100 students have been expelled and eleven others have been rusticated by the University of Abuja for involving in examination malpractices. It disclosed this in a statement by its Head, Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, on Sunday in Abuja. The statement said their expulsion/rustication was approved by the Senate of the university following … Read more
Lagos State Government has recorded a major boost in its drive to strengthen security across border towns, with the commissioning of a new Police Command by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the weekend. The Command located at Ilashe, a riverine community in Amuwo Odofin, will serve as the operational headquarters of the recently created Area “L”, … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that the state government commitment to the Benin River Port and the Edo Refinery projects, as part of initiatives to industrialise the state. The governor said this during a visit by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical plant in Lekki axis … Read more
A former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) Delta state council, Comrade Norbert Chiazor has been appointed as Special Assistant on Media by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State. Chiazor served as director Media and strategic communication, to Hon Prince Ned Nwoko senatorial campaigns in the 2019 elections and also rallied media … Read more
The Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), on Sunday pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari, to give the Christian community in the country Christmas gift by ensuring the release of Leah Sharibu. Leah Sharibu has been in the custody of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists group for a long time. In a statement, NOSCEF said, “We … Read more
In its quest to make financial services more accessible and affordable to various stakeholders in the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed downward most charges and fees for banking services This was contained in the new Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial, and Non-bank Financial Institutions, with effect from January 1, … Read more
A group identified as the “Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism,” has berated a report by President Donald Trump‘s the United States, which placed Nigeria under a special watch list of countries. Ekohotblog had reported earlier a statement by Michael Pompeo, the US Secretary of State, had explained that Nigeria was placed on the list for … Read more
Secretary to the Lagos State Safety Commission on legal matter, Ms Tola Sanusi has highlighted issues of safety as a critical tool for the development and protection lives and property. READ ALSO: Safety Regulation Key For Effective Judiciary – Lagos Attorney General Ekohotblog reports that Ms Tola Sanusi gave the highlights during her presentation at … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 1. Lawan Mourns Late Uwajumogu Says, Senate Will Work For His Ideals The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has promised that the 9th Senate would work for the ideals of the late senator Benjamin Uwajumogu. READ MORE 2. Edo APC Crisis: … Read more
The Lagos State Government Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has assured residents of the state of government’s determination to protect and safeguard their fundamental human rights as entrenched in the relevant sections of the constitution. This was made known in Lagos on Thursday by the Director of the Lagos State Office of the Public … Read more
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has promised that the 9th Senate would work for the ideals of the late senator Benjamin Uwajumogu. Lawan disclosed this during a condolence visit by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chief Chris Ngige, who led a delegation of his ministry, Employers Association and Labour unions to the Senate. It … Read more
Amidst the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress APC in Edo State, the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole has debunked the alleged role of godfatherism in the state. Oshiomhole noted that he was only help a brother adding that, he had taken various steps to ensuring that peace was restored to the … Read more
The Commissioner of Education in Zamfara State, Alhaji Jamilu Zannah, has resigned his position barely two weeks in office. Zannah noted that he resigned her position due lack of consultation and “high-handedness” of the state Governor Bello Matawalle. He disclosed this to newsmen at his residence in Gusau area of the state. Prior to his … Read more
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has setup a committee to oversee the negotiation and implementation of the new minimum wage in the state. Makinde who also noted that his administration was on the same page with the civil servants in the state, revealed that the committee was setup on Friday to oversee … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron said 33 terrorists had been neutralized in an operation by French forces in central Mali on Saturday. He said in a speech to the French community in the Ivory Coast that French soldiers had also released two Malian gendarmes being held by jihadists in the city of Mopti. Macron is visiting … Read more
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has received an award for being an Employee-Friendly organization from the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). Godwin Idemudia, EKEDC Spokesman, said in a statement said the award was in recognition of the company’s efforts toward protecting the interest and ensuring a conducive environment for employees. He said NUEE cited … Read more
The family of the slain senior lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State, Professor Jerome Elusiyan, has decided to seek redress for the slained lecturer diabolically. It was gathered that the family of the late lecturer believed that the death of Elusiyan was not already, a reliable source within the community revealed … Read more
In fulfillment of the welfare packages promised by the State Government to its workforce, the Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today presented a total sum of N480m to the families of 258 deceased workers as life insurance premium benefits. The Commissioner for the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke … Read more
….Graduates 509 Officers The Nigeria Immigration Service has mandated all its officers to undergo drug tests to ensure proper handling of weapons. The Comptroller General of the NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James, on Saturday in Abuja. He warned officers and men to … Read more
Royal Dutch Shell said on Friday it expected to write down up to $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter, the latest major energy company forced to shrink estimates for sector values due to a weaker economic outlook. In a trading update ahead of full year results, Shell also lowered its oil products sales forecast, pointing … Read more