The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists to have a change of attitude while behind the wheels to avoid crashes during the ember months. The ember months include September, October, November and December and they are characterised by increased vehicular movements due to associated activities before, during and after the yuletide. Deputy Corps … Read more
Nigerian Army troops of 22 Brigade Super Camp in Dikwa, Borno State, have dealt heavy blows to Boko Haram terrorists in Gworege village in Dikwa Local Government Area of the state. Col. Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the operations was carried out in conjunction with the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) in Bauchi State has revealed why ex-Governor Mohammed Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress, APC, lost his reelection bid during the March 8, governorship election. The party’s chairman in the state, Hamza Koshe Akuyam, spoke during a media chat organised by the state governor, Bala Mohammed, on Sunday in … Read more
The governors of Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states have jointly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Governor of Maradi region in Niger Republic on best approaches to addressing the security challenges in their states. This was contained in a statement issued by Yusuf Idris, the Director-General, Press Affairs to the governor of Zamfara … Read more
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has dismissed what he described as fake news being circulated by the APC to portray President Muhammadu Buhari as having a West African School Certificate (WASC). Frank was reacting to a media report, which he alleged was aimed at deceiving … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been dragged before the International Criminal Court, ICC, in the Hague. A criminal complaint was lodged against Kanu at the ICC by one Thomas Carroll of GAYLORD POPP, LLC, acting on behalf of the Incorporated Trustees of Make Nigeria Better Initiative, MNBI. In the … Read more
–FCT Minister warns politicians to guard their utterances for a violent free election FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has charged political gladiators in the major political parties to guard against their utterances for a violent free Kogi governorship election. Aliyu spoke at the weekend in Abuja when members of Kogi State House … Read more
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi, on Sunday has frowned at the fresh killings of nine persons in Ukwagba Ngbo in Ohaukwu LGA of the state. The governor threatened to arrest and imprison stakeholders of the area for allegedly sponsoring the massacre. Umahi, who visited the council headquarters of Ohaukwu LGA located at … Read more
–Former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe to be buried on September 15,according to memo sent to embassies. Memo sent to embassies by Zimbabwe government indicated that the Zimbabwean government has planned a state funeral for ex-president, Robert Mugabe in a sports stadium in Harare next Saturday, with a burial ceremony a day later. Zimbabweans have been … Read more
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has reacted to his victory at the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal. It will be recalled that Omo-Agege’s victory was reaffirmed by the Electoral Tribunal sitting in Asaba in its verdict on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has started the processes for placement of candidates into all tiers of tertiary institutions for the 2019/2020 academic session.
–Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar accused political class for fueling religious crisis in Nigeria. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has accused politicians of fueling religious crisis across the country. According to sultan of sokoto the political class are to be blamed “for using their selfish ambition to fuel religious suspicious and create … Read more
Emerging reports have claimed that at least two people have been confirmed injured in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The attacks, according to Nigerian sources, began few hours ago when armed protesters stormed the streets of Johannesburg demanding the departure of foreigners. It was gathered the protests, which led to attacks, started in the … Read more
-Governor of kogi state,Yahaya Bello adopts Edward Onoja as running mate for November 16 election. Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has adopted Edward Onoja, his chief of staff, as running mate for the November 16 governorship election. The aide said that the governor submitted Onoja’s name to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
-Tribunal dismisses Petition filed by Barr. Igbenedion for lack of merit. The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City has dismissed the petition filed by Barr Omosede Igbinedion for lack of merit. Barr. Igbinedion challenged the victory of Hon Dennis Idahosa who was declared winner of the Ovia Federal Constituency seat … Read more
Former Deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Mantu; Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; Celebrator’s wife, Lady Cherry, Celebrator, Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion; Former Nigeria President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathana; Erelu Ojuolape Ojora; Otunba Adekunle Ojora and Otunba Johnson Fasawe during the 85th Birthday Thanksgiving service of Chief Igbinediona at St. Gabriel The Archangel’s … Read more
– Senator Rochas Okorocha has reacted to denial of arrest order by Governor Emeka Ihedioha – Ihedioha has been quoted in the media to have said that he never ordered for the arrest of Okorocha Okorocha said the governor’s denial of the arrest came so late Senator Rocha Okorocha, on Saturday, September 8, said Governor Emeka … Read more
Controversial senator, Mr. Dino Melaye, has publicly denounced the rumour making the rounds that he fathered the new baby of the 2017 Big Brother Naija reality show female housemate, Tokunbo Idowu a.k.a Tboss. The social media was agog few months ago with the news that a certain Nigerian senator was responsible for Tboss’ pregnancy. A … Read more
– PDP has again asked President Buhari to quit his his seat – This is followed by the alleged admission that the president does not possess a WAEC certificate – The opposite party claimed that it reviewed a video of the media interview by Alhaji Lai Mohammed The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that … 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. Buhari Wants The Best For Igbos – Ohanaeze Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has said that President Muhammadu Buhari means well for the people of the South-East. READ MORE 2. … Read more