-Dr. Solomon Gembeh, says ECOWAS single curency will reduce the dependency of member states on the west -He said the ECOWAS single currency will boost trade among West Africa countries -According to him, the single currency was already a threat to Western countries Dr. Solomon Gembeh, High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria, says implementation … Read more
-26-year-old, Banke Ilori appointed as the national publicity secretary for KOWA party -Adebanke Ilori is a Lawyer and the Executive Director of Raising New Voices Initiative -She is also the Managing Editor of Lawyard.ng, a leading online platform for interactions around the practice of law in Nigeria Kowa Party on Saturday announced the appointment of … Read more
-Emeka Anyaoku urge President Buhari to scale up budgetary allocation to the education sector -He noted that the current budgetary allocation to the education sector was below the standard set by UNESCO -He advised that informal education should be encouraged and embraced since they were tools for nation building A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, … Read more
-Gov. Oyetola sacks civil servants involved in acts that breach the service’s rules and regulations -A staff audit committee was inaugurated to carry out staff audit with a view to ensuring that the public service was rid of ghost workers Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has sacked civil servants involved in acts that breach the service’s … Read more
-She decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from United Democratic party (UDP) -She said her defection to PDP was based on the outcome of the opinion poll during UDP stakeholders meeting -She quit Buhari’s government in September 2018, after defecting from APC to UDP Former Minister of Women Affairs, Jummai Alhassan, popularly known as … Read more
No fewer than six people have been killed in a fresh attack on Fadaman Rimi village in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state. It was gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, as the armed bandits, in tens, stormed the village with rifles and started shooting sporadically. Though … Read more
-President Muhammadu Buhari to arrives Ouagadougou, for ECOWAS Summit on Counter Terrorism -The summit is expected to adopt an action plan to address the spread of terrorism and violent extremism in the region -Buhari to renew call for West African leaders to strive to provide the necessary resources and tools to counter terrorism President Muhammadu … Read more
– Ogun state election petition tribunal strikes out Akinlade’s petition against Governor of Ogun state,Prince Dapo Abiodun -The judge said that the petition lacks substance – Akinlade was a preferred candidate of former Governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The Ogun state election petition tribunal has struck out the petition filed by the … Read more
– Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said he is taking time to constitute his cabinet – Ganduje said he is trying to carry along all the different parties and groups that contributed to his second term mandate – According to him, some of his former commissioners will be re-nominated while others will not … Read more
– Governor Yahaya Bello has been accused of buying PVCs from registered voters in Kogi state – The Musa Wada, gubernatorial campaign organisation raised the alarm on Saturday, September 14 – The organisation said agents of the state government have been traversing villages and communities offering registered voters N5000 in exchange for their PVCs The … Read more
Former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, APC National Leader Asiwsju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,Chief Bisi Akande Chief Paius Akinyelure, among others were in Ondo state on Saturday to celebrate with Ondo State Governor Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Wife Mrs Betty Anyanmu-Akeredolu,during the Traditional and Wedding ceremony of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu Daughter, at his Residence … Read more
-FEC approves the construction of 14 roads worth N166 billion across Nigeria – FEC said that roads to be constructed are roads in kano,the Kotangora Rijau road in Niger state, which will involve the construction of two bridges – And also roads in Lagos,Abia, katsina,others The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth … Read more
– Security personnels have killed suspected kidnappers in Kogi state – The suspects were left dead during a shooting encounter with a combined team of soldiers, policemen and local hunters – Five-man armed kidnappers earlier kidnapped six persons between Iyamoye and Ekinrinade road in Ijumu Local government area of the state Three suspected kidnappers have … Read more
– A suspected ritual killer, Tunde Tayo, has been arrested by the police in Niger state – A shallow grave with a headless body was discovered close to his house – Tunde confessed to the crime when he was paraded on Saturday, September 14 The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected ritual killer, … 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. Kogi 2019: INEC Clear 52 About 52 candidates and their deputies to contest the November 16 governorship election in Kogi state have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
– Former lawmaker, Hon Fariu-Arebi, has lamented vandalisation of street lights in Epe, Lagos state – Fariu-Arebi disclosed that the vandalisation in the area is politically motivated – According to him, the evil act is carried out to spite the immediate past governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode Former House Of Representatives in Epe, Hon. … Read more
-CACOL asks ICPC to investigate former Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi following allegations levelled against him by Governor. Seyi Makinde – Governor Makinde said that the Former Governor Ajimobi carted away government owned vehicles – CACOL said that nowhere in public service that a Governor is allowed to gift public properties to close friends … Read more
– Lagos state Government said that out of 22 Million people in Lagos only 700,000 actively pay their tax – The government would expand the tax net by engaging and encouraging the citizens to ensure that they participate in their tax obligations – The more taxes we are able to collect, the more we are … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari administration has assured Nigerians uninterrupted power supply. The government also promised completion of all power projects before the end of its tenure. Minister of state for power,Goddy Jeddy Agba made this known while inspecting 330kva Power station in Kaduna. The President Muhammadu Buhari led administration has promised Nigerians uninterrupted power supply and … Read more
– The Ogun state governorship election tribunal has ruled out Akinlade’s Petition challenging Governor Dapo Abiodun’s victory – The petition was filed by Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade and his party, APM – They are asking the Tribunal to rule of the victory of Abiodun of the APC The Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal … Read more