The state government of Zamfara has disclosed that the state has provided N420m official vehicles to law makers in the state assembly. The Director-General, Press Affairs to the Gov. Bello Matawalle, Malam Yusuf Idrid disclosed this development to newsmen in the state on Tuesday. It was gathered that each of the lawmakers received one Toyota … Read more
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Atiku Abubakar, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide, Lauretta Onochie, caused him mental and psychological trauma. He disclosed this before a Federal High Court in Abuja recently adding that, the fabricated allegations by Onochie caused him mental and psychological trauma. In a witness statement on … Read more
In a bid to continue helping disadvantaged groups like women and children, Office of the Public Defender, (OPD) in partnership with the Lagos State Government will kick off International Day of Elimination Of Violence Against Women with a 16- day activitism against Gender Based Violence. Ekohotblog understands that the International Day for the Elimination of … Read more
The Borno State Government in the bid to curb insurgency in the state has appropriated N23bn for educational sector for the 2020 budget It was gathered that the amount was captured in the proposed 2020 Appropriation Bill of N134.5 billion presented to the state House of Assembly by Gov. Babagana Zulum, on Monday. Education, which … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its readiness to deepen economic ties with Nigeria toward promoting investment and trade between both countries. Dr Fahad AL-Taffaq, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Nigeria, made this known in his address to commemorate the 48th National Day of the UAE on Tuesday in Abuja. He said … Read more
Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa lamented not making much money in the movie industry despite featuring in many productions. The actress who is more popular with Yoruba Nollywood said she is yet to make many achievements through acting. In an interview with The Sun, Amusa, however, expressed her optimism that she would breakthrough. “I came into … Read more
Former BBNaija housemate Mike Edwards said self-discipline has helped him remain faithful to his woman in marriage. The Nigerian athlete who was also the first runners-up in the reality TV show said hat has made him faithful to his wife was strength and not weakness. “How do you stay faithful? I get asked this question … Read more
Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, who kept his fans waiting in the cold weather of Jos was blasted over his failure to appear at the event. In showing their discontentment towards the 30BG boss action, some infuriated fans were seen destroying properties at the event centre. It was gathered ‘OBO’ as … Read more
Nollywood actress Nneoma Okoro revealed how she could not contain her nervousness while on set with veteran actor, Ramsey Noah. Okoro narrated how the actor help regain her confidence when she was to seduce him on a set of a movie in 2017. According to the Nollywood Actress, it was her first time of being … Read more
The Banker Magazine has once again selected leading African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc as the “African Bank of the Year 2019”. This is the second time, UBA has clinched the prestigious award, having been named Best African Bank of 2017 by The Banker magazine. This year, UBA also won best bank … Read more
The former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, has forfeited his Ilorin property in Kwara State to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Justice Rilwan Aikawa gave the order following an affidavit filed by Mr Olamide Sadiq of the EFCC after the findings of the investigation into the allegations. Sadiq said “the report of a committee set … Read more
The United States on Monday threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on $2.4 billion in French goods in retaliation for a digital services tax it says is discriminatory. French sparkling wine, yogurt and Roquefort cheese are on the list of goods that could be targeted as soon as mid-January after a report … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of Action Alliance (AA) Uche Nwosu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for rejecting the third term agenda. Nwosu, who said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, said the president’s declaration demonstrated his commitment to rule of law, adding he also displayed statesmanship and patriotism. It would be recalled that … Read more
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has granted the application filed by the board of International Breweries Plc for the listing of its proposed rights issue on the platform. The breweries giant is planning to raise fresh funds of up to N164.4 billion by selling shares to its existing shareholders at a unit price of N9 … Read more
The executive governor of Bayelsa State Seriake Dickson, has condemned the November 16 gubernatorial poll in the state stressing that there was now election in the state. Dickson claimed that the conducted election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is an insult to Bayelsans. He noted that what transpired on that date (November 16) … Read more
The executive governor of Bayelsa State Seriake Dickson, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and security agencies in the country to apologize to the people of the state for the conduct of the November 16 gubernatorial poll. The governor said on Monday that what transpired on that date in the name of an … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has declared support to the Federal Government’s closure of the nation’s borders, commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his courage in taking the action. Gov. David Umahi made the declaration on Monday at Onueke, Headquarters of Ezza South Local Government Area (LGA) while declaring open the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) … Read more
Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa), has emerged the new Deputy National Chairman, North for the Peoples Democratic Party PDP. Nazif’s nomination was confirmed by the National Working Committee NWC of the party on Monday. The approval is in furtherance of section 47 (6) of the Constitution of the PDP. About Nazif Senator Nazif was one … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of the Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the 2019 election in Zamfara state, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has accused the former Governor Abdulaziz Yari Of plotting to destabilize the state. He alleged that the former governor was planing to use the leadership of the 9th National Assembly to destabilize the state. Shinkafi, … Read more
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has stressed the need for investments in truck transit parks (TTP) to curb accidents and gridlock. The agencies spoke at a sensitisation programme tagged ‘Truck transit parks: a panacea for crash-free haulage operations in Nigeria’. NSC’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Hassan Bello, … Read more