The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a 53 year old man, Muhammed Bolaji Abdulraheem for parading himself as a Lawyer and obtaining money under false pretence. Abdulraheem was accused of using dubious means to defraud his client, Mallam Yusuf Bello of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N300,000). Bello … Read more
– Vice President Osinbajo Met with Benue Governor and Ebonyi Deputy Governor over boundary dispute – we had taken far reaching decisions to ensure that we demarcate the boundary between these two states so that we can hold our people responsible. – Governor Ortom also dismissed insinuations of conflict between Benue and Taraba States Following … Read more
– EFCC re-arraigned for Benue Governor and his aide at a Federal High court in Abuja – EFCC is prosecuting Suswam and Oklobia on nine counts of money laundering – The Duo were re-arraigned before Justice Okon Abang The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has re-arraigned former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam alongside Omadachi … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 1. 59th Independence: We’ve Failed To Take Nigeria To Enviable Position- Gov. Darius The Taraba State Governor, Mr. Darius Ishaku, has lamented that after 59 years of Independence “We’ve failed to take Nigeria to enviable position.” READ MORE 2. Nigeria … Read more
– Federal Government Donated medical facilities to Alimosho General Hospital – The commissioner said that Inside the centre are ultra-modern equipment that will aid the prompt delivery of maternal and child care services – He however said that the MCC would have an impact on the efforts of the Lagos State Government geared towards promoting … Read more
– APGA said that Alex Otto suspension still stands – Dr. Alex Otti has been suspended from the party, and has no dealing with any chieftain of APGA – The party filed application to withdraw herself from Alex Otti’s petition The Secretary of the Abia state chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sunday … Read more
– APGA said that Alex Otto suspension still stands – Dr. Alex Otti has been suspended from the party, and has no dealing with any chieftain of APGA – The party filed application to withdraw herself from Alex Otti’s petition The Secretary of the Abia state chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sunday … Read more
– The seven inmates who have been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging and are awaiting execution should no longer be executed – I am pleased to extend my grace and mercy unto the said condemned inmates – 18 persons serving various jail term for various offences have been released As part of activities … Read more
– IGP assures Nigerians of hitch- free independence celebration – The police operatives are also to intensify patrols along all the major highways in the country – IGP has also directed that attention should be concentrated on parade grounds, government/private infrastructure and all places of public resort and recreation centres The Inspector-General of Police, IGP … Read more
– Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria should be the beacon of hope, democracy and freedom – Abubakar said the country belongs to all those that have a role to play in making the nation great – According to him, no one in Nigeria, no matter how highly placed, shall be bigger than the laws … Read more
– Nigerians have been urged by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to avoid divisions in Nigeria – Okowa made this statement while speaking about the country 59th independence anniversary – He said they should engage in more constructive and patriotic citizen-participation in governance Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on citizens to … Read more
Lagos State Government has said it will actualise the objectives for the creation of Lagos State Residents’ Registration Agency (LASRRA) towards creating a database of residents for proper projection and planning by the government. The assertion was made by the General Manager of LASRRA, Engr. (Mrs.) Ibilola Kasunmu, during a fact-finding meeting with all the … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has, in a release issued, frowned at the conversion of Industrial premises for other uses, saying it is illegal and not permissible. Salako explained that industrial premises were primarily places of economic and productive activities expected to provide employment opportunities and grow … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced the enforcement of the ban on Okada and Tricycle operations within the Lagos Central Business District in accordance with Section 3 of the Lagos Road Traffic Law, 2012. The Special Adviser to the Governor on CBD, Prince Anofiu Olarenwaju Elegushi disclosed this while monitoring enforcement of the ban within … Read more
-Donald Trump felicitates with Nigeria on its 59th independence -He noted that the USA will be helping Nigeria to dismantle the infamous Boko Haram terrorists United States President Donald Trump Monday wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari in commemoration of the country’s 59th independence. “On behalf of the American people, I extend our warmest greetings and congratulate … Read more
The Nigerian Army Guards Brigade has urged the public not to panic over the firing of field artillery guns during the 2019 Independence Anniversary Parade. The army gave the assurance in a statement by Haruna Tagwai, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, on Saturday in Abuja. READ ALSO: Nigeria At 59: Nigeria Dying Under Buhari’s Watch – … Read more
-APC appeals to Nigerians to be careful of persons scheming division in the country -The party hailed Nigeria’s founding fathers and as well as members of the Armed Forces, who have paid the supreme sacrifice to defend the country’s territorial integrity and unity -According to the party, President Muhammadu Buhari administration has made commendable strides … Read more
-PDP National Chairman has said that Nigeria is dying under the watch of President Buhari and the APC -The PDP leader urged the judiciary to stand up and save Nigeria -He urged Nigerians not to lose hope and assured that the PDP will continue to fight for democracy even in the face of hostility from … Read more
-Gov. Seyi Makinde urged Nigerians to remain committed to the goals of nation building -Seyi Makinde called for renewed patriotism among Nigerians -He assured the people of Oyo State to continue to stand with his government in its avowed determination to deliver the good and uplift the standards of living in the Pacesetter state Governor … Read more
-CUPP stated that President Buhari has turned Nigeria into a joke and there is nothing to celebrate -CUPP said that Buhari’s leadership style and incompetence is a mockery of the efforts of the nation’s founding fathers -According to CUPP, the APC govt has only succeeded in unleashing immeasurable pains among other ills on Nigerians in … Read more