Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has put the willingness of the club’s former star towards departing Paris Saint-German on record, admitting that the La Liga giants have tried to re-sign the player. Speaking on the club’s chances of bringing back the Brazil international who left for a world-record €222 million fee in 2017, he said: … Read more
A legend of European football who is now in charge of Cameroon, Clarence Seedorf, has stated that his team remains calm ahead of today’s Round of 16 clash against Nigeria. At the Alexandria Stadium, the Super Eagles are set to battle it out with the Indomitable Lions for a place in the quarter-finals, with Seedorf, … Read more
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, has said his client is “in the process” of leaving Manchester United for pastures new this summer. Pogba, always in the news for issues other than his performances for the club, has been the subject of transfer rumours, with former club Juventus and Real Madrid linked as … Read more
Polish lawmakers have approved a measure that would exonerate most workers under the age of 26 from income taxes as the country seeks to stem the flow of its young people to other EU nations in search of better paying jobs. The lower house of parliament approved the measure introduced by the ruling conservatives in … Read more
Crowds of jubilant Sudanese took to the streets of Khartoum on Friday, chanting “civilian rule” after protest leaders struck a deal with the ruling generals on a new governing body. Chants of “the martyrs’ blood has not been shed in vain” reverberated around the same streets where more than six months of protests culminated in … Read more
The International Monetary Fund on Friday reached an agreement with Argentina that it will allow release of the next $5.4 billion disbursement under the loan program intended to help stabilize the South American nation’s economy. The IMF board must approve the fourth review of the country’s performance under the loan deal signed last year before … Read more
Business activities at Sangotedo Market, Eti Osa, Lagos State have been put on hold by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), due to indiscriminate dumping of refuse and poor hygiene practices by traders, resulting in a serious environmental problem in the area. A release issued by LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, cited … Read more
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Catriona Laing, on Friday met with Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to discuss bilateral partnership, which focused on three key areas of common interest – technology-driven water transportation, investment and smart city initiative. The Governor, in company of his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, received the British envoy … Read more
The Lagos State Agricultural Inputs Supply Authority, LAISA, has assured farmers in the State of continuous support in terms of offering incentives that would boost food production in Lagos. The General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Bolaji Balogun gave the assurance recently during the quarterly sensitisation programme for farmers held in the various districts of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the N243.37 billion Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Bill 2019, into law. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja. Mr Enang told State House correspondents that N130.7 billion of the amount is for capital expenditure while the remaining … Read more
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has commended the judgement of the Supreme Court on the Osun governorship election, saying it further vindicates the judiciary as unbiased, independent and impartial. Mr Tinubu gave the commendation in a statement entitled “Supreme Court Verdict on Osun: Testimony that Judiciary is on Course,” … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock over the Supreme Court judgment which validated the election of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State. The party disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Friday in Abuja. Mr Ologbondiyan said the fact that the Supreme Court had a split … Read more
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Friday said that all the bodies of June 29 boat mishap’s victims had been found and handed over to their relatives. It was reported that the boat mishap occurred mid-sea at about 10.00 p.m on Saturday, June 29, along Badore-Ijede Route with only three survivals. The 20-capacity unmarked … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointments of his personal staff. This was disclosed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Friday. According to the statement, the appointments take effect from May 29. See list below: 1. Mohammed Sarki Abba – Senior Special Assistant to the President … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has lambasted former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his reaction to the Supreme Court ruling affirming the election of Mr Gboyega Oyetola as governor of Osun State. In a statement, Atiku who spoke on the defeat of the PDP candidate, Ademola Adeleke said: “I … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved Indirect Primaries to elect the Party’s candidate for the forthcoming Kogi Governorship election. The approval was given after a meeting of the NWC on Friday where a formal request from the Kogi State executive and stakeholders in preference for the Indirect Primary … Read more
The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-appointment of two top government officials and 11 personal staff less than 24 hours after the opposition parties dragged him to court. The CUPP had asked the court to restrain those two officials – the Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Boss Mustapha as the Secretary to the government of the federation. He also appointed Abba Kyari his Chief of Staff. This was contained in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Friday. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of … Read more
The traditional ruler of Omofo, Rundele in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Eze Edison Omeodu has been abducted by unknown gunmen on his way back from Port Harcourt. The Rundele monarch was kidnapped and taken into the bush at the Evekwu axis of the East/West Road on the Emohua local government area of … 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 Announce Release Of 25 Fulani Herders Illegally Detained The Zamfara Police Command has facilitated the release of 25 fulani herders illegally held by local vigilantes in Dansadau Emirate, Maru … Read more