National Assembly To Start Soon As Dignitaries Arrive To Observe

National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole has arrived the Senate Chamber. Also the Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF and governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has arrived the National Assembly to observe the inauguration. Fayemi who arrived the Senate Lobby at 9.35am,was accompanied by his predecessor and the immediate past governor of Zamfara … Read more

Breaking: Orji Kalu Withdraws From Deputy Senate Presidency Race

Former  Governor of Abia State, southeast Nigeria, and Senator-elect, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has withdrawn from the race for the position of the Deputy President of the forthcoming 9th Nigerian Senate. The 9th National Assembly will be inaugurated today, Tuesday, June 11, with Ahmed I Lawan representing Yobe North Constituency and Ali Ndume, representing Borno … Read more

Nigerian Newspapers From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. 1. INEC To Meet Over Certificates Of Return To Lawmakers-Elect The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will meet on Tuesday, regarding judgments and orders served on it from various Courts of Law on the issuance of Certificates … Read more

Governor Ihedioha Reverses University Okorocha Built to Polytechnic, Appoints New Rector

Imo: Ihedioha Breaks Silence On Judgement That Removed Him From Power

Governor Emeka Ihedioha has reversed the status of the newly converted Imo State University of Agriculture and Technology, Umuagwo, to its earlier polytechnic status.   The immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, at the end of his administration elevated the polytechnic to a university status and appointed a Vice Chancellor.   Okorocha moved … Read more

NJC Commends Buhari’s Acceptance Of Onnoghen’s Retirement

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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has on Monday, commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s acceptance of the voluntary retirement of ex-Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Before his retirement, Mr Onnoghen was being tried by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for alleged false assets declaration. Mr Onnoghen wrote a retirement letter in April after he was … Read more

Muoka Of Lord’s Chosen Defines “True Believer’s” Expectation On Social Media

The General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has admonished Christians and ministers of God to desist from the trend of slandering and mocking pastors on social media which he said is making them objects of ridicule among unbelievers. The Nation reports that Muoka made the plea in his sermon … Read more

NBC, DAAR Communications Call Off Truce

NBC-DAAR Communications

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Daar Communications Plc have resolved  their disagreement after Daar’s broadcast stations were shut down by the regulator that led to the suspension of the operational licences of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM last Thursday. A statement by the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) said … Read more

Join Us In The Fight Against Human Trafficking, NAPTIP Urges Aviation Agencies

20,000 Girls From Edo, Delta Currently In Mali For Prostitution – NAPTIP

The Director-General, National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Monday sought the collaboration of three aviation agencies in fighting human trafficking in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NAPTIP boss visited the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the International … Read more

Leah Sharibu’s Family Reacts To Saraki’s Money Gift

Leah Sharibu

The father of Leah Sharibu, Nathan Sharibu, on Monday reacted to the money gift by the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to his family. While commending Mr Saraki, the family patriarch also made it known to journalists that his family was hit by a wave of mixed feelings over the gesture. According to him, “We … Read more

9th Assembly: Plateau Elects Undergraduate As Speaker

The Ninth Plateau State House of Assembly has elected Hon. Abok Ayuba, a 33-year-old 500-level student of Law at the University of Jos, as its speaker. Ayuba was elected on Monday at the Assembly’s inaugural sitting. The newly-elected Speaker, who represents Jos East constituency, was unanimously elected by members without subjecting it through the electoral … Read more

Wike Appoints Danagogo As SSG

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Tammy Danagogo as the New Secretary to the State Government. Governor Wike also approved the appointment of Engr Chukwuemeka Woke as the Chief of Staff, Government House Port Harcourt. In a statement by the Special Assistant to the governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, says … Read more

Opposition Withdraws Petition Against Buhari, APC

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Coalition for Change has pulled out of its petition challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 presidential election. It was reported that the request was made on behalf of the party by its lawyer, Obed Agwu, at the resumed hearing before the Presidential … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Appoints New Acting Chief Judge

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Justice Kazeem Alogba, as the 17th Chief Judge of Lagos State. In a statement by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, Justice Alogba’s appointment takes effect from Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He will also be in an acting capacity pending the recommendation of the National Judicial … Read more

Ex-Gov Orji’s son, Chinedum Orji Emerges Abia Speaker

Hon. Chinedum Orji has emerged as Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly. He was elected as the 7th House officially opened on Monday. Hon. Munachim Alozie nominated Orji for the position of Speaker and was seconded by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe. Chinedum is the first son of former Governor and Senator representing Abia central … Read more

Ekohotblog Breaking Stories: Major Stories For Monday, June 10th, 2019

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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 Accepts Onnoghen Voluntary Retirement Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has okayed the voluntary retirement Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. 2. FG Announces Wednesday As Public Holiday To Celebrate Democracy … Read more

BREAKING: 32 Year Old Adebo Ogundoyin Emerges Oyo Assembly Speaker

A 32-year-old member representing Ibarapa East State constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, has emerged Speaker of the House. Ogundoyin, a second term lawmaker, emerged as the Speaker shortly after the Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Assembly on Monday morning. Ogundoyin came to the 8th Assembly last year after … Read more

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