Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and other world leaders have been addressing pressing global issues in the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 74th meeting in New York. President Buhari talked about issues bordering on the ongoing P&ID case, taking a new dimension in London later today (Thursday), poverty, corruption, terrorism, xenophobia among others. Here are 4 … Read more
– President of Senate,Ahmad Lawan said that the senate will pass the PIB before the end of 2020 – It also seeks to increase government revenue from oil and lay down a strengthened legal and regulatory framework for the Nigerian oil industry – Lawan said: “Our petroleum industry is almost stagnant; it has for long … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, September 26th, 2019 1. Independence Day: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Oct.1, as public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary. READ MORE 2. FG Reacts To Nigerians Comment Over Buhari’s Comments At The Ongoing United Nations … Read more
Sequel to the determination of the Governors of the six States in the Southwest region to tackle head-on, the menace of kidnapping, armed banditry and other criminal activities rampaging the region through formation of a joint security operation, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has pledged the inclusion of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba on his election as the Primate-elect of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) by the Episcopal Synod of the Church, which held in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday, September 24. The President also felicitates with members of the Anglican Communion in Nigeria on the successful election … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in New York, said Nigeria had demonstrated political will on water and sanitation, and would soon step up advocacy on the issue. Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman said Buhari stated this at a meeting with former Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, at the ongoing 74th United Nations General Assembly on … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister has sent his best wishes to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu on the occasion of his birthday. In a message his sent via his official Twitter handle, @realFFK, Fani-Kayode prayed God to grant the IPOB leader more years of victories He also prayed … Read more
-Osinbajo stated that Oba Oniru lived a life of significance and contribution to the nation -According to him, the late Oniru’s guidance and counsel all the time was impactful The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said in Lagos State on Wednesday that Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abiodun Oniru, lived a life of significance and contribution to … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that 9,000 megawatts is the amount of energy required to transform Lagos State economy. If realised, Lagos, the most populous city-state, and the fifth largest economy in Africa, would be self-sufficient in electricity supply that would adequately power its industrial sector, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and residential buildings. The … Read more
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation has announced that the rehabilitation of bad spots along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja will commence immediately to reduce incessant traffic gridlock on the road. A release signed by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Ganiu Lawal said the repair works will commence on Wednesday afternoon, covering different sections … Read more
The Lagos State Government has on reiterated its commitment to prosecution of the war against crime and criminality, saying that it is an unrelenting war that will continue until all those who benefit from crime are brought to book across the State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Drainage and Water Resources, Engr. Joe … Read more
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has restated the commitment of the Lagos State Government to the 28-day Building Plan Approval target, saying the 2019 Lagos State Physical Planning Permit and Building Control Regulations recently passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly, has come into effect to enhance the … Read more
-President Buhari to retire after finishing what programmes and policies he started in his first term -He thanked Portugal for the steadfast support it has given Nigeria on many fronts President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday said he would retire after finishing what programmes and policies he started in his first term. He spoke in New York, at … Read more
-Presidency says online hysteria against President Buhari over his comments at the ongoing United Nations meetings was unnecessary –According to the presidency, his prepared remarks were wholly in alignment with the theme of the Panel event, and the question he was asked The presidency, Wednesday night, said the “online hysteria” against President Muhammadu Buhari over … Read more
-The FG has declared Tuesday Oct.1 as public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary -Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the commemoration of this year’s anniversary -He called on Nigerians to emulate the nation’s founding fathers in their love for fatherland The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Oct.1, as public … Read more
– Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari said that Nigeria and Ghana have made achievement in fighting corruption – When you take on powerful and corrupt vested interests successfully, sometimes they seek to push back – Nigeria and Ghana are leading Partners in ECOWAS President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria and Ghana have made achievements … Read more
– There was a drama at the Lagos office of NDLEA when a man,Ayobiojo Hammed, was caught peddling marijuana – A Federal High Court in the state on Wednesday, September 25, remanded Hammed – The reports claimed that Hammed was arrested on March 26 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday remanded a man, … Read more
– Vice President Osinbajo said that he would waive his constitutional immunity to allow him to be investigated – This follows accusation of mismanagement of funds from the former deputy national publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank – Frank called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Director of the … Read more
The Vice-president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has threatened to tack legal action against Vanguard Newspaper over a publication of corruption allegation levied against his person Recall that recently, Vanguard published a story credited to former spokesman of All Progressives Congress mr Timi Frank alleging that the Vice-president fraudulently collected 90 billion naira from Federal Inland Revenue … Read more
The Uyo station of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was among buildings set ablaze by some commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as okada riders on Wednesday, September 25, who were protesting over the death of one of them in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The motorcyclists were said to be protesting the killing of … Read more