Member House of Representative, Epe Federal Constituency, Hon. Olawale Raji on Tuesday moved a motion for an investigation into the alleged claim that R-Jolad Hospital, Gbagada, failed to treat an armed robbery victim, late Moradeun Balogun, resulting in her date. Ekohotblog exclusively reported that Hon Raji on Sunday, paid a condolence visit to the family … Read more
Kechi Okwuchi, 30-year-old America’s Got Talent alumna, have taken to Twitter to remember the victims Sosoliso plane crash of 14 years ago, a crash that nearly killed her on December 10, 2005. The ill-fated Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 killed 110 people on board the including sixty-one of Kechi’s secondary school mates from Loyola Jesuit College … Read more
Following Mohammad Mamman Nami’s confirmation as the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking for the screening and confirmation of Edward Adamu as Chairman, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON. The letter dated December 9, 2019, reads: “In accordance with Section 10(1) of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria … Read more
An Igando Customary Court, on Tuesday, dissolved a nine year old marriage over lack of sex. Mrs. Ayo Amos had approached the court seeking dissolution of her union to Mr Funsho Amos on the grounds of sex starvation and irreconcilable differences. According to 40-year-old Ayo, her 72-year-old husband denied her of sex for three years … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Monday launched a book in Abuja, “Curbing Electoral Spending” that was thoroughly reviewed by former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega. Jega called for a strategic change in the fight against corruption especially in Nigeria were corruption is on the increase compared … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Office, has made monetary recovery of the sum of N643,942,612.68 (Six Hundred and Forty Three Million Naira Nine Hundred and Forty two thousand six hundred and twelve and Sixty Eight Kobo) only from January to date. Read Also: Woman Sentenced To Death For Killing 7 Step … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 1. Lagos Marks Black Heritage Festival In Style Badagry town was agog at the weekend as all gathered for the celebration of the annual Black Heritage Festival. READ MORE 2. Maersk Speaks On Robbery Attack On MD, Wife Maersk has … Read more
Maersk has issued an official confirmation of the robbery attack on its managing director, Gildas Tohouo Tohouo, by armed men, in his Ikoyi home on Sunday night. The robbery attack claimed the life of his wife, the Hungarian Bernadett Kurucz. She was brutally stabbed. Read Also: Mompha Deletes Instagram Posts, Walks Out Of Jail “We … Read more
Burna Boy has told his fans to put their mind at rest as he vows to bring home the Grammy award in 2020. The highly-rated artist showed his optimism that he would move past the nomination level. Recall, Burna Boy was nominated in the Grammy’s World Music category for his album ‘African Giant‘ which was … Read more
General Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State in Nigeria has urged the Delta State Government to create the enabling environment for investors to thrive. Gowon made the call on Monday while inaugurating Nekxen Automobile Centre in Asaba. Read Also: Desmond Tutu Discharged After Six Days In Hospital He said, “I’m delighted to be part … Read more
A coalition of over 200 civil rights organizations on Monday issued a 14-day ultimatum within which President Muhammadu Buhari should show commitment to the rule of law face or face mass action and civil disobedience. They, therefore, demanded, among others, the release the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore and others being held without justification. According … Read more
With the hope of making public the daily treasury statement on how monies that come into government coffer are being spent, the Federal Government has launched Open Treasury Portal. Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Mr. Waziri Adio tweeted that all ministries , departments and agencies are mandated to publish , on a daily … Read more
In order to align with protests against the repression of freedom of speech especially the incident between the DSS and Omoyele Sowore, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has postponed the presentation of award to the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Executive Director of the centre, Motunrayo Alaka, in a statement said that … Read more
Head of the Enugu Electricity Distribution’s (EEDC) Communication Department, Mr Emeka Ezeh on Monday confirmed the vandalism of Enugu-Ukwu 33 KV line resulting into power outage in nine communities respectively. In a statement, Ezeh said the vandalism on its installation was carried out early Sunday . He said that valuable equipment was carted away from … Read more
Ekohotblog understands that South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday night. Zozibini Tunzi, 26, finished first ahead of the Puerto Rican and Mexican finalists in a flashy televised event, hosted by American comic turned TV personality Steve Harvey. The final three were asked on-stage: “What is the most important thing you … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, December 9th, 2019 1. Counterfeit Drugs: LASG Shuts Over 24 Pharmacies No fewer than 24 pharmacies, patent medicine shops, and unlicensed premises in Ifako Ijaiye and Alimosho LGA were sealed last Wednesday by the Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome … Read more
The Saudi authorities have compensated victims of the fallen crane in Mekkah during the 2015 hajj season. Nigeria ’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Justice Muhammad Isa Dodo ( rtd), disclosed this during a meeting with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Jeddah. A statement by NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatima Usara yesterday in Abuja , … Read more
The Director- General of the National Broadcasting Commission , Is’ haq Modibbo -Kawu , says the Nigeria broadcasting industry is one of the leading employers of labour in the country as the industry can boast of 740 broadcasting stations. Kawu disclosed this on Sunday while speaking at the 5 th anniversary of the Fresh Insight … Read more
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has urged the federal government to sustain its current border closure, saying it would help boost the economy. Idris Abini, the chairman of Niger state chapter of the association, made the call in Minna during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Mr Abini … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, December 8th, 2019 1. Police Arrest Killer Cattle Rearer In Ogun State The Police in Ogun state have arrested a cattle rearer, Muhammad Garba, for allegedly hacking a 35-year-old farmer, Segun Akinlade to death at Imala, Abeokuta North Local Government area of the … Read more