– PDP Chairman, Uche Secondus warns NASS not to pass budget without estimate – He said that it is wrong for members of the parliament to commence deliberations on the budget without being served with a copy of the details of the budget estimates. – There is confusion all over the place; confusion in the … Read more
Sophia Nigeria Limited, makers of X-Pression hair attachments has sacked over five thousand (5000), of its workers. The hair company had on Friday issued the memo of the contract termination to its staff informing them that effective from October 31, 2019, their contract with the company would be terminated. According to the memo made available … Read more
Cooking can be hectic. Especially in Lagos where you have to step out at dawn to beat the early morning traffic yet get home late and exhausted thanks to the almighty Lagos traffic. Eating right is essential but getting good food in Lagos can be both stressful and expensive. However, there are some great spots … Read more
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has promised to utilized the recovered looted funds for the development of infrastructure in the state. The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, revealed this in a press statement on Friday at the state’s capital, Ilorin. The Governor revealed this after he received N111, 428, … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, October 12th, 2019 1. Lagos To Close Ilupeju Railway Crossing Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has announced that the Ilupeju Railway Level Crossing will be closed to vehicular movement from 9:00pm, Saturday, 12 to 8:00am, Sunday, 13 2019. READ MORE 2. Social … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has clarified that the approval his adminstration sought from the State Assembly was for his administration to utilize the N7.6bn loan for other plans other than its original plan. Makinde noted that the approval was not for a fresh loan from the CBN. The Chief Press Secretary to … Read more
The Nigerian government has been asked to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of the January 2018 mass killings and destructions in some communities in Benue State. This is according to an order by the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS which stated that the federal government breached its obligation to investigate the human rights violations that occurred. … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, has advised policemen to take advantage of the social Media in engaging the public in crime-related issues and awareness creation. He made this known at the closing ceremony of a 4-day training workshop for all police spokespersons and PPROs in Nigeria. Read Also: Information Technology Crucial To Driving … Read more
The volunteer medical campaign by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to combat blindness and its causes said it diagnosed and treated 8,000 patients of eye-related free of charge in Ibadan. The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Adnan Bostaji, disclosed on Friday in a statement he signed in Abuja.adding that the campaign also conducted 694 … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Delta State Governor , Ifeanyi Okowa have called for strong collaboration among the three tiers of government in the fight against poverty in the country . Speaking at the 18 th Joint Planning Board and National Council on Development Planning meeting in Asaba , yesterday , Osinbajo said synergy among … Read more
A coalition of 23 Nigerian civil society organisations, under the aegis of Partnership for Advocacy on Child & Family Health ( PACFaH @Scale) , has commended the Federal Government for the early submission of the 2020 budget to the National Assembly while calling for timely passage, full release , efficient and effective utilisation of the … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC has announced that its drilling team on Thursday discovered hydrocarbon in the Northeast. The oil giant made the announcement via its official tweeter handle @NNPCgroup on Friday. NNPC noted that it crew had discovered the hydrocarbon at the Kolmani River-II in Gongola Basin. The tweet reads “At about 21:20 … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) , Kaduna Zonal office , yesterday secured the conviction of six SIM swap fraudsters in Kaduna. The convicts , Okafor Samuel Obinna, Chigbo Pascal Chidi , Oha Chukwujekwu , Ahamefula Francis Izuchukwu , Ugonna Nelson Owete and Ikenna Henry , were arraigned on the 10 th of … Read more
– Kidnappers of Government technical college Principal, Francis Maji demand 20 million Ransom to secure his release – The family is appealing to the kidnappers to release their bread winner to them unconditionally – The Command received information through DPO Kajuru, in the early hours of today 10/10/2019,at about 0220hrs that group of armed men … Read more
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured the people of Ode Remo and environs that the General Hospital , Isara, would be rehabilitated and equipped to meet their health needs . Governor Abiodun , who gave the assurance at the commissioning of the modern palace, museum and park at Ode Remo , Remo North Council … Read more
Breast cancer patients have been given hope after scientists found an immune cell which may stop the disease returning. In a world-first discovery, researchers have spotted ‘gamma delta T cells’ in human breast tissue. They believe the cell, released by the immune system to fight tumours, may play an important role in wiping out breast … Read more
– President Buhari stops ministers and head of Government agencies from travelling abroad – The suspension of such travels will enable functionaries and agencies of the Executive Arm to provide the required cooperation with the Legislature in order to ensure timely passage of the Appropriation Bill – All Ministries, Departments and Agencies have been directed … Read more
– APC chairmen to meet on Sunday to discuss issues on expiration of 10 days ultimatum – Among their concerns are failure to secure appointments for party loyalists and vacant leadership seats in the party – The chairmen had in their letter to the NWC alleged that they were being treated as outsiders in the … Read more
– Minister of Humanitarian Affairs,Disaster and Management, Sadiya Umar Farouq debunks rumour of marriage to President Buhari – I will like to clarify this, that me and Baba Buhari have been old-time friends and Her Excellency Aisha is my good friend and a sister – Dear Nigerians, please Kindly ignore all rumors as this is … Read more
The Presidency has debunked the rumor making wave round social media platforms that President Buhari was getting married to a second wife today (Friday). According to the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, confirmed that the alleged wedding of Mr President was nothing but a fabricated news to attract public attention. … Read more