The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has approved the suspension of the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Cika Ibrahim and the District Head of Kanoma, Alhaji Ahmed Lawal. According to a statement from the governor’s office, the Emir and the district head of Kanoma will remain suspended until the outcome of the investigation panel … Read more
Two persons were on Thursday crushed to death in an accident involving an Iveco truck, marked SRA 757 XA, and a Bajaj motorcycle, opposite Egba High School, Obantoko road, Abeokuta. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident. Akinbiyi explained that the accident occurred when the motorcycle rider was … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Friday, June 7th, 2019. 1. Ekiti Assembly Gets New Speaker, Deputy Speaker Hon. Funniniyi Afuye, a former commissioner for Information in Ekiti state also representing Ikere constituency, has on Thursday, emerged the Speaker of the 6th assembly in Ekiti State. (READ MORE) 2. … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has tackled the FG over the suspension of the license of DAAR Communications by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). NBC suspended DAAR Communications which operates Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM radio stations on Thursday, alleging inability to pay the license renewal … Read more
The Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the license of Daar Communication Plc, promoter of AIT, RAY POWER until further notice, the Nation reports. The Director-General of NBC, Modibbo Kawu announced the shut down on Thursday evening. He said the action was taken for failure of the broadcasting station to abide by the broadcasting code. … Read more
Two Canadian women have been reported to be kidnapped in Ghana, police said Thursday which is a rare attack in a country seen as one of the most secure in the West African region. The Canadians, charity volunteers aged 19 and 20, were taken on Tuesday evening in Kumasi, Ghana’s second city, some 200 kilometres … Read more
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State while speaking to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, has applauded the decision of Senator Danjuma Goje for stepping down for Ahmed Lawan. He said this after himself, Lawan, Goje and Senator-elect, Uba Sani (APC-Kaduna Central) finished from a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. According … Read more
A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court on Thursday adjourned until June 19, hearing in a debt recovery suit filed by the federal government against Shell Western Supply & Trading Ltd, over an alleged $406.7 million shortfall in crude oil shipment. The suit numbered FHC/L/CS/336/16 was filed by FG’s counsel, Fabian Ajogwu, a professor … Read more
During the Senate’s valedictory session on Thursday, the Chief Whip , Olusola Adeyeye, scored the 8th Senate low on punctuality, oversight, legislation on restructuring, zero performance in the election of the Minority Leader and ‘confirmation of poor ministerial nominees’. While delivering his speech the senator representing Osun Central said, “If I leave without also pointing … Read more
The federal government, through the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has revoked six oil block licenses granted to five companies. While one of the licences is an Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) where oil is still being explored, five licences are Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) According to a notice issued to the industry operators by the … Read more
In his speech during the valedictory session held on Thursday, Ike Ekweremadu praised his colleagues for resisting plans to ‘overthrow the outgoing 8th Senate. Ekweremadu hinted without giving any information on those involved that during the course of the 8th Senate some members of the Senate had attempted to overthrow the 8th Senate. While praising … 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. Police Burst Ritualist Den, Rescue 20 Victims The Oyo State Police Command has rescued no fewer than 20 persons from a ritualist shrine at Agungun area of Ibadan, the State … Read more
The governor of Kano state has cancelled an annual city parade by the powerful traditional emir, officials said Thursday, a sign of the frosty relationship between the two leaders. Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje scrapped the horseback procession by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, after a security meeting held late on Wednesday. The procession … Read more
Ahmad Ahmad, the president of Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been arrested at a hotel in Paris on Thursday morning. According to reports, the arrest was as a result of his alleged connection with a “contract unilaterally broken by CAF with German equipment manufacturer Puma to engage with the company Technical Steel, based in … Read more
Andy Ruiz Jr has boldly demanded £40million to rematch Anthony Joshua in the UK. The huge underdog sprung a seismic shock last weekend to drop Joshua four times before stopping him in the seventh round. The Brit immediately triggered the rematch clause with the second fight due to take place in November or December. Cardiff’s … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday offered former governor Abiola Ajimobi’s aides a 48-hour period to return government vehicles with them. The state government in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Bisi Ilaka, said the former state officials must follow the directive. According to the statemeny, “ Governor … Read more
A new report has revealed that the high rate of insecurity in Nigeria led to the death of no fewer than 25,794 people in different violent crises across the country during the first four years of President Muhammadu Buhari. The figure was contained in a new report released by the Nigeria Security Tracker, a project … Read more
A Malaysia based Nigerian man, Okoroji Stanley Chinonso, arrested over his involvement in organised crime in December 2018 has been arraigned before a Federal High Court, Abuja for allegedly laundering N58 million. He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a three-count bordering on money laundering. Okoroji’s journey to the dock … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Thursday, June 6th, 2019. 1. PDP Summons Buhari To Apologize Over Comment On FCT Buhari had on Tuesday in Abuja, during the Sallah visit of some stakeholders from FCT, in a ‘jest’ described Abuja residents as ” necessary evil”, saying, though they didn’t … Read more
The newly inaugurated governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he will soon release emergency hotlines to the public to call the Lagos State Public Works for immediate fixing of potholes and roads that need urgent repairs. Recall the governor during the electoral campaign had said his administration will be that of a listening … Read more