-Sen. Nimi Barigha-Amange has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) -Barigha-Amange represented Bayelsa-East Senatorial District on the platform of the PDP in the sixth Senate A former senator, Sen. Nimi Barigha-Amange has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Barigha-Amange stated this on … Read more
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has commended Team Lagos’ performance at the just concluded 5th National Youth Games (NYG) held in Ilorin, Kwara State. Speaking at a reception held for the athletes at the Multipurpose Hall of Unilorin on Monday, Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Kweku Adedayo Tandoh said in spite of stiff opposition, … Read more
A housewife, Shamsiya Muhammad, on Wednesday begged a Sharia Court ll, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State to dissolve her marriage with Sani Adamu, over his refusal to pray. The complainant, Muhammad, who resides at Tudun Wada, Kaduna, said that she cannot continue with Adamu, because he also does not care for her and always … Read more
-FEC approves N8.2billion for the completion and construction of roads across the country The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, in Abuja approved N8.2billion for the completion and construction of roads across the country. The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, who disclosed at the end of … Read more
–Aregbesola commends El-Rufai’s model of tackling insecurity through the deployment of modern technology to support the efforts of the Federal Government -Aregbesola assured that President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration is committed to the provision of security to Nigerians in order to encourage economic development -El-Rufa’i expressed the his government’s desire to continue to collaborate with the Ministry … Read more
-INEC pledges to ensure a more efficient and hitch-free electoral service delivery in the conduct of the Nov. 16 governorship election in Kogi State -The police force has fmade it known that it is fully ready to secure the environment on the election day -According to INEC, a training workshop is being organised to update … Read more
-Emir Sanusi has commended President Buhari for constituting an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) comprising first-rate professionals and academics -He noted that the move was timely and reflective of Buhari’s determination to re-energize the management of the economy -According to him, Nigerians were highly desirous of such an effective and knowledge-driven team to provide the lead … Read more
-Nigeria to turn 59 on the 1st of October 2019 -President Buhari approves activities for Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary Celebration -Activities are due to start on Monday, September 23rd till October 1st President Muhammadu Buhari has approved activities for Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary Celebration. This is contained in a schedule of activities released in Abuja … Read more
-LASG refunds N100, 000 to Y2019 pilgrims to Mecca and Medina -NAHCON had mandated all the States to review their hajj fares downward and refund the excess to all pilgrims accordingly -The board appealed to those yet to receive their refund to be patient In fulfilment of the promise made during a one-day seminar organised … Read more
The rights activist, Femi Falana, has reacted to the armed security operatives who in their numbers on Wednesday morning, September 18, blocked the Adeniyi Jones premises of the Committee for the Defence of Human Right (CDHR) and the Lagos office of online site Sahara Reporters to prevent planned meeting of pro-revolutionist. Falana said the government … Read more
Two brothers, Smart Avan Smart and Jerry Avan, were, on Wednesday, September 18, arraigned before an Oredo Magistrates’ Court in Benin, Edo State, for allegedly duping the President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Reverend Felix Omobude. The brother, aged 61 and 29, who allegedly duped the cleric of the sum of N3 million, were … Read more
Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced its educational solution – FirstEdu – specifically designed to enhance the educational facilities in schools. The FirstEdu product includes FirstEdu loan and FirstEdu portal. FirstEdu loan is targeted at private Nursery and Primary and Secondary schools to assist the schools in … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday set up a 17-man ad hoc committee to as a matter of urgency, invite the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation, Abubakar Malami and his counterpart in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Timpriye Sylva. They are to give situational report on the matter and explain the … Read more
Son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday told an Ikeja High Court that he has been unable to serve his estranged wife, Mrs Temitope, divorce papers The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Temitope nee Adebutu, is the daughter of popular Premier Lotto magnate, Sir Kessington Adebutu alias “Baba Ijebu”. The couple were, … Read more
Sterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading commercial bank has launched a Business Support Facility for Medium, Micro and Small Enterprises (MMSEs) in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos , Mrs. Benedicta Sadoh, Group Head, Retail Assets and Liability, with Sterling Bank noted that the importance of small and medium business enterprises to an … Read more
Mr Olujonwon Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday 18, told an Ikeja High Court in Lagos State that he had been unable to serve his estranged wife, Temitope, divorce papers. Temitope is the daughter of popular Premier Lotto magnate, Sir Kessington Adebutu popularly known as “Baba Ijebu.” The couple were, however absent … 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. JAMB Registrar Gets Exam Ethics Africa Leadership Impact Award A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Exam Ethics Marshall International (EEMI), has voted the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), … Read more
– Six fraudsters have been arrested in Laguna state – They were arrested for allegedly specializing in defrauding innocent Nigerians by using bank details obtained through sim swaps and ATM – Items recovered from Urulo Ikenna Henry included a Toyota Camry, documents of 2 plots of land, 2 Nigeria Housing Fund Passbook and 17 ATM … Read more
– EKSU Student kills her boyfriend over 2,500 to plait her hair – The deceased outcry for help was said to have attracted residents – The suspect has been arrested and will be charged to court A 300 Level student of Ekiti State University(Eksu), Ado Ekiti, Bukola Odeyemi, has allegedly stabbed her lover boy, John … Read more
The Founder, Alabasta Africa, Kenya, Ms Martha Bwore, has given an account of how she survived seven abortions that almost ruined her career Bwore, now a human rights activist, made the revelation to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) when she participated in a Non-Governmental (NGO) Foundation for African Cultural Heritage (FACH) 2019 programme. The … Read more