the Imo North Senator was confirmed to journalists outside the Senate chamber on Wednesday by the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha. Read Also: Evelyn Ngige, Others Sworn-In As Permanent Secretaries … Read more
Evelyn Ngige, wife of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has been appointed as one of the Permanent Secretaries of the Federation. President Muhammadu Buhari has just inaugurated nine newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries. Read Also: Lagos Congress Chairman Abducted In Cross River Buhari had presided over the ceremonies about 11.10am, a few minutes … Read more
IOSH Nigeria Network Group (INNG), over the penultimate weekend held her 2019 annual dinner and awards at the Grandeur Events Centre, Lagos. The event which was well-attended by HSE Professionals across the various business sectors turned out to be a night to unwind and network. Chairman of the planning committee, Mr.Wale Bakare in an interactive … Read more
Katsina State Police has confirmed the abduction of three residents by armed men on Monday as they invaded the staff quarters of Science Secondary School Dutsin-Ma. Those kidnapped are members of the same family. They include a woman, her sister, and a child. The woman’s husband, Shamsuddeen Yusuf, is a lecturer at Isa Kaita College … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 1. Gov. Wike Sets Aside N8bn As Minimum Wage Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has set aside N8bn as minimum wage for state civil servants. READ MORE 2. Lagos To Host Pens Down Ceremony For 15 Permanent Secretaries The Lagos … Read more
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has warned tax defaulters to clear their taxes or face sanction. This was contained in a notification sent to tax payers “The FIRS hereby informs all taxpayers (individuals, partnerships, enterprises, corporate organisations, ministries, departments and agencies) who are in default of payment of taxes arising from self-assessment, tax audit, tax … Read more
Family members and human rights activists pursuing the prosecution of a child defilement suspect expressed disenchantment in court in Yola Tuesday, after they learnt that the file on the case could not be presented before the judge. The case, which became a court issue last year, September 2018, has been about a 25-year-old man, Aliyu … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 1. Ize-Iyamu Applauds Obaseki The former gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in 2016, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has applauded the administration of the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. READ MORE 2. Teachers Gather To Review Senior Secondary School … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned one Malik Wakili, at the Federal High Court, Lagos, for allegedly impersonating the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. He was accused of committing fraud using the minister’s name in March 2019. The EFCC told Justice C.J. Aneke that Wakili conspired with one Abdullahi … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will today sign the 2020 Appropriation Bill into law by 3:30pm. This is coming eleven days after the National Assembly passed the N10.594 trillion 2020 budget. Read Also: Lawan Says Hate Speech’s Fate To Be Decided By Nigerians The N10.59 trillion budget, which will be signed by the president is N264 billion … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Monday, December 16, 2019, arraigned one Malik Wakili before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on a three-count charge bordering on impersonation, conspiracy and money laundering to the N3,106,216.00 (Three Million, One Hundred and Six Thousand, Two Hundred and … Read more
The Alumni Association of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) , Noforija, Epe in Lagos State felicitates and commemorates with the Lagos State Government, past Governing Councils, Management, Staff and students on the occasion of 25th Anniversary of MOCPED. Mr. Idris Adebanjo Salami, the National President noted that since the College was established in … Read more
A popular Taiwanese YouTuber who specializes in flirting tutorials has found his access to China go up in smoke after a humorous video of him interviewing the island’s president went viral. The incident illustrates the precarious position many Taiwanese celebrities find themselves in if they stray into political topics that anger communist authorities in China. … Read more
Engr.Kayode Fowode, last weekend stepped-down as the pioneer National Coordinator of the IOSH Nigeria Network Group having served the body since 2015. Fowode who acknowledged that the last four years has been memorable with several challenges and successes which was made possible by the collective effort of his executives and members. Making his remark at … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, December 16th, 2019 1. Atiku And Tinubu Meets In Abuja The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the last general elections Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly met with the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress APC, Bola Tinubu. READ MORE 2. … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the family, friends and associates of a former governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi in celebrating his 70th birthday. The president’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday. Read Also: APC Youths Commend … Read more
Former Senate President, David Mark on Sunday in Minna met former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida behind close door at his (IBB) Hill-Top mansion. The former Senate President who was accompanied on the visit by former Military Administration of Kogi State, Col Tunde Ogbeha (RTD) arrived at the Minna airport at about 2:35pm and … Read more
Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr Camillus Ejike Mbaka has warned political leaders to shun cultism and embrace God for divine protection and guidance. The fiery Priest who made this warning during a thanksgiving service on Sunday, at the Adoration ground, said that it is only God that saves. He alleged … Read more