The South African Police Constable, Austin Reynold, who robbed and killed a Nigerian, Emeka Okoli, was on Monday sentenced to 32 years in prison by a Durban High Court. Ekohotblog understands that Reynold was sentenced three days after he was found guilty of robbing and killing the late Okoli during an illegal raid in the … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State government on Monday arrested 180 persons and secured court judgment against 18 others for gender-based violence. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Agriculture Glory Edet who disclosed this to journalists in Uyo, the state capital, listed the offences to include rape, child abuse, molestation and wife battery, adding that the passage of … Read more
Former US President Jimmy Carter has been admitted into hospital in South Georgia, just weeks after he had an operation on the brain at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. His new ailment was identified as urinary tract infection. “He is feeling better and looks forward to returning home soon,” the Carter Center said in a … Read more
The wife of the Governor of Taraba State Mrs Anna Ishaku, has allegedly dismissed all Christian leaders from the government house. It was gathered that the first lady sent the Christian leaders out of the Government House following the resignation of the Speaker of House of Assembly in the state. Findings revealed that the Christian … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the business community that the State Government has concluded plans to improve infrastructure around industrial zones communities in the state. The Governor said all necessary amenities that can enhance the growth of businesses in the State will be put in place. Sanwo-Olu made this declaration on Monday … Read more
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the Police Service Commission (PSC)’s suit, challenging Inspector-General Muhammad Adamu’s power to recruit 10, 000 police officers. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the judgement, said the PSC’s suit lacked merit. Ekohotblog understands the Police Service Commission had taken the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to court over the … Read more
Russia and China on Monday launched a giant gas pipeline linking the countries for the first time, one of three major projects aimed at cementing Moscow’s role as the world’s top gas exporter. Presiding by video link-up over an elaborate televised ceremony, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping hailed the “Power of … Read more
Union Bank has emerged the Best Company in Environmental Excellence award, and the SERAS Innovation Prize at the 2019 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs). The Bank also emerged 2nd runner up in the Most Responsible Company award category at the formal ceremony which took place recently in Lagos. Following a rigorous vetting of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability … Read more
Three persons have been confirmed dead in a plane crash on the north side of the San Antonio International Airport in Texas late on Sunday. According to NBC Chicago, the plane was on its way from Sugarland to Boerne when it developed engine problems and diverted to the San Antonio International Airport, the report added, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP candidate in the just concluded Kogi West Senatorial election Dino Melaye has reacted to the outcome of the election in the senatorial district. Dino stressed that the victory of the All Progressive Congress APC candidate Adeyemi Smart would soon evaporate. In a press statement issued in Lokoja, Melaye, that “said … Read more
The former Director-General, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mike Omeri, has urged the governor of Nasarawa state Abdullah Sule to revoke the sales of government properties by the previous governor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura. He stated this at the one day conference on harnessing economic potentials of Nasarawa state for development organised by indigenes of the state … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has reacted to the result of the just concluded bye election to seat of Sabuwa constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly. The State Chairman of the Party, Salisu Majigiri while speaking to newsmen alleged that the election was marred by irregularities. Recall that the Independent National Election Commission, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimea Commission EFCC has ordered the seizure of the passport of the Chairman of Air Peace Ifechukwu Athan Onyema over money laundering allegations. The commission also restricted the movement of the Air Peace boss. It could be recalled that Oyenma was charged with 27 counts of money laundering by one U.S. … Read more
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has pledged its support to the reelection bid of the Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki in 2020. Speaking during a solidarity visit by members of the association to Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital, NAPS President, Mr Mohammed Eneji, said the students are … Read more
The Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGON), Oyo State Chapter has reacted to the move by Governor Seyi Makinde to appoint caretakers for Local government areas in the state. The ALGON Chairman in the state, Prince Ayodeji Abass – Aleshinloye said the plan could ignite a crisis in the state. He stated that … Read more
The Kogi West Senator-elect Adeyemi Smart of the All Progressive Congress APC, has berated the former senator represting the senatorial district Dino Melaye. Smart described the period Melaye spent at the National Assembly as a disaster. It could be recalled that Adeyemi was declared a winner in the Court of Appeal ordered rerun, haven polled … Read more
The CEO, Ace Medicare Clinics Limited Dr Wole Kukoyi, has emerged the Global President of Molusi College (MOCOSA) Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State. Kukoyi, who took over from the outgoing president over the weekend, barrister Femi Talabi, was anonymously unopposed. It could be recalled that Eko Blog reported that Kukoyi, the CEO, Ace Medicare Clinics Limited, … Read more
The Speaker of the Taraba State House Assembly Peter Diah has resigned his speakership. Diah’s Resignation was revealed on Sunday night meanwhile, he is yet to disclosed the circumstances surrounding his resignation. He however, noted that he would provide more details to the press on Monday.The Speaker of the Taraba State House Assembly Peter Diah … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has established a new naval base in the Kogi capital Lokoja. The naval base was commissioned on Saturday by the executive governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. The Governor who at the event restated his security commitments in the state also eulogised the naval for their steadfastness in security Nigeria territories. The … Read more
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has advised youths across the country to be skill oriented in order to be self reliant. The senator stressed the need for Nigerian youths to acquire the right skills to be self reliant. Tinubu gave the advice in Lagos while speaking at the orientation programme for interns under the Work Experience Programme … Read more