Britain’s economy, lifted by the country’s post-election political stability, risks fresh turbulence as Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks tricky Brexit trade deals amid global threats that include the coronavirus. Recent positive British economic data offset weaker figures at the end of 2019, but this is not expected to have a lasting impact despite government promises … Read more
………..WHO Calls World To Action The nationwide death toll from China‘s viral epidemic has leapt to 170, the government said on Thursday, with more than 1,700 new infections confirmed. Thirty-seven of the 38 new deaths came in hard-hit Hubei province, the epicentre of a contagion that is causing mounting global fear. Another death occurred in … Read more
The Kaduna state police command has arrested James Clement, a pastor, who allegedly kidnapped himself and sought N5 million ransom from his family. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the police in the state, DSP Yakubu Sabo, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the pastor, James Clement of Nasarawa Trikaniya of Chikun Local Government Area and another … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said that the Chinese government through her embassy in Nigeria is working with Lagos State Government to prevent the entry of Corona Virus into the State. The commissioner who disclosed this today while giving update on the State government’s level of preparedness to prevent or contain … Read more
…Sanwo-Olu: ‘It’s A New Journey Toward Developing Lagos’ Lagos State Government has opened a new chapter in its stride towards attaining self-sustenance in finance and governance. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, signed documents for the issuance of N100.33 billion bond, which the State raised from capital market to fund infrastructure and pressing capital projects. At … Read more
TAJBANK, Nigeria’s second non-interest financial institution has opened its third office in less than two months of operations at the National Assembly in Abuja. The launch was attended by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omololu, TAJBANK’s Chairman, Alhaji Tanko Isiaku Gwamna, directors, and staff members. Gwamna said: “We are delighted to … Read more
A former lecturer at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr. Tene John, has released a statement condemning his dismissal from the Institute on the grounds of sexual harassment. The lecturer faulted the decision, citing the failure of the Investigating panel to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. John alleged that his accuser, Miss Anjola Ogunyemi framed … Read more
MTN Group said it has set aside $1.6billion to expand its network in the country. Its Group President/CEO, Mr. Rob Shuter, spoke when MTN Board led by MTN Group Chairman, Mabisi Jonas, visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. The president urged the telco give consumers quality services at reasonable prices. In a … Read more
………..DG Reveals Payment Date NYSC allowance 2020 for serving corps members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been Pecked at N33,000. Ekohotblog reports that the Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim disclosed this while speaking to Corps Members at the NYSC Bauchi State Secretariat during his working visit to the State. This online news … Read more
British Airways has suspended all its flights to and from China following the outbreak of a deadly coronavirus. “We have suspended all flights to and from mainland China with immediate effect following advice from the (UK) Foreign Office against all but essential travel,” BA said in a brief statement. “We apologise to customers for the … Read more
Facebook said Tuesday a new tool allowing users of the social network to view and delete data it collects from third parties is rolling out to the estimated two billion members of the leading social network worldwide. The new feature, part of a stepped- up effort to improve privacy practices , allows users to see … Read more
Donald Trump’s defence attacked Joe Biden and his son Hunter on Monday to try to demonstrate that the American president was within his rights by asking Ukraine to investigate them, a request in the center of his impeachment trial in the Senate. Trump is accused of conditioning crucial military aid on Kiev’s investigation into Democrat … Read more
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Rivers State has declared January 29th “Black Wednesday” over the death of a mechanic, Chima Ikokwu who was allegedly tortured to death by the Police. Ikokwu and four of his apprentices identified as Victor Ogbonna, Osaze Friday, Ifeanyi Osuji and Ifeanyi Onyekwere were arrested by the E-Crack police … Read more
President of Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi will be on the books of the La Liga club for as long as he wants. Messi, 32, has spent his whole playing career with Barca, but with the recent under-performance from the Catalan giants, there are insinuations he could be fed … Read more
Defending champion Novak Djokovic set up a tantalizing Australian Open semi-final against Roger Federer after producing another clinical performance to beat Canadian 32nd seed Milos Raonic. Djokovic dismantled Raonic’s potent serve to win 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7-1) despite an eye problem late in the third set. The Serb second seed, who is aiming for a … Read more
Hours after the World was still trying to adjust to the news of the helicopter crash which killed American basketball star, Kobe Bryant, another plane has crashed. The plane, operated by Afghanistan’s state-owned airline Ariana which had 83 passengers on board, crashed on Monday morning in the country’s central Ghazni province. The number of casualties … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service Airport Command has rescued seven girls who were being trafficked to three countries. The NIS discovered them at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as they were about to depart for Dubai and Egypt. Four of the girls were to fly to Cairo, while the other three were scheduled to arrive … Read more
A Lassa Fever expert has criticised Nigeria’s response to the deadly viral disease, saying the government has not done enough to check its recurrence. Recall Nigeria is currently battling an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths in 11 states, between January 1 and 24. Oyewale Tomori, a professor of virology, … Read more
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to the death sentence slammed on Maryam Sanda, who was found guilty of killing her husband, Bilyamin Mohammed Bello in 2017. Ekohotblog earlier reported that Justice Yusuf Halilu of the federal high court in Abuja sentenced the defendant to death by hanging. According to Police, Maryam Sanda killed … Read more
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution has reaffirmed its commitment to support local Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) with the introduction of the ‘Zenith Bank SME Digital Workshop’ to provide free digital training for business owners. The initiative, which is being organized in partnership with social media giant Facebook, will provide free training … Read more