President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed the national stadium in Abuja after MKO Abiola. The President made the declaration while giving a speech at the Democracy Day celebration which held at the Eagles Square on Wednesday, June 12. He said, “Today, I propose the renaming of the Abuja National stadium henceforth, it will be called Moshood … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagles Square in Abuja where the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations are holding for the first time. His arrival signalled the commencement of the 2019 June 12 Democracy Day celebration being attended by world leaders. The President waited to receive other world leaders before taking salute on the Saluting … Read more
Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, announced the cancellation of the mid term break, for the third term of 2018/2019 academic session, for public primary and secondary schools in the state. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by Mr I. O. Adeosun, the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and made … Read more
The Federal Government has stated that the Federal Ministry of Justice is committed to pursuing the amendment of the Cybercrimes Act, which many lawyers, journalists and activists have considered repressive, unconstitutional and illegal. This was stated today by Mr. Terlumun George Tyendezwa, Head, Cybercrimes Prosecution Unit, Federal Ministry of Justice, at a Media Interactive Session … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the 9th National Assembly and the inauguration of lawmakers. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party acknowledged the newly elected Senate President, Deputy Senate President; as well as the newly elected Speaker and … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said his administration will ensure effective asset declaration by public office holders and ensure sanctions by professional bodies against lawyers, bankers, brokers, public officials, and other individuals facilitating corruption in the country. The president stated this while speaking at the National Democracy Day Anti-Corruption Summit in Abuja. Buhari said the … Read more
Residents of Ifewara town the headquarters of the Atakumosa West Central Local Council Development Authority of Osun State was, on Tuesday, became apprehensive following a violent clash between some Yoruba and Hausa youths in the town. The Sabo Market in the town populated by Hausa traders was razed in the clash while there was no … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. 1. Gbajabiamila Makes History As He Emerges As Speaker The second time bid of All Progressive Congress (APC) top aspirant, Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila as speaker of House of Representatives has become a resounding success. (READ MORE) 2. Buhari Congratulates New … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night took to Twitter to congratulate the Newly Elected Presiding Officers of the 9th National Assembly and also all the National Legislators. He tweeted saying…. I congratulate the newly elected presiding officers of the Ninth National Assembly. Congratulations also to all national legislators and their political parties for the … Read more
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has urged traditional rulers in Yorubaland to renounce their membership of secret societies, which according to him is limiting their influence. Akanbi said such societies only enslaved their members after promising them false spiritual and financial gains. Akanbi in a statement by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem on … Read more
The driver of a sachet water distribution van, one Ademola Awe, has thrown families into mourning after reportedly crushing three siblings and a motorcyclist to death on Ekundayo Street in the Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The victims were identified as Esther Orimisan, 24; Kofoworola Orimisan, 17; two-year-old Emmanuel Orimisan; and the motorcyclist, … Read more
A woman whose identity could not be ascertained yet, on Sunday, reportedly stole a baby boy during a service at the Ibah Pope Catholic Church, Awada Onitsha, in Anambra State. According to an eyewitness, who spoke with The Punch on condition of anonymity, the stolen baby was a year and six months old. The source … Read more
The Ondo State Police Command, on Tuesday, arrested a Fulani herdsman, who was said to be among a team of kidnappers, who attempted to abduct the The traditional ruler of Osi in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo state, Oba David Olajide, on Tuesday, narrowly escaped being abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen. It … Read more
To combat rising cases of armed conflicts, climate change, as well as food and nutrition crisis, the European Union said Nigeria and six other Sahel countries would benefit from a fresh 152.05 million Euros aid fund to bring relief to people in need in the region. The EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis management, … Read more
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has cast doubts on the possibility of Nigeria meeting the 2030 target set for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Magu said meeting the target would remain a fantasy should leaders allow corruption to flourish. He stated this at a National … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will appeal the Court judgment ordering it to issue a Certificate of Return as Senator-elect to former Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha. Okorocha received his certificate of return on Tuesday as the winner of Imo West Senatorial District election held February 23. According to a statement … Read more
South African sprinter, Caster Semenya, might be at the centre of a legal battle with the body in charge of athletics across the globe but it didn’t stop her from claiming the title of Tuesday’s rarely-run 2,000m race in Montreuil in Paris. With her ongoing legal battle with the IAAF over its testosterone rules, the … Read more
The United States women’s team began the defense of the women’s World Cup trophy in ruthless fashion yesterday with a record-setting 13-0 destruction of Thailand. With as many as ten of the goals by the Americans not coming until the second half, USA set a new mark for the biggest winning margin in a women’s … Read more
Premier League side, Chelsea, have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, by Italian club, Torino on a permanent basis. The deal came into being after the Serie A side took up the option to secure his signature in an £8.7million deal, with @ChelseaFC tweeting: “Thanks @Aina2Ola, and good luck for the future!” … Read more
With his sights firmly set on the task of restoring Manchester United to the glory days enjoyed under legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t see breaking the club’s transfer record twice this summer as such a big deal. The Norwegian, who took over in an interim position in December following the sacking … Read more