– EFCC said that it is not investigating Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and N-SIP – EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said that the anti-graft agency warned against reports, which could project a false indictment and incite Osinbajo against its Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Magu – The commission wishes to disclaim the reports The Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more
– The police have arraigned a lawyer for threatening to kill Sen. Buruji Kashamu over land disagreement – The lawyer, Bayo Adedokun, on Wednesday, September 25, appeared in an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos – Adedokun, however, pleaded not guilty A 30-year-old lawyer, Bayo Adedokun, on Wednesday appeared in an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, … Read more
– Former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank called on the EFCC,DSS and ICPC to investigate his claims against VP Osinbajo – He also asked Osinbajo to resign as VP to give room for a thorough investigation – Frank said he is rather expecting the VP to sue him instead of threatening media houses … Read more
– Members of house of Representatives have clashed over Boko Haram alleged invasion of Borno LGAs – The lawmakers have resolved to create a special fund for Nigerian Armed Forces to tackle the rising security crises across the country – They also mandated the leadership to interface with parliaments of other countries The House of … Read more
– Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has presided over the meeting of the FEC – Osinbajo presided on the meeting due to President Buhari’s foreign engagements – The president is currently at the 74th session of UN General Assembly in New York Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, September 25, in Abuja presided over the meeting … Read more
Chairman of Bayelsa State Butchers’ Association Chairman, Chibuzor Nwachukwu, has been assassinated by gunmen in Yenagoa, the state capital. Details later…
– Esther Isaiah an Ibadan based fashion designer accused step father, John Dickson of rape – Our step-father, started molesting me at age 12 and my younger sister – Whenever my mother is not at home, my step-father will threaten that he will kill me if I don’t allow him sleep with me An Ibadan-based … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday submitted the 2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the Senate. This followed Buhari’s letter to the Senate which was read at plenary by the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan. Details later….
– All prospective candidates for its 2020 UTME have been asked by the JAMB acquire the NIN – The board’s Spokesman, Dr Fabian Benjamin said on Tuesday, September 25 – Henceforth, the NIN will be compulsory for the UTME registration The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has called on all prospective candidates … Read more
– Samson Siasia has pleaded for the release of her mother in kidnappers den – Mrs Ogere Siasia and two others have been held captive since they were seized in Bayelsa – Siasia also recently filed an appeal against a life ban for match-fixing, imposed by world football’s governing body Fifa Nigeria’s former player and … Read more
– The PDP has disclosed 66 reasons why President Buhari’s re-election should be nullified – The party disclosed on Tuesday, September 25, when it approached the Supreme Court over the outcome of the poll – Presidential election tribunal had recently disqualified the petition against President Buhari’s victory The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential … Read more
– President Buhari said that his administration is committed to alleviating poverty – This is a national development priority and in line with the aspirations of the SDGs – We have since established an ambitious National Social Investment Programme targeting the poor and vulnerable members of the Nigerian population President Muhammadu Buhari has said that … Read more
– Tribunal in Rivers state nullified the victory of SDP candidate, Ipalibo George – The Tribunal declared candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Tekenari Wellington winner – The tribunal gave its judgement based on the evidences brought before it. The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Port Harcourt has nullified the … Read more
– The media operators in Kaduna have been warned against creating unnecessary panic in reporting unverified stories of kidnappings and other crimes in the state – The state public relation officer, Yakubu Sabo in the state disclosed this on Tuesday, September 25 – According to Sabo, such false reports will only increase fear … Read more
– Festus Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has spoken about his redeployment – Keyamo was redeployed from the Niger Delta Affairs Ministry as Minister of State to the Ministry of Labour and Employment – He tweeted that he is ready to serve the Buhari government in any capacity Festus Keyamo, a Senior … Read more
– IPOB threatened to stage a Protest against President Muhammadu Buhari at UNGA in New York, United states of America – The world must understand why Biafrans need outright freedom from unworkable system of Nigeria without much delay – The Buhari government has totally destroyed this country and we must let the world know what … Read more
– About 20 health facilities have been shut down in Lagos State – Abiola Idowu, executive secretary of HEFAMAA, disclosed this after an inspection by the agency – Idowu urged members of the public to continue to support the government in the fight against illegal operation of facilities The Health Facility Monitoring … Read more
– Labour leaders and Federal Government representatives with be meeting on Thursday and Friday to discuss on 30,000 minimum wage – The President of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Quadri Olaleye, blamed the Federal Government for insincerity – You all know the body language already. So, by Friday, we will meet with the JPSNC and a … Read more
– President Muhammad Buhari asked state Governors not to repair roads if they would ask for a refund – The states submitted a bill of almost a trillion naira when President Buhari was elected – If you want to fix it and not ask for compensation, send me what you want to do President … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 1. Tourism Development: Lagos To Partner Stakeholders The Lagos State Government has indicated her willingness to collaborate with critical stakeholders in the Entertainment, Tourism and Arts to transform the sector and make it globally competitive. READ MORE 2. Commissioner Urges … Read more