The Shehu of Bama in Borno State, Kyari Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, has banned commercial sex workers from the state. Mr Abba Shehu-Umar, the Personal Secretary to the emir disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Maiduguri. The emir lamented the increase in number of commercial sex workers, despite clamp down on illegal brothels … Read more
Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has challenged parents to take charge of their families by ensuring good moral upbringing of children so as to minimise crime in society. According to the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN ), Buhari’ s wife gave the charge yesterday when she hosted a special prayer session for … Read more
Plantain ( Musa paradisiaca ) is among the foods that are readily available in Nigeria market, it could be either cheap or expensive depending on the season. It can be boiled, fried or roasted. Plantain is packed full with nutrients that are beneficial to ones health. The nutrients in unripe plantain are more than those … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 1. Dud cheque: Court Fixes Dec 10 For Trial of Oil Marketer An Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos, has adjourned the trial of an oil marketer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Oluokun, who was charged before the court on alleged issuance of dud … Read more
A 50-year-old cattle trader, Lawan Sule, has been nabbed for allegedly defiling a minor in Ondo State. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Femi Joseph, the suspect who committed the crime at Sango cattle market in Akure North Local Government Area of the state had been arrested. He said the mother of … Read more
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has urged companies operating in the country to file in their annual returns as provided by the law or risk being delisted from its register. Head, Public Affairs, CAC, Mr. Moses Adaguusu, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the call became necessary in view of the need … Read more
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has departed Nigeria to participate in round-table talks on primary health care and human capital development in Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Yahaya is also expected to hold meetings on areas of interest with the New York Academy of Science, among other engagements. The governor left on Monday … Read more
A new analysis released by UNICEF on Monday claimed that Pneumonia kills more children globally than any other infection and has listed Nigeria as the largest contributor to global pneumonia deaths. The United Nations Children ’s Fund UNICEF said, “ Pneumonia claimed the lives of more than 800 ,000 children under the age of five … Read more
The new deep seaport being conceptualized by the Ondo State Government with some private investors is expected to open up the economy of the state and create job opportunities for up to 20 ,000 people in the coastal area. The partners, a Spanish firm , Ocean Infrastructure Management ( OIM) and its Nigerian partner , … Read more
The Niger Government says a 900,000 dollar grant has been approved by the South Korean government for the preparation for the state urban policy. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), disclosed this on Monday in Minna at a press conference to commence the preparation for the Niger State Urban Policy. He said … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Governor of Anambra State, Dame Virgy Etiaba, who turned 77 on Monday. According to a statement issued in Abuja by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Buhari described her as “the good teacher who completely altered the history of Nigeria as first female governor … Read more
The executive Governor of Oyo State Seyi Makinde, has been declared the legitimate winner of the last gubernatorial election in the state. The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan in an unanimous judgment announced on Monday by Justice Abubakar Yahaya afirmed the ruling of the Election Petitions Tribunal upholding the victory of governor Makinde. The … Read more
Branch Secretary of Liquified Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR) Branch of NUPENG, Mr. Olukayode Solomon, said the Association is dissatisfied with the sudden hike in price of cooking gas in Nigeria by tank farm (LPG depots) operators. Unless urgent steps are taken, consumers may have to pay more for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly called cooking … Read more
A 42-year-old electrician, Uchenna Duru, who reportedly claimed to be a lawyer,has been arrested for allegedly defrauding two single mothers. The suspect promised to marry a single mother in Owerri, Imo State but never turned up on the wedding day despite preparations. Read Also: Woman Who Slashed Rival’s Face With Razor Remanded It was further … Read more
An Ado-Ekiti magistrate court on Friday ordered that a 30-year-old woman, Idowu Akomolafe, who allegedly slashed a woman’s face who accused her of having extra-marital affair, be remanded in a correctional facility. The police charged Akomolafe, whose address was not provided, with attempted murder. Read Also: Woman Arrested With 6-Months Old Baby The magistrate, Mrs … Read more
A woman suspected to be a human trafficker has been arrested with a 6-month-old baby at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). Read Also: ‘I’m Ranked Top 10 Most Searched Female Celebrity In Nigeria’, Says Linda Ikeji The woman was arrested on Sunday while she was trying to board an aircraft to Murtala Muhammad … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, November 11th, 2019 1. Suspects Narrate How They Stole N54m Cuban Chain, Properties Worth Millions From Their Boss Two domestic workers who connived and stole a Cuban Diamond neck chain, a Frank Muller and Rolex wristwatches worth N243 million belonging to their employer … Read more
A part-time examiner at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Mr. Olanrewaju Kayode, has been sentenced to twenty years for committing examination malpractice. He was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, in June 2016 on a five-count charge for allegedly collecting various sums of money from five students of the institution and … Read more
The Ekiti Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Caleb Ikechukwu, has confirmed the death by drowning of two students. The deceased, students of Ado Grammar School, Ado-Ekiti drowned in Ureje River on Friday. According to him, the corpses of the students had been retrieved and deposited at a morgue. Read Also: LASG Reiterates Commitment To … Read more
War Against Indiscipline ( WAI ) has appointed Chief Benneth Onwudiwe , a social crusader , as its Lagos State Assistant Commander. Speaking during the ceremony, Onwudiwe noted that the trainings he had acquired from WAI would enable him deliver on the mandate of ensuring justice. He said: “ My tour of duty in WAI … Read more