Aishat Yesufu has said she will not link her number to NIN. Activist and Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) Co-founder, Aisha Yesufu, has said that she will not link her National Identification Number to her phone number as required by the Federal Government. Yesufu said linking her NIN to her phone number will have … Read more
PDP has warned Obiano to stop deducting workers’ salaries think of what to do to alleviate the suffering of the workers and not making things harder for them. The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, has warned the state governor, Willie Obiano, to stop deducting workers’ salaries, describing it as unfair in the … Read more
Kwara Governor, AbdulRazaq has revealed why his govt is people-focused as he hosts Emir of Ilorin, others to Bareke. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the people-focused investments of his administration serve to reward Kwarans who trusted him with their votes in 2019, adding that more resources are going into developmental projects that … Read more
Former Bayelsa Gov, Dickson has condemned attacks on cops, calls for better police funding. The immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has condemned in strong terms the violent attacks and killing of policemen and other security agents in parts of the country. Dickson admonished the perpetrators of the … Read more
SP Lawan has told state Governors to restructure their states before calling for restructuring at federal level. Senate President Ahmad Lawan has cautioned States’ Governors and other elected leaders against joining the agitations for secession or calling for restructuring of the country. Lawan, who stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents in Abuja … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria has mourned the late former Chief Of Defence staff, Joshua Dogonyaro. Atiku Abubakar, a former presidential candidate in the 2019 presidential election has expressed great sadness over the death of former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro. Speaking on his death, the former Vice … Read more
FG is set to prosecute 400 suspected Boko Haram financiers. In addition to the prosecution of 400 suspected Boko Haram financiers, the Federal Government has taken more measures to counter the twin trouble of insurgency and insecurity in the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) who … Read more
Lagos state Taskforce bosshas said the state government will put Iganmu Underbridge to use immediately. Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce), CSP Shola Jejeloye, has said that the state government is set to put to immediate use Iganmu Underbridge. CSP Jejeloye made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen by … Read more
Former Ondo Gov, Olusegun Mimiko has hailed southern governors on insecurity and restructuring. Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has hailed the resolutions of Southern governors on restructuring, state of insecurity, open grazing and others issues, saying the move by the governor is commendable. Mimiko, while commending the governors in a statement he … Read more
EFCC has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and be wary of impostors posing as EFCC officials. The commission asked Nigerians to demand proper identification from officers when confronted with the possibility of arrest. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and demand proper identification from officers when confronted … Read more
Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II has said the Dangote refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos has capacity to bring Africa to the frontiers of economic possibilities. Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, says Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos has capacity to bring Africa to the frontiers of economic … Read more
EFCC boss, Bawa has said the reason the commision has not prosecuted the former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison Madueke was because the ex-minister was out of Nigeria’s jurisdiction. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said that the commission has not prosecuted the former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. … Read more
Ahead of the Anambra gubernatorial election, INEC has said Voter registration will commence June 28. Ahead of the forthcoming Anambra governorship election slated for Nobemebr 6, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated continuation of voter’s registration to commence on June 28. Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in Anambra State, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, disclosed this … Read more
Ogun panel on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and Extra-judicial Killings has treated 58 petitions, set to submit report. Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and Extra-judicial Killings sitting at the Magistrate Court 1, Isabo, Abeokuta, will soon submit its reports to the state government. READ ALSO: COVID-19 New … Read more
Due to the emerging COVID-19 new variants, the Lagos State Government has placed 14 countries on its watch list. Lagos State Government has placed 14 countries on close monitoring, as part of its measures to prevent infection and possible spread of the new variants of COVID-19 pandemic. Recall that EkoHotBlog had earlier reported that … Read more
Ahead of Ekiti 2022’s election, Senator Biodun Olujimi has said that Gov Fayemi’s successor must come from Ekiti South. Ahead of the 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State, Senator Biodun Olujimi has declared that Governor Kayode Fayemi’s successor should come from the South Senatorial District of the state. Olujimi said that it is time … Read more
Immediate past Senate President, Bukola Saraki has urged Muslims to continue to pray for Nigeria after Ramadan. Immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and the consequent Eid-El-Fitri festival. Saraki in a statement signed by … Read more
IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered water-tight security as the Muslims celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr. The acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered a nationwide deployment of police officers and other operational assets of the Force for water-tight security ahead of the 2021 Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration. The directive was contained in a memo to Assistant Inspectors-General … Read more
NDLEA has arrested a drug baron, former local government Chairman in Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, (LCDA), Sakiru Asekun. The agency seized cocaine worth Millions of naira from him. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has nabbed a notorious drug baron and former Vice Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development … Read more
House of representatives speaker, Gbajabiamila has warned MDAs against diversion of retention funds. He said those found guilty will be punished. House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila yesterday warned that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that have formed the habit of not remitting retention funds to the treasury will be punished. Gbajabiamila, who spoke at … Read more