– Mohammed Adamu, IGP, said the crime rate in Nigeria has dropped drastically in comparison with two quarters ago – Adamu said the police have been charged by President Buhari to do more to end insecurity in the country – According to him, banditry has reduced tremendously, kidnapping also has gone down and we have statistics … Read more
-President directs security chiefs to bring an end cases of crude oil theft in the country -President Buhari charged the security chiefs to ensure there is a near zero crime society in all geo-political zones -The security chiefs were also advised to support the peace initiative on Tiv/Jukun crisis in Benue and Taraba states President … Read more
-Takwa Bay residents in Lagos, calls for urgent medical intervention from govt and private organisations -Residents noted that the only community clinic has no drugs -Residents lamented the lack of medical personnel in the community clinic Residents of Takwa Bay community, an island in Lagos State, have called for an urgent medical intervention from government … Read more
– There was pandemonium in Odo-Ayedun Ekiti as a 45-year-old mother and her two children died after consuming suspected poisonous yam flour in Ekiti state – A source, who craved anonymity, said two dogs, which reportedly ate crumbs of the food, were also found dead in the apartment – Lawmaker representing Ikole constituency II at the … Read more
-APC Youths seeks 40 per cent representation in governance -According to the youths, there was need for economic blueprint that will discourage youths from working abroad The Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the government to ensure 40 per cent youths representation in governance. The National Youth Leader of APC, … Read more
A Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Thursday ordered that a 30-year-old woman, Miss Ifeyinwa Nduka, who allegedly poured hot oil on her neighbour, be remanded in a correctional facility, pending doctor’s report. Nduka, whose address was not given was charged with assault. She pleaded not guilty to the charge. Magistrate Patrick Adekomaiya, remanded … Read more
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to transmit all signed, ratified and Domesticated Treaties and other International Agreements to the National Assembly within two weeks. The lawmakers said that the agreements, both bilateral and multilateral should also be submitted to the Registry in the Federal Ministry of Justice. … Read more
-Rivers Assembly proposed three years imprisonment for individuals found guilty of indulging in female circumcision -Three years imprisonment to come with an option of two hundred thousand naira fine The Rivers State House of Assembly has proposed three years imprisonment for individuals found guilty of indulging in female circumcision. The lawmakers came up with the … Read more
-CAN has raised an alarm over an alleged quit notice to demolish one of the oldest Anglican churches in Zaria by the Kaduna State government -The quit notice reads that the church had been compensated -CAN denies receiving any form of compensation urges El-rufai to look into the matter The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, … Read more
-Reps urge FG to bail out failed companies in order to tackle the rising unemployment -According to Reps, provision of employment will help to reduce Nigerians traveling to other African countries for job -Reps called on the federal government to improve the power sector in the country The House of Representatives has called on the Federal … Read more
-Nnamdi Kanu meets with agencies of the UN -Kanu demands for the intervention of the UN against the numerous rights abuses inflicted daily upon Biafra agitators by the government of the day -He raised the various insecurity issues facing the country before the UN Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the re-establishment of Parastatals Monitoring Office, PMO, just as he also re-designated his Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo as its new Special Adviser. According to a circular signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola with Reference Number: No: CIR/HOS/’19/Vol.1/064, … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, approved the composition of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor, in a letter dated 18 September, 2019, forwarded the names of eight individuals to the House of Assembly, … Read more
Operatives of the Advance Fee Fraud Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Headquarters have arrested 25 students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State, for their involvement in various forms of cybercrime including romance scam, love scam, possession of forged documents, and obtaining money by false pretence. The … Read more
– Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige refuted news going round quarters for contesting in 2021 – He described the story making the rounds that he was going to contest the governorship election as false – That is not possible again. By 2021, I will be too old for that The Minister of Labour … Read more
The third Nigerian suspect in the Takoradi kidnapping case, Chika Innoidim John, has been repatriated to Ghana from Nigeria. According to reports, the suspect was brought to Ghana on Wednesday, September 18, by some security operatives from Nigeria. The suspect was arrested in August by Nigerian security services and their Ghanaian counterparts triggered repatriation processes. … 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. World Leaders To Listen As Buhari Speaks President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to leave Abuja for New York, United States, to take part in the 74th session of the United … Read more
– President Buhari will be attending 74th session of take over from him – Adesina said that the general debates will begin on Tuesday – Buhari has been scheduled to speak on the first day of the debates President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to leave Abuja for New York, United States, to take part in … Read more
– Tribunal nullified election of Obinna Onwubuariri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). – The court also ordered INEC to withdraw the certificate of return given to Mr Onwubuariri – The judge added that INEC and the first respondent were unable to defend the allegations of over voting The National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal … Read more
– The monthly NEC has been presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, Abuja – Laolu Akande, the spokesperson to the Osinbajo, made this known on Thursday, September 19 – Akande said NEC is the constitutional body that advises the President on the coordination of the economic affairs of the country … Read more