The Department of State Services in Kano State has arrested a kidnap kingpin believed to have masterminded the recent attack on the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Akagbe. The attack whiched to the death of three police officers and one civilian. The suspect, Mohammed Akazakwai, was arrested in his mother’s residence in Kano, … Read more
– PDP condemns attack on former governor of Ekiti state,Ayodele Fayose. -The Party Chairman,Chief Gboyega Oguntunwase Condemned the attack. The Opposition party,Peoples Democratic Party( PDP) in Ekiti State has condemned an alleged attack on former Governor Ayodele Fayose in the state capital,Ado Ekiti. Reacting to the attack, the PDP state chairman, Chief Gboyega Oguntuwase said … Read more
Khafi Kareem, has won again, this time, going home with a 220,000 naira Scanfrost TV on Saturday. It was reported that this comes a week after she won a IVM car from Innoson Motors and became Head of House. On Saturday, Housemates in the ongoing BBNaija reality show were tasked with showing … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Lafiya Dole have lost three soldiers in a gun battle with Boko Haram Fighters in the Monguno area of Borno State. The troops, based in Super Camp Monguno, engaged the terrorists on Friday while on a patrol along Monguno-Mairari-Gajiram areas. The army said on Sunday the … Read more
Kebbi Governor, Abubakar Bagudu has approved the renovation of the state NYSC permanent orientation camp in Dakingari. Bagudu disclosed this during an unscheduled visit to the camp on Sunday. ” According to Bagudu, “We have already given a contract for the renovation of this permanent orientation camp and all the camp issues that had been … Read more
– Five people in connection with the alleged hijacking of a Taxify Toyota Corolla Sports in Lekki, Lagos State have arrested by RRS – They allegedly participated in the selling of the car to a dealer in Republic of Benin for N250,000 – The suspects have been transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for … Read more
It has has been reported that another accident occurred this morning in Ikorodu. According to the report, two BRT buses had an head-on collision this morning along the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State. Many are reported to have been injured in the collision. READ ALSO:Bandits In Trouble As IGP, S/West Govs, Leaders Meet This is … Read more
– Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu, will be visiting Ibadan, Oyo state today, Monday, September 2 – Adamu will be received by the state governor Seyi Makinde – Their meeting would be based on finding a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the southwest states Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will on … Read more
-Mr.Alex Otti said that Governor Ikpeazu has impoverished Abia people. -Despite tranches of fund from Federal government to pay workers’ salary. The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) in the last 2019 general elections in Abia state, Alex Otti has declared that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu led Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has decided to … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, September 2nd, 2019 1. Buhari Approves 800m For Flood Control In Bauchi President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the instant release of the sum of N800 million for flood control in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State. READ MORE 2. Lagos Govt Identifies … Read more
– Minister of works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola warns Nigerians against scammers. -The name of the minister was used to open a Facebook account to dupe people. The Minister for Works and housing, Babatunde Fashola has reacted to a fake Facebook account opened in his name and cautioned people against falling prey to the … Read more
– Aerial surveillance will be launched by the police to effectivel curb the rate of crime in some parts of the country – The announcement of the deployment contained in a statement in by Force spokesman, Frank Mba, Abuja last week – Mba said the police air wing operational base in Abuja would cater for … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has denied the allegation that he had turned his back on his people in Daura community in Katsina State. Daura was hit by massive floods last week. The President, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said Daura will receive additional assistance from the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, soon. READ … Read more
The Lagos State Government said it had acquired 84 hectares of land in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, for cultivation of various crops to meet the food needs of residents of the state. Prince Gbolahan Lawal, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Lawal said that the … Read more
As part of activities lined up to commemorate 100 days in Office of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the State Government, through the Ministry of Health, and in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation – Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation (BOF), will be carrying out free surgical interventions for 100 residents with lipomas, breast lumps, hernia … Read more
To beat vandals of manhole covers and improve road safety the Federal Ministry of Works, Power, and Housing, has introduced heavier manhole covers that will be difficult to remove. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos … Read more
The Zamfara Government says it will introduce Fulfulde language in its schools’ curriculum as it kick starts the construction of 300 hectare Ruga settlements during the week. Gov. Bello Matawalle disclosed this in Gusau when he received the state’s Ruga settlement master plan from the project consultant. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Fatai Nafiu of No 9, Adetoke Street, Bariga, for forcefully having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl (name withheld). This was contained in a statement signed by the Lagos Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana and made available to newsmen in Lagos. Elkana stated … Read more
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has declared Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 as public holiday to mark the beginning of Islamic Year 1441. A statement issued by Malam Abubakar Shekara, a Permanent Secretary with the state government on Sunday, said, “the holiday is to allow Muslim faithfuls to celebrate the commencement of the new year.” … Read more
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, otherwise known as shi’ites, has vowed to fight what it described as tyranny, oppression and extra-judicial killings allegedly by the President Muhammadu Buhari government. IMN said it will not hesitate to take all necessary legitimate measures to enforce their rights. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday and … Read more