Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) in Sokoto state is currently investigating over sixty cases in Zamfara State. The Sokoto zonal head of the commission, Abdullahi Lawal,said: “The amount involved is over N200bn and several bank accounts connected to fraudulent activities in regards to this investigation have been frozen by the commission. “We are carrying out … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has celebrated a young man, who hawks sachet water wearing suit. While announcing Michael Iloduba as its “#YoungNLegit Pick of the Week” on Twitter, the anti-graft agency described him as a “determined guy.” EFCC tweeted: “Meet Michael Iloduba @AuthenticMiche3, the guy who dresses in corporate wears to sell bottle … Read more
Edo state Governor,Godwin Obaseki has said that his administration would not be distracted by “forces whose intention is to slow down the governance process in the state.” The Governor made this known while briefing journalist on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting held at the state government house in Benin on Monday. … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano State has dismissed a bribery case against kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, for lack of evidence. The suit was filed by a Kano-based lawyer Bulama Bukarti. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/12/ecowas-court-delivers-final-judgment-on-nnamdi-kanus-petition-against-nigerian-government/ The lawyer asked the court to mandate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) to investigate Ganduje for allegedly receiving a … Read more
Zambian President Edgar Lungu wants the US to recall its ambassador to Lusaka for criticising the southern African nation over a 15-year jail term slammed on two gay men for consensual sex. Daniel Foote came under fire in Zambia after he expressed horror over the high court ruling late last month and urged Lusaka to … Read more
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that his administration was ready to support the security agencies in the state. The Governor made the statement at a thanksgiving service in honour of a newly ordained priest, Reverend Father Cornelius Anagbe, younger brother to the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Most Reverend Wilfred Anagbe, in Aondona, … Read more
The United States secretly expelled two Chinese embassy officials in September after they drove onto a sensitive military base in Virginia, The New York Times reported Sunday. The newspaper, which cited people with knowledge of the episode, said that it appeared to be the first time in more than 30 years that the US has … Read more
The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chinedum Orji, has refuted rumors making the rounds that he was aspiring to contest for Abia Governorship seat in 2023. The speaker said that the rumour was the handiwork of his detractors who are deliberately spreading the falsehood just to distract him. Chinedum Orji is … Read more
The Youths under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress Youth Parliament(APCYP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the reappointment of the Malam Adamu Adamu as minister of education. Bauchi state chapter of the parliament made its commendation known through its chairman Kabiru Garba Kobi on Sunday. The Group said that Adamu recorded tremendous achievements … Read more
A coalition of women rights organisations have issued a three-day ultimatum to the Governor of Ogun state, Mr. Dapo Abiodun to nominate more women in his cabinet. The group said that it was unacceptable for the Governor to include only two women out of the 17 commissioner-nominees he sent for confirmation to the state House … Read more
Following days of clashes that saw two people killed and dozens injured, Washington and London have issued travel warnings for northeast India as opponents of a new citizenship law geared up for more protests on Saturday. Many in the far flung, resource rich region fear the new legislation will grant citizenship to large numbers of … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has reacted to the Federal Government’s directive to take over Sowore’s case from the Department of state service (DSS). The Attorney-General of the Federation, (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Friday directed the Department of State Service, (DSS) to handover the case file of the convener … Read more
At least 25 people have been injured and one injured in an explosion on Friday at a residential building in the German city of Blankenburg. Those hurt suffered severe injuries, said the spokesman, adding that it was too early to identify the dead. Police were also unable to say if the blast was deliberately set … Read more
The electoral commission said on Friday that Ex-prime minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won Algeria’s widely unpopular presidential election without any need for a second-round runoff. Tebboune, 74, scored 58.15 percent of the vote, trouncing his four fellow contenders, commission chairman Mohamed Charfi announced. Like him, they all served under the two-decade rule of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, … Read more
Chicago-born rapper Juice WRLD, one of a wave of young artists who made a name on streaming platforms before breaking out in the mainstream, died on Sunday at the age of 21, US media reported. The rising artist, whose real name was Jarad A. Higgins, suffered a medical emergency at Midway International Airport, the Chicago … Read more