Gov Ortom opens up on the alleged rift between him and PDP Chairman Ortom said those spending the fake stories will end up being disappointed EDITOR’S PICK Oriste Femi, Portable To Release New Song 4 Signs Of Heart Failure You Must Look Out For Veteran Nollywood Actor Lari Williams For Burial April 14 EKO HOT … Read more
The Provost, Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, speaks to EKO HOT BLOG PAUL MBAGWU and JOY UDOH about his career, and role as Provost EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Press Gets No Budgetary Allocations’- Baba Ijebu Decries, Bags NIJ Award NIJ Provost, Adefaye Charges New Intakes At 19th Matriculation NIJ Convocation Lecture: Media, National Security And Nation Building By Kayode … Read more
Premier Lotto, Baba Ijebu receives NIJ fellowship award, says Press does not get anything from the government’s budgetary allocation Adebutu said: “The press needs the support of all of us. As the fourth estate of the realm, the press seems to be on its own EDITOR’S PICK: 2023 Presidency: Don’t Vote For Atiku, Tambuwal, Saraki, … Read more
Association of States’ Diaspora Focal Point Officers has said that Diaspora Voting Bill Rejection A Set Back Nigeria Democracy The importance of Nigerians in the Diaspora to national development was already demonstrated by the Buhari administration with the establishment, through an Act of the National Assembly, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
NDLEA raids and recovers over 200, 000 Tramadol and other illicit drugs in Delta, Bauchi, and at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) charged them and their compatriots across the country to remain vigilant and on the offensive until all drug cartels in … Read more
The National Executive Council of the striking Academic Staff of Universities will meet on Monday night to deliberate on possible solutions to the ongoing ASUU strike. Sources in the union revealed that after the meeting, NEC members will meet Federal Government officials later in the week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ASUU had last week … Read more
The ongoing Lagos Airport International terminal construction at the MMIA would likey be operational before the end of March 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN) Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, has revealed that the ongoing terminal construction at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, built … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Epe Professional Women Association, EPWA, organised a befitting program in honour of her exceptional members EKO HOT BLOG reports that Epe Professional Women Association, EPWA, on Saturday 5th, organised a befitting program in honour of four of its shining stars with awards of excellence. The colourful event, which is a first-of-its-kind attracted … Read more
The chairman of NLC is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Edo State, Comrade Sunny Osayande, is dead. He reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday. Read Also: Ex-Head Of State, Abdulsalami Opens Up, Reveals How Late Sani Abacha Was Discovered Dead The State Secretary of NLC, Comrade … Read more
Jega says Nigeria Should Go Into The Next Elections With A New Law EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, says the country will be better off with a new electoral law ahead of the 2023 general elections. Jega made this statement while speaking at a … Read more
An LG chairman has slumped and died in hospital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Akwanga Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Leweh, is dead. It was learnt that the late Leweh was admitted after he slumped on Monday, in his office at the council secretariat, Akwanga. Read Also: Man Arrested For … Read more
NDLEA Chairman has lost his first wife. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.), has lost his first wife, Hajiya Zainab Marwa. A statement by the family on Saturday said Zainab Marwa died in the early hours of the day at the … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Reappoints Hamzat Subair As Chairman, LIRS · Approves Appointment of New Chairmen and Members of Pilgrims Boards EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Hamzat Ayodele Subair for a second tenure of five years as Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service. Mr. … Read more
Epe first female Chairman marks 100 Days In office reiterates pledge to improve lives and welfare of the people EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman, Epe Local Government, Hon (Princess) Surah Animashaun has assured the people of Epe of her administration’s drive to continue to improve lives and the welfare of the people of Epe … Read more
‘Devil Has Taken Over Bauchi Roads’ FRSC laments says 55 Killed from 1st November till date Bauchi State Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Yusuf Abdullahi, has lamented that within the 1st day of the month of November till date, no fewer than 55 people were killed in various auto accidents across … Read more
CBN has approved Abdullahi to succeed Babalola as FBNH Chairman. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi as non-executive Director of First Bank Holding Plc and Chairman of the company This follows the recent resignation of the former Chairman of the company, Mr Remi Babalola. The CBN’s approval of … Read more
Hoodlum attack: Lagos Task Force impounds 382 Okada, arrests 103 miscreants EKO HOT BLOG reports that in order for the state to achieve its vision of zero tolerance for the threat of motorcycles popularly called okada on restricted routes and to rid the state of all criminal activities, Lagos Task Force has impounded 382 okadas … Read more
Hon. Segun Agbaje has declared his intention to run for Lagos Assembly and opened up on plans for Epe constituency. Cautions against Persecution of Supporters. Assures Focus on Beneficial Laws to Develop Constituents. By Kaka Babatunde EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the battle for 2023 Assembly elections in Lagos State has begun to unfold, … Read more
Crisis seems to be looming as ASUU sacked chairman and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that crisis seems looming as factional members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in the Ebonyi State University, EBSU, on Wednesday announced the sack of its executive officers following an alleged tenure elongation and acts inconsistent with their … Read more
The Chairman of NUJ, Soji Amosu is dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Soji Amosu, is dead. It was gathered that Amosu, a staffer of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), died on Sunday. Confirming the incident, Abiodun Taiwo, the Assistant Secretary … Read more