Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State Governor has said that his administration had been connecting with individuals and corporate bodies to join hands with the state in building a prosperous future. Speaking at the weekend during the third convocation ceremony of The Gateway (ICT ) Polytechnic, Saapade , Ogun State, Abiodun reiterated his administration ’s resolve to … Read more
Commissioner for Finance for Osun State, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, was among the seasoned professional bankers and accountants recently honoured at the institute’s investiture in Lagos. Oyebamiji was described as a distinguished Nigerian, who had worked in the private sector, has been conferred with an honorary fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). … Read more
A deal was signed last week by the Chairman/CEO of Innoson Group, Dr Innocent Chukwuma and the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd, Ed Ubong. Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd (IVM), has signed a Contract Purchase Agreement with Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd for the production and supply of its vehicles to the latter, “for … Read more
Managing Director, Prestige Assurance Plc , Dr . Balla Swamy has expressed the need to explore better distribution channels and technology to make insurance more accessible after observing the trends in the global market in general and in the Insurance industry. In this strategic move to add value to customer’ s satisfaction and to increase … Read more
The chairman of Katsina Board of Internal Revenue , Aminu Abdulmumini, at the weekend said action would soon be taken against tax defaulters , as the board was compiling their names with a view to notifying them on the need to come clean with their tax payments. He noted that several wealthy persons were shortchanging … Read more
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has arrived the Venue State Government House ahead of the ground breaking ceremony of the Catholic School for Children With Special Needs. Obasanjo made his way to the presidential lodge located within the complex. NAN reports that the school, which is being built by the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, is … Read more
According to statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission, Globacom, has emerged the preferred network for 2 million new subscribers in Nigeria in September, the largest in the industry, In the report for September, 2019, Globacom added a record 1,945,846 new subscribers. With the addition, the company’s subscriber base leapt from 47,265,628 in August to … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has denied claims that it issued a customised license number plate, ‘Chip Whip’ instead of ‘Chief Whip’ which has generated a lot of discussions online. Social Media was on fire when a picture of a car with a ‘Chip Whip’ as its number plate emerged online. Read Also: ICPC … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has arrested two officials over alleged N68 million fraud in the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programme (SIP). Spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Read Also: One Dead, Several Injured During Robbery Attack On Community According … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified night guard reportedly has lost his life when robbers attacked residents of Akobo community in Ibadan. According to reports, robbers, numbering about 15 invaded the community and inflicted bodily injuries on the night guards, which eventually led to the death of one. Read Also: Kogi Guber: We’ll Resist PDP’s Rigging Plan- Smart Adeyemi … Read more
Twitter users have told Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo once again, not to forget his promise to end the gridlock on the Apapa Expressway in Lagos. Leading the call, one user named Naija Class Captain, said that it has been two years since Osinbajo promised an end to the traffic situation without any tangible result. … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 1. Undergraduate Killed By Suspected Cultists A 200 level student of the University of Benin of the Faculty of Arts at the Twin-Lecture Theatre, has been shot dead. READ MORE 2. LASG Demolishes 4 Buildings Under Construction The Lagos State … Read more
A 200 level student of the University of Benin of the Faculty of Arts at the Twin-Lecture Theatre, has been shot dead. The student, identified as Africionado, was killed at about 6 pm on Friday during the jean carnival organised for final-year students by a rival cult group. According to eyewitnesses, the people at the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a 43years old Mukhtar Bello who has been impersonating officers of the Commission. Bello who graduated from the university of Tampa Florida in 1999, met his Waterloo at an ATM in Kaduna when he told some ladies that he was an Officer with the EFCC.
The acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Mustapha Magu, has disclosed that the Commission will henceforth arrest and prosecute medical practitioners who provide a fake medical report to persons facing trial for corruption. He lamented that the spectre of fake medical reports had added to the many frustrations that attend the prosecution of corruption cases … Read more
– Troops of 27 task force Brigade detonated three IEDs on road linking Borno and Yobe – He said that the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE also raided a Boko Haram camp at Kerenoa, Marte Local Government Area of Borno – According to him, the visibly shocked insurgents fled their hideout on sighting the robust … Read more
Hundreds of indigenes from 14 communities in Nembe and Brass local government areas in Bayelsa State at the weekend barricaded the offshore facilities belonging to the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to protest their neglect by the oil firm. The angry stakeholders, led by their Chiefs, traditional rulers, youth leaders, women and community leaders, took … Read more
– Ekiti state Governor, Dr.Kayode Fayemi said that his administration would continue to accord respect and needed support that would place traditional institutions to their rightful position in the State – According to him, the selection was in accordance with extant and chieftaincy law of the state – The Governor appealed to the people of … Read more
– President Buhari departs Saudi for London on a private visit – The President left Makkah for Jeddah at about 1.30pm (local time) while his presidential aircraft took-off for London at exactly 3.05pm – Before performing the Umrah, President Buhari had attended three-day Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh from Oct. 29, to Oct. 31 … Read more
– PDP candidate in Kogi state, Engr. Musa Wada Promised to review the screening of pensioners and Local Government workers with a view to ensuring justice – Wada also decried the nonpayment of workers salary at the state and local Government levels, describing the development as dangerous to the state economy – “The endless screening … Read more