The Arabic version of Al-Arabiya.net has reported on Wednesday an aborted coup in Sudan designed to upstage the Transitional Military Council. The newspaper, quoted sources in Sudan saying 68 officers have been arrested and put under investigation as a result of a coup attempt. The report claimed that the rebellious officers were those loyal to … Read more
At least 30 Venezuelan migrants are missing after the speedboat they were traveling in sank on its way to Curacao, an opposition lawmaker said on Tuesday. The vessel left from a village in the northwest on Friday with 30 to 35 people on board, deputy Luis Stefanelli told AFP, quoting family members. “No one has … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government can lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years. Buhari revealed this in his opening speech during the inaugural June 12 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja on Wednesday. He added that despite the positive growth in the economy, his administration is mapping out … Read more
A group of third republic legislators has said that they are the true victims of June 12. The group of legislators made this claim on Wednesday at the Eagles Square where Democracy Day activities are slated to take place. They argue that they have not been compensated and have lost about 145 of their members … Read more
A photo showing the senator representing Delta central, Ovie Omo-Agege on Tuesday, kneeling down to greet President Muhammadu Buhari after his victory as deputy senate president has gone viral on social media Omo-Agege had defeated Ike Ekweremadu, the deputy Senate President to emerge as the ninth Deputy President of the Senate. In Tuesday’s election the … 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. Buhari Arrives Eagles Square For June 12 Democracy Day Celebration President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagles Square in Abuja where the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations are holding for … Read more
A group of unknown gunmen have on Tuesday afternoon abducted the village head of Garin Labo in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The village head, whose name was not given, was said to have been abducted about 1pm while on his farmland along with some other villagers. Sources said the bandits stormed the … Read more
Men of the Nigerian Army rescued two women and six children from Boko Haram terrorists as they ambushed fleeing members of the group in Gwadala village, Borno State. Army Deputy Director, Public Relations Col. Ado Isa said the troop killed of the terrorist and left others with bullet wounds as they flee. He said the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed the national stadium in Abuja after MKO Abiola. The President made the declaration while giving a speech at the Democracy Day celebration which held at the Eagles Square on Wednesday, June 12. He said, “Today, I propose the renaming of the Abuja National stadium henceforth, it will be called Moshood … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagles Square in Abuja where the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations are holding for the first time. His arrival signalled the commencement of the 2019 June 12 Democracy Day celebration being attended by world leaders. The President waited to receive other world leaders before taking salute on the Saluting … Read more
Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, announced the cancellation of the mid term break, for the third term of 2018/2019 academic session, for public primary and secondary schools in the state. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by Mr I. O. Adeosun, the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and made … Read more
The Federal Government has stated that the Federal Ministry of Justice is committed to pursuing the amendment of the Cybercrimes Act, which many lawyers, journalists and activists have considered repressive, unconstitutional and illegal. This was stated today by Mr. Terlumun George Tyendezwa, Head, Cybercrimes Prosecution Unit, Federal Ministry of Justice, at a Media Interactive Session … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the 9th National Assembly and the inauguration of lawmakers. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party acknowledged the newly elected Senate President, Deputy Senate President; as well as the newly elected Speaker and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said his administration will ensure effective asset declaration by public office holders and ensure sanctions by professional bodies against lawyers, bankers, brokers, public officials, and other individuals facilitating corruption in the country. The president stated this while speaking at the National Democracy Day Anti-Corruption Summit in Abuja. Buhari said the … Read more
Residents of Ifewara town the headquarters of the Atakumosa West Central Local Council Development Authority of Osun State was, on Tuesday, became apprehensive following a violent clash between some Yoruba and Hausa youths in the town. The Sabo Market in the town populated by Hausa traders was razed in the clash while there was no … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. 1. Gbajabiamila Makes History As He Emerges As Speaker The second time bid of All Progressive Congress (APC) top aspirant, Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila as speaker of House of Representatives has become a resounding success. (READ MORE) 2. Buhari Congratulates New … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night took to Twitter to congratulate the Newly Elected Presiding Officers of the 9th National Assembly and also all the National Legislators. He tweeted saying…. I congratulate the newly elected presiding officers of the Ninth National Assembly. Congratulations also to all national legislators and their political parties for the … Read more
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has urged traditional rulers in Yorubaland to renounce their membership of secret societies, which according to him is limiting their influence. Akanbi said such societies only enslaved their members after promising them false spiritual and financial gains. Akanbi in a statement by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem on … Read more
The driver of a sachet water distribution van, one Ademola Awe, has thrown families into mourning after reportedly crushing three siblings and a motorcyclist to death on Ekundayo Street in the Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The victims were identified as Esther Orimisan, 24; Kofoworola Orimisan, 17; two-year-old Emmanuel Orimisan; and the motorcyclist, … Read more
A woman whose identity could not be ascertained yet, on Sunday, reportedly stole a baby boy during a service at the Ibah Pope Catholic Church, Awada Onitsha, in Anambra State. According to an eyewitness, who spoke with The Punch on condition of anonymity, the stolen baby was a year and six months old. The source … Read more