A man suspected to be vandalising an electric transformer belonging to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Asaba, the Delta State capital, has been electrocuted. The deceased, said to be a father of three, was found dead by residents after his failed attempt to vandalise the transformer. The incident occurred on the night of … Read more
In spite of the order by Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Friday that the collection of levies or fees from students of the state’s public schools be suspended, some principals and headteachers have in the state been alleged to have continued collecting money from their pupils. Barely three days after Gov Abiodun ordered … Read more
A heir apparent to the throne of Mbiri kingdom, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Evans Alekwe, who died of food poisoning, has been crowned king shortly after his death. Amid a sketchy detail surrounding the tragedy, the prince reportedly died on Sunday, September 22, after eating food laced with poisoning. … Read more
– Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has submitted the 35-man list of his cabinet – Osun speaker Timothy Owoeye read the list at plenary – Owoeye on Tuesday, September 24, confirmed the list President Nigeria Guild of Editors, Mrs. Funke Egbemode has made the list of commissioners and special advisers submitted to the Assembly by Osun Governor … Read more
– The convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Omoyele Sowore, might be released today, Tuesday, September 24 – A federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of Sowore to Femi Falana – The court stated that Falana must produce convener of #RevolutionNow Protest whenever it wants him A federal High Court in Abuja has ordered … Read more
– Erstwhile Deputy national Publicity secretary of APC,Timi Frank told FIR to stop deceiving Nigerians – Yemi Osinbajo’s trouble with the presidency began when it was discovered that he mismanaged N90 billion – Wahab Gbadamosi, debunked the claim, saying the service’s annual allocation is not up to that amount Former Deputy national Publicity secretary … Read more
– Femi Gbajabiamila has mourned the death of Oniru of Iruland, Victoria Island, Lagos, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru – Oniru died on Monday, September 23 after a brief illness – Gbajabiamila said Oba Oniru would be remembered for his fatherly role The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed shock over the … Read more
– Federal High Court in Abuja the application by DSS to detain the publisher of SaharaReporters and convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore – Justice Taiwo Taiwo stood down the case after hearing arguments from legal teams of Sowore and the DSS – DSS’ lawyer, G.O Agbadua, said since the charges had been filed against the … Read more
– Minister of State Industry, Trade and Investment,Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum said that more attention would be paid to welfare of Nigerian workers – She urged members of the association to identify with various programmes and policies of the government – She also stressed that the Buhari-led administration was very clear on necessary action plans … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 23 election has formally filed an appeal against the judgement of the presidential election petitions tribunal at the Supreme Court. The appellants want the apex court to hold that the tribunal erred in its decision to dismiss its petition against the election of … Read more
– Edo state Police command nabbed Omorogbe for killing mother in law and Two others – I killed them out of annoyance because my mother-in-law used to send boys to beat me up – Mohammed said that the suspects killed the victims on September 10, at their residence at Iguadolor community in Ovia North-East LGA … Read more
– Over 65 fake graduates have been arrested by NYSC during Batch B Stream 2 orientation course – The organisation has handed them over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution – In Kano State, the NYSC last week said it rejected a total of 108 prospective corps members posted to the state for … Read more
– UN official,Leilana Fartha advised FG to impose taxes on vacant houses – Most residents in Nigeria’s ballooning informal settlements live without access to even the most basic services – There is an estimated housing shortage of 22 million units UN Special rapporteur on the rights to adequate housing, Leilana Fartha has urged the … Read more
– The CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, said judiciary must apply rule of law in all its dealings – Muhammad said the rule of law is the bastion of every democracy across the world – According to him, the right of every citizen against any form of oppression and impunity must be jealously guarded and protected with … Read more
– NAF trains personnel on human rights and the legal aspects of Air targeting – The training was to further upgrade and enhance participants’ knowledge on the rules and processes of target selection and prioritisation – The 5 day workshop was critical to NAF operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced a 5 day … Read more
– A pregnant woman has been left dead over professional negligence of two doctors in Federal Medical Centre, Asaba – The doctors have appeared before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Tribunal, to answer charge against them – The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge Two doctors with Federal Medical … Read more
– Former Senate President, Bukola Sarak, was said to have received the highest amount in running cost – The estimate of the running cost is to the tune of N2,092,038,411.36 in four years – Ike Ekweremadu was said to have received N1, 534,862,352 within the same period Investigation by Daily Trust has claimed that senators … Read more
A few weeks ago, Nigerians and other African nationals in SA were once again victims of another xenophobic attack were valuables worth millions of Naira were lost. However, the attacks, unlike previous ones, gave rise to reprisal attacks here in Nigeria as some businesses perceived to be owned by South Africans were attacked. Read Also: Xenophobic … Read more
A few weeks ago, Nigerians and other African nationals in SA were once again victims of another xenophobic attack were valuables worth millions of Naira were lost. However, the attacks, unlike previous ones, gave rise to reprisal attacks here in Nigeria as some businesses perceived to be owned by South Africans were attacked. Read Also: Xenophobic … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 1. Lagos Election: Tribunal Upholds Sanwo-olu’s Victory An Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and reaffirmed Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the duly elected Governor of Lagos State in the … Read more