Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, September 16th, 2019 1. Atiku Vs Buhari: CUPP Reveals FG Plans Ahead Supreme Court Battle The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged that Federal Government’s has ordered onslaught against judges in Nigeria in form of a request from the Nigerian Financial … Read more
– Federal Government said that it will negotiate with P&ID – Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) government that entered into the contract agreement, signed and executed in 2010 – So, with the lapsing of time to appeal, you could not have filed an application to either set aside the award or to stay execution The Federal … Read more
– Some members of PDP in Bayelsa condemns the insistence of Governor Dickson to force Senator Erwrujakpo on them as running mate to Diri – Bayelsa West Senatorial district is at an advantageous position in producing the next deputy governor of the state – We express our confidence in Senator Lawrence Ewrujakpo as a dependable … Read more
– President Buhari assented 15 road projects at the Maiden FEC meeting – The construction of the roads will bring about improved infrastructure – The 15 road projects are the federal roads President Muhammadu Buhari at the maiden Federal Executive Council(FEC) meeting for another four year term has approved contracts for roads across Nigeria, worth … Read more
-Bola Tinubu congratulates Dapo Abiodun over his victory at the tribunal, says it is a victory well deserved -He congratulated the governor for surmounting despite intimidation and harassment within and outside APC -He urged the governor to be a governor for all and develop Ogun state All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, … Read more
-Buhari Media Organisation rejects appointment of Seun Onigbinde as Technical Adviser to the Minister of Budget and National Planning -According to the organisation, Onigbinde lacks honour and integrity, which are characters known of President Buhari, and thus could not be in the same team with him -The group also called on the All Progressives Congress … Read more
-Situation in South Africa has deteriorated and countries are evacuating their citizens -Femi Fani-Kayode reveals only @Julius_S_Malema, the leader of the @EFFSouthAfrica and the scourge of the Boers can save South Africa Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation has revealed the only person that can save South Africa at this moment. The situation in South … Read more
-Gov. Dapo Abiodun said his first reaction is to give glory to the Almighty, as his victory is an affirmation that with God all things are possible -He declared that his victory is for the people of Ogun who entrusted him with their mandate -The governor reiterated his commitment to ensuring better life for the … Read more
-Nigeria Police Force denied invading the country home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu -The force spokesperson said Kanu’s home was never besieged by security agents Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Abia state Command, on Sunday denied invading the country home of the leader of the Indigenous People of … Read more
The repentant bandits in Katsina State have released additional 30 kidnapped victims, following the dialogue initiated by the state government with their leaders. The victims were presented to Gov. Aminu Masari at the Government House on Sunday in Katsina. The victims were kidnapped by the bandits from Kankara and Shimfida, both in Jibia Local Government … Read more
-SSAUTHRIAI urges Buhari to expedite action to implement minimum wage -The union also appealed to Mr President to reconsider his decision to close the nation’s borders, as it has resulted in the astronomic increase in the prices of some staple foods -The union demanded that government should reorganise the nation’s security architecture in order to … Read more
No fewer than thirteen persons were feared killed while eleven others sustained various degrees of injury in a fatal road accident involving a trailer and Benue links on Sunday evening. An eyewitness said the accident happened around 4:20 pm along Akwanga-Lafia road in a village called Angwan chiyawa, in Nasarawa Eggon local government area of … Read more
-National Assembly warns revenue generating ministries, agencies engaging in diversion of revenues to desist from the act -He noted that revenue diversion has made it hard for the government to implement people-oriented policies and programmes -According to him, the National Assembly would not tolerate unauthorized expenditure by the ministry of finance or agencies The National … Read more
-Timi Frank urges international community to place visa restrictions on the five justices of the Appeal court that presided over tribunal election -He called on the Judicial Council to review the tribunal’s ruling and sanction the Justices for deliberate perversion of justice -He urged the apex court to revive the hope of the common man … Read more
– One Emeka Emmanuel has been arrested to have impersonated the EFCC – The police arrested the 29-year-old man in Lagos – The officers said the suspect was found with a fake EFCC identity card in his possession The police in Lagos have arrested a 29-year-old man Emeka Emmanuel alleged to have impersonated the Economic and … Read more
– The President Emeritus of Eko Club International, Attorney Omotayo Jamiu Lawal, has spoken about Nigerians In Diaspora – Lawal said Nigerians are the most hardworking immigrants group their host nations – According to him, their contributions to the socio-economic development of their host nations cannot be over emphasized Nigerians in Diaspora have been described as the … Read more
-CUPP reveals FG has ordered onslaught against judges in Nigeria -According to CUPP, the FG is planning to intimidate judges by looking into the bank accounts of all judges -The party called on all lovers of democracy to pay attention to the happenings in Nigeria The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged that … Read more
– Governor Makinde’s victory has been challenged by Adebayo Adelabu – The Independent National Electoral Commission announced Makinde winner of the election – Adelabu, however, called on his supporters to be calm and law-abiding, saying victory would come their way Adebayo Adelabu has gone to court to challenge Governor Makinde’s victory, after the Independent National … Read more
– One Sunday Ebubechukwu in Enugu has claimed that his male genital organ has become weak after a handshake with a suspect identified as Anayo – The police command in Enugu state in its reaction to the issue said investigation was being carried out on the incident – The suspect was said to be receiving … Read more
– Former Kogi Governor, Clarence Olafemi said that he may dump PDP for APC – Olafemi said that PDP has cheated him several times – He said that he was one of the strong member of the party yet the NWC failed to recognize him Former Governor of Kogi State, Clarence Olafemi has said … Read more