Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and pro-democracy campaigner, has been barred from speaking at an event inside the University of Lagos. The development is reportedly connected to the planned mass demonstrations to be led by Sowore on August 5th. The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, UNILAG branch, had earlier invited Sowore as a guest … 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. Shiites Will Continue With Protests – El-Zakzaky’s Daughter dares FG Nine suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity have killed two friends, Wasiu Olaitan, 31, and Frank Mmanko, 29, in the … Read more
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has approved the appointment of 9 Permanent Secretaries in the State civil service. In a statement issued on Thursday by Director General to the Governor on Media and Public Affairs, Abu Shekara, he said the appointments were sequel to vacuum created in the service. Shekara gave the names of the … Read more
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State has suspended a member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the APC chairman in Bebeji, Suleiman Gwarmai, who also represents Bebeji/Kiru federal constituency. Mr Jibrin, who was the Campaign Director-General, Gbajabiamila/Wase Speakership … Read more
Daughter of Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Suhaila Zakzaky has insisted the group will continue its protests till her father is released. Suhaila said this in a video published on Facebook. President of the IMN media forum had on Wednesday announced that the protests have been suspended. However, reacting to … Read more
Veteran Yoruba actor, Yinka Quadri, has reportedly lost property as part of his house got burnt. Quadri who shared there the developent in an Instagram post, thanked God for his life. The actor further disclosed that the fire started at about 12am in the midnight. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ne-fqnLL-/
Rochas Okorocha, former Imo governor, has reacted to the takeover and conversion of the Eastern Palm University to a campus of the Imo State University (IMSU) by the state government, saying it was another ploy to destroy all his landmark achievements. The Nation reports that Okorocha stated that the action further exposes the sinister plot … Read more
Olayinka Adeniyi, a cab operator under the Airport Car Hire Association of Nigeria (ACHAN), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, has returned 2,400 US dollars, (about N888,000), and an international passport forgotten by a passenger. Adeniyi told newsmen on Wednesday, July 31, that he discovered the items in an envelope at the back seat of … Read more
Following the confirmation of the 43 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. by the Senate, National Assembly has proposed to communicate the endorsement of the ministers-designate to the president. Presidential assistant on National Assembly (Senate) Sen Ita Enang, who made the disclosure, said on receipt of the communication, a date would be fixed for the … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has started screening of the 25 nominees of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s for commissioners and special advisers. The Nation reports that the screening was on Thursday, August 1, took place at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium in the Assembly complex. The House had set up a committee at plenary on Monday … Read more
Another two-storey building has collapsed in Gbagada area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The building, located on 24 Adio Street, near New Garage Bus stop, Gbagada, was said to have partially collapsed on Thursday. It was gathered that the building collapsed early on Thursday morning. No casualty has been recorded yet. Officials of the Lagos State … Read more
The federal government on Thursday, August 1, disclosed its plans to establish a community policing Initiative which will see 40,000 people recruited across the 774 local government areas of the country. This was disclosed by the presidency in a series of tweets, explaining that under the guidance of the police, the community police officers will … Read more
Two students and non-academic staff of the Federal University Wukari have reportedly abducted and killed by suspected Tiv militia group in Taraba state. The Nation reports that the state police spokesman, David Misal, an ASP, who on Thursday, Agust 1, confirmed the abduction of the trio said: “They were abducted at Kasuwan Shanu, near Chonku.” … Read more
The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Josephine Udeh, before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, sitting in Maiduguri on a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N5, 059,000. Udeh, who was the Proprietress … Read more
The Conservator of the Gashaka Gumti National Park in Taraba, Alhaji Mohammed Kabir has disclosed that illegal loggers have killed no fewer than nine Rangers and living several others injured in the last few years. Kabir spoke on Wednesday at an event to mark the 2019 World Rangers Day celebration at Serti, headquarters of Gashaka … Read more
Senator Dino Melaye, the People’s Democratic Party’s Governorship aspirant in Kogi State shared his dream of becoming a President after the realization of his Governorship ambition in a meeting with party excos at the party secretariat in Lokoja. The Senator representing Kogi West Constituency also presented his blueprint comprising his mission and vision for the state … Read more
A man identified as Mr. Seidu Dan Iya has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly slitting his daughter’s throat. The suspect believed to be suffering from a psychological problem after an alleged long time drug abuse was arrested after a neighbour reported the incident to the police. It was further learnt that … Read more
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday, July 31, sentenced a 25-year-old man, Umar Yakubu, to death by hanging for stabbing his friend, Ibrahim Adamu, 22, to death during an argument over N20 borrowed by him. Yakubu, who lives at Sabuwar Gandu Quarters in Kano, was convicted on one count charge of culpable homicide, contrary … Read more
As part of measures to address issues of insecurity in Nigeria, President Buhari today announced plans by his government to install CCTVs strategically along highways and monitor forests as well as bushes using aerodrones. The President disclosed this when he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and other monarchs from the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, August 1st, 2019 1. APC Suspends AbdulMumini Kofa For Alleged Anti-Party Activities The All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended the member representing Babeji/Kiru Local Governments, Abdulmumini Jibrin Kofa, for alleged anti-party activities. (READ MORE) 2. Buhari Meets With South West Traditional Leaders, Identifies … Read more