A commercial bus branded in Lagos State colours has plunged into River Osun, around Oke Gada area of Ede, killing three passengers. An eyewitness, Akintunde Bello Sheriff, told our correspondent that the bus lost control and plunged into the river. He also said the passengers were traders dealing in perishable goods. He added that apart … Read more
Seven-year-old 2019 World Robot Olympiad (WRO) joint champion Brendon Ikem has said that he aimed to be the best Artifical Intelligent (AI) developer in the world. Ikem emerged champion alongside his pair Christian Peter-Jesse at the just-concluded 2019 World Robot Olympiad (WRO) held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island on Saturday. The 2019 WRO Nigeria … Read more
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday apologised to President Muhammadu Buhari over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Many Nigerians had lost their lives and properties due to the increasing xenophobic attacks in the country. Two Special envoys from South Africa delivered Ramaphosa’s message to Buhari during a closed door meeting in Aso … Read more
Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday wrote President of the Inkatha Freedom Party, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, condemning the xenophobic attacks on foreign citizens in South Africa. Obasanjo said that “for any African country to encourage or allow or not seriously sanction xenophobia against Africans in their country, it is a great disservice not only to … Read more
– Management of Air peace confirmed that it would evacuate second batch of Nigerians tomorrow from south Africa – Air peace chairman said that the flight would leave Nigeria after mid night on Tuesday and arrive South Africa in the morning – Out of over 600 Nigerians that are willing to come, 360 of them … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the special envoy from President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. The three envoys arrived the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, Abuja around 2.13pm in company with Acting South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Bobby Monroe. The envoys are in Abuja over the increasing xenophobic … Read more
– Seun Onigbinde resigns appointment as technical adviser to the ministry of budget and national planning – The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) rejected the appointment of Seun Onigbinde – BMO said that the appointment was a travesty that desecrates the characters of honour and integrity The Co-founder of BudgIT, Seun Onigbinde has announced … 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. Banky W Hits President Buhari in New Video Musician, Bankole Wellington better known as Banky W, has condemned the Nigerian Government for its gross human rights violation against citizens. READ … Read more
Ecobank Nigeria says over 100,000 merchants have been on-boarded on the EcobankPay platform with transaction value reaching N2billion. EcobankPay offers customers a multi-channel payment experience that includes Mobile QR Payment at merchant stores (mCash, Masterpass and mVisa), Merchant QR is set up via Facebook Messenger as well as USSD payment for low-income phone users. EcobankPay … Read more
– A customary court in Lagos has dissolve 35-year-old marriage over infidelity – A 52-year-old trader, Mrs. Kudirat Ajayi, has was said to have been sleeping with her husband’s brother – The petitioner, Akande, had earlier informed the court that his wife was wayward and adulterous A 52-year-old trader, Mrs. Kudirat Ajayi, has lost her … Read more
– PDP Chieftain, Otunba Gbolahan slams Former Governor of Kogi state,Clarence Olafemi for plans to dump PDP to APC – Otumba said that the defection plan by Clarence Olafemi was borne out of greed – Kogi PDP was working hard to unite their members The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Chieftain, Otunba Gbolahan Adeyemi has said that … 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 jointly penned by the bank’s Regional Security Officer and the Cluster Control and Compliance Manager, in which it was alleged that the suspect suppressed, diverted … Read more
– The Former Nigerian Vice President,Atiku Abubakar Cousin’s daughter released by Abductors – Miss Aisha Ardo was released in Abuja around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday night – It was from the forest that she trekked to an eatery from where she was assisted The abducted daughter of a cousin to former Vice President, Atiku … Read more
– Federal High Court in Lagos will on Oct. 21 resume trial of former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose – Fayose is being prosecuted by the EFCC over N6.9billion fraud and money laundering charges – He was also alleged to have used the sum of N200 million, to acquire a property in Abuja The … Read more
– Ex- Minister of Health, Professor Nwosu said that he would resign from politics if PDP does not retake Anambra state in 2021 – Professor Nwosu said that he was sure PDP will ever come back to power in Anambra again – He urged all party members in the state to unite and work towards … Read more
– Gov. Kayode Fayemi has again reacted to death of two students of FUOYE during protest – Fayemi called on the state police commissioner, Amba Asuquo, to expose those behind the killing – According to him, the state government would compensensate families of the dead as well as foot the bills of those injured Gov. Kayode … Read more
– Bauchi state Governor, Bala Muhammed said that Fulani herdsmen from Chad,Niger and other neighboring countries will benefit from National livestock Program – The initiative will be 80 per cent funded by the Federal Government while the states would provide 20 per cent – Muhammed said that Fulani don’t actually have one single nationality since … Read more
– NES faulted FG for sharing proceeds from crude oil – NES President, Agiobenebo said that the discovery of oil would have changed the development narrative of Nigeria – NES president called on Nigerians to be patriotic and patronise locally produced goods The Nigerian Economic Society has faulted the federal account allocation committee for … Read more
– Ondo state NYSC refuted statement of posting members to religious organization – NYSC Spokesperson said the Secretariat will not go against the established policy – The spokesperson said that the news is fake The Ondo State secretariat of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted the posting of its members to religious organisations. … Read more
Fidelity Bank Plc, top Nigerian lender has handed over a well-equipped, state-of-the-art Kitchen/Catering Laboratory for the use of students at the Girls Correctional Home, Idi-Araba, Lagos. The project, according to the bank, is a clear demonstration of its unwavering support towards enhancing the lives and wellbeing of less privileged members of the society. Speaking at … Read more