The Coalition Against Killings in Northern Nigeria (CAKIN) recently called on the Federal Government to end the killings in the northern part of the country. The call was contained in a statement jointly signed by Isa Abubakar, Northern Youth Council of Nigeria; Yerima Shettima, of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Yusuf Amoke, Northern Anti-corruption Front and … Read more
A 3-month-old baby has allegedly been raped by a yet-to-be-identified person in Agodi community in Nasarawa state Ekohotblog understands that the baby is receiving surgical treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). According to reports obtained via DailyTrust, Maimuna Adam, mother of the victim, said the incident occurred at midnight of May 27, when … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company, PLC, NBET, Dr. Marilyn Amobi of her duties. The Spokesman to the Minister of Power, Aaron Artimas confirmed this in a statement on the ministry’s Twitter account. Ekohotblog reports that Dr. Nnaemeka Eweluka replaced Dr. Marilyn Amobi as the … Read more
Lagos state is back as the COVID-19 capital of Nigeria with 216 cases of the 573 announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 573 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Monday evening, June 15. READ ALSO: Ex-Oyo Governor, Ajimobi Critically … Read more
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has commenced a training programme for rice farmers in Delta state. The Delta Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Chief Silver Ejezie confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) on Monday in Asaba,. Chief Silver Ejezie stated that no fewer than 7,519 … Read more
#IPOBhasFallen, as Nnamdi Kanu leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra has been accused of defrauding its members. Ekohotblog reports that a Facebook user identified as Ezeosika onyinyechiukwu accused IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu, of defrauding its members. Ezeosika who further identified himself as a former coordinator of IPOB in Leeds United Kingdom said he was the … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who participated in the Modified School Feeding Programme under the COVID-19 Response in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Honourable Minister, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, Sadiya Umar Farouq, made the remarks at the presentation of … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has described as shocking and saddening the passing of Sen. Bayo Osinowo. Gbajabiamila described the late Senator as a fine politician who contributed immensely to the growth and development of Lagos State through his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Read Also: … Read more
A popular Nigerian Pastor identified as Charles Osasuwa says being a tenant is a sin. The clergy stirred reactions on social media after he took a portion of the Holy Bible which says, ‘I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not tolerate your affection for any other gods’ to declare that … Read more
NASS Votes 4bn For Payment Of Your Salary In Revised 2020 Budget, Gbajabiamila Tells Resident Doctors …Calls For Consideration Of Strike Action The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed surprise over the news that members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) are embarking on a nationwide strike … Read more
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the Federal Government to reconsider its earlier decision barring the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from operating at the nation’s seaports. The lower chamber maintained that the two key agencies are needed at the seaports … Read more
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the Federal Government to reconsider its earlier decision barring the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from operating at the nation’s seaports. The lower chamber maintained that the two key agencies are needed at the seaports … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed sadness over the demise of Mrs. Ibidun Ighodalo, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo’s wife. The Speaker in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, recalled the contributions the late Mrs. Ighodalo made to the society. Describing the late Ibidun, … Read more
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on Monday, expressed sadness about a citizen who was sentenced to death in China recently. The death sentence comes amid an ongoing political and trade row between China and Australia. In a statement, Morrison said; “I and the government are very sad and concerned that an Australian citizen, Karm Gilespie, … Read more
Following the shooting at the Presidential Villa, late last week involving Usman Shugaba, the Aide-de-Camp attached to President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari and a nephew of the president will be a forefront discussion on Monday (today) as the police management meets to address the disturbing incident. According to reports, the police management will today … Read more
Two lovers’ bodies have been found lifeless in a hotel by operatives of the Nigeria Police, Imo State Command. The lovers were identified as Cynthia Obieshi and Samuel Osuji, both students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State. Cynthia had reportedly visited her boyfriend, Samuel and they lodged in a hotel located around the … Read more
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has started a one-week nationwide protest against increased cases of rape, killings and other forms of violence against women in the country. The NAWOJ National President, Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, made this known in a statement today in Abuja. Omowole said that the protest would be virtual, in … Read more
An NGO, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), recently called for stiffer penalties on perpetrators of all forms of abuse and violence against older persons in the country. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer of SOHI made the call in an interview with Newsmen in commemoration of the UN International Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Abuja. … Read more
The Lagos State Safety Commission has begun physical verification of social clubs in the state with a view to issuing them provisional safety compliance certificates. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, made this known in a statement made available to Newsmen in Lagos. Mojola said that the commission had started issuing the certificates … Read more
The Nasrul-Lah-Il-Fatih Society (NASFAT), in Ibadan recently paid a visit to the family of the late Miss Barakat Bello, a student of Federal College of Animal Health and Production, Ibadan. Our correspondent reports that the late Bello was, on June 1, allegedly gang-raped and murdered behind her family home by yet-to-be-identified assailants. NAN also reports … Read more