The Ijo Orunmila Apapo Odu Traditional House of Worship in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has decried the alleged harassment and victimisation of Ifa Oracle worshippers by the police men, saying such harassment is a violation of their fundamental rights as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution. Read Also: Former Imo Gov, Ohakim Cautions Politicians … Read more
The EFCC has mocked the actions of 29 suspected fraudsters, along with a 16-year-old undergraduate arrested at three locations in Owerri today, as they tried to hide their computer hard-drives and phones inside a rice bag, as the stunt was an exercise in futility. The EFCC said all the exhibits were recovered through a diligent … Read more
Joined by a host of other famous faces including Sir Bob Geldof, David Hasselhoff and Jemima Goldsmith, 55 year old re-elected United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, walked side by side with his 31-year-old girlfriend as he arrived at a private London residence for a Christmas party The party was held by Russian tycoon and … Read more
At least ten houses, economic trees, food crops, and other properties have been destroyed by invaders while many others have been injured. This is following the age-long communal crisis between Odekpe and Allah/Onugwa communities in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State over a piece of land and the incident took a more dangerous … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has described fish production as the ‘new oil’ of the Nigeria’s agricultural subsector. Speaking during the Edo State Fisheries Stakeholders’ meeting, in Benin City, Obaseki who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Richard Edebiri,said his administration through the intervention of the Central Bank of … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, December 15th, 2019 1. N100bn bond: Lagos, SEC Inspect Ongoing Projects In preparation for the N100 billion Bond Issuance Programme recently approved by the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), the Lagos State Debt Management Office has embarked on an inspection exercise of … Read more
In preparation for the N100 billion Bond Issuance Programme recently approved by the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), the Lagos State Debt Management Office has embarked on an inspection exercise of all ongoing projects across the State with officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and relevant agencies of Government. Read Also: LASBCA, Others, … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA and some other agencies of the State Government on Saturday partnered the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, NICE to raise awareness on the need to build right in order to avoid needless loss of lives and property. As a way of deepening the … Read more
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Godwin Emefiele said on Saturday that the Bankers Committee would spend N20 billion to carry out maintenance works at the National Art Theatre, Lagos Emefiele told newsmen at the end of the 11th session of the Bankers Committee meeting in Ogere, Ogun, that the committee … Read more
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership CACOL, has condemned the Nigerian Senate for refusing to declare the seat of the Abia state Senator who also doubles as the Chip Whip in the senate, Senator Orji Kalu, vacant. It could be recalled that a Federal High Court had convicted the former Abia State Governor on … Read more
The embattled former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has been barred by the Federal Government from making foreign trips. It was gathered that the move was not unconnected to a fresh probe into Onnoghen’s affairs. Onnoghen was convicted for not declaring his assets by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in April. An internal report … Read more
The former Governor of Zamfara, Abdul’aziz Yari, has insisted that the All Progressive Congress APC Zamfara Chapter remained strong despite the political defeat in the last general election in the state. Yari stated this on Saturday while addressing a crowd of APC members from the 14 local government areas of the state who visited his … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has sealed off the Sun Newspaper corporate head office in Lagos. EFCC sealed the newspaper company on Saturday on the allegation to avoid the dissipation of the property. Meanwhile, the action has been condemned by prominent Nigerians. Adding that, the action of the EFCC amounted to attack on the … Read more
Eko Club International once again will be holding its quarterly meeting in Dallas Texas.Expectedly, lagosians from different parts of the world will converge in Dallas Texas to discuss issues that are germane to the progress of our beloved State Eko Club International USA, Canada And Europe, an organisation for Lagosians in Diaspora has remained consistent … Read more
Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica has taken the 69th Miss World crown. The pageant took place on Saturday December 14, in London and saw women from around the globe compete for the prestigious title and the famous blue crown. Toni-Ann Singh stunned the audience with her amazing voice when she sang Whitney Houston’s classic, I Have … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Mr Kareem Aregbe and Miss Tayo Agbaje-Lambo have emerged as Mr and Miss Eko competition organised by the Eko International Club at the Star Banquet Hall, Dallas, United States. The 4th Quarterly General Meeting of the Eko Club International held in Dallas, United States, was a convergence for Lagosians in the diaspora … Read more
Imo state Police command has revealed that musician, Duncan Mighty, was arrested on Saturday over allegation of fraud and not kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The Port Harcourt-based singer was initially rumoured to have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. However, Imo police spokesman, Godson Ikeokwu, said in a statement that Duncan Mighty was arrested following allegation … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the present administration is making deliberate efforts to support the growth of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with the promulgation of policies that would ensure the sector continues to prosper. He stated this while addressing participants at the opening ceremony of the 4th edition … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured the Monarch of Owu-Ikosi, Oba Nelson Olayomi Aderemi Ogunlaru of the speedy completion of the intended relocation of Oko-Baba Sawmill to Agbowa-Ikosi in the eastern part of the State. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako during a courtesy visit … Read more
Spokesperson for the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), has confirmed the death of a senior lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof Jerome Elusiyan. Elusiyan who was the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at Complex, was attacked at Iruekpen in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo and was … Read more