Local farmers in Lagos State have urged their members not to rush into planting after first rainfall was recorded in the state on Monday. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), some farmers and motorists gave their opinion on the early rain, noting that it was not enough to start planting crops. The first … Read more
Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO is collaborating with market men and women to improve Sanitation and security in Lagos Markets. Lagos First Lady, Joke Sanwo-Olu, called on market men and women and Lagosians as a whole to take ownership of their immediate environments by cleaning their surroundings rather than waiting for govt. … Read more
The Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that long awaited rail line from Lagos-Ibadan will be commissioned in April. This was disclosed yesterday by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi while appearing as a guest on Good Morning Nigeria, a current affair programme of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA. Amaechi who underscored the importance … Read more
The federal government in has declares the joint security outfit established by the southwest states known as Operation Amotekun as an illegal outfit. The Attorney General of the Federation made the stand of the government known in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday. In the statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media … Read more
The Supreme Court, has declared the election of the Imo state Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, void thereby, asking him to vacate the governorship seat. The apex court, in a unanimous judgement by a seven-man panel of justices that was led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Tuesday held that Ihedioha who … Read more
The police in Lagos on Monday arraigned two men Oladapo Ogunbode and Mwanfor Vincent at an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court for alleged unlawful possession of firearm. Ogunbode 20, and Vincent, 22, whose addresses were not provided, were facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and possession of firearm. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The … Read more
A truck has rammed into five vehicles and two motorcycles, Crushed one person to death and injured four others at Sango tollgate on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. Ekohotblog garnered that the accident occurred around 4:49 am on Tuesday when the brake of the truck failed. The Sector Commander … Read more
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has asked the Lagos State Government and the Lekki Concession Company to state the amount of money they have generated since they began operating the tollgate on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. Adegboruwa made the demand in a statement on Monday, in which he called on the government … Read more
An Uber driver, Abdulquadri Abdulmumumeen, was on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allaged assault and phone theft. Abdulmumumeen had allegedly assaulted his passenger with a broken bottle and stole his iPhone valued at N610, 000. The defendant, who resides in Salvation Estate in Ajah is charged with conspiracy, stealing and assault. … Read more
Three unemployed men on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly belonging to a secret society and unlawful possession of firearms. The defendants, Emmanuel Godwin, 28, Onyeka Sunday, 26, and Jamiu Abiola, 37, who all reside at Alapere, Lagos, are facing charges of conspiracy; belonging to a secret society and unlawful possession … Read more
The Lagos State government has pulled down the statue of late Afrobeat Legend, Fela Kuti, which was built at Allen Avenue, Ikeja. Ekohotblog gathered that the Statue was brought down on Tuesday as the government began its quest in finding a solution to traffic gridlock in the state. Spokesman to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile revealed … Read more
An internet user on Monday disclosed on how a school suspended some female students who were in a secret cult called “Marlian”. According to the report that was posted by the Instablog9ja, a parent identified as Adebiyi Gabriel said the school authority suspended the students for belonging to a cult identified as “Marlian secret cult”. … Read more
Former BBNaija housemate Ifu Ennada has taken to Instagram to declare that she still remains a virgin in 2020, due to unavailability of a man. Ennada first made the declaration during her stay in the big brother house in 2018. Sharing a stunning photo of herself which happens to be her first in 2020, the … Read more
The car theft charges filed against Nigerian artist, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has been dismissed by a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday. Chief Magistrate Tajudeen Elias had in 2 weeks ago, threatened to issue a bench warrant for Naira Marley’s arrest if he fails to appear in court today, January … Read more
Nigerian business tycoon and Arsenal fan Aliko Dangote has restated his resolve to buying the club after the completion of his refinery in Lagos State. Dangote who is valued at £10 billion, wants to replace owner Stan Kroenke but is concentrating on the refinery project for now. “It is a team that yes I would … Read more
The Supreme Court has fixed January 20 (Monday) for judgement in the appeal challenging the last Governorship election in Kano State. A seven-man panel of the court, led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, made the decision after lawyers in the case, comprising an appeal and a cross-appeal, adopted their processes … Read more
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has revealed he always wanted to play for the Three Lions of England and not Nigeria while growing up. The officials from Nigeria had tried to convince the former England youth international to pitch tent with the West Africans. The player, born to Nigerian parents, however, opted to feature for the … Read more
The Transition Committee Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Chinwe Ugwu has drawn the ire of residents of Enugu State and beyond after she rolled out a wheelbarrow empowerment programme. DAILY POST reports that Ugwu is one of the chairmen that were appointed last December, ahead of the Local Government election slated for … Read more
Following a video which went viral on social media, a trafficked Nigerian girl in Lebanon has been released by the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NDC). The video showcased where she was crying out for help after being taken to Lebanon in the guise of teaching English language, Chairman of NDC, Abike Dabiri-Erewa however disclosed the news … Read more
A minor earth tremor rocked the Bwari Area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) confirmed. Deputy Director in the agency and head of Geophysics Department, Mr Imam Kaka said officials of the agency had visited Bwari to evaluate the situation. Kaka said that although vibrations had occurred in … Read more