The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Dr. Biodun Onayele have disclosed that beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 State bursary have started receiving payment of their bursary. Onayele made this disclosure on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 while addressing newsmen in his office. He also appealed to other categories of beneficiaries yet to get their bank alert … Read more
The Apex Court has upheld the victory of the Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the last gubernatorial poll in the state. The Supreme Court dismissed appeals that sought to nullify his election. It could be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC had declared El-Rufai as the winner of the governorship poll in … Read more
The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has appended his signature to the state’s N176bn budget for the year 2020. The signing of the budget ceremony took place at the Government House on Wednesday in Lokoja the State capital. Speaking at the ceremony, the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon. Matthew Kolawole hailed … Read more
The executive Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, has append his signature to the N597.7bn Budget for the year 2020. It was gathered that the state House of Assembly had on December 5, 2019, passed the N597.735billion budget estimate for the 2020 fiscal year as against the proposed N597.800 billion budget presented to them by … Read more
The Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that he was said to have slumped in the bathroom while taking his bath and rushed to a private hospital in Apo, Abuja, where he died. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/19/pdp-celebrates-makindes-victory-says-victory-for-oyo-people/ The actual cause of his … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP Oyo State Chapter has celebrated the victory of Governor Seyi Makinde at the Apex Court. The party described the victory of Governor Makinde as victory to the people of the State. The Apex Court in its ruling affirmed Governor Makinde as the winner of the state 2019 gubernatorial election. It … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his gratitude to the National Assembly for passing the 2020 Appropriation Bill. Buhari described the National Assembly’s act as patriotic. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed the development on the floor of the lower chamber on Wednesday. He said that Buhari was appreciative of the lawmakers’ … Read more
The Executive Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has issued a direct warning to the political appointees in the state to desist from actions capable of causing division. Okowa urged them to remain focus on helping his administration deliver the dividend of democracy to the people of the state. Okowa who gave the warning while … Read more
One of the Chieftains of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC and also a member of the National Working Committee of the party, Hon.Komsol Alphonsus Longgap, has berated the governors calling for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole. The member of the House of Representatives described the governors as enemies … Read more
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has dissolved the State Executive Council as he commenced his second term in office as Governor of the state. It could be recalled that State Executive Council was formed in February, 2016. Bello disclosed this development to newsmen in Lokoja the state’s capital after a meeting with the … Read more
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has been impeached from the oval office by majority of the lawmakers for abuse of power. The US House votes 230 to 197 to impeach Trump for abuse of power following the investigation by the house on Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/18/donald-trump-accuses-pelosi-of-undermining-american-democracy/ It … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday unveiled 39 construction companies who have expressed interest in the construction of the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had advertised for expression of interest on the Fourth Mainland Bridge some weeks ago. The Special Adviser to … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday expressed joy at the Supreme Court verdict, which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State, saying that the victory is for the people of Lagos. He said the judicial affirmation of his election victory will further reinforce his desire to vigorously pursue his vision of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, arraigned one Gbenga Kolade before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a five-count charge. Read Also: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Babajide Sanwo-Olu His charged border on forgery, use of false document and … Read more
In order to sustain the dislodgement of squatters and illegal structures, the State Government has deployed not less than 60 operatives of the three enforcement agencies of the State to various points along Onikan and Outer Marina. The latest move was possible through the synergy between the operatives of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), Lagos … Read more
The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde has craved for the support of all heads of government-owned agencies and parastatals in the State towards the realization of the vision of the current administration. Ayinde made the plea at the commencement of a two-day workshop organized for the Chief Executives of … Read more
A collision has grown between two major power producers in Malawi, Egenco and Escom are on a collision course after the latter announced prolonged power blackouts just hours after Egenco said loadshedding was now over. For a week, people have been experienced prolonged power black-outs in some instances of more than eight hours a day. … Read more
United States President, Donald Trump, has said that he nothing wrong to deserve the impeachment proceedings against him. In a tweet on Wednesday, he said, “Can you believe that I will be impeached today by the radical left, do nothing Democrats, and I did nothing wrong! A terrible thing. “This should never happen to another … Read more
Zambia has legalised the production and export of cannabis for economic and medicinal purposes. The approval for the export of cannabis was granted at a special cabinet meeting, spokesperson for the government, Dora Siliya, said in a statement, SABC reports. Read Also: Lawmaker, Shina Peller Steps Down As Manager Of Quilox Night Club It was … Read more
Shina Peller, owner of Quilox night club has revealed that he has resigned from the management of the club since he became a member of the House of Representatives. The lawmaker revealed this while speaking on a motion to prevent sales of alcohol to underage. Read Also: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Babajide Sanwo-Olu Chinedu … Read more