Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday promoted four Assistant Inspectors-General (AIG) of Police and two Commissioners of Police (CPs), to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) after an emergency Plenary Session. Dependable source at the meeting who disclosed this to the press said, the meeting was chaired by PSC chairman, retired Inspector-General of … Read more
– Nigerians want to see what is contained in asset declaration forms of former President, head of states and Governors – Those mostly affected are ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-President Ibrahim Babangida, and ex-Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar – The bureau, however, said that the National Assembly has not put guidelines … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, October 19th, 2019 1. Lagos Set To Tackle Cybercrime The Lagos State Government has disclosed its readiness to tackle the menace of cybercrime being perpetrated by some unscrupulous citizens who see the internet as an opportunity to make money through fraudulent practices. READ … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has halted the ongoing recruitment of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pending the determination of a suit filed by one Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olajengbesi, a public interest lawyer, had commenced the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of all potential … Read more
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has pointed accusing fingers at the Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong for fuelling insecurity in the state. According to the party, the governor knew what he had done by not conducting election in Jos North, Jos South, Riyom and Barkin Ladi local councils on October 10 … Read more
In a bid to tackle the water and power supply problems in the state, Ogun State government says a Bureau of Water Water Supply as well as Energy and Electricity Board will be created. Governor Dapo Abiodun, while fielding questions from the people of Ogun Central on the 2020 Budget at the June 12 Cultural Centre, … Read more
The FCT Police Command on Friday paraded a man, Mr. John Tarsoo, for defrauding members of the public under the pretense that he is an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma, who disclosed in Abuja said Tarsoo was one of the 49 arrested suspects within the last couple … Read more
The EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal office on Friday, arraigned Confidence Okeagu and Chisom Ordu before Justice A.T.Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, River State. Okeagu was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretense contrary to Section 8(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related … Read more
The EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office, on Friday, October 18, 2019, arrested Danladi Chindo, Director of Finance, Ministry for Local Government and Nasiru Umar of Accounts and Salary, Ministry for Local Government Sokoto. They were arrested for an alleged offence of Conspiracy, Abuse of Office and Diversion of Public Funds to the tune of N6,703,000.00 (Six … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his regards to Sir Kessignton Adebukunola Adebutu on the conferment of his new title “Odole Oodua” by the Ooni of Ife. The President, according to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, felicitated with family members, friends and business associates of Sir Adebutu for … Read more
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday assured passengers plying the Abuja-Kaduna rail line that more trains would be added to the route. He said this as he was taking delivery of trains in China. Amaechi said that the trains built by a Chinese firm, CRRC include two-motored cars and four locomotive trains. … Read more
– Kogi state running mate,Chief Edward Onoja replaced the deputy Governor, Achuba – Chief Edward Onoja would be sworn in on Saturday as the new Deputy Governor of the state – The Chairman of the panel of Enquiry, Barrister John Baiyeshea, flanked by six other members of the panel, submitted the report to the Speaker, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Zonal Office on Friday October 18, arrested nine suspected cybercrime fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys at Mexmemphis Properties and Apartments, Maryland District, Enugu. The suspects, Precious Ibegbulem, Michael Odishi, Ebuka Kenneth, Akabuke Beluolisa, Chibueze Ezeagwu, Nnamdi Maduekwe, Kingsley Orazulike, Linda Chidera and Uche Nwosu, were arrested … Read more
Construction giant, Julius Berger, on Friday, October 18, notified of its intention to extend the reconstruction work on Lagos-Ibadan highway from Magboro to Punch Place section of the road from October 21 to January 31, 2020. The development was to enable the company begin rehabilitation work on the 1.3 kilometres stretch of the highway from … Read more
An accident has occurred along lagos- Badagry Expressway At least three persons have been reportedly dead and many others injured after a commercial bus hit a median and tumbled along Lagos-Badagry Expressway. More Details Later…
– Group in Abia calls on Governor of Abia state to rehabilitate roads – With huge amounts of waste dumped inside drainages and on walk-ways across the previously prosperous city, we are concerned that the situation may get worsened – The group said that its members have received several calls from Aba residents, who were … Read more
The founder, Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo has apauded the founder of Ace Medicare Clinics Limited, Doctor Wole Kukoyi, for the Commissioning of 100-Bed Capacity Facility at Idiroko Road, Otta, Ogun State. In a letter signed by Bishop Oyedepo, he described the medical facility as “Awesome”, adding that, Kukoyi was not … Read more
– House of Representatives member,Dennis idahosa said that the strike by labour unions would have impacted negatively on the economy – The peaceful resolution of the issues had further demonstrated that Nigeria could make headway when challenges confronting the country were discussed in a round table – He said, “To me, this peaceful resolution has … Read more
– Troops of operation of thunder strike rescue three farmers and killed a bandit – Acting on a credible information, troops raided the hideout of the bandits where they held the farmers and engaged them in a firefight – “Following the firefight, one bandit was neutralized and others escaped with gunshot wounds, leaving behind the … Read more
– After Wednesday’s fuel tanker fire incident in Onitsha another fuel tanker ignited fire on Friday morning – An eyewitness said that the tanker fell at about 4am on Friday, the whole content spilled and caught fire – PMS laden tanker early this morning lost control and rammed into a parked caterpillar in front of … Read more