Google is all set to launch a programme called: “Come Chop Belleful, A Taste Of Nigeria” at the Pan Atlantic University in order to recognize the uniqueness of Nigerian delicacies. Hosted by Yemisi Odusanya, popularly known as Sisi Yemmie, the programme will focus on digitally capturing and showcasing the cultural and historical expressions of the Nigerian … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, October 20th, 2019 1. US Based Nigerian Sentenced To Spend 4 Years In Jail For Internet Fraud U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Friday sentenced a 27-year-old Nigerian, Segun Prosper Otaru, who lived in St. Robert, Missouri, United States to four years … Read more
U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Friday sentenced a 27-year-old Nigerian, Segun Prosper Otaru, who lived in St. Robert, Missouri, United States to four years and three months in federal prison without parole for internet fraud. Otaru was sentenced almost a year after he was first indicted in November 2018 by a federal grand … Read more
The EFCC has once again called on all law enforcement agencies to collaborate in the fight against corruption in order to sanitize the Nigerian society. Acting Chairman of the Commission Ibrahim Mustafa Magu made the call today, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Passing Out Parade of Conversion Course 2 of Cadet/Officers of the Nigerian Immigration … Read more
Kano State Police Command has confirmed that a lion has escaped its enclosure at the Kano Zoological Garden. Spokesman of the Police who confirmed the escape, said a search team have since been deployed within the zoo. No report of injury or death as at the time of filling this report.
The Gombe Zonal Office of the EFCC has, arrested 26 suspects for allegedly producing adulterated palm oil by mixing some quantity of palm oil with unknown substances selling same to the public as genuine palm oil in the Gombe main market. The suspects are: Yahaya Sanusi, Mohammed Abubakar, Nasiru Bappa, Bello Ahmed, Emeka Oppah, Theophilus … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Nigeria Police Force for the discovery of a child-theft racket in Kano State and fake correctional centers in Kaduna and Katsina states. The president, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday, urged the police to sustain these … Read more
– President Buhari cautions Some community for frustrating the siting of Federal Government Project – The idea of chasing away contractors on-site or making undue demands from them by local communities or the deliberate actions of State Governments to frustrate the allocation of lands for federal projects is an antithesis of the people’s welfare – … Read more
A Member, representing Ondo East/Ondo West Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives Hon. Abiola Makinde will on Sunday, launch an interest-free loan for market women and artisans to mark his 100 days in office and showcase some of the life changing projects completed within the period. The event will hold at Oba Adesanoye Civic … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday re-affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to free and compulsory education for a child below ten years across the country. Osinbajo gave the commitment in Ibadan while speaking at the Divine Proclamation Service of the Dominion University. The Vice President recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari , had , on June … Read more
A total of 30 blind students have benefitted from a digital/ICT skill training programme sponsored by SIFAX Group in Lagos. The Corporate Affairs Manager of SIFAX GROUP, Mr Muyiwa Akande, made this known to the newsmen. According to him, the training was done in conjunction with the Initiative for National Growth Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation … Read more
– APC leaders in Owan west LGA pledged their support to Governor Obaseki second term bid – Dr. Uyi said: “Governor Obaseki has not deviated from those things Oshiomhole said he would do – From Edo North through Edo Central to Edo South, Obaseki has touched all parts of the state. The development is visible. … Read more
– Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan congratulate the former head of state,General Yakubu Gowon at 85 – You are a courageous leader who served Nigeria with honour, pride and love, especially at a difficult time in the life of our nation – Long after you left office, your passion and patriotism have remained undiminished The … Read more
– Adamawa APC to be repositioned by thirty nine member committee – The main chairman of the committee is Alhaji Abdulrahman Adamu,including the secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha – The committee is charged with the responsibility of reconciling all aggrieved aspirants /candidates that vied for positions during the 2019 General election A thirty … Read more
– PDP in kogi said that the decision of the state house of Assembly was shameful – He condemned the action of the State lawmakers for setting aside the report of the panel that investigated the allegations leveled against Achuba – Wada said that this is a complete miscarriage of justice even as the administration … Read more
– The kogi police authorities said that the impeached deputy Governor of kogi state, Achuba was not under house arrest – The Commissioner of Police,Hakeem Buhari said that the presence of security personnel at the official residence of the Deputy Governor in the Government Reservation Area (GRA), Lokoja, was to prevent looting of Government property … Read more
– Governor Ortom reacts to comment from opposition of using and dumping appointees – They referred to the appointments made recently in the state for which they claimed that none of the Governor’s former assistants was considered – It is necessary to clarify that the released list of special assistants followed the decision of the … Read more
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has stressed the need for Nigeria to have ‘well-thought-out’ investments that would create jobs, promote sectoral integration and uplift the economic foundations of the country. Obasanjo, who was represented by his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, said this at the commissioning of the 100-Bed capacity facility of Ace Medicare Clinics … Read more
– Three ladies working in an hotel burnt to death – A witness who preferred anonymity, said that the deceased were fast asleep when the hotel went up in flames – She said that the fire started after the owner of the facility closed for the day, leaving behind three ladies Three waiters have … Read more
– Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde makes new appointment into his cabinet – The two appointments takes immediate effect, according to their letters of appointment – The Special Assistant (Print Media) to the Governor, Moses Alao,in a statement, said that the Governor has charged the duo to see their appointment as a call to service … Read more