The presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party PDP in the last presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned the federal government against its decision to termed the southwest joint security outfit known as Amotekun as Illegal. Atiku backed the establishment of Amotekun, noting that such outfit would assist the police, armed forces and paramilitary bodies … Read more
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has decried the refusal of the United Kingdom (UK), to extradite former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, to face trial for alleged money laundering in Nigeria. Magu stated this on Monday, January 20, 2020, while receiving the “Institution of the Decade” … Read more
There are indications that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, may have rejected the new candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC for Saturday’s rerun elections in Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial District. Following the appointment of its candidate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio as Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, APC had last month forwarded a replacement … Read more
Following the affirmation as the winner of the Mrach 2019 governorship by the Supreme Court, the governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal, has extended a hand of fellowship to the opposition parties in the state to move the state forward. Gov. Tambuwal made the call when he paid a courtesy visit on the Sultan of Sokoto … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu is less concerned whether ‘Operation Amotekun’ may affect his chances of getting a second term in office. Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman of South West Governors Forum, said the formation of Amotekun is not for any political ambition rather he was only on the path of national cohesion with … Read more
Some unknown gunmen, yesterday, attacked a cleric of Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN, Rev Denis Bagauri, in his country home in Nassarawo Jereng in Mayo Belwa Local Government of Adamawa State. Bagauri had served as a “Special Assistant on Religion Matters” to former Governor Muhammadu Jibrilla-led administration. It was gathered that the gunmen … Read more
The governors in the south west zone launched the South West Security Network otherwise called “Operation Amotekun” at Ibadan, Oyo State on January 10, 2020. The Police Authorities endorsed Amotekun while the Attorney-General of the federal government and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami SAN has questioned its legality. Even though I had cause to … Read more
The Cross River State Government, Monday, took drastic steps by suspending activities of the Local Government Pensions Board till further notice. This was made known by the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey, in a statement signed by her. According to the statement, the action was in the best interest of the … Read more
……Murder Of Rev. Lawan Andimi, A Shame On FG President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle on Tuesday described the killing of Adamawa State CAN chairman, Rev. Lawan Andimi as gruesome, unfortunate and a shame on the federal government. Recall Andimi was abducted by Boko Haram on January 2 when the … Read more
29 Nigerian words and expressions have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary during the January updates. World English editor of the dictionary, Danica Salazar said “The majority of these new additions are either borrowings from Nigerian languages, or unique Nigerian coinages that have only begun to be used in English in the second half … Read more
Alex Okosi has been appointed by YouTube as Managing Director of Emerging Markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa. It was made known through a statement on Tuesday that the appointment takes effect in April 2020. Head of YouTube EMEA, Cécile Frot-Coutaz, said, Alex “brings a wealth of experience in the content industries and has … Read more
Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Okey Onyekanma has resigned his position. Subsequently, nine lawmakers have defected to the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and more are prepared to move. Don’t Miss: Ikosi-Isheri LCDA Loses Chairman The Speaker of the house read the defection letter at about 3:30 pm. He also announced the … Read more
Chairman of Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Engineer Abdul Fatai Oyesanya is dead. Ekohotblog understands that Oyesanya died on Tuesday, 21 January, 2020 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja Lagos after a brief illness. Read Also: LASG Assures Parents Of ‘New Dawn’ In Primary Education System Oyesanya has … Read more
The Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Hon.Wahab Alawiye-King has assured parents and Lagosians as a whole of a new dawn in the State Primary Education system. He said that teachers across state government-owned schools are now better informed and prepared for the demands and expectations of the 21st primary education system. … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it arrested and reprimanded 25 of its officers for extorting money from motorists in the last three months. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olajide Oduyoye, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos. Oduyoye said the authorities had undercover agents who … Read more
The Lagos State Government has given two weeks ultimatum to some occupants of the old Jankara market site. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, gave the ultimatum during an assessment tour of Lagos Island on Monday. Salako said that the Jankara market had been earmarked for modern development, in line … Read more
A 42-year-old man, Confidence Samuel, has been remanded in a custodial centre for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl and threatening the life of his victim’s mother. Chief magistrate Doja Ojo sitting at an Igbosere Chief Magistrates Court ruled that the accused person be remanded pending the receipt of legal advice from the Lagos State Director … Read more
Lagos State Government has upgraded and equipped Ajayi Crowther Memorial Senior Grammar School library. The Library is now equipped books and modern ICT infrastructure in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of improving Education and Technology in Lagos State and making Lagos a 21st Century Economy. Read Also: Lagos State Traffic Radio, Lagos State … Read more
As part of efforts to promote the Inter-Modal and Integrated Transport System in the State, Lagos Traffic Radio and Lagos State Bus Service Limited have agreed to foster a relationship in their areas of comparative advantage. The General Manager, Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM. Mr. Tayo Akanle received a delegation led by the Managing Director, … Read more
A 20-year-old woman, Folorunsho Emmanuel, who allegedly beat up her neighbour, over unpaid electricity bills on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Emmanuel, who resides at No. 21, Banjoko, St., Oshodi, Lagos, is charged with two counts of conspiracy and assault. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Insp. Evenly … Read more