Resident of Ovwian community in Udu Local Government Area, Delta state, have complained that cultists and other gangsters have taken over the locality, saying they no longer sleep at night. The state government has scolded the gangsters disturbing the peace of the people, ordering them to beat a retreat or face the wrath of the … Read more
Former ekiti state Governor,Ayodele Fayose said that he never sent any congratulatory message to president Buhari. The Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Peter Fayose has given reasons he cannot congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the Presidential Election Tribunal on Wednesday. The court ruled on Wednesday that Buhari was duly elected as … Read more
Robert Gabriel Mugabe will be buried next in his village“Kutama”. Mugabe’s body will be lying in state at kutama on Sunday night. Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe will be buried early next week in his village and not at a national monument for liberation heroes, his family said on Thursday. The Mugabe’s family and Zimbabwe’s … Read more
The Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) and the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) have brought stakeholders together to address terrorism, insurgency and electoral violence. Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai hailed the initiative, which will enable stakeholders formulate strategies to counter insecurity. Gen. Buratai pledged that the Army would uphold the territorial integrity … Read more
Vice President Yemi osinbajo said that we need an institution which its objective is for innovation, invention and research. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that there must be an institution whose sole objective is to inspire innovation, inventions and research that address the most crucial problems of the nation and the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, September 12th, 2019 1. Presidential Tribunal: Dele Momodu Reacts To Tribunal Judgement Nigerian media mogul, Dele Momodu has reacted on Twitter to the Presidential Election Tribunal judgment that dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate Atiku Abubakar challenging … Read more
Coalition of Yoruba local security said that protecting the south west against invasion is their major priority. Aare ona kankanfo urge leaders to sensitize and educate their followers so that they do not betray the Yoruba interest. The Coalition of Yoruba local security organisation which comprises Oodua People’s Congress, OPC; Vigilante Group of Nigeria; … Read more
187 Nigerians of the 640 Nigerians arrived murtala international Airport,Lagos. 313 of them were bill to leave but most them could not travel due to travel document. 187 of the 640 Nigerians comprising men, women and children have arrived murtala international Airport, Lagos,following the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The evacuees, who departed OR Tambo … Read more
The Zamfara State Police Command on Wednesday said it has arrested a suspect parading himself as Mr Usman Nagogo, the State Commissioner of Police. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu, said that the suspect was arrested after duping Sen. Lawali Dan’iya of Zamfara West Senatorial District of N1.6 million. Shehu said the command … Read more
There was wild jubilation as Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that the car and housing loans for workers in Oyo State have increased. Makinde, who made the disclosure during an interactive session with workers in the employment of the state government, held at the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, increased the car loan to civil servants … Read more
-Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu assured the corp members of adequate safety and welfare during their period of service -He urged them to think of creative solutions to problems in the communities they find themselves in Lagos -He promised not to relent in rewarding outstanding corp members in the state Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has … Read more
-Atiku, PDP to seek justice at Supreme Court -Describes tribunal judgement as subversion of judgment and an assault to the nation’s justice system -The party notes that the tribunal failed to point to justice despite the evidence laid before it The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The meeting, which is the first under the second term administration of President Buhari, started around 11am in the Council Chamber with rendition of the National anthem. In his brief remarks at the beginning of the meeting, the President charged the ministers … Read more
Nine passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries on the night of Tuesday, September 10, when a J5 bus with registration number NH 148 ARL plunged into river along Ideani/Nnobi road, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State after four vehicles were involved in an accident. Confirming the incident in a statement, the Police Public … Read more
The Zamfara State Police Command on Wednesday, September 11, said it had arrested a suspect parading himself as Mr Usman Nagogo, the state Commissioner of Police. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu, said that the suspect was arrested after duping Senator Lawali Dan’iya of Zamfara West Senatorial District of money totalling N1.8 million. … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, September 11, approved a total of N182. 68 billion for various road projects across the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Works and Housing, Abubakar Aliyu, at the end of FEC meeting chaired by President Buhari at the Presidential Villa. The Minister of … Read more
-APC hails the judiciary for refusing to succumb to the opposition party’s subterfuge -The party added that the judgement validates the decision of most Nigerians to do away with the past -Congratulates President Muhammadu Buhari and the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the judgement of the 2019 Presidential … Read more
-Femi Fani-Kayode vows to make South Africa pay for preventing the evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister for aviation, has reacted angrily as South African authorities arrested and prevented the ongoing evacuation of Nigerians from the country. Reports emerged on Wednesday afternoon that the South African authorities are frustrating the … Read more
-MURIC lauds judiciary on Tribunal judgement – Urge the opposition candidate to bury the hatchet and allow the Federal Government to settle down -Notes that Buhari’s victory is well-deserved Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has reacted to the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Election Petition Court on Wednesday. President Buhari’s victory in the … Read more
-CUPP noted that the tribunal failed to put an end to electoral fraud and leadership incompetence -The political party said the verdict is an insult to Nigerians -The party made it known that the judgement shows that the judiciary needs cleansing The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has reacted to the Presidential Election Petition … Read more