Lagos will enforce ban on okada in six local government areas – Taskforce …the Chairman further disclosed that dispatch riders who have seized the opportunity of the absence of Okada on the highways to transport commuters on their bikes would also have their motorbikes impounded. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises … Read more
FG has finally lifted ban on Twitter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria after approval by President Muhammadu Buhari. This online medium recalls that on 5 June 2021, the Nigerian government officially put an indefinite ban on Twitter, restricting it from operating in … Read more
Kaduna state government has said that Ban on Okada, other containment measures remain in place EKO HOT BLOG report that the Kaduna State Government has said that the ban on the use of motorcycles (popularly known as “Okada”), for commercial or personal purposes remains in place until further notice. This was disclosed in a statement … Read more
Taliban Ban Barbers From Shaving, Trimming Beards In Afghanistan, Say It Is Not Islamic EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taliban government in Afghanistan has issued a directive prohibiting barbershops from shaving or trimming men’s beards, citing Islam’s prohibition on such practices. This comes only days after the Taliban rulers in Afghanistan put travel restrictions on … Read more
New Zealand plans to ban smoking for the next generation EKO HOT BLOG reports New Zealand intends to make smoking illegal for the next generation so that they will never be able to legally purchase tobacco in the country. The legal age for purchasing tobacco will be gradually raised to 18 under proposed new law, … Read more
Gov. Matawalle has announced date to lift telecoms ban. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has announced Tuesday as the date to lift ban on telecommunication networks in Zamfara State. The telecommunication services were disrupted in the state on September 4 as part of the stringent measures to contain the raging armed … Read more
Government has banned sale of motorcycles and given reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Government has banned the sale of motorcycles in the state. This was revealed in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane. He said the decision followed the incessant security challenges in … Read more
The FG has given fresh update and revealed why Twitter ban is yet to be lifted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has given fresh update and revealed why the Twitter Ban is yet to be lifted. While responding to a question from a participant at Nigeria International Partnership Forum in Paris, the … Read more
The micro-blogging platform, Twitter, has disclosed that its discussion with the Nigerian government on the restoration of its services in the country have been respectful and productive. Twitter spokesperson in a statement issued on Monday evening said the company will continue to engage with the Nigerian government to discuss ways to resolve the issue. The … Read more
Indications on Wednesday showed that Nigerians may now have partial access to Twitter. EkohotBlog reports that checks indicated that as of Wednesday night, access to the platform had been restored through computer systems. Meanwhile, access through mobile phones remains unsuccessful. The Federal Government of Nigeria suspended Twitter operations in the country on June 4th, 2021, … Read more
Ekiti Government on Saturday directed traditional rulers in towns and villages to either postpone or cancel for the rest of the year, all pending local festivals in their domains to curb the spread of Coronavirus. The State Coordinator of COVID-19 Task Force Response Team, Prof Bolaji Aluko, made the announcement in a statement in Ado … Read more
The Kano Emirate has on Monday announced the banning of indiscriminate horse riding and unofficial organizing of durbar in the metropolis of the ancient city which had led to injuries, loss of lives, and properties of passers-by and other road users. The Secretary, Durbar Committee of the Kano Emirate Council, Alhaji Lamido Abdullahi Sanusi disclosed … Read more
Commercial motorcycle operators with ride-hailing companies, Gokada,Opay,MAX are pleading with the Lagos State Government to rather than ban them, they should be regulated. Ekohotblog recalls that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had declared a ban on commercial motorbikes (popularly called Okada) and tricycles (popularly known as Keke) beginning from Saturday February 1, 2020. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/02/02/lastma-official-hangs-self-on-tree-see-why/ The … Read more
The ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles by the Lagos State government commences today. A truck laden with okada was seen on Friday night leaving the Ijegun-Satelite for North. When Vanguard News spoke with one of them, who identified himself as Muhammed on reason behind leaving Lagos, he said, “We have been leaving since December … Read more
The Federal Government, yesterday, banned the use of Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 planes by any airline operator in Nigeria airspace. The Ethiopian Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane had on Sunday crashed a few minutes after take-off in Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people aboard, including two Nigerians. But Air Peace airline … Read more