President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Malam Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President. A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday said both appointments took effect … Read more
Nigeria’s opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Osun State governorship candidate Ademola Adeleke Friday conceded defeat and congratulated governor Gboyega Oyetola on his victory at the Supreme Court. “As a Democrat and law abiding citizen, I accept the ruling no matter my misgivings,” Adeleke’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, said in a statement. “I wish Governor Oyetola well … Read more
A Magistrate court, sitting in Ede, on Thursday has arraigned an Osun-based Islamic cleric, Habeebulah Abdulrahman, who raped a 16-year-old. The cleric was arrested on Monday and detained by the Osun State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). It was reported on Monday that Mr Abdulrahman (popularly known as Al-Edewy) raped the victim, a student of his … Read more
No fewer than 155 commercial motorcycles and 17 commercial buses were seized at ‘Ikeja Along’ area of Lagos in the last two months for violating traffic rules. Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Head, Public Affairs Unit of the Task Force, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday that the exercise, which began since mid-May, was meant to control … Read more
Eight militants, including Taliban key commander Mullah Mohiudin alias Abu Zahifa have been confirmed dead as fighting aircraft targeted a Taliban hideout. Ghulam Hazrat Karimi, army spokesman announced this on Friday in Baharak district of Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province. “Acting upon intelligence report the security forces’ fighting aircraft stormed a Taliban hideout in Baharak district … Read more
Nothing less than 40 houses and a secondary school have been destroyed by heavy rain in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi. Alhaji Garba Salihu, Chairman of Dandi Local Government Area, said that the incident happened on Monday when heavy rain, with strong wind blew up the houses and rendered the victims helpless. “As soon … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on his victory at the Supreme Court where his victory in the State Governorship election of September 2018, was affirmed. President Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina said, “The decision of the apex court lays … Read more
TWO men, Taiwo Bamidele, 45, and Olorunyemi Olusola, 44, were on Friday docked before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla saloon car worth N3million. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Sgt. … Read more
A 29-year-old truck driver, Sunday Oladosu, who allegedly stole 113 bags of cashew nuts valued at N4 million from the container he was transporting, on Friday has appeared in a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The police charged Oladosu, who resides in Ibadan, with two counts of conspiracy and theft. He pleaded not guilty to … Read more
Reports have it that billionaire businessman and former Forte Oil majority s shareholder Femi Otedola’s wife and daughter this morning escaped a fire incident in London. The report has it that Nana Otedola, the wife of oil magnate and billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola and her daughter Tolani, have escaped death as their London apartment gutted … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated most warmly Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on the Supreme Court ruling on Friday, which affirmed his victory in the State Governorship election of September 2018. The President, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina, said “The decision of the apex court lays … Read more
The Zamfara Police Command has facilitated the release of 25 fulani herders illegally held by local vigilantes in Dansadau Emirate, Maru Local Government area of the state. The release of the victims is part of the ongoing push for dialogue with kidnappers and bandits to restore lasting peace in the state. The victims, comprising men, … Read more
Senator Elisha Abbo , who was caught on tape assaulting a nursing mother at an adult toy shop in Abuja , was yesterday, detained and grilled at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. The Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District was still being interrogated by detectives as at the time of press. … Read more
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, Hon Lynda Ikpeazu and some other party members to a crucial meeting at its national secretariat over the House leadership. Other members are Hon. Wole Oke, Hon. Anayo Edwin, Hon. Gideon Gwadi, Hon. Toby Okechukwu and Hon. Adekoya Abdul-Majid. … Read more
A Federal High Court has granted the application of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), to list the former Minister of Information, Mr. Lai Mohammed as a witness in a “N2.5 billion fraud case. The ICPC had taken the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Ishaq Kawu and two … Read more
President Donald Trump sang the praises of the US military and American heroes of the past two and a half centuries Thursday, skirting politics in a rousing Independence Day speech in Washington. “What a great country,” Trump exclaimed in an address saturated with patriotism and exceptionalism after critics accused him of hijacking the annual celebration. … Read more
A Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture to the Federal Government of some jewellery recovered EFCC in the premises of a Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison. The recoveries valued at about $40m were made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Nicholas Oweibo gave the order for … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, Osun State chapter has reacted to the judgement delivered by the Supreme Court on the Osun state governorship election today July 5th. According to the party, their progressive God has heard their prayers. The Apex court this morning dismissed the appeal of PDP candidate, Ademola Adeleke, and affirmed the election of APC’s Gboyega … 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. Supreme Court Affirms Oyetola’s Election As Osun Governor The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Gboyega Oyetola as the duly elected governor of Osun State, dismissing the appeal filed … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped two Chinese working with a glass and aluminium company in Benin, Edo State. The police attached to the victims was also killed during the incident that took place on Wednesday at the Utesi community along the Benin-Auchi Road, where the company is located. It was gathered that the victims … Read more