Ekohotblog Christmas giveaway Live chicken and cash giveaway in Epe division Giveaway recipients share excitement As part of its yearly outreach and social Corporate responsibility, Ekohotblog a reputable online platform, celebrated Christmas by giving live chickens and ₦10,000 cash to residents of Epe Division and dedicated social media engagers. Editor’s pick NNPC Unveils … Read more
Nigeria recorded a N5.81tn trade surplus in the third quarter of 2024, boosted by higher export earnings but down from the N6.95tn surplus in the previous quarter as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics.. The NBS, reported on Friday, that total exports for the quarter surged by 98.00 percent to N20.49tn, compared to N10.35tn … Read more
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has invoked special powers to pass the 2025 social security budget without a parliamentary vote, a controversial move that has set the stage for a no-confidence vote against his government. The radical left France Unbowed (LFI) party announced plans to formally trigger the vote on Tuesday afternoon, with the far-right … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG In a recent announcement by Numbeo, a renowned research firm specializing in quality-of-life data, Lagos has been ranked as the 8th city with the best healthcare system in Africa. This recognition signifies a significant milestone in the city’s healthcare landscape and reflects the dedication and collaborative efforts of various stakeholders. The comprehensive … Read more
The Lagos State Police have arrested two members of a cult group in the Sangotedo area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police responded to a distress call from Sangotedo that the cult groups were on a rampage. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Police Speak On Death Of Davido’s Son, Reveal Next Step Lagos … Read more
Some men vandalized the Edo State House of Assembly and removed its roof and took down mace. According to a video shared by Channels Television, the men were seen removing the iconic legislative mace on the top of the building. The footage also showed trucks offloading gravels at the entrance of the Assembly Complex while … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 1. Nigeria Records 452 Coronavirus Cases, See Breakdown Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 452 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Tuesday evening, June 23. READ MORE 2. … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences ( ICPC ) has launched an investigation into fraudulent procurement practices in the award of contracts for constituency and executive projects in 16 states of the federation. The states are Rivers, Delta, Cross River, Taraba, Ekiti, Ogun, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kebbi, and Kwara. Others are Jigawa, Abia, Ebonyi, … Read more
The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Public Account has summoned the Minister of Industry, Trade and investment, Mr Adeniyi Adebayo and the management of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to appear on Friday 26 June. The summon followed the refusal of SON to honour several invitations to appear and explain why it had … Read more
The Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure and Legislator representing Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Abiodun Tobun has today assured Epe residents of timely and quality delivery of ongoing Lagos State Government projects in Epe and other parts of Lagos. Hon Tobun who spoke with some youth representatives … Read more
Dr Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said that his administration is set to reform the almajiri system of education to ensure sustainability. The governor made this known at a virtual meeting, hosted by the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday. He said that the state government conducted a census and identified three … Read more
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, among others poured tributes on late Sen. Adebayo Osinowo at a special parliamentary session held in his honour Eko Hot Blog reports that Osinowo, 65, reportedly died of COVID-19 on June 15 in Lagos and has been … Read more
The thirty-six States’ governors under the eagis of Nigeria Governors’Forum is set to hold it’s eleventh teleconference meeting on Wednesday 24th June 2020. The meeting which is expected to be joined by all the 36 governors is scheduled to begin at 2 pm. According to the invitation issued by the Director General of the Forum … Read more
The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP), a non governmental organisation, on Tuesday donated laboratory consumable items worth millions to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Virology laboratory. Dr Taiwo Shola, CIHP Senior Officer Clinical Service, said that CIHP was a leading Non Governmental Organisation promoting better health outcomes for all Nigerians through partnership. Shola … Read more
Personnel of the 404 Force Protection Group (404 FPG) Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Kaduna have thwarted an armed bandits’ attack along Kwauya-Tsamiya Village axis in Kaduna State. The coordinator, Media defence operations, major General John Enenche stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to him the operation occurred in … Read more
Investment refers to an increase in capital assets, and typically includes investment by business, investment in property (‘dwellings’) and investment by governments in ‘social’ capital. Business investment comprises between 65% and 85% of total investment in the majority of G7 countries. In the long term, investment is important for improving productivity and increasing the competitiveness … Read more
The House of Representatives on Monday expressed displeasure over the failure of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRMIDP) to provide relevant documents on the utilisation of N25 billion appropriated between 2015 and 2019 fiscal years. Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts, Hon. Wole Oke who presided over the investigative hearing … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 1. #COVID19Nigeria: NCDC Announces 676 New COVID-19 Cases, See Breakdown Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 675 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Monday evening, June 22. READ … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with All Progressives Congress governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was gathered that the President summoned the governors to the meeting as part of efforts to resolve the leadership crisis in the party. Read Also: Protesters Bombard APC HQ, want NWC dissolved Those at the meeting are Chairman … Read more
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have asked President Muhammadu Buhari and the national executive committee (NEC) to dissolve the national working committee (NWC) of the party. The protesters who besieged the national secretariat of the party in Abuja on Monday, held banners and placards which read: “The current NWC has destroyed our … Read more