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
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 Orji Uzor Kalu, has withdrawn from the race for the position of the Deputy President of the forthcoming 9th Nigerian Senate.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
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 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
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
A school in Lagos is doing the unusual to make education accessible to the indigent and the have nots of the society. The school is bringing out value from what many perceived as waste and has turned such waste to a medium of exchange to get access to education Cited in the heart of Ajegunle … Read more
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
The Nigerian Navy has said it is yet to release the list of successful candidates in its 2019 Recruitment Exercise. Navy Spokesman, Commodore Suleman Dahun, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday. He advised the public to steer clear of a fake list of successful candidates in its 2019 recruitment Aptitude Test … Read more
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
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
The estranged wife of ex-governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Clara, on Monday told an FCT High Court in Apo, that she fled from her husband’s home over fears for her life. Clara revealed during cross-examination by the counsel for the former governor, Paul Onyia, in the petition filed by Chime for the dissolution of … Read more
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
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
Presidential aide on National Assembly matters, Senator Ita Enang told state house correspondents that with the assent to the amendment, May 29 is no more a public holiday. President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the Public Holiday Amendment Act, declaring June 12 of every year a public holiday and Democracy Day.
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
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
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
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
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
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