-Governor Yahaya Bello said he is fully prepared for the November 16 Governorship election. Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has who is seeking reelection has said that he is absolutely prepared to win the November 16 governorship election in the state. Bello spoke to our correspondent at the state house after meeting with President Muhammadu … Read more
– Armed South African protesters have said that all foreigners must leave their country – The South Africa nationals recent time started launching attacks on foreigners, looting their property – In reprisal attacks in Nigeria, South Africa-owned businesses have been targeted Armed protesters are on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa demanding the immediate departure of … Read more
-PDP Governorship Candidate, Musa said: his victory for all Governorship aspirant in kogi state. The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Musa Wada has said that his victory at the just concluded governorship primaries is for all the aspirants who participated in the process. He personally made this statement available … Read more
–Armed Protesters hit the street of south Africa demanding foreigners to leave. A fresh round of violence is currently surging in the streets of Johannesburg as armed protesters have took to the streets, demanding that foreigners to return to where they came from. READ ALSO: oshiomole-what-will-i-gain-if-obaseki-does-not-run-for-2nd-term/ According to a source,he told our correspondent that … Read more
– Reports which claimed there was a plane crash at Minna airport, Niger state has debunked – The reports stated that a plane conveying over 600 pilgrims returning from the 2019 annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia crash landed at the Minna – The airport authority explained that none of its aircraft never developed any engine … Read more
–APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomole said Governor Obaseki removed the only commissioner he nominated. National Chairman of All Progressive Congress(APC) Adams Oshiomhole has said that the Governor of Edo state,Godwin Obaseki removed the only commissioner he nominated into his cabinet. Oshiomhole made the statement in a live Programme, saying the governor took the action … Read more
– Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has been confirmed rightful winner of the Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly – The tribunal upheld the election of Senator Nwaoboshi on Saturday, September 7 – It, however, dismissed the petition filed by Doris Uboh of the APC Senator Peter Nwaoboshi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Mrs Soyata Maiga, Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the commission’s members requesting them: “to urgently submit a case on the escalating xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African citizens in South Africa to the African Court on … Read more
-Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun said that him and his Lagos counterpart are commercializing Lagos, ota Abeokuta roads. Governor Dapo Abiodun has said his government in collaboration with Lagos State government is planning to engage in Public-Private Partnership in the construction and rehabilitation of three roads. The governor made the statement while speaking with … Read more
Alhaji Mannir Dan’iya, leader of Sokoto State Pilgrims (Amirul Hajj) has said only one pilgrim died out of the 3,496 pilgrims who performed Hajj during 2019 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Dan’iya, who is also State Deputy Governor, disclosed this in a statement signed by his media aide, Malam Aminu Abubakar, and issued to journalists … Read more
-19 Year old, Bianca Andreescu defeats Serena Williams at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Serena Williams has been defeated by 19-year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on the same court where she won her first Grand Slam title 20 years ago, nine months before Andreescu was born. Speaking in a post-match news, … Read more
– Petitions seeking to void election into four National Assembly seats from the state has been dismissed by a tribunal – The petitioners failed to establish their cases against the respondents – Yhree-member tribunal, led by Justice Eyewumi Oritsejafor, in separate judgments disclosed that The Taraba State National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has said that President Muhammadu Buhari means well for the people of the South-East. The youth group went further to say that claims by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and some others, that Buhari hates the people of the region, and has no good plans for them in his … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, September 8th, 2019 1. Xenophobic attacks: Over 5000 Jobs Lost In Lagos – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lamented the colossal loses recorded in the xenophobic attacks in Lagos, disclosing that over 5000 jobs were lost in the state. READ MORE … Read more
The African Union (AU) has lifted its suspension of Sudan three months after freezing its membership following Khartoum’s bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. The AU’s Peace and Security Council said Friday that the decision followed the announcement of Sudan’s first cabinet since the ousting of veteran leader Omar al-Bashir. Handing down its suspension in June, … Read more
–Nasarawa Government to provide affordable housing for the citizens of the state Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has inaugurated the N1.2 billion Ta’al Orange Market site and Services for mass housing scheme at Mararaba Gurku, Karu Local Government Areas of the state. Inaugurating the project, Sule said this was part of the activities marking … Read more
_Zamfara governor lauded for his achievements so far in Zamfara -The Eze Igbo Of Zamfara scored the governor high in tackling insecurity, boosting the economy, among others The Eze Igbo of Zamfara, Chief Egbuna Obijiaku, on Saturday commended Gov. Bello Matawalle for tackling the security challenges in the state. Obijiaku made the commendation in an … Read more
-President Buhari is expected in south Africa to strengthen diplomatic ties with south Africa. The South African Presidency has said that the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari is expected to pay a state visit to South Africa in October. Last week and this week, they were many attacks against Nigerian owned businesses and properties in south … Read more
-Adama Koné, says Adesina deserves a second term because he does a great job President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’ Ivoire has appointed Adama Koné, Minister of Economic and Financial Affairs to support the re-election of Akinwumi Adesina as President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB). Mr Quattara said this at the first Council of … Read more
–Zimbabwean president extols Mugabe -Declares days of mourning until Mugabe is buried Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday declared the late founding leader of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, a national hero. Mugabe, 95, died Friday morning in Singapore, where he had been receiving medical treatment since April. In an address to the nation, Mnangagwa declared days … Read more