– Nigerian Army assures Nigerians not to panic over firing Artillery Guns – As part of the ceremonial activities for the independence anniversary, there would also be the traditional firing of Artillery Gun salute during the occasion – Members of the public especially those living within Asokoro, Maitama and its environs are hereby alerted The … Read more
– APC suspended Local Government primaries in two local Government areas – There would be breakdown of law and order. And it was on this basis we decided to postpone the election – The indefinite postponement has created fear and re-awakened the suspicion of some aspirants who alleged the party leadership of plotting to impose … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, September 29th, 2019 1. What Tinubu Said About Lazy Nigerian Youth Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District and wife of a former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said youths of today are lazy and not ready to … Read more
– The staff of Shattima Model Primary School, Gusau, has been suspended by the state government – The school has also been shut pending full investigation by the state Basic Education Commission – The government said it will deal ruthlessly with anyone with a hand in the dastardly act Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has … Read more
A father of two has lost his life in Akure, the Ondo State capital after drowning in a flood following a heavy downpour on Friday night. The incident happened at Oke-Iya Area in Ijoka Quarters, Akure where the deceased, a commercial motorcyclist commonly known as ‘Okada rider’ was living with his family before his death. … Read more
A middle-aged-man, Ojo Daniyan, has been nabbed for allegedly setting his wife, Dorcas, on fire over her refusal to give him money. The incident occurred in Irese area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, after a misunderstanding between the couple over money collected from the sale of their land. According to a source, the wife … Read more
– Two DSS personnel have lost their lives in a fatal car crash – The service spokesman, Dr Peter Afunaya, has confirmed the occurrence – Afunaya said the incident occurred in the evening at Gidan Busa Katari, along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway The Department of State Service on Friday September 27, lost two … Read more
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissociated itself from a group that staged support on Thursday for the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s presidency in 2023. Some youths under the aegis of Southwest Youth Congress (SYC) had on Thursday in Akure, the state capital, marched round town, calling on the people to … Read more
Lagos State Government has called on residents to stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse and clear their tertiary drains to avert an outbreak of disease. The State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke gave the warning during a joint inspection tour of the drainage channels in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government and Ifelodun Local … Read more
Nigeria has lost the bid to host the 2021 edition of International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Africa (ICASA 2021). Dr Gambo Aliyu, the Director General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. Aliyu, who … Read more
-The Kaduna State Police Command said it had handed over to the state government nearly 400 inmates of a rehabilitation centre at Rigasa in Kaduna -According to the Police, seven suspects earlier arrested were undergoing investigations -The police PPRO defended the police raid on the centre, saying it was based on reports of torture and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday reacted to the reported rescue of 400 men and boys in a building in Kaduna, where the detainees were allegedly abused and tortured. His reaction was contained in a statement signed by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu. It read: ‘‘In commending the police for their discovery of this horrific hub and … Read more
-Timi Frank condemns CAN president’s visit to the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo -The political activist urged Dr. Ayokunle to face his priestly duties instead of using his sacred office to aid and abet corruption -According to him, it was a mortal sin for the CAN head to portray the highly reverred Christian body in the … Read more
-President Buhari to Nigeria from UNGA74 , in New York, USA, on Saturday morning, a day ahead of schedule -President Buhari returned ahead of schedule because he was able to complete all his official engagements in time President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Abuja after his engagements at the 74th Session of the United Nations … Read more
Frank Lampard admitted he was relieved to finally earn his first home Premier League win as Chelsea manager after goals from Jorginho and Willian sealed a 2-0 victory against Brighton on Saturday, September 27. Lampard had presided over two draws and a defeat in the league at Stamford Bridge since the Blues legend was … Read more
-Oluremi Tinubu, has said youths of today are lazy and not ready to work -According to her, the moment you give the youths work to do, they fall sick -Sen. Tinubu stated that youths of nowadays are interested in making quick money, but they don’t want to work before making the money Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, … Read more
– A fresh student of College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kogi state, has killed by suspected gunmen – The college provost, Nuhu Anyegeu, described the attack on the student as ‘inconceivable and shocking – Anyegeu expressed regret over the death of the deceased, who he described as a promising young man Suspected gunmen have … Read more
– Miyetti Allah has declared support for Gov. Yahaya Bello for Nov. 16 governorship election in Kogi state – The group said it decided to support Bella for providing a secure environment for Fulanis to operate in the state – It added that the governor had given its members a sense of belonging by appointing … Read more
– An appeal court has disqualified petition against the victory of Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho and APC – PDP and its candidate in the 2019 National Assembly election for Kogi East senatorial district, failed to upturn the decision of the Election Petitions Tribunal – The appellate court affirmed Senator Jibrin’s election The People’s Democratic Party … Read more
– A 25-year-old man, Salisu Idris has been arrested for allegedly setting a house ablaze in Kano – It was said that three occupants who were believed to be members of the same family were left dead in the incident – The victims included the father, the pregnant mother and their 2-year-old daughter The Kano … Read more