October 14, 2020. Hundreds of #EndSARS protesters again took to major roads of Warri and Effurun in Delta continue opposition to the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the newly created Special Weapons and Tactics unit. The youths, who caused heavy traffic along the Effurun-Sapele Road and Deco Road in Uvwie and Warri South council … Read more
October 11, 2020 Not fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead in a building collapse at Obalende area of Lagos State. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in its situation report, said eight others were injured The collapsed building is located at 62, Odo Street, Obalende, Lagos Island According to … Read more
September 23, 2020. The Federal Government on Wednesday approved $1,959,744,723.71 for the construction of a rail line that will link Nigeria to Niger Republic. Ekohotblog reports that the approval was given at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of … Read more
September 22, 2020. Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mr Obafemi Hamzat has commended XHS Nigeria Ltd for consistently delivering quality equipment and solutions to the Lagos Examination Board for 14 years, Ekohotblog learnt. Dr. Hamzat explained that the state was ready to partner the company, urging them to propose solutions that would be beneficial to the … Read more
September 21, 2020. Following the recent increment in electricity tariff and the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, the Bishop of the Diocese of Akure, Rt. Rev. Simeon Borokini has scold the federal government over the development. The Anglican Bishop described the hike as callous, he stated that the people are … Read more
September 20, 2020. The former Kogi State lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has mocked Kano State governor, Umar Ganduje following the re-election of Godwin Obaseki as Edo State governor. The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) on Sunday declared Obaseki winner of the governorship election with a margin of 84,235 ahead of his rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Pastor … Read more
September 19, 2020. The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended the deputy governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadir Hamzat for his strong support and good partnership with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the deputy governor marked his 56th birthday anniversary. According to a statement, Mr Asiwaju … Read more
September 18, 2020. The Federal Government has apologised for asking all account holders in the country’s financial institutions to register their details again. The FG earlier asked all account holders in banks, including insurance companies, to fill and submit a Self-Confirmation form. The order was given despite the possession of the Bank Verification Number and … Read more
September 16, 2020. There was a fresh protest in Osogbo, Osun State on Wednesday over the death of a youth. The protesters made bonfires along Ofetedo Junction and resisted an attempt by policemen to disrupt the protest. Sound of canisters purportedly fired by the police to disperse the protesters were heard around Ofatedo Junction and … Read more
September 14, 2020. The United States Government says it has imposed a visa restriction on some individuals for their actions during the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa state elections and in the run-up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo state elections. Although elections have not yet held in Edo and Ondo states, … Read more
September 11, 2029. Police in Lagos State on Thursday made an Arrest at the State studio over the death of two artists, Ekohotblog learnt. This information was disclosed by Nigeria police on Saturday. There was apprehension last Thursday at the Awolusi Bus stop in the Alagbado area of Lagos State after residents found two … Read more
September 11, 2020. Lagos State University, LASU, has fixed September 14 and November 9 as resumption date for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students. Mr Ademola Adekoya, press and public Relations, made this known on Friday. His statement revealed that 200 to 500 level students will commence academic activities on Monday 9th November … Read more
September 11, 2020. Prof. Florence Obi of the faculty of Education and one-time deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration at the University of Calabar has emerged as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the university. According to report, she is the first female to be elected. Mrs Obi will take over from Prof. Zana Akpagu, whose tenure ends on November … Read more
September 11, 2020. The Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Azeez Adebowale Sanni on Friday, retired from the State public service after serving for 35 years. This was made know via Facebook page of the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission, (LAHASCOM). Ekohotblog gathered that Mr Sanni was born on 10th … Read more
September 10, 2020. The nationwide industrial action embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors has been suspended. NARD President, Aliyu Sokomba, confirmed this on Thursday evening, saying that the union would review the progress made in talks with the Federal Government in two weeks. He stated the discussions with Federal Government on how … Read more
September 10, 2020. A building on Thursday collapsed at 26, Afolabi Alasia Street Gaskiya road Ijora-Badia, Lagos State, Ekohotblog learnt. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed this in a statement by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr Nosa Okunbor. Mr Nosa Okunbor blamed poor maintenance for the partial building collapse. He, further explained that … Read more
The Lagos State Judiciary has called for applications from members of the legal profession who are interested in being appointed as high court judges. This was disclosed by Lagos State Judicial Service Commission in a ‘Call for Expression of Interest in RE: Appointment to the High Court Bench of Lagos State’ dated September 7, 2020. … Read more
September 9, 2020. Nasarawa State House of Assembly has suspended the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Abdullahi Sule on Development Control, Arc. Stanley Buba to pave way for investigation on the activities of the state Urban Development Board (NUDB). Speaker of the house, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi announced this Wednesday on the floor of the … Read more
Lyon continued their reign as Europe’s dominant women’s club side on Sunday, beating Wolfsburg 3-1 in the Champions League final to win the trophy for the fifth year running and a record-extending seventh time overall. Ekohotblog gathered that the goals from France striker Eugenie Le Sommer and Japan midfielder Saki Kumagai allowed Lyon to lead 2-0 … Read more
Not fewer than 170 stranded Nigerians have arrived Nigeria from the United Arab Emirates, UAE. Their arrival was disclosed in a series of tweet by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. The agency said all returnees tested negative to coronavirus. The tweet read, “170 stranded Nigerians on Fly Dubai paid for by the UAE govt this … Read more