Bolaji Tunji,the media Aide to Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has called on general public to disregard any news about the death of his boss. He described the reports as untrue. Read Also: Job scam: NSCDC officer Bags Three Years Imprisonment In a post on his social media handles, … Read more
…over 11,000 beneficiaries yet to be paid since January – N-Power Coordinator The House of Representatives’ Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday the whooping sum of N475 billion allegedly spent on the N-Power scheme between 2016 and 2020. While the agency stipulated that the sum of N474,961,312,112.42 was expended on N-Power since inception, the Assistant … Read more
Police arrests a 32-years-old man, identified as Chigbo Akpoluobi for allegedly raping a 7-year-old girl in Okpoko, part of Onitsha in Anambra State. Ekohotblog gathered that the incident happened on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2020 when Chigbo lured the 7-Year-old girl into his apartment where he had canal knowledge of her. The incident was however … Read more
Justice A. J. Awak of Gombe State High Court, on Wednesday, convicted an operative of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zubairu Baba Ali. The officer attached to the Yobe State Command was sentenced to three years imprisonment for employment scam. He was arraigned before the court by the Gombe Zonal office of the … Read more
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has concluded arrangements to begin oil exploration activities in the Bida Basin of Niger State. The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, said this while visiting the governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, on Wednesday. Represented by the Group General Manager, Frontier Exploration Services, Abdullahi … Read more
As the cases of coronavirus pandemic keep increasing in Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expressed concerns over the disobedience of many Nigerians to the prevention protocols against the spread of Covid 19. Director General of the agency, Dr Garba Abari stated this on Thursday at the presentation of second report of the agency’s … Read more
Nigeria center for disease control NCDC has announced the inclusion of four new Covid-19 Molecular Laboratories in Ekiti, Kano, and FCT. According to the NCDC, the 4 labs are 54 Gene, located in Ekiti state and Abuja, E-Health Africa, and international Foundation Against Infectious Diseases in Nigeria (IFAN) laboratories are both located in Kano State. … Read more
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kebbi State on Wednesday called for the establishment of a “Police Gender Help Desk” to effectively tackle cases of gender-based violence, particularly rape. Eko Hot Blog reports that the CSOs comprised Kungiyar Tallafin Mata Development Initiative, Nana Girls and Women Empowerment Initiative and Ass of Women Living with HIV&AIDS … Read more
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) recently called for the establishment of family courts to support and expedite action against rape and children abuse cases in the country. Hajiya Halima Dimis, the Zonal Secretary, Zone E, NAWOJ, made the appeal at a rally against rape organised by the Bauchi chapter of the association in … Read more
Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI) an NGO, has called for decent dressing by both genders as a strategy to reduce rape and defilement in Epe community. Mrs Zainab Olanrewaju, the General Secretary of the NGO, spoke with Eko Hot Blog on Thursday in Epe, following incessant rape and defilement case recorded recently in the neighbourhood. She … Read more
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday shared N547.309 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of May. Mr Hassan Dodo, the Director of Information in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, made this known in a statement in Abuja. He said the virtual meeting was chaired by the … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Inter Governmental Affairs has began investigation into the crisis rocking the lottery industry with a view to block leakages and increase government revenue. The acting Chairman of the committee, Rep. Mansur Mashi (APC-Katsina) at hearing on Tuesday in Abuja said that the committee would do everything within the Constitutional … Read more
An ICT expert, Dr Jamiu Yusuf, has urged the executive and legislative arms of government to be prudent in managing resources with lean management principles to ensure efficient public sector during the COVID-19 era. Yusuf, who is the lead partner of an Abuja-based firm, Glodaris Technology Consulting, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday in … Read more
A 28-year old motorcyclist, Terver Awuha, on Wednesday appeared before a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benue for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl. Awuha, who resides opposite ‘B’ Division Police Station, Idye Village, Makurdi, is facing a charge of rape. The Prosecutor, Sgt.Friday Kanshio told the court that the case was reported at the ‘B’ … Read more
…As Immigration Boss Accuses Top Politician Of Halting Arrest Illegal Immigrants The house of Representatives Committee on Diaspora yesterday called on the Lebanese government to as matter of urgency stop the victimization of a Nigerian lady Temitope Olamide who was reportedly maltreated by her employers and wrongly accused of murder as well as other Nigerians … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army and the civilian joint task force has killed no fewer than 24 Boko-Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province and wounded several of the criminals and recovered various items from them in Borno state. This was contained in a statement by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche … Read more
The deputy national secretary of the All Peoples Congress APC, Victor Giadom has taken over as the acting national chairman following suspension of the national chairman Adams Oshiomole. Read Also: “You Are Nigeria’s Problem”, PDP Replies APC Over Wike Giadom has also cancelled the APC screening in Edo governorship primary, he explained … Read more
Vehicular movement has been suspended since the early hours of today on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, due to the deplorable condition of the highway. The shutdown has created an unprecedented traffic gridlock on the usually busy highway. The terrible condition of the road led to a spontaneous protest by motorists, commuters, residents and youths from the … Read more
A blood transfusion is a common, safe medical procedure in which healthy blood is given to patients through an intravenous (IV) line that has been inserted in one of the blood vessels. The blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Blood transfusions replace blood that is lost through surgery or injury. … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is Nigeria’s major problem, noting that the ruling party has proven to be nothing but a despotic platform; a soulless mob and political virus that has no interest in the wellbeing of Nigerians. The PDP berated the APC leadership over its unwarranted tirade against … Read more