– NIHSA said that 13 States would experience more floods – Nze listed Kebbi, Niger,Kwara, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Anambra, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Taraba and Benue – Nigeria was on flood red alert The Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Clement Nze has said that 13 states would witness more floods following … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 1. Ezekwesili, Banky W Reacts To Seun Onigbinde’s Resignation Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to resignation of Seun Onigbinde as Technical Adviser at the Ministry of Budget and National Planning. READ MORE 2. Buhari Reacts To Attack … Read more
– NFIU said that the leaked letter indicating that it is investigating top public office holders was false and misleading – It is also pertinent to note that the NFIU has the major responsibility to maintain and regularly update about PEPs – NFIU,not investigating any of the top public office holders The Nigerian Financial … Read more
– Hawthaorn Suites donated some items to Kuchingoro IDPs – Hawthaorn Urged Well meaning Nigerians to assist IDPs – It said that the government cannot do it all alone The management and staff of Hawthaorn Suites has donated some items to internally displaced person’s(IDPs) in Kuchingoro, appeal to well meaning Nigerians to reach out … Read more
-Dino Melaye refutes claim of dumping PDP for APC -According to him, only a foolish and stupid person will decamp from PDP to APC -He stated that APC will be defeated in the forthcoming Kogi gubernatorial election Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has denied allegation that he was … Read more
–Man alleges wife is having affairs with another man -Wife insists her husband is a wife beater A 35-year-old, unemployed man, Tayo Owoloye, on Monday told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos State that his wife brings her lover into their bedroom for sex. Owoloye is seeking to end his 11-year-old marriage to his wife, … Read more
-Lagos to partner with housing developers on mass housing projects -The mission of the State government is to provide adequate and high-quality housing in Lagos Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai has expressed the readiness of the present administration to partner the private sector on mass housing projects in view of the urgent … Read more
-LASG decries high rate of illegal property development in the state -LASG notes the persistent refusal of developers and property owners to obtain planning permits before embarking on building construction -According to the Lagos govt, no development should be embarked upon without the knowledge of LASBCA The Lagos State Government, through the State Ministry of … Read more
-Lagos set to create a one-stop-shop of conceptualisation to finality for filmmakers in the State -Lagos to create an enabling environment to make the entertainment industry a flourishing one As part of efforts to boost the film and entertainment industry, the Lagos State government is set to create a one-stop-shop of conceptualisation to finality for … Read more
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted favorable conditions for thunderstorms and rainfall activities on Tuesday, September 16. NiMet’s weather outlook on Monday in Abuja predicted cloudy conditions over Northern States in the morning hours. According to it, thunderstorms are anticipated over the region during the afternoon/evening period with day and night temperatures of 30 to … Read more
-Akinlade said he has applied for a copy of the election tribunal’s judgement for a review by his legal team -He commended the people of Ogun State for standing firm and steadfast against all odds -He urged the people to be calm, peaceful and law-abiding even in the face of all provocations, adding that better … Read more
-COEASU has called on the FG to take immediate step towards meeting the demands of the union -The union noted that only an immediate attention by FG could stop an impending strike -COEASU condemns xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), has called on the Federal Government … Read more
-Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that all ministers will render their first performance report to the presidency in December -According to him, the Nigerian economy is suffering from endemic management failure Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that all the ministers appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari will render their first performance report to the presidency in … Read more
-President Buhari made it known that Nigeria stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following drone attacks yesterday on the refinery plants at Khurais and Abqaiq President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Federal Republic of Nigeria stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following drone attacks yesterday on the refinery plants … Read more
-Seun Onigbinde has resigned from his appointment as the Technical Adviser at the Ministry of Budget and National Planning -Oby Ezekwesili commends Seun Onigbinde’s resignation -Banky W says Nigeria has lost a great opportunity to have someone to hold accountable in office Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to resignation of Seun Onigbinde … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office, has arrested one Kehinde Olumide Agbabiaka, a sales agent of Fidelity Bank Plc. His arrest was sequel to a petition by the bank’s Regional Security Officer and the Cluster Control and Compliance Manager, in which it was alleged that the suspect suppressed, diverted and stole … Read more
The Nigerian Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Ramatu Ahmed, says over 10,000 Nigerian girls are forced into prostitution in Burkina Faso. She disclosed this in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital, on Monday, September 16, adding that the victims of the sex-trade were mainly underage girls kept in appalling conditions in Ouagadougou and in mining camps across the … Read more
– President Buhari replaces Economic management team with economic advisory council – The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will advise the President on economic policy matters – The EAC will have monthly technical sessions as well as scheduled quarterly meetings with the President President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced the Economic Management Team with an Economic Advisory … Read more
– The victory of Gov. Seyi Makinde of the PDP in last election has been affirmed by the election tribunal in Oyo state – Adebayo Adelabu of APC had filed petition against Makinde in the poll – Adelabu and his party APC challenged the declaration of Makinde by INEC as the winner The Governorship Election … Read more
– LASG approved the constitution for Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee – Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee is to rectify reported grievances – Lagos State government is determined to achieve a livable, organised and prosperous megacity. The Lagos State Government has approved the constitution for Physical Planning and … Read more