Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the auspices of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, has vowed to work in synergy with the leadership of the ninth National Assembly. This was disclosed in a letter of congratulations signed by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Kebbi state, Atiku Bagudu. … Read more
In a directive signed on Wednesday, by the Permanent Secretary Designate—Protocol, Austin Udude, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has directed former commissioners and other political appointees to return all vehicles and government properties in their custody. The statement listed those affected to include former commissioners, Special Advisers, Special Assistants among others. The Statement reads … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has disclosed that Governor Seyi Makinde will soon set up a commission to probe Abiola Ajimobi-led government. This was disclosed in a statement by the PDP’s Publicity Secretary in Oyo State, Engineer Akeem Olatunji, on Wednesday. He said this in reaction to APC’s allegation that Makinde had … Read more
The Anambra State House of Assembly, has elected Uche Okafor, representing Anyamelum Constituency, as the new speaker of its 7th assembly. Mr Okafor on Wednesday emerged unopposed following his nomination by Edward Igbuzo (Onitsha North11) and seconded by Lawrence Ezeudu (Dunukofia). In the same vein, Pascal Agbodike, representing Ihiala constituency emerged as the Deputy Speaker … Read more
The Yoruba Koya Leadership and Training Foundation, a pan-Yoruba social-cultural group, in a June 12 “O To Ge Rally” (Enough is Enough Rally) tagged: “Safety and Security in Yoruba Land”, held in Lagos to commemorate June 12 as the Nigeria’s Democracy Day on Wednesday, demanded security of lives and property. The group,has urged President Muhammadu … Read more
A Nigerian human rights activist, Femi Falana SAN, has charged President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to recognise other Nigerians who played a part in the struggle for the annulled June 12, 1993, election. He made this known during a Channels TV programme, on Wednesday. He said the federal government should go beyond conferring national honours … Read more
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to focus on curbing the level of hunger in the country and stop offering Nigerians what he described as tokenism.” The former vice-president said it is not enough to declare June 12 as Democracy Day as many Nigerians are … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its helicopter crashed in the process of landing while returning from an anti-banditry combat mission in the Northwest Theatre under Operation HADARAN DAJI. A statement on Wednesday in Abuja by NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said that details of the cause of the incident, which occurred at the … Read more
The family of Benjamin Oke in the Umuogoakpu-Ngbo community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are currently in a state of dilemma over the killing of their two sons by hoodlums on Sunday. According to the Ebonyi State Police Command Spokesperson, Loveth Odah, “The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday; one … Read more
The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the Kidnapping of another Village Head, Alhaji Bature Mai’unguwa, the Village Head of Labo in Batsari Local Government Area, by unknown gunmen. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Gambo Isa confirmed the abduction to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina. He disclosed that the victim was … Read more
Ghanaweb.com has disclosed that four Nigerians, which are yet identified, were allegedly responsible for the kidnap of two Canadian ladies in Kumasi last week. The Canadians were Bailen Chitty, 19 years and Lauren Patricia Catherine, 20 years, all charity volunteers for Youth Challenge International. They were taken as they came out of a taxi … Read more
The Arabic version of Al-Arabiya.net has reported on Wednesday an aborted coup in Sudan designed to upstage the Transitional Military Council. The newspaper, quoted sources in Sudan saying 68 officers have been arrested and put under investigation as a result of a coup attempt. The report claimed that the rebellious officers were those loyal to … Read more
At least 30 Venezuelan migrants are missing after the speedboat they were traveling in sank on its way to Curacao, an opposition lawmaker said on Tuesday. The vessel left from a village in the northwest on Friday with 30 to 35 people on board, deputy Luis Stefanelli told AFP, quoting family members. “No one has … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government can lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years. Buhari revealed this in his opening speech during the inaugural June 12 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja on Wednesday. He added that despite the positive growth in the economy, his administration is mapping out … Read more
A group of third republic legislators has said that they are the true victims of June 12. The group of legislators made this claim on Wednesday at the Eagles Square where Democracy Day activities are slated to take place. They argue that they have not been compensated and have lost about 145 of their members … Read more
A photo showing the senator representing Delta central, Ovie Omo-Agege on Tuesday, kneeling down to greet President Muhammadu Buhari after his victory as deputy senate president has gone viral on social media Omo-Agege had defeated Ike Ekweremadu, the deputy Senate President to emerge as the ninth Deputy President of the Senate. In Tuesday’s election 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. Buhari Arrives Eagles Square For June 12 Democracy Day Celebration President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagles Square in Abuja where the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations are holding for … Read more
A group of unknown gunmen have on Tuesday afternoon abducted the village head of Garin Labo in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The village head, whose name was not given, was said to have been abducted about 1pm while on his farmland along with some other villagers. Sources said the bandits stormed the … Read more
Men of the Nigerian Army rescued two women and six children from Boko Haram terrorists as they ambushed fleeing members of the group in Gwadala village, Borno State. Army Deputy Director, Public Relations Col. Ado Isa said the troop killed of the terrorist and left others with bullet wounds as they flee. He said the … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was confirmed absent at the Eagles Square which happens to be the venue of the 2019 Democracy Day celebration Ekohotblog.com understands that Former presidents and Heads of state were scheduled to arrive the venue by 9.35am Obasanjo who is a strong critic of President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term administration had advised … Read more