Nigerian cancer experts have expressed concern over the late presentation of patients living with cancer in Nigeria. According to them, early presentation, follow up treatment as well as getting the needed support will increase survival rates of persons living with cancer in the country. A Haematology Oncologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Prof Edamisan … Read more
– The organised labour unions in Ekiti State have said that it will reject Governor Kayode Fayemi’s salary adjustment – Fayemi’s implementation must be in line with the National template increment of 66.6 per cent for Grade Levels 01-06, 29 per cent for GL 07-14 and 24 percent for 15-17 – The organised labour is … Read more
Just a day after the BBC’s hour long documentary exposed some lecturers sexually harassing female students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria and Ghana, a Professor from University of Benin, Okwechime Emmanuel, has criticized those condemning the lecturers. In an interview with Nigeria Info, Prof. Emmanuel noted that Nigerians were looking at sexual harassment from one … Read more
– Heavy security presence at the NASS for the presentation of 2020 Budget – Workers in and around the National Assembly as well as Journalists without the tag were turned back at the first gate to the Assembly – President Buhari is expected to Present the 2020 budget to joint session of the NASS There … Read more
– The Federal executive Council has approved N727 billion added to the N10.2 trillion Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) – The FEC commended the National Assembly for the increment of the crude oil benchmark from $55 to $57 per barrel – FEC is happy with the National Assembly for increasing the benchmark to $57 per … Read more
– CGG said that activities of international NGOs in Borno encouraged terrorist groups to continue to attack Nigerians – The NGOs has helped the terrorist group advance as well as having the ability to recruit new fighters – The coalition said that the activities of some international NGOs in the northeastern part of the nation … Read more
– APC kwara chieftains in division with Governor AbdulRahman – Since his emergence,the AbdulRazaq has sidelined party executive, carrying out policies without recourse to the party that brought him to power – The exco has been using personal money for the running of the party The aggrieved Chieftains of Kwara State All Progressives Congress … Read more
– Government agencies and heads of companies preferred to send representatives to such hearings, rather than take them seriously – The Speaker said that those summoned should attend the hearings, adding that negligence to its sittings would no longer be tolerated – Heads of Government agencies must be made to attend public and investigative hearings … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 1. Sanusi Laments Nigeria’s Population, Says It’s A Liability The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi II, has lamented over the continuous increase of Nigeria’s population describing it as a liability. READ MORE 2. Buhari To Present 10.7tn Budget To National … Read more
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi has reappointed his former Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor who was sacked recently. However, he is now Special Assistant on fruits/food market management. Umahi said, his reason for reappointing his former CPS was because he want him (Uzor) to continue with his government as a result of … Read more
– NLC said that the negotiations for the consequential salary adjustment must be concluded – There cannot be decent work without decent wages. The national minimum wage is the floor for decent wages – We re-echo our position that decent work must be at the centre of Government actions to bring back economic growth The … Read more
The National President, Government College, Ibadan, Old Boys’ Association (GCIOBA), Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN), has said quality education is the bedrock of societal development and must never be compromised. Babalakin said a half-educated person is a danger to himself and the society. Speaking in Lagos yesterday at a news conference on GCI’s 90th anniversary celebration, … Read more
The Ministry of Science and Technology said the European Union (EU) and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) through the Nigeria Competitiveness Project (NICOP) are willing to partner in the implementation of Nigeria’s leather products policy. The draft strategic Implementation plan for leather and leather products policy which is waiting for implementation, the ministry said … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, October 7, 2019, arraigned two brothers, Solomon and Godspower Nwachukwu before Justice I. U. Bello of the High Court of Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Bwari, Abuja, on separate one-count amended charge, bordering on cybercrime and obtaining money under false pretense. Prosecution counsel, Maryam Aminu Ahmed, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that the sum of N900m mutilated notes recovered from bank officials currently being prosecuted before the Federal High Court, Ibadan had been tampered with by operatives of the Commission. This denial was contained in a statement issued by the Commission on Monday. Read Also: Sanwo-Olu … Read more
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, has said that President Buhari was committed to providing quality education and security to all Nigerians. The Assistant Director of Press and Public, Relations to the minister, Odutayo Oluseyi revealed this in a press statement on Monday in Abuja. Oluseyi noted that minister disclosed Buhari led administration … Read more
Unknown gunmen on Monday killed one person and abducted a pastor’s wife alongside three others. The unknown gunmen invaded a community in Angwan Barau in Chikun local government Area of the state, at about 4:00am. According to an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity because of the security concerns, revealed that the kidnappers shot rapidly into the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has denied report making waves round the new media that N900m in its custody had turned to paper. The alleged N900m was said to be subject of prosecution at the Federal High Court, Ibadan, and kept in several boxes in the anti-graft’s custody. The agency refuted the allegation in … Read more
The Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the suit filed All Progressive Congress, APC, candidate in the last gubernatorial election Emmanuel Jime, challenging the victory of Governor Samuel Ortom of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP. The suit presided over by theJustice Adebola Olusiyi upheld the victory of Governor Ortom as the substantial winner … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Nigeria’s democracy stating that it was maturing, citing peaceful conduct of the 2019 general elections and settlement of election disputes at the tribunal as major reasons. Buhari made the declaration on Monday in Abuja during the 25th Nigeria Economic Summit (NES) with the theme: ‘‘Nigeria 2050: Shifting Gears.’’ Buhari said … Read more