–Nigerians in South Africa hopeful that the meeting with Buhari and South African president in October will reduce their suffering Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), is optimistic that the meeting between Nigerian and South African Presidents in October, will bring lasting solutions to the recurrent xenophobia. The President of NICASA, Mr Ben Okoli, … Read more
-Governor Seyi Makinde flags up light up project to combat crimes in the state. Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has flagged off the light up Ibadan project to fight crimes in the state capital, other parts of the state and to improve the security of lives and position the state for socio -economic … Read more
Some youths in Kano State on Saturday staged a peaceful protest against xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. The youth, who marched from Zoo Road to Audu Bako Secretariat along the State Road, carried placards with various inscriptions condemning the action on Nigerians. According to NAN, the protesters, who called on the South … Read more
-Tribunal to rule on petition challenging El-Rufai’s victory, September 9 The Kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Monday, Sept 9, rule on the petition challenging the re-election of Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State. The Tribunal Secretary, Mrs Hafsat Suleiman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kaduna. … Read more
-Aminu Malle candidate for Jalingo/ Yorro/ Zing federal constituency defeats Hassan Bappa Aminu Malle, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Jalingo/ Yorro /Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State has defeated Hassan Bappa of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the State National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja. The … Read more
– Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has again spoken about effect of xenophobic attacks on Lagos labour market – Sanwo-Olu said over 5000 jobs were lost in the state He, however, urged business owners to embark on a robust engagement with their local communities Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lamented the colossal loses … Read more
-CUPP insists Buhari is not qualified to run for office -Slams Lai Mohammed’s comment on Buhari’s certificate The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari was not qualified to run for office. Its spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, in a statement on Saturday, said this in reaction to comment by Minister of … Read more
Plane conveying over 600 pilgrims returning from the 2019 annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia crash landed at the Minna International Airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 744 with registration number 5N/ DBK was said to have developed technical fault in one of the plane’s four engines when it approached the Minna airport. A source at the … Read more
– Minister of Information and Culture, Alh Lai Mohammed, has debunked bomb explosion in the High Commission of South Africa – Mohammed said emerging fake videos were parts of strategy to trigger chaos in the country – He warned those behind the orchestrated fake news and disinformation campaign to stop forthwith or be made to … 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. Oyo PDP Leaders, Gov. Seyi Makinde At Loggerhead Over Appointments Alleged crisis tearing Oyo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) apart is taking a new dimension as party … Read more
-Delta Tribunal nullifies the election of Senator representing Delta south senatorial district, James Manager. -The tribunal orders for fresh election within 90 days. The Delta State National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Asaba, the state capital, on Saturday nullified the election of James Manager, lawmaker representing Delta South Senatorial district in the National … Read more
There was outrage among passengers and airline workers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA ), Lagos on Saturday, September 7, following the arrest and harassment of the Duty Manager of Virgin Atlantic Airways and some other staff of the airline by some police officers who claimed to be acting on the instruction of the … Read more
-The leader of IPOB,Mazi Nnamdi Kanu warns Governors owing salaries to pay or else they will not be allowed to travel anywhere. The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has urged governors owing salaries to pay or else they would not be allowed to travel abroad. Kanu made … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi has been decorated as the Patron of the Choir of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Bible Centre, in Akure, the state capital. The Pastor of the Church, Rotimi Akinya said the appointment was based on the fact that the Deputy Governor was a member of the … Read more
-South West Speakers meet in Lagos to finding lasting solutions to the security challenge in the region. The Conference of Speakers in the South West zone have met last night to hold its maiden meeting in Lagos with the focus of proffering lasting solutions to the lingering security threat confronting the region. … Read more
-IMF Executive Board announces nomination for the position of Managing director which closes September 6 and selection process will be concluded October 4. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that no more age limit for the position of Managing Director. The IMF also announced that nominations for the position … Read more
– Anthony Joshua has disclosed what he fears most about his Andy Ruiz – Joshua said about his upcoming opponent who took his IBF, WBA and WBO belts earlier this year According to him, sometimes the ones who are calm and chilled can bark back, and can definitely fight Anthony Joshua has claimed “sometimes the … Read more
– Comrade Adams Oshiomhole said President Buhari has done well in the first 100 days of his second term – Oshiomhole said President Buhari can beat his chest to say he has started well – According to him, nobody cannot call him Baba Go Slow now, this time, he is Baba Fast National Chairman … Read more
–The South East Governors said that they never proscribed IPOB but only banned their activities in the region for peace to reign. The Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Chief David Umahi has said on Thursday that they never proscribed IPOB, but rather they banned their activities in the region. The Ebonyi State governor, who … Read more
