Femi Adesina, special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, has taken a swipe at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for saying that the president’s trip to the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development was “a poor and disgraceful outing”. The opposition party had on Sunday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari received … Read more
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Oorelope-Adefulire, has been re-appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term. Mrs Janet McDickson, Assistant Director, Information to SSAP-SDGs, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The former … Read more
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Monday urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to ensure a peaceful governorship primary election scheduled to hold on Tuesday. NAN reports that Bello made the call when he received his Adamawa State counterpart, Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, who is in the state to oversee the PDP … Read more
Rev. (Dr) Ola Ayankeye, deputy president (Academics), Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), Ogbomoso, has attributed the challenges in Nigeria to the failure of churches to preach undiluted gospel. Ayankeye said this on Monday in Ogbomoso ahead of the 2019 NBTS Ministers’ Conference. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ayankeye attributed the security challenges … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said its collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a female suspected cyber fraudster in Edo State. It said the female suspect (names withheld) worked in collaboration with a foreign counterpart. Muhktar Bello, the Head of Benin zonal office, who spoke on … Read more
-Supreme Court struck out appeal to disqualify President Buhari as a candidate in the last presidential election. The Supreme Court has struck out an appeal seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari as a candidate in the last presidential election. The case was focused on the allegation that Buhari submitted false information regarding his academic … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has requested a Federal High Court, Abuja, to order the interim forfeiture of N870 million traced to a retired President of the Benue State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Margaret Igbeta. The commission, in an ex-parte motion filed at the court, said that the order … Read more
The new 21 obas in Ibadan land appeared to have dropped their crowns in a move seen as surrendering to the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji. They appeared as part of the entourage of the monarch to the ongoing Southwest security summit at the International Conference Centre, the University of Ibadan on Monday. … Read more
There happens to be no light at the end of tunnel on the ambition of Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as far as the latest move by his political godfather, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, is concerned. Both leaders have been engaged in running battle over the governor’s second term plan which his predecessor is reportedly … Read more
-The sharia council in Nigeria condemned the demolition of mosque in Rivers state. – It described the action of governor wine as irresponsible that could degenerate to serious security problem in Nigeria. The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has said that the action of the Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike ordering the demolition of … 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. Alex Otti- Gov.Ikpeazu Impoverishes Abia People The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) in the last 2019 general elections in Abia state, Alex Otti has declared that … Read more
-Minister of foreign Affairs describes those who attack Nigerians as Mindless criminals. – He said the Nigerian Government will take definite actions on the attacks on Nigerians. The Minister of Foreign Affairs,Geoffrey Onyeama has reacted to the latest attacks on Nigerian owned businesses and properties by South Africans,saying also that definite measures will be taken … Read more
– The people of Ezinator Community in Anambra have staged a peaceful protest at the state Government House – The people protested against what they called town union crisis – According to them, the community was lagging behind in so many things in the state The people of Ezinator Community in Awka South local government … Read more
-PDP said it will win the forthcoming governorship election base on the performance of governor Yahaya Bello in kogi state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that with Governor Yahaya Bello as the APC flag bearer in kogi state the PDP would easily win the November 16 governorship election judging from the performance of … Read more
– The Army has confirmed the killing of three soldiers by Boko Haram in Borno – The troops were left dead in their encounter with the terrorists – Army spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, said those who are wounded have been evacuated to a military hospital for medical attention Three soldiers of Nigerian Army have been … Read more
– Qasim Akinreti has celebrated Uncle Fola Adeyemi, who retired as Lagos state permanent secretary ministry of information and strategy – Adeyemi retired after spending 35 years in service – Akinreti said the former secretary served NUJ in various capacities at the chapel and state level The chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalism (NUJ), Lagos … Read more
– Lagos state government and NGO have partnered on free surgery to mark Sanwo-Olu’s 100 days in office – Sanwo-Olu was on Monday, May 29, sworn in as the new governor of the state – The state commissioner for health, said the surgical intervention would be for people with lipomas, breast lumps, hernia and … Read more
– PDP condemns attack on former governor of Ekiti state,Ayodele Fayose. -The Party Chairman,Chief Gboyega Oguntunwase Condemned the attack. The Opposition party,Peoples Democratic Party( PDP) in Ekiti State has condemned an alleged attack on former Governor Ayodele Fayose in the state capital,Ado Ekiti. Reacting to the attack, the PDP state chairman, Chief Gboyega Oguntuwase said … Read more
– Five people in connection with the alleged hijacking of a Taxify Toyota Corolla Sports in Lekki, Lagos State have arrested by RRS – They allegedly participated in the selling of the car to a dealer in Republic of Benin for N250,000 – The suspects have been transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for … Read more
– Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu, will be visiting Ibadan, Oyo state today, Monday, September 2 – Adamu will be received by the state governor Seyi Makinde – Their meeting would be based on finding a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the southwest states Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will on … Read more