Niger State Government has granted amnesty to 13 suspected armed bandits that were arrested by security operatives along Kontonkoro axis in Magama Local Government Area of the state. Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the 2nd General Abdulsalami Abubakar Foundation Annual Peace Lecture on Saturday in Minna. He … Read more
A man whose name has been given as Godstime Ogechi specializes in robbing prostitutes in Ugbiyoko, Egor local government area of Edo state has been arrested by the police. A statement released from the police command revealed that Ogechi operates alone and uses a rod that looks like a gun. “He would get the girls … Read more
– Nobel Laureate, Professor warns President Muhammadu Buhari’ s Government over charges of treason filed against omoyele Sowore – The Sowore affair has moved beyond harassment and taken on a sinister direction – I do not believe that the Justice department itself believes in these improbable charges Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has cautioned … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 1. Nigerians Better Together – Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is very important and more beneficial for Nigeria as a nation to remain together, than to be apart. READ MORE 2. Lagos To Intensify Action Against Pollution — … Read more
-Yemi Osinbajo has noted that it is more beneficial for Nigeria as a nation to remain together, than to be apart -He emphasised the need for Nigeria to embrace merit over quota in appointments, and also invest in human capital development -According to him, President Muhammadu Buhari was doing everything possible to lift Nigerians out of … Read more
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it will intensify action to curb the menace of pollution in the state. The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, on the sideline of the celebration of the ”International Coastal Cleanup Day”. NAN reports that … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) vaccination storage facility at the Ayegbaju Market in Osogbo, was on Saturday razed by fire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred on Saturday. According to a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) official, Ajinase Alade, attached to the facility, the fire started from a … Read more
-Dabo Dantele Yusuf , the APM candidate for the forthcoming Kogi guber election has alleged that the November 16 governorship result has been written in favour of the APC -According to him, he has intelligence reports made available by some of his friends in the camp to support his claim -Dantele faulted the Federal government … Read more
-The union has called on the Federal Government to send a visitation panel to universities to douse tension -The union is worried about the actions of some vice chancellors to suppress the union’s activities on campuses, saying such visitation panel would promote industrial harmony -The union is worried about the non-inclusion of the university workers’ … Read more
-CAN commends El-Rufai for reversing decision to demolish oldest Anglican church in Kaduna -The govt noted that the church would not be demolished because of its historical value -According to the state govt, the church’s history supersedes the market Chairman, Kaduna State Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, has hailed the new decision … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured residents of the State that massive road construction and rehabilitation would commence as soon as the rains subside, saying that Lagos/Badagry Expressway, Agege Pen-Cinema Fly-over, Agric/Ishawo Road, Ojokoro Phases I & II and Command/Ejigbo NNPC have been listed among priority projects that will receive urgent attention. Special Adviser to … Read more
-LASG urge teenagers to speak out when sexually abused in order to get urgent medical attention to prevent sexually transmitted diseases -The Medical Director, General Hospital Ifako-Ijaiye, Dr Olusola Amure appealed to the teenagers not to be ashamed of such incidents -He also urged the girls to learn the art of self-defence by kicking any … Read more
-LAWMA has called on Lagosians to support government’s efforts at establishing a cleaner and healthier environment in the State -LAWMA appealed to residents to shun all forms of improper waste disposal methods which could trigger flooding as the rains persist -LAWMA revealed that efforts were ongoing to rehabilitate landfills to ensure that the roads leading … Read more
– Amnesty International Nigeria has on accused federal government of attempting to deprive Omoyele Sowore of his inalienable rights as a citizen – Sowore, the publisher of SaharaReporters, Sowore had in August planned to stage a protest tagged, #RevolutionNow which was physically muffled by security agencies – The organization also condemned the bizarre charges pressed on … Read more
-LASCOPA recovers N18.9m as refund and compensation for consumers -The agency notes that the money was recovered for consumers who sought the support of the Agency to get redress from infringements on their rights -The agency urged consumers to take advantage of the Agency to seek redress whenever there is an infringement on their rights … Read more
– The PDP has denied reports which claimed that Governor Dickson and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva held a meeting together – The part urged Bayelsans to ignore the unfounded rumour which he described as a product of mischief – According to the party, the surreptitious design to … Read more
– The police has arrested one Godstime Ogechi for robbing prostitutes in Ugbiyoko, Egor local government area Edo state – The officers said Ogechi is a one-man gang that uses a rod-like gun to rob the night ladies – According to them, when he takes them to a dark street, he would bring out the … Read more
Operatives of the Inspector- General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT) Led by DCP Abba Kyari have smashed the gang behind the abduction of the Chief Accountant of Plantgeria Limited, an oil servicing firm, operating in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The victim, Dr. SMC Maduagwu, was kidnapped and a ransom of N20million paid for … Read more
– Federal and state governments have been called upon by the Olu Epe, of Epe Kingdom, Shefiu Adewale, to see Kayo Kayo festival as an instrument to national development – Adewale said the celebration of the cultural festival can bring about national progress in Nigeria – According to him, the festival provides a great investment … Read more
Have you read the recent latest stories from Ekohotblog.com? Here are the latest CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ COMPLETE STORY OF THE CLICKED HEADLINE 1. Gbajabiamila Donates Drugs To Borno IDPs Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has donated drugs worth over N60 million to the Borno State Government for distribution to … Read more