The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and the Action Peoples Party (APP) have approached an Abuja Federal High Court, to order the vacation from office political appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari, who are yet to be re-appointed. Among presidential aides the coalition is seeking their sack include: Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari; Secretary … Read more
The National Assembly, on Thursday, pledged to intervene over the continued detention of the leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, by the Department of State Services (DSS). Zakzaky is being held by the DSS, while facing charges for culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, and disruption of public peace. The House Leader, Ado Doguwa, … Read more
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has threatened fire over the ultimatum issued by what it called a faceless coalition of Northern Youths over the controversial Ruga settlement. It was reported that the youths had given the Federal Government 30 days to implement Ruga across the 36 States and the FCT. But reacting, the OYC, … Read more
Bandits again struck various communities in Katsina on Wednesday, as 11 persons were killed in Kankara and Danmusa Local Government Areas in the councils. Reliable sources said the bandits had earlier in the day, attacked Maidabino in Danmusa Local Government Area where they reportedly killed sixteen people. Two people said to have been injured in … Read more
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California on Thursday at 10:33 a.m. (17:33 GMT) near the Searles Valley in San Bernardino County, the United States Geological Survey said. The shallow quake struck at a depth of 5.4 miles (8.7 kilometres) in the vast desert region, lasting multiple seconds with residents as far away as Los … Read more
Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, has sentenced seven illegal drug dealers to 25 months imprisonment for dealing in 12.505 kg of Indian hemp. The illegal drug dealers are Garba Umar, Hakeem Afeez, Stephen Uche, Ganiyat Babatunde, Abideen Alao, Ridwan Ibrahim and Adesina Abiodun. In three separate judgments, Ajoku said that she … Read more
Nigerian Artiste and Rapper, Olamide, known as ‘baddo’ and Adebukumi Aisha Suleiman have welcomed their second child, son in Maryland, USA. The rapper took to his Instagram page to disclose the birth, with a photo of himself carrying the baby. He also captions the photo quoting the name of the baby. “July the 1st ⚔️ … Read more
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has on Thursday, named Rep Ado Doguwa (APC-Kano) as Majority Leader of the legislative chamber. Gbajabiamila, who disclosed this decision at a plenary in Abuja, also named Rep Nkiruka Onyejeocha (APC-Abia) as the Deputy Chief Whip. He also named Rep Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno) as the Chief Whip, while Rep. … Read more
Three people have been confirmed dead, and 11 injured when a commercial bus plunged into Ogun River, otherwise known as Ososa River, on the Ijebu-Ode/Sagamu Expressway in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The accident, which involved a yellow Mazda E220 commercial bus, occurred on Thursday at 10:32 am reportedly due to alleged mechanical fault. The Ogun State … 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. Cameroon President’s Security Team Sentenced By Swiss Court For Assaulting Journalist Authorities in Switzerland have handed suspended sentences to at least five members of Cameroon President Paul Biya’s security team, … Read more
Darius Ishaku, governor of Taraba state has signed into law, anti kidnapping act which provides capital punishment for offenders. The governor appended his signature on Wednesday in Jalingo after the state Assembly passed the act after its third reading. Taraba state has experienced several high-profile kidnappings in recent times. Hosea Ibi, a state lawmaker from … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with the security chiefs in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting which lasted for over three hours ended with the assurance that the armed forces will work harder to secure the country and Nigerians. Speaking to journalists, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said the meeting … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday named Alhassan Doguwa, Peter Akpatason and Tahir Monguno as the leader of the house, Deputy Leader and Chief Whip, respectively. There have been controversies over who should occupy available positions since the emergence of Femi Gbajabiamila as speaker of the Green chamber.
An FCT High Court Maitama on Thursday adjourned until Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 for trial of the Sen. Dino Malaye in alleged falsehood filed against him. The judge, Justice Olasumbo Goodluck, adjourned after the second prosecution witness finished giving his evidence. Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, is charged with … Read more
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, challenging and seeking to restrain the Benue state government form implementing the 2017 Open Grazing Prohibition and Establishment Law passed by the State House of Assembly. The Benue state government had passed into law the … Read more
The family of Dr. Bashir Zubayr, a consultant with the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, has confirmed his abduction along the Lokoja-Okene federal highway. Family sources told newsmen that Dr Bashir was kidnapped alongside two of his younger brothers, and a younger sister at Irepeni 20km West of Lokoja on Wednesday afternoon. The medical doctor was … Read more
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has recommended the sealing of companies and hospitality firms over unpaid consumption taxes, shutting 14 firms during tax law enforcement on Wednesday. The LIRS Director of Legal Services, Mr Seyi Alade, disclosed this during the state-wide enforcement that two enforcement teams had been mobilised by the service. He … Read more
Six students and a lecturer of the Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State, who have been remanded since February, have regained their freedom. They were granted bail on Wednesday by the Federal High Court 2 sitting in Awka and presided over by Justice Babatunde Quadri. Their arrest and detention followed a petition by the management of … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the death of two people and 30 vehicles burnt in the Ijegun, Lagos pipeline explosion. The spokesperson for the agency said the total loss would be determined at the end of the ongoing firefighting operation. He explained that the explosion occurred when security agencies intercepted the vandals … Read more
Another lady has accused the Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyibo of raping her. The lady who spoke under condition of anonymity in an interview with Y!naija said the incident happened in 2017 at the pastor’s house. She said she was an employee of COZA who worked directly with the … Read more