The disasters that befall the farmers have serious adverse effects on the financial position of the nation. Omobola Tolu-Kusimo writes on how African Reinsurance Corporation and International Finance Corporation (IFC) are working to curb the trend. Agriculture remains the only means of ensuring food sufficiency in any country, Nigeria inclusive. But it has always been … Read more
Juice Wrld death is the talk of the town in the rap music community. The American, a beloved Chicago rapper, was said to have suddenly died at Chicago’s Midway airport. Ekohotblog understands that Juice Wrld, whose real name is Jarad Anthony Higgins, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, who was best known for his … Read more
The executive Governor of Ekiti State Dr Kayode Fayemi has ordered the police force in the state to produce the murderer of one Dotun Kosedake killed during the just concluded local government poll in the state. The Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, disclosed this in a statement over the weekend in Ado-Ekiti. He, however, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has cleared all the 21 local government chairmanship seats in the just concluded elections in Adamawa state. The PDP claimed a total landslide victory at the local government polls. The chairman, Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Mr. Isa Shetima announced the result of the poll in the state’s capital … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC in its reaction to the recent turnout of event surrounding the invasion of the law Court by some armed men of the DSS in the bid to rearrest the convener of the RevolutionNow movement Mr Omoyele Sowore, has berated the former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar. The rulling party … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has failed to declare the seat of the senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, vacant following the court sentence of 12 years imprisonment. The senate noted that the house would not declare the seat of the chip whip of the red chamber vacant until he has explored all legal options … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC Chapter of Adamawa state has outrightly rejected the outcome of the Saturday local government elections in the state. The party described the poll as ‘complete sham’. The party’s legal adviser, Mr Shagnah Pwamaddi, disclosed this in a press statement over the weekend in Yola the state capital. He further revealed … Read more
The People Democratic Party PDP, Ekiti Chapter has rejected the outcome of the Saturday council elections in the state while calling for a fresh elections to be conducted. Oguntuase who made this known while addressing journalist in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday said the election was a ‘mere jamboree’ as it fails to meet the minimum standard, … Read more
Member, House of Representatives, Epe Federal Constituency, Honourable Wale Raji, on Sunday paid a visit to the home of Moradeun Balogun, who was stabbed by robbers and allegedly denied treatment by a Lagos hospital, which eventually led to her death. Ekohotblog recalls that on Monday, Moraduen was robbed of her laptop and stabbed on her … Read more
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi says he is greater than the duo of Sango and Ogun, two deities worshipped by the Yoruba. He said, though he respected the deities for the role they played during their eras and proud to call himself their son, he stressed that education and exposure to other … Read more
Malaysia has reported its first polio case in 27 years, health authorities said Sunday, announcing a three-month-old baby had been diagnosed on Borneo Island. The Malaysian health ministry’s director-general, Noor Hisham Abdullah, said the baby from Tuaran in eastern Sabah state had been admitted into intensive care after experiencing fever and muscle weakness. “The patient … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has depart for the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The vice president would speak on “The Role of Religions in Promoting Tolerance: From Possibility to Necessity’ at the Sixth Assembly of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies.” A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on … Read more
The Remains of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Women Leader Salome Abuh, has veen aid to rest amid tears. It could be recalled that Salome was attacked by some thugs who burnt her to death during the just concluded gubernatorial poll in Kogi state. Her remains was laid to rest amid tears and wailings by … Read more
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum spoke at the United States Institute of Peace – President Nancy Lindborg. He described Nigeria’s democratic journey as full of ups and downs rather than a destination with a clear road-map. Read the full text: Humanizing power: All over the world, democracy seems … Read more
The Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged the public workers to brace up for the hard work that lays ahead in 2020. Abiodun noted that the year 2020 would required more from the all workers to move the state forward. Adding that, the coming year which would put serious demand on their … Read more
The Makurdi High Court has rejected the request for stay of proceedings filed by the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole, over a N10m libel suit. It could be recalled thag Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue filed the N10m libel suit against Oshiomhole. The APC National Chairman had approached the Court … Read more
The Social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs Lauretta Onochie, has ridiculed the convener of the RevolutionNow, Mr Omoyele Sowore over what transpired during his rearrest. It could be recalled that some armed men of the State Secret Service had stormed a Federal High Court in the bid to rearrest Sowore. She advised the … Read more
There has been report of low turnout at the Saturday local government elections across Ekiti State. The local government poll across the 16 council areas were reportedly peaceful apart from a lone incident of shooting said to have occurred at a polling unit in Ikere Ekiti, there was no confirmed report of violence. Witnesses said … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP gubernatorial candidate Wada Musa, has dragged the Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello before the State Election Petitions Tribunal over the recent gubernatorial poll in the state. Wada and his party is asking the tribunal to sack governor Bello and declare him legitimate winner of the governorship poll in the state. … Read more
The Imo State Coordinator, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Dr. Martins Dike, says the crisis in the institute could have been averted but for “ignorance” on the part of some of the gladiators. He stated this in an interview with newsmen at the just concluded ISPON’s 38th Professional Development Conference/ Exhibition (PDC) held … Read more