Igbos Are Not Treated Fairly- Peter Obi

– Former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi said that the Igbo’s are not been treated fairly – He said: “It is only fair that you treat every part of the nation fairly and equally – The former Anambra State Governor said that there were people who could Govern this country effectively and who have … Read more

Acting CJ Commissions Federal High Court Toilets Renovated By SAN

The Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon Justice John Tsoho has commissioned the public conveniences of the Federal High Court, in the Lagos Division, newly renovated for public use. Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, had voluntarily taken up the project of renovating the three public toilets … Read more

Obanikoro Pledges Scholarship Support For Kayokayo Festival, Says, ‘Education Is An Antidote To Poverty’

The former Minister of Defence (State) and Former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has described education as an antidote to poverty, while pledging scholarship to deserving students of Epe community in order to promote literacy. Obanikoro commended the Epe Community and the committee that midwifed this year’s Epe Kayokayo cultural … Read more

Aisha Vs Daura: Those Who Released The Video Are Despicable- Fani-Kayode

– Ex Aviation Minister,Femi Fani-Kayode condemned those who released the leaked video of Aisha Buhari – This is the villa. We have over 200 soldiers guarding us, over 200 policemen. Why do you have to lock this door – Mrs Buhari, however, confirmed the authenticity of the video on Sunday while addressing journalists in Abuja … Read more

72-yr-Old Man Sent to Prison For Impregnating 17-Year-Old Daughter

Texas prison inmates killed: US federal prisons on nationwide lockdown

The Chief Magistrates’ Court 10 in Gombe, Gombe State, on Monday, October 14, remanded 72-year-old Ibrahim Yunusa in prison custody for allegedly raping and impregnating his biological daughter. Yunusa of Dadinkowa, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the state had on arraignment pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Chief Magistrate, Daura Sikkam, ordered the remand … Read more

Mimiko to Chair NMA Physicians' Week

Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, will chair the opening ceremony of the 2019 Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Physicians’ Week holding in Akure. The event, which is an annual gathering of Nigerian Doctors, will hold at the NMA House Igbatoro Akure at 10am with the theme “Care of the Unknown Patient” National President … Read more

Mimiko to Chair NMA Physicians’ Week

Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, will chair the opening ceremony of the 2019 Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Physicians’ Week holding in Akure. The event, which is an annual gathering of Nigerian Doctors, will hold at the NMA House Igbatoro Akure at 10am with the theme “Care of the Unknown Patient” National President … Read more

UN Vows To Support Nigeria's Aviation Sector In Curbing Human Trafficking

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The United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has vowed to assist major stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation sector to reduce the high rate of human trafficking. The United Nations said this in a release sent to PREMIUM TIMES and signed by Sylvester Atere, Outreach and Communications Officer of the organisation’s office in Nigeria. … Read more

Nigerian Consulate Dismisses Reports Of $200 Extra Charges For E-Passport

Consul-General, Benaoyagha Okoyen, has denied reports that it charges an extra 200 dollars for same-day E-passport service. The Nigerian Consulate in New York dismissed such claims as an attempt to tarnish the image of “hard-working officials’’ of the consulate . In a statement dated Oct. 12 and made available to the newsmen in New York on Monday, … Read more

HEDA Trains Journalists On Corruption Tracking Techniques

Leading anti-corruption group, Human and Environmental Development Agenda, has begun a training programme on new ways and usage of corruption tracking techniques for community-based organisations, bloggers, anti-corruption agencies officials and media practitioners in the North-Western part of the country. According to the organisers, the training is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the participants. The … Read more

Moghalu Resigns, Gives Tough Reasons

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A former presidential aspirant, Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu has resigned his membership from Young Progressive Party (YPP). He disclosed this on Monday via his official Twitter handle. According to him, the need to push for electoral reforms ahead of 2023 general elections informed his decision to quit partisan politics. He wrote: “Without electoral reform, which includes … Read more

Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 1. 29 Passengers Survive As Bus Plunges Into Lagos Canal The 29 passengers aboard a commercial bus that plunged into a canal in front of the National Theatre complex, Iganmu, Lagos, on Monday. were all rescued unhurt. READ MORE 2. … Read more

CUPP Alleges APC Frustrated Over Leakage Of Its Plan Of Atiku’s Appeal

The Coalition of United Political Parties CUPP has alleged that the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, was frustrated over the revelation of its plan for Atiku’s appeal suit. It could be recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the last presidential election, Akitu Abubakar has filed an appeal suit to challenge the victory … Read more

South East Govs Meet With Buhari

Economy: Reviewing FG’s 2019 Revenue Performance

The South-East Governor’s Forum resolved on Monday to take up the issues concerning the welfare of the people of the zone with President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chairman of the forum, Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the governors’ meeting held in Enugu. Umahi, however, declined to … Read more

Tony Elumelu Receives 'Certificate Of Discharge'

A Certificate of Discharge to Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) was presented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday at the presidential villa, Abuja. A certificate of discharge is a written statement of satisfaction that a party has discharged its obligations credibly. The certificate was received by the Group Chairman of Transcorp, Tony Elumelu, accompanied … Read more

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