Add Badagry, Abeokuta Express Roads To 4th Mainland Bridge Plan – Observers

Lagosians have reacted to the plan of the 4th Mainland bridge saying it is a welcome development, adding that two other major ways are very important and they should be put into consideration along with the bridge construction. As residents in Lagos State have been praising the governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his … Read more

Edo, Ondo And Nine Other Police Commissioners Redeployed By IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed, has announced the redeployment of Edo, Ondo and Oyo State Commissioners of Police. Eight other CPs were also redeployed in various Commands and Formations, according to a press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba. The statement said, “The IGP has ordered the immediate posting/redeployment of the … Read more

Coronavirus In Nigeria: Kogi Reacts To Alleged Index Cases

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The Kogi State Government has reacted to the report of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) that two cases of COVID-19 were recorded within the province. Speaking on the alleged report via a statement on Wednesday, Saka Haruna Audu, Kogi health commissioner, said the state government has developed “full testing capacity” and “conducted hundreds … Read more

UPDATED: NTA News Manager Kidnappers Demand Ransom

The Assistant Manager News and Current Affairs of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Channel 6 Abia, Mrs. Chinyere Okoye has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen. READ ALSO: Alhaji Tolani Abbas: Celebrating An Icon At 80. Ekohotblog gathered that the incident took place on Wednesday night at Obikabia road off Ogbor Hill, in Obingwa Local Government Area … Read more

LASG Cautions Developers Against Roads Abuse

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The Lagos State Government on Tuesday warned developers to desist from cutting roads to create access to properties or risk sanctions. Dr. Idris Salako, Commissioner in the state Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, gave the warning in a statement issued by Mr. Mukaila Sanusi, Assistant Director, Public Affairs. ”Henceforth, any developer found engaging … Read more

Two Robbers Sentenced To Death By Hanging

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ila-Orangun presided over by Justice Jide Falola has sentenced two persons to death by hanging for armed robbery. The culprits, Ayodeji Adeleke and Abiodun Oyedunmola, were first arraigned on May 24, 2019 for conspiracy and armed robbery. Prosecution Counsel from the Ministry of Justice, Muyiwa Ogunleye, said, “the … Read more

Gunmen Kidnap Nasarawa CAN Chairman, Joseph Masin

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Immediate past Secretary of the association Elder Yohanna Samari in a telephone interview with Radio Nigeria in Lafia said unknown gunmen stormed the resident of the CAN Chairman at Bukan Sidi in Lafia the Nasarawa State capital and took him away to an unknown destination between 11 pm on Wednesday and twelve midnight. Read Also: … Read more

LASG Has Commissioned 37 Roads, Rehabilitated 354 Roads In One Year

The Lagos state government has completed and commissioned 37 roads and carried out repairs and sectional rehabilitation of more than 354 roads in various parts of the state. The government has confirmed that all ongoing and uncompleted projects inherited from past administrations especially the immediate past administration will be completed to improve the living standard … Read more

Popular Gospel Singer Says He No Longer Believes In God

Popular Canadian gospel singer, Jonathan Steingard has said that he no longer believed in God. Steingard, 36, stated this in a lengthy Instagram post adding that he would be leaving the band. He also hinted on no longer playing gospel music as he and his bandmates have all found other jobs to focus on for … Read more

Coronavirus: Fire Guts Isolation Centre, Kills 5 COVID-19 Patients

A COVID-19 isolation center in Bangladesh went up in flames yesterday, killing five people. The fire was said to have started in a makeshift isolation unit made for (COVID-19) patients in United Hospital Dhaka, Bangladesh. The incident was confirmed by the fire service director, Zillur Rahman, who noted that the reason for the fire was … Read more

Lagos State Discharged 87 COVID-19 Patient – Sanwo-Olu

EIGHTY-SEVEN more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Lagos State-run isolation centres, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Wednesday. The governor said the additional discharges brought to 825 the total number of treated persons in the state. Read Also: Sanwoolu Announces New Completion Date For Agege-Pen Cinema Project According to him, 47 of the all-Nigerian patients … Read more

Mother Who Drowned Her Baby To me Remanded In LUTH For Psychiatric Test

An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday sent for psychiatric evaluation a nursing mother, Oluwafunmilola Adisa, suspected of killing her baby. Magistrate (Mrs) K. O. Doja-Ojo remanded Adisa, 22, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), following an application by the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD). The OPD is representing … Read more

Creation Of Four Islands Is To Address Housing Problems – LASG

The Lagos State Government has created four islands in the waterfront areas to resolve the housing problems in the state. The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructural Development,  Kabiru Abdullahi, spoke at JJT Park, Alausa, Ikeja, venue of the 2020 ministerial briefing to mark the first year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in government. He said approval … Read more

Man Tortured To Death in Police Detention Over Friend’s Offence

The Inspector-General of Police Special Tactical Squad have been allegedly accused of torturing an electrician, Olaoluwa Bolarinwa, to death while trying to use him as a bait to arrest his friend. EkoHotBlog gathered that the policemen came to Olaoluwa’s house in the Ekotedo, Iyaolobe area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on March 26, 2020. They were … Read more

CAN, NSCIA Leaders Given Guideline To Re-Open Worship Centres by PTF

The Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Presidential Task Force (PTF) met in Abuja on Tuesday, it was learnt. The meeting deliberated extensively on guidelines to re-open places of worship, especially in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The parties agreed that … Read more

Lagos State Government To Replace Okada, Tricycle From July

LAGOS State Government will from July bring in what it describes as First Mile and Last Mile (FMLM) mobility solution to replace banned Okada and tricycle. According to the Transportation Commissioner Frederick Oladeinde, speaking on Wednesday at the 2020 ministerial press briefing at the JJT Park, Alausa, Ikeja, he said: “Following the restriction of motorcycles … Read more

Patoranking Gives Glory To God As He Clocked 30

Popular Nigerian artiste, Patrick Okorie who is also known as Patoranking has taken to his social media yesterday, Wednesday 27 May 2020, to praise Almighty God for His guidance on him over the years as he clocked 30 years of age. Before yesterday, the young artiste took to his Twitter to plead his fans to … Read more

Moses Simon Has Been Named Nantes French FC Player Of The Season

There has been an official announcement that the Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has been named Nantes French FC player of the 2019/2020 season. Read Also: French League 1 Side Montpelier Has Appointed John Utaka As New Coach The Super Eagle winger was appointed as the player of the season as a result of a … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Thursday, May 28th, 2020

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, May 28th, 2020. 1. Coronavirus In Nigeria: Lagos Records 256 Cases As Nigeria’s Total Now 8733 Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 389 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria READ MORE 2. “They Are Trumped-up Allegations” — Adesina Breaks … Read more

Federal Government Gives Palliative Care To Students On Children’s Day

It was as if the federal government read the story on the interview our reporter had with some primary schools and junior secondary students yesterday, 27 May 2020, as some of the students’ requests were taken into consideration. The federal government with the help of the state government shared some food items for the children … Read more