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RRS Nabs Ex-Convict For Phone Theft

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Lagos State Police Command has arrested an ex-convict, Tunde Ajeigbe for allegedly snatching a phone from a passenger in a commercial bus. According to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), who shared the story on its social media handle, Ajeigbe, on the day of the incident, jumped from the motorcycle around the 7UP area and snatched … Read more

2020 Prophecy: Pastors Adeboye, Oyedepo, Kumuyi, Others will not make heaven Says Apostle Okikijesu

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Apostle Paul Okikijesu of the Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry has declared that God told him that Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor W.F Kumuyi of Deeper Life Bible Church and Bishop Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, will die and not make heaven. In the messages he made available … Read more

Photo News: See Obasanjo’s Trending Pictures Where He’s Harvesting Yam

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The picture of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo harvesting yam in a farm is currently trending on various social media platforms. The 82 year-old Ex-president had a knicker, T-shirt and a cap on his head, digging the ground to harvest yam at his homestead ‘Ibogun Olaogun village’ near Ifo, Ogun State. Supported by those with … Read more

We Must Build A Nation That Offers Equal Opportunity To Everybody – PANDEF’s Chairman

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The Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (retd), has called for a better a Nigeria where equal opportunities are availed to everyone. He expressed dismay that in recent times Nigerian students have not been speaking up for issues that affect their future, urging them to always stand up for the … Read more

Uber Driver In Court For Alleged Car Theft

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CJN

A 25-year-old Uber driver, Babatunde, who allegedly absconded with his employer’s Toyota Corolla, valued at N2 million on Monday appeared in a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The police charged Babatunde, who resides in Ikorodu area with theft. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecution counsel, Sgt. Modupe Olaluwoye, told the court … Read more

We Will Justify Confidence Of Lagosians In Us – Sanwo-Olu

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Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said his administration will work hard to justify the confidence Lagosians have in his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) by voting and retaining it as the ruling party in the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave this vow at the annual special Thanksgiving Service of the state government with … Read more

Man, 19, Allegedly Kills Other In Fight Over Seat

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A 19-year-old man, Umar Shuaibu, on Monday appeared before an Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos State, over alleged murder of one Mr. Yusuf Abubakar with whom he fought over a seat. The police, who brought the defendant on a count charge of murder, said he hit Abubakar on the stomach during the fight. The defendants’ … Read more

APC Chieftain Optimistic Of Victory In Ondo Gubernatorial Poll

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The Chairman of All Progressive Congress APC, in Ondo State, Mr Ade Adetimehin, has expressed optimism that the party would record a landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in the state later this year. The chairman expressed the confidence during his family thanksgiving for the New Year on Monday in Akure. He said that the … Read more

OYO 2020: Fire Outbreak Halts Oyo Traditional Conference (Video)

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Organisers of the annual conference of traditional Rulers in Yoruba land tagged #OYO2020, Heritage Forum, has postponed the scheduled event following a fire outbreak in the state.

The Aladeshoyin of Noforija, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, announced on behalf of other traditional rulers at a courtesy call to the Alaafin of Oyo to commiserate with him on the incident.

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“Due to the devastating incident that occurred earlier in the week in Oyo town, we have decided at this stage to at least postpone the 2nd Annual Conference of traditional Rulers in Yoruba land till further notice,” the monarch said.

It would be recalled that the Akesan market, a historical Oyo trade Centre, was razed by fire earlier in the week leaving millions of properties burnt.

Ekohotblog will keep readers updated when a new date is released.

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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

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Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1. Harmattan: Flights Cancelled, Passengers Stranded In Mallam Aminu Kano Int’l Airport Airline operators were forced to cancel scheduled domestic and international flights as severe hazes and cloud weather rocked Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano State, leaving … Read more

KEDCO Promises To Fix Faulty Transformers, Cautions Residents Not To Pay

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The management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), has warned customers against contributing money for repairing faulty transformers. expressing its commitment to fix it with other, electrical equipment. KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, yesterday, said that the Company frowned at the criminal activities of unscrupulous community leaders who extort money from unsuspecting … Read more

Ondo 2020: APC Chairman Makes Positive Predictions

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Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State Ade Adetimehin, said the party would enjoy easy ride to victory in all elections and he is  confident of  the party’s excellence in all political contests in 2020. Adetimehin, who spoke during his family’s thanksgiving in Akure, urged the people to see APC as a … Read more

Harmattan: Flights Cancelled, Passengers Stranded In Mallam Aminu Kano Int’l Airport

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Airline operators were forced to cancel scheduled domestic and international flights as severe hazes and cloud weather rocked Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano State, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The Guardian learnt that besides the 7 am Azman Air and Maxair flights, which departed for Abuja, no single aircraft landed or took … Read more

Cleric Replies Father Mbaka Says, Gov. Ihedioha Will Govern For 8 Years

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A Pentecostal Cleric of the Holy Ghost Intercessory Victory Ministry, Pastor Modestus Kelechi Agbakwuru, has replied the Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, over his recent prediction that the Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha should pack his bag and be ready to leave office. The Pentecostal Cleric in his … Read more

Awolalu Nominated For President Of Appeal Court By Osun Governor

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Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has nominated Justice Foluke Awolalu as the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the letter, seeking Awolalu’s confirmation, was read at the House of Assembly by the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye. Owoeye said Justice Awolalu was expected to appear before the … Read more

Minister Claims FG On Track To Lifting 100m Nigerians Out Of Poverty

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The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adebayo, has claimed that the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari was on the right track to lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty. He revealed that Federal Government aimed at elevating 100m Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years. Adebayo disclosed this during a meeting with Leadership … Read more

School Resumption: Ibadan Records Low Turnout Of Students

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Some public and private schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, recorded low a turnout of pupils on the first day of resumption for the second term of the 2019/2020 academic calendar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at 8am, only a few students were seen in the schools visited in Ibadan. Schools monitored … Read more

Minister Expresses Optimism Of A Brighter Future For Nigeria

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Ministry, Geoffrey Onyeama

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has expresses optimism that Nigeria would overcome her present socio-economic challenges. He added that Nigeria would be great again while urging Nigerians to keep hope alive. Onyeama disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), shortly after hosting some widows in his country home … Read more

PDP Chieftain Canvasses For Two Party System Says, Better For Nigeria’s Economic Growth

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PDP

One of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Chieftain in Cross River State, Engr Ben Akak, has called for a two-party system in Nigeria. Akak stressed that two-party system was good for the economic development of the nation adding that, it would breed healthy competition and bring out the best leaders with quality skills to take … Read more

Angry Policeman Shoots Driver, Passenger, Corper To Death In Yenagoa

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Police

A policeman reportedly shot dead three persons yesterday in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. Those shot dead are a commercial driver and two of his passengers, leading to so much unrest and rioting in the state. According to reports, the policeman guarding a new generation bank at the Ekeki axis of the capital city was … Read more

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