A group, the Arewa Defenders Forum, ADF, has thrown its support to the Coalition of Northern Youths’ stand on the need to have the Ruga settlements in the country. The forum said the need for the Ruga settlement was to reduce the mobility of cattle breeders, so that the terrorists sponsored to destabilize the North … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has described his reappointment as a humbling experience and a call for rededication. The SGF, who spoke to newsmen on Sunday at the Yola International Airport on his way back to Abuja after a weekend visit to Adamawa State, said he found his reappointment … Read more
Following recent appointments announced by the presidency, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday condemned President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for alleged insensitivity to the welfare of the people of the country. It also alleged that Buhari had abandoned Nigerians to their fate and was only interested in the appointment 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. Stevie Wonder To Undergo Kidney Surgery In September Stevie Wonder will be taking a break from music. The legendary singer-songwriter announced during a concert in London on Saturday that he … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force says it has destroyed more terrorists’ structures and killed some Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters at Bakassi on the fringes of Lake Chad in Borno. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the … Read more
Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has suspended the payment of salary to all workers employed into the state civil service from January 2018 to March 29, 2019. Ihedioha said employment of the affected workers did not follow due process, as stipulated by law, adding that his government would not condone illegality of any form. The … Read more
After apologizing to Nigerians for assaulting a nursing mother in an Abuja adult toy shop, embattled Senator Elisha Abbo, has been dragged to United Nations by the National Council for Women Society (NCWS), FCT Chapter. The society is asking the United Nations and all other international organizations to ensure the prosecution of Abbo in order … Read more
The police command in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of Maryam Suleiman over the killing of her brother Sani Suleiman. The 30-year-old Suleiman was stabbed by his sister at a family wedding. According to the command spokesman, DSP Abdullahi Haruna told Channels Television that Maryam has since been arrested for investigations. “We received a … Read more
Performing artist Noel has lend his voice to the on going Coza saga which has been on going, involving the COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyimbo and Busola Dakolo . In a statement, He said In regards to the recent happenings that has been going on in the country concerning, the rape case between busola Dakolo … Read more
The Federal Government has provided 47 vehicles and military equipment to the government of Niger Republic as assistance towards the successful hosting of the 12th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the First Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the AU and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) … Read more
Africa’s most populous country and biggest economy, Nigeria, Sunday signed the African Continental Free Trade Agreement(AfCFTA), a continent-wide pact that seeks to create a single market. Nigeria’s neighbour, the Republic of Benin, also joined the ranks of the countries that signed the pact, leaving Eritrea as the only African Union member yet to agree to … Read more
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has shut down Sangotedo Market in Eti Osa ,Lagos State, over indiscriminate dumping of refuse and poor hygienic practices by traders which has created serious environmental problem. The new development was made known in a press release by LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri. The release cited … Read more
Housemate, Omashola’s chances of getting evicted during the Sunday live show have increased, following loss of his Bet9ja coins. The ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates were given coins and ‘Biggie’ had stated that the housemate with the least number of coins will be evicted during the live show on Monday. Omashola, who had 120 coins, was clearly … Read more
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says two persons died while nine others sustained various degrees of injury after a multiple accident along Isara area, Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Clement Oladele, the state’s Sector Commandant of the Corp disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, on … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has asked Nigerians to refrain from consuming Eva table water for now. The agency said the announcement follows a voluntary report by the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) which produces the popular Eva Water about an issue with the product. NAFDAC said NBC made the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, July 7th, 2019 1. Lawan Congratulates Abba Kyari, Mustapha President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Malam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha over their … Read more
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dispatched a team of 41 officials to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in further preparation for this year’s Hajj exercise. The officials, who are expected to tidy up preparations before the commencement of pilgrims airlift, departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday. Addressing the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday pledged his administration’s continued political will and determination towards ridding the country of insurgency and other forms of criminalities. Buhari, who was represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, made the promise at the Grand Finale of the 2019 Nigerian Army Day Celebration and Combat Support Arms Training Week at Ikeja Cantonment … Read more
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Malam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha over their re-appointments by the President. Lawan, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa said the re-appointments … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved indirect primaries to elect the party’s candidate for the forthcoming Kogi governorship election. The party said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by its National publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu. Issa-Onilu said that the approval was given after a … Read more