Minister for Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has narrated how an attempt by terrorists to bomb Lagos State in 2013 was thwarted. Fashola, who was governor of the state at the time, said the security intercepted 17 suitcases loaded with explosives which were smuggled in to cause disaster. He made this disclosure while delivering a … Read more
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has demoted 75 chiefs promoted to coronet traditional rulers by his predecessor, Ibikunle Amosun. Amosun had elevated the 75 chiefs to minor Obas at the twilight of his administration. But Abiodun on assuming office set up a review committee led by the Olu of Ilaro and the paramount ruler … Read more
Members of the Physically Challenged Empowerment Initiative, on Friday, carried out a peaceful protest against the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in select LGA’s in Lagos state. A large number of physically challenged persons gathered at the entrance of the Lagos state House of Assembly, demanding that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reverse the ban for the … Read more
Minister for Works and Housing and two-term Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola has recounted a foiled attempt by terrorists to bomb the State in 2013 in a bid to wreak havoc in his administration. While delivering a lecture at the fourth annual public lecture of the United Action for Change (UAC), Fashola hinted … Read more
Mr Terry A’wase, a film maker and social entrepreneur, has called on the Plateau Government to establish a film village in the state. A’wase made this call in an interview with the newsmen in Jos on Friday. He noted that there were vibrant institutions in terms of creativity like the National Film Institute, TV College … Read more
The Plateau State Government has declared Friday, (today) as a work-free day to celebrate the day of forgiveness and reconciliation Read Also: Amotekun: Recruitment forms ready next week, says Akeredolu Governor Simon Lalong had in February 7 last year inaugurated the ‘Garden of Forgiveness’ in Jos, the state capital. The Secretary to the State Government, … Read more
The Economic Advisory Council of President Muhammadu Buhari, has identified the lack of “synergy” between Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government as a major factor delaying delivery of set economic goals. It noted that ministry and agency heads appeared to lack coordination, leading to their working largely at cross purposes. The EAC, which is chaired … Read more
The Minister of Works and Housing and former governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has advised Lagos residents to support the state government’s renewed enforcement of the restriction on motorcycles in some local government areas in the state. He noted that while the discomfort created by the enforcement could not be dismissed, the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Friday to attend the Thirty-third (33rd) Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President Buhari will join leaders from the 55-member countries of the African Union to participate in the Summit with the theme, “Silencing the Guns: Creating Conducive … Read more
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy belonging to the Durbar Hotel on Muhammadu Buhari Way by Independence Way in the state capital. The governor said the property was revoked because the management of the hotel belonging to the late Gen. Sani Abacha family owed the state a ground rent … Read more
A 6-month-old baby accused of collecting €500 of excess rent and refusing to reimburse €660 of rental guarantee on a property that was rented via the Public Centre for Social Action (CPAS) has been summoned by a Brussels court. The incident happened from January to June 2019, before the baby was even born in July. … Read more
A review of the U.S.’ visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria has led to a slash of visa application charges for citizens of the North American country by the Nigerian government. Confirming the development, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede said the visa application charges for American citizens was slashed from $180 … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with consummate journalist and public relations professional, Prince Bayo Osiyemi, as he turns 70 February 4, 2020. The President salutes the deft way in which Osiyemi has combined journalism, public relations, advertising and politics, serving as Chief Press Secretary to the then Governor Lateef Jakande of Lagos State; Editor, Lagos News; … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, February 7th, 2020 1. PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS JOURNALIST/PR EXPERT, BAYO OSIYEMI AT 70 President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with consummate journalist and public relations professional, Prince Bayo Osiyemi, as he turns 70 February 4, 2020. READ MORE 2. Sultan rubbishes Operation Shege Ka fasa … Read more
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday blamed the northern elites for allowing some youths to float “what they called Operation Shege Ka Fasa.” The Sultan spoke at a Northern Security Meeting in Kaduna on Thursday. The Coalition of Northern Groups had unveiled the symbol of the security outfit on Wednesday in Kaduna. … Read more
The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has announced that power has been restored to her customers in Ibadan, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Iseyin and parts of Iwo and Ejigbo which experienced power outage due to a fire outbreak at a TCN sub-station in Ayede on Wednesday, the 5th of January, 2020. The company through its acting … Read more
A 44-year-old business woman, Julie Ogaga has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of N6,560,000 from one Lilan Chika Ugochukwu on the pretext to procure Australian–Canadian Visas and Airline ticket for her, but allegedly converted the money to her use and failed to fulfill the promise. The accused was … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed its determination to put necessary strategies and machinery in place towards ensuring that the number of intending pilgrims performing the Y2020 holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increases from the present 2,500 to a minimum of 4,000 persons. The Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, … Read more
The Lagos State Fire Service has prevented a fire outbreak that could have claimed lives and property worth millions of Naira on Badagry Expressway. The Ag. Head of the Agency, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye disclosed this on Thursday at a media briefing in Alausa. She said that the timely response by the firefighters to a distress … Read more
A Chinese doctor who was among the first to raise a public alarm about the deadly new coronavirus outbreak died of the infection early on Friday (China time), his hospital announced. Opthalmologist Li Wenliang passed away from the infection at 2:58 am, Wuhan Central Hospital said in a post on its verified account on Chinese … Read more