A 22-year-old student teacher, who started her internship at a Mitchells Plain school last week, has been reported killed on the second day of her new job by a speedter. The pretty young woman was interning at Northwood Primary School in Woodlands and was on her way to work when she was hit by an … Read more
Presidential aide on National Assembly matters, Senator Ita Enang told state house correspondents that with the assent to the amendment, May 29 is no more a public holiday. President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the Public Holiday Amendment Act, declaring June 12 of every year a public holiday and Democracy Day.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Tammy Danagogo as the New Secretary to the State Government. Governor Wike also approved the appointment of Engr Chukwuemeka Woke as the Chief of Staff, Government House Port Harcourt. In a statement by the Special Assistant to the governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, says … Read more
Coalition for Change has pulled out of its petition challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 presidential election. It was reported that the request was made on behalf of the party by its lawyer, Obed Agwu, at the resumed hearing before the Presidential … Read more
The police in Ekiti State have apprehended four suspects in connection with alleged murders, cult activities, illegal possession of drugs and acts capable of causing a breach of public peace. Police Commissioner, Mr Asuquo Amba, said in Ado Ekiti on Monday that the suspects were arrested in different locations in Ado Ekiti, the state … Read more
A leading contender in the race for the position of Deputy Senate President in the 9th Assembly, Dr. Orji Kalu, has debunked insinuations that he has withdrawn from the contest. The Senator-elect representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, in a statement on Monday, made the clarification saying that he is still in the race contrary to … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Justice Kazeem Alogba, as the 17th Chief Judge of Lagos State. In a statement by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, Justice Alogba’s appointment takes effect from Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He will also be in an acting capacity pending the recommendation of the National Judicial … Read more
58-year-old food seller, Mrs Florence Imoh, was electrocuted at her shop at Ikotun, a Lagos suburb in Igando/Ikotun Local Council Development Area, early on Monday morning. It was reported that Imoh was discovered by neighbours early on Monday morning lying dead in front of her shop located at 12, Shosanya Street, Ijegun road in Ikotun. … Read more
Unidentified terrorists have massacred about 100 people in a village in the central part of Mali, the country’s Ministry of Defence disclosed. The attack happened on Sunday in Dogon village in central Mali, mayor of Bankass, Moulaye Guindo said on Monday. Sunday’s attack took place in the Sangha district, where Fulanis from the neighboring Bankass … Read more
The death toll in the multiple raids of villages in Sokoto State at the weekend by gunmen on motorbikes has risen to 43. The police commissioner Ibrahim Kaoje confirmed the death of 25 people, but the villagers gave another 18 deaths unaccounted for. “Twenty-five people were killed in four villages,” said Kaoje, Sokoto state’s top … Read more
Hon. Chinedum Orji has emerged as Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly. He was elected as the 7th House officially opened on Monday. Hon. Munachim Alozie nominated Orji for the position of Speaker and was seconded by Hon. Ginger Onwusibe. Chinedum is the first son of former Governor and Senator representing Abia central … 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 Accepts Onnoghen Voluntary Retirement Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has okayed the voluntary retirement Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. 2. FG Announces Wednesday As Public Holiday To Celebrate Democracy … Read more
A 32-year-old member representing Ibarapa East State constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, has emerged Speaker of the House. Ogundoyin, a second term lawmaker, emerged as the Speaker shortly after the Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Assembly on Monday morning. Ogundoyin came to the 8th Assembly last year after … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Monday dismissed the petition of the Coalition for Change (C4C) against the election of President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 election. The dismissal was sequel to an application by C4C for withdrawal of the petition filed on June 10, 2019. When the matter was called on Monday, lawyers … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress has adopted formally adopts Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for the positions of Deputy Senate President and Hon. Muhammed Idris Wase as Deputy Speaker. This resolve was reached after emergency meetings which held on Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of June 2019. According to a statement … Read more
The Federal Government has on Monday announced Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday, to commemorate the nation’s National Democracy Day. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah, disclosed this on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press & Public Relations, of the ministry, on … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has okayed the voluntary retirement Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, adding that the retirement took effect from May 28, 2019. According to Mr Shehu, the President thanked Justice Onnoghen … Read more
The Nigerian Army on Monday disclosed that it has killed nine” social media personalities” of the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP). Col. Sagir Musa, Army Director Public Relations, who disclosed this in a statement, said the annihilation of members of the Boko Haram media team further confirmed that the Nigerian Army has decimated … Read more
A 61-year-old man has been apprehended by the police for cutting off the hand of an 11-year-old boy at Okoko area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The victim, Goodluck Amechi had his hand cut off by Jeremiah Obifor, who said he thought the boy wanted to steal his fishes. Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, disclosed … Read more
New Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun who visited the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, yesterday has described the hospital to be substandard and disheartening. Abiodun said he paid an inspection to the state teaching hospital to be able to see things for himself after receiving numerous complain from people. Speaking after his inspection, the new … Read more