-FEC approves the construction of 14 roads worth N166 billion across Nigeria – FEC said that roads to be constructed are roads in kano,the Kotangora Rijau road in Niger state, which will involve the construction of two bridges – And also roads in Lagos,Abia, katsina,others The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth … Read more
-CACOL asks ICPC to investigate former Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi following allegations levelled against him by Governor. Seyi Makinde – Governor Makinde said that the Former Governor Ajimobi carted away government owned vehicles – CACOL said that nowhere in public service that a Governor is allowed to gift public properties to close friends … Read more
– Lagos state Government said that out of 22 Million people in Lagos only 700,000 actively pay their tax – The government would expand the tax net by engaging and encouraging the citizens to ensure that they participate in their tax obligations – The more taxes we are able to collect, the more we are … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari administration has assured Nigerians uninterrupted power supply. The government also promised completion of all power projects before the end of its tenure. Minister of state for power,Goddy Jeddy Agba made this known while inspecting 330kva Power station in Kaduna. The President Muhammadu Buhari led administration has promised Nigerians uninterrupted power supply and … Read more
Tension has taken over the location of the Ogun state Governorship election tribunal as party supporters await tribunal’s verdict. There are heavy security presence at the venue. The location of the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal this morning was filled with supporters of both parties as the three member panel led by Justice … Read more
– The process of Kogi state governorship election has been kicked started – About 52 candidates and their deputies to contest for the poll have been cleared by the INEC – Five of those cleared as governorship candidates are women About 52 candidates and their deputies to contest the November 16 governorship … Read more
NFIU has begun investigation into bank accounts of top public office holders. Those whose bank accounts would be investigated are President of the Senate, his deputy, the speaker of house of representatives; his deputy, CJN,all judges, Principal officers and members of the House of Assembly. The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has begun … Read more
Loyalists to Senator Kashamu have defected to APC. The defectors said that they defected to show solidarity to the Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Some Peoples Democratic Party members(PDP) loyal to Former Senator representing Ogun East, Buruji Kashamu have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ekohotblog garnered that the defected members took … Read more
Charles Oputa,a.k.a Charley boy said he is no longer taking part in street protest because it has not made any change or effect in the way political leaders govern the people. He said that a lot of Nigerians have given up on their country. The Convener of ourMumuDonDo Movement, Mr. Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charly … Read more
Senator Dino Melaye has rejected his appointment as the Director-General of the Kogi State Governorship Campaign Council. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan had, on Friday, told journalists that Melaye has been appointed the DG of Kogi State Governorship Campaign Council. But Melaye, via his Twitter handle @dino_melaye; and his Facebook wall declared … Read more
Nigerian Consul General, Godwin Adama said no Nigerian was arrested in the course of evacuation. He said that some of the delay experienced was caused by misplacement and expired travel document. Nigeria Consul General, Godwin Adama has said in Johannesburg that no Nigeria national was arrested in the course of evacuation in South Africa. Adama … Read more
Nigerian President, Muhammad Buhari is expected in Burkina Faso for ECOWAS heads of state and Government Extraordinary summit. The summit will focus on counter terrorism. President Buhari is expected to attend one day ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Extraordinary Summit on Counter Terrorism, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The President’s Special Adviser on Media … Read more
Peoples Democratic party rejects the proposed increase of value added tax by the President Buhari led administration. PDP said this plan will further worsen the situation of the people who are already improvish. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected Federal Government’s decision to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5 per cent to … Read more
Controller General of Customs, Hamid Ali said that anyone who smuggled rice into Nigeria will be sentenced to three years imprisonment. The smuggling of rice is affecting the economy. The Nigerian Customs Service has said that three years jail term will be served to anybody nabbed for smuggling a bag of rice into … Read more
Governor Makinde appoints two opposition candidates as members of his cabinet. The two candidates are from different political parties. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has named two opposition candidates as members in his cabinet. Governor Makinde approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Bolaji Ayorinde, as Special Counsel … Read more
Insurgents attack some communities in Borno state,barely 24 hours after Governor Zulum presented patrol vehicles to the CJTF and hunters. Residents fled for fear of the attack from the insurgents. Boko haram insurgent has attacked Gajiganna,Gajiram,Gubio and magumeri communities in Borno,thereby forcing hundreds to flee their homes to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. This attack … Read more
Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom said that his administration will employ 5,000 teachers. He also said over 2,000 teachers are due for retirement. Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has said that his administration is planning to employ over 5,000 primary school teachers before the year runs out. Ortom made the statement while inaugurating … Read more
Ikanya said to Atiku to Support Buhari next level agenda rather than challenging his victory at presidential election tribunal. The former All Progressives Congress(APC) state Chairman,Chief Davies Ikanya has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to support the, “Next Level” agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari, instead of going … Read more
INEC said that candidates fall below age limit for participation in the polls. The Independent National Electoral Commission( INEC) has said that some of the candidates fall below the age limit for participation in the polls while looking forward to the forthcoming kogi and bayelsa governorship election. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter … Read more
Nigerians who just returned from south Africa will get loan from BOI. This loan is for those who are ready to do business among them. Nigerian government has said that Nigerians who just returned from South Africa would get soft loans from the Bank of Industry if they are interested in doing business. The Chairman … Read more