Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Transportation, Mr Sewedo Oluseyi Whenu harped on the use of bicycles for last mind journey to reduce the number of road crashes, pollution, gridlock amongst others. In an interview with Ekohotblog, Whenu who was represented by the Director of Transport Operations, Engineer Toriola explained that urban mobility is what developed countries … Read more
Recall former Pakistani military leader Pervez Musharraf was sentenced to death Tuesday after being found guilty of treason, a verdict swiftly condemned by the armed forces which have ruled the country for almost half its 72-year history. The court’s decision marks the first time a former leader of the armed forces has been convicted of … Read more
British Nigerian Chinyelu Susan Onwurah has been sworn in as Member of Parliament for Newcastle Central. Susan Onwurah who became Newcastle’s first black MP in 2010 and re-elected in 2019, on Tuesday took to her official Twitter handle to thank the people of Newcastle Central and vowed to represent them. Onwurah Wrote: “Today I was … Read more
Six days before the 2016 presidential election, two Pennsylvania college students had an idea: They could try to get Donald Trump’s tax returns, which the then-candidate refused to release and which had become an election issue. Andrew Harris and Justin Hiemstra swiped into a school computer lab and tried to download Trump’s filings. What began … Read more
A Nigerian man, AllahKaduna Nzeogwu was taken to Facebook to share a story of how his life hanged for the better with the help of a prostitute changed his life for good. This he shared according to him, to help many people to see that good thing can come from the rarest and ignored places. … Read more
Rick Gates, ex-deputy campaign director of Donald Trump, was sentenced on Tuesday to 45 days in prison and three years’ probation for having lied in connection with the investigation of the Russian affair led by special prosecutor Robert Mueller. Mr. Gates, who was a business partner of ousted councillor Paul Manafort, is also convicted of … Read more
There was mild drama in a Yola Upper Area Court on Tuesday when the presiding judge, Umar Isa, could not proceed in the case of a raped five-year-old girl, after it was discovered that the case file was missing. The case was filed by the police against Aliyu Mohammed, a 25-year-old married man, who allegedly … Read more
After three months of tense debate, the American Democrats are preparing to send Donald Trump on trial to Congress mid-week, but the Republican camp unites and then prevents him from being deposed. Donald Trump accused the leader of the Democrats in Congress, Nancy Pelosi, on Tuesday of “undermining democracy” in a vitriolic letter published in … Read more
Budding gospel musician Femi Adedoyin has officially changed his stage name to ‘Phemade.’ This is coming weeks after release of his album Sound of Rain. Read Also: Gov Wike Sets Aside N8b As Minimum Wage The album has been endorsed by the Young Boss Group and made the official sound for the Young Boss Academy … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 1. Gov. Wike Sets Aside N8bn As Minimum Wage Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has set aside N8bn as minimum wage for state civil servants. READ MORE 2. Lagos To Host Pens Down Ceremony For 15 Permanent Secretaries The Lagos … Read more
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria was far behind in eradicating poverty out of the land. Osinbajo disclosed this at the second Abiola Ajimobi roundtable programme to mark the 70th birthday of the two-time governor of Oyo State. Speaking on the topic, ” Managing the Dynamics of Nigeria’s Advancement: The Socio-Economic options”, … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, alongside the the Nigerian Immigration Chief, Mohammad Babandede, to appear before the red chamber to provide explanations for the recently introduced free Visa Entry Policy. The dual were expected to appear before the Senate Committee on Interior, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, following … Read more
The Lagos State Government will host a befitting Pens Down Ceremony for 15 Permanent Secretaries who had served the State meritoriously and retired from the civil service in the course of the year 2019. Mr. Femi Ogun, Head of Public Affairs in the Office of the Head of Service, said that the ceremony is in … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has commenced deliberations on the $29.9bn loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari. It was gathered that the 2016- 2018 External Borrowing to the tune of $29.96 billion to be spent by the Federal Government to execute key infrastructural projects. After the Executive Communication read at Plenary by the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday hosted pensioners to a grand reception to mark the annual pensioners’ day, restating its determination to give needed attention to the welfare of the senior citizens. The event was hosted by the Civil Service Pensions Office of the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions in Anchor Events … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, commissioned a newly constructed Christopher Olatunde Segun Court Complex at Ajah-Badore, Eti-Osa LG.
The National President of the Association of South East Town Unions, ASETU, Chief Emeka Diwe, has lamented over the level of deprivations of the S/East under the Buhari’s administration. Diwe described the level of deprivation in the region as unbearable. Adding that, the greatest factor that fuels crime is economic deprivation and he called on … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC Edo state chapter, has advised the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, to resign his position as Chairman of the party. The state’s party leader, Anselm Ojezua, accused former Governor of the state and suspended National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of lacking legitimacy, temperament and moral … Read more
The members of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, have rejected the nomination of Olugbenga Obalowo as the caretaker chairman in the local government and Mr Diji Odegoke as Sole Administrator, Ibarapa North East Local Development Area. The dual were part of the nominees of sole administrators … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter has appealed to the Nigeria Governors Forum NGF to intervene in the political crisis rocking the state House of Assembly over a court order affirming PDP’s Jimoh Agboola as winner of the Ilorin South constituency’s elections. The state chairman of the party, Engineer Kola Shittu said this … Read more