The Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Oluremi Sopeyin has debunked a job vacancy credited to the Board as untrue, warning members of the public to be mindful of the activities of dubious individuals. Dr. Sopeyin, who issued the warning following the spread of the fake information on the social media, said … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against use of pesticides and other agro chemicals in homes for domestic purposes. The Director General of the Agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the warning on Tuesday at a one-day sensitisation workshop organised by the agency for agro dealers in Kano. … Read more
The federal government has begun palliative works on the Agbara-Seme Border section of Lagos-Badagry Expressway to reduce the hardship being experienced by motorists, passengers and residents of the area. A NAN Correspondent, who monitored the repair works on the expressway, observed that the palliative works was being done by the CGC Nigeria Limited, the company … Read more
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, otherwise known as the Progressives Governors’ Forum has reacted to the arrest and detention of Omoyele Sowore. The APC Governors reacted through its Chairman, and Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu. They also condemned the revolution protest called by Sowore-led Global Coalition for Security and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of the students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, who lost their lives following the collapse of a bridge at its Gubi Campus after a downpour on Monday night. Ekohotblog reported earlier of tension in Bauchi following the death of some students of the University … Read more
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advised Ndigbo who have what it takes to preside over the country, to start early in reaching out to other political blocs and groups in the country ahead of the 2023 presidency. Chuks Ibegbu, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, in a statement on Tuesday evening, … Read more
An Abuja Federal High Court will, on Thursday, rule in the application filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), seeking an order to detain Mr Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC)’s presidential candidate in the 2019 elections, for 90 days pending the conclusion of its investigation. In an exparte order with number: FHC/ABJ/CS/915/19, … Read more
Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, ordered the freezing of the sum of N9.9bn belonging to the Lagos State government but linked to former Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Justice Chuka Obiozor gave the order, following an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The … Read more
The Federal Government has declared Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th August as Public Holidays to celebrate the 2019 Eid-Al-Kabir. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Barr. Georgina Ehuriah, declared this on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion . She called on all Nigerians, at home and in diaspora, to … Read more
Nigerian-born former British Labour member of parliament, Fiona Onasanya, was struck off as a solicitor on Tuesday, August 6 after being jailed for lying to avoid a speeding fine. The lawyer was clocked doing 41mph in a 30mph zone on The Causeway in Thorney, Cambridgeshire, shortly after 10pm on 24 July 2017 – but told … Read more
The appeal court held that imposition of penalties by the LASTMA ultra vires its power, especially where no platform was established to observe the principles of natural justice. The court declared this while ruling on the appeal filed by LASTMA over judgment delivered by the Federal High Court on September 16, 2011, in the suit … Read more
Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has locked 53 filling stations and four gas plants in Kaduna for various offences, including under-dispensing, hoarding and diversion of petroleum products. The department said one of the 53 filling stations was equally sealed after it was found to be over dispensing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Zonal Operations … Read more
There is tension in Zakibiam town right after the brutal killing of the chairman Shade Owners Association Zaki Bia Yam Market Mr Tavershima Achinge in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The late Achinge was shot on Monday by gunmen suspected to be local bandits operating in the axis, which had been under … Read more
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) led by the Executive Chairman, Kweku Tandoh, on Tuesday said the state was ready to host FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2020. Tandoh made the assertion on the sidelines of the four-day inspection of facilities and equipment by a FIFA inspection team based on the expression of Nigeria’s bid … Read more
Akerele Primary Healthcare Center ( PHC) in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, on Monday, experienced large turnout of people, following a free medical screening organised for children in the area. The news Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Lagos reported that the screening was organised by the state government for children between the … 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. BREAKING: Police Inspector Shot Dead In Ondo Tension is currently mounting in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State following the murder of a Police Inspector in the … Read more
Office of the Senate President has released his official portrait and also stated how Ahmad Lawan should be addressed officially. An email from the Senate President’s Media Office reads; ”The attached photograph is the official portrait of the president of the Senate. The President of the Senate is to be addressed as: Ahmad Ibrahim … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will swear in the new ministers on August 21. The Secretary To the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to Channels Television on Tuesday.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from next week’s Rogers cup in Toronto after failing to recover from an arm injury which has dogged her season organisers said. Tennis Canada said in a statement that the 29 year old Czech star’s withdrawal would mean former world number one Serena Williams is now given a … Read more
Nigerian striker Odion Jude Ighalon is currently in Barcelona for proper medical checks and rehabilitation. Ighalo has been ruled out of action for many weeks after picking up an injury in the just concluded Africa cup of Nation at Egypt. The striker recently confirmed that he was in the spanish city to get back to … Read more