The Lagos Hoteliers Association (LHA), recently solicited for palliatives from the Lagos State Government to cushion the effect of COVID-19 currently affecting the world. Its President, Mr Adekunle Akilo, made the plea in an interview with the Newsmen in Lagos. Akilo said that the palliatives were equally needed to effect some renovations on the hotels … Read more
Mrs Dunni Samuel, a retired teacher, has commended the television education programme initiated for pupils as schools remain shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Samuel said that the programme had helped children continue to learn despite school closure. The educationist told the Newsmen recently that the pupils always look forward to it. Samuel, however, urged … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Sunday, June 14th, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 501 New Cases, 8 Deaths The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 501 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. #BlackLivesMattters: Atlanta Officer Kills Black Man, Police Chief Resigns … Read more
Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed on Saturday says 51 medical officers and 17 inmates of the correctional facility had so far tested positive for coronavirus in the state. Dr. Mohammed who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi advised health workers … Read more
Following the review of recent restriction measures by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has developed new guidelines for places of worship in Nigeria. The NCDC which continues to lead the public health response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria said this is to ensure safe … Read more
The Deputy Governor, State of Osun, Benedict Alabi, has described the death of deputy chief of staff, general administration, to Gov. Adegboga Oyetola, Barr. Adejare Adebisi as shocking and extremely sad. This was contained in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Olaniyi, on Saturday in Osogbo, the state capital. In the press … Read more
… As NMA demands Upward Review Of Hazard Allowance The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State branch has announced that 22 doctors in the state have tested positive for covid-19 pandemic. The NMA, which lamented lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for its members fighting the virus, said 60 other health workers also tested positive … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Saturday, June 13th, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 627 New Cases, Total Now 15,181 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 627 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Releases Document That Caused Panic … Read more
As efforts are on-going to clear the North East and the North Central States of banditry, terrorism and cattle rustlers, the Defence Media Operations (DMO) has said that De-radicalization, Rehabilitation and Re-Integration (DRR) of ex-combatant Boko Haram members that are willing to surrender, is not a process of assembling raw repentant ex-combatants back into the … Read more
…As NIREC, Minister Differ On The Bill As controversy continues to trail the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, said the proposed Bill gives him excessive powers. According to him: “The NCDC feels the Bill, as drafted, gives excessive powers to the Director-General of … Read more
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), regulator Nigeria’ film industry has joined Nollywood stakeholders to appealed to Lagos State Government to grant state pardon to actress Funke Akindele. Alhaji Adebayo Thomas, the Executive Director of NFVCB, said this in an interview with the Newsmen recently in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog recalls that a … Read more
Some Lawyers in Lagos have urged Nigerians to adhere to the rule of law and constituted authorities to promote and sustain the nation’s democracy. The lawyers told the Newsmen that democracy, which was largely a product of a civil system, could only be sustained if both the government and the governed worked together in unity. … Read more
An Abuja-based NGO, Society for Eradication of Poverty in Nigeria (SEPIN) on Friday urged well-meaning Nigerians to assist the masses in the country. Mrs Constance Nwosu, National Coordinator of the society made the appeal in an interview with the Newsmen in Abuja in commemoration of June 12 Democracy Day. Nwosu who described democracy as the … Read more
The National Assembly Service Commission has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Patrick Ahonkhai Giwa, as the substantive Clerk of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila announced this on Thursday before the House proceed on a two weeks recess Mr. Giwa was appointed Acting Clerk on November 26, … Read more
The House of Representatives says it has passed 37 Bills for accent by President Muhammadu Buhari, as they called for drastic and creative measures to reform the depleting economy of the country. The Speaker made the House’s position known while giving his scorecard of the last year in his 9th House anniversary speech. The Speaker … Read more
…Endorse PTF, NGF Guidelines For Reopening Of Economy …To Declare the State Of Emergency On Gender-Based Violence The thirty-six State Governors under the platform of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have hailed President Muhammadu Buhari over his decision to postpone the formal publication of Executive Order #10 of 2020 in the Official Gazette to enable further … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, June 12th, 2020 1. Lagos COVID-19 Cases Hits Over 6000 As NCDC Announces 681 New Infections COVID-19 cases in Lagos State now over 6000 as NCDC announces 681 new infections in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. How EFCC Recovered N7.9 Billion Stolen By … Read more
The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Hyginus Omeje, on Thursday handed over to Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, following his redeployment to Abuja. Omeje, who was recently promoted from the rank of Corps Commander to that of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), said at the handover ceremony that he had … Read more
The Lagos State Government recently, unveiled a portal – www.lasrera.lagosstate.gov.ng, toward curbing cases of fraud by estate agents in the state. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, told newsmen at a news conference in Ikeja, that the portal would be used to register all estate agents in the state. … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Nigerians for marking this year’s Democracy Day. The Speaker said since 1999, Nigeria has come a long way in democratic practice, noting that the country’s system is growing by the day. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre … Read more