-PDP condemned recent protest at the state House of Assembly, calling for the probe of former Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode -PDP accused Gov.Sanwo-olu of being behind the protest -According to PDP, the protest lacked sincerity of purpose and was calculated at embarrassing the immediate past governor The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has condemned … Read more
– CAN President, Rev.Ayokunle said that allegation against Vice President Osinbajo is untruthful – He has cleared the air that the allegation is untruthful and there is no truth in it – If there is an allegation there must be an evidence and that it can never happen and will never happen The President … Read more
-Gov. Sanwo-olu stated that there is no face-off between President Buhari and the vice president -According to him, both the president and the vice-president are still working harmoniously -He advised the public to disregard the rumour The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has insisted that there is no crack in the presidency. The Governor … Read more
– Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said he is not planning to dethrone the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II – Recently some reports claimed that that Ganduje made moves to dethrone Sanusi – The governor dismissed the allegations minsisting that there is no such plans Kano State government, on Friday, September … Read more
Three people were killed and a fourth was injured when a combat helicopter used by United Nations peacekeepers in the Central African Republic crashed on landing, the UN force said on Friday. “It is with immense sorrow that I have learned of the crash of a Senegalese combat helicopter as it was landing at Bouar, … Read more
– Edo Commissioner of Police, Danmallam Mohammed, has confirmed the abduction of two officials of the NSCDC – Mohammed said the attack happened at about 2 pm and the Toyota Sienna van they were travelling in has been recovered from where it was abandoned – He said a combined operation of security agencies … Read more
Bayelsa Speaker Emmanuel Tonye Isenah may resign on Monday following pressure mounted on him by some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to quit his position ahead of the November 16th governorship election. A source, who spoke on the development, said Isenah decided to resign so that he won’t be blamed in case the PDP fails … Read more
– A Lagos farmer, Yesiru Onajobi, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter – Justice Sule Hassan of the Federal High Court in the state convicted Onajobi following a six-year trial – According to the judge, the prosecution has been able to establish the charges against the … Read more
– Federal government has spoken about the N30,000 new minimum wage which Nigerians workers are agitating for – The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said the government can not consider it now due to the bad economic situation – The NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, however, described the issue of the new minimum wage … Read more
– Nigerian Customs Service has spoken on re-opening borders – The service said the borders closure would last until the protocols on movement of goods and persons is established by the ECOWAS – According to the body, there is no end in sight to the partial closure of land borders until the condition is met … Read more
Aliko Dangote, Nigerian Billionaire, was recently sighted showing off his dance moves with singer Teni the entertainer while she was performing at an event in New York. Watch the video below: https://youtu.be/mrWDPfP1csU
– The ruling party, APC, has asked Supreme Court not to consider reports tabled before by opposition party, PDP – The opposition party is challenging some portions of the September 11, judgment of the PEPC – The ruling party wanted an order of the apex court striking out Abubakar Atiku’s allegations levelled against it The … Read more
– Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi said that he would sack any of his aides who abused the Nigerian President – He also cautioned his aides to desist from bringing down fellow Governors and their works – Any posting against the President, any Governor or Government from any of his appointees will attract immediate termination of … Read more
– APC dissociates itself from Circulated Posters of its chieftains – APC Publicity Secretary, Onilu said that the party’s focus now is Governance – So, we urge all our members to focus on what is important to us and so we dissociate ourselves and our leaders from such issues The All Progressives Congress(APC) has dissociated … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, September 27th, 2019 1. Senate Moves To Scrap Government Agencies, Others Nigerian Senate has said that some agencies and parastatals of Government among over 700 of them would be scrapped for effective services to the nation. READ MORE 2. APC Files Cross-Appeal At … Read more
– Zimbabwe has announced that former president Robert Mugabe would be buried at his home village in Zvimba – The government said the family of the former leader, who died in Singapore on September 6 aged 95 has expressed its desire to proceed with his burial in Zvimba – Family spokesman Leo Mugabe said he … Read more
– The EFCC has sealed four properties for investigation two suspected fraudsters, Godspower Eleadi and Ohwerhi Ahmed – Eleadi was arrested in his hideout in Sapele by operatives of the commission – The commission also recovered four exotic cars from Eleadi and his accomplice, Ahmed who is currently on the run The Economic and Financial … Read more
Lagos State Government has unveiled a policy document as well as a Comprehensive Sexuality Education, CSE, Curriculum for the youth population with an assurance that issues pertaining to youths would continue to receive its due attention from the government. The Youth policy document provides a comprehensive and well-considered framework that clearly articulates issues among young … Read more
The importance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to the growth of the economy was re-emphasised at the Fourth FATE Foundation Annual Alumni Conference held in Lagos. Speaking at the event on the theme: “Innovating for Scale”, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, assured the organisers that current administration is committed … Read more
The Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle has disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed and focussed on actualising the vision of making Lagos one of the top five African cities of choice to invest, live, work and recreate as a tourist destination. She made the remark at the opening ceremony of … Read more