An Indian hemp seller in Lagos put himself in trouble when he invited a policeman to arrest two customers who had attempted to make a purchase with fake currency. The customers — Sunday Uche, 24; and Patrick Chidiebere, 25 — allegedly attempted to cheat the marijuana seller by presenting N21,500, which turned out to be … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, December 13, 2019, arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters, better known as Yahoo Yahoo Boys in three different locations in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The haul included a 16-year-old undergraduate. The suspects, who are believed to have used different pseudo names to defraud their unsuspecting victims, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to the British Prime Minister, Mr. Boris Johnson, over his at the just-held United Kingdom general election. President Buhari, in a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, expressed his anticipation for a stronger diplomatic relationship with the … Read more
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says he has approved the sum of N200 million for The Polytechnic, Ibadan to secure accreditation for some of its courses and another N100 million for capital projects in the 2020 budget. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Makinde disclosed this at the 34th convocation ceremony of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after he participated in the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa, held in Egypt. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft conveying the president and some members of his entourage landed at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, … Read more
The Police in Kano State have arrested a 40-year-old man identified as Musbahu, for allegedly killing his three-year-old son. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Friday. Read Also: Teenager Arrested With Pistol, Cutlass In Lagos He explained that the incident happened on Thursday at Mahaukaci Quarter in … Read more
An 18-year-old teenager, Sodiq Shehu, who was allegedly caught with a locally-made pistol and a cutlass at night was charged before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday. NAN reports that the defendant, also an unemployed, whose address was not given, is being tried for conspiracy and unlawful possession of a gun and arms. The … Read more
The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, December 12, 2019, secured the conviction of 5 cybercriminals, popularly called Yahoo Boys before Justice S. M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court Calabar, in Cross River State. Read Also: Only Tax Payers Will Benefit From Housing Transactions – LASG The … Read more
The Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Ondo State Police Command, Mr Femi Joseph on Friday ordered the ban on the use of fireworks such as banger, knockout and other explosives during this festive period. This was contained in a statement that read “Parents and guardians are advised to warn their children and wards from … Read more
Osun State Government has relieved a family of six( a father, his pregnant wife and their four children out of which one is a disabled) wandering around Aregbe bus stop in Osogbo the State capital. The Commissioner for Women, Children and Social Affairs, Olubukola Olaboopo said that the people residing in the area informed the … Read more
Nigerian – born Kemi Badenoch has been re- elected as a Member of the UK parliament. Badenoch , who contested the election on the platform of the Conservatives was appointed the Minister for Children and Families in July by the British Prime Minister , Boris Johnson. She expressed her gratitude to her constituents, who voted … Read more
Here are the latest updates on the 2019 UK Election Results Where we have the Votes, Party leader and Seats Share Count. Conservative Party Boris Johnson 151 43% 5,942,843 Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn 105 33.9% 4,684,203 Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon 21 3.5% 482,229 Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson 5 10.1% 1,388,889 … Read more
The 2019 United Kingdom, UK general election results have started trickling in as Boris Johnson appears empowered to lead Britain through Brexit in January 2020. Ekohotblog reports that the United Kingdom has voted in a general election seen as a critical juncture in the Brexit crisis engulfing British politics. According to Aljazeera, Thursday’s high-stakes ballot … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, December 13th, 2019 1. Only Tax Payers Will Benefit From Housing Transactions – LASG The Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Wasiu Akewusola has said that the State Government will only entertain applications for housing transactions that are accompanied by … Read more
Nigeria-born Chelsea defender, Fikayo Tomori has expressed his delight after signing a five-year contract extension with the London Club. The 21-year-old has been given first-team chances by Frank Lampard this season, having featured regularly for him while on loan at Derby. “The club has been so good to me, looking after and developing me,” said … Read more
The Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Wasiu Akewusola has said that the State Government will only entertain applications for housing transactions that are accompanied by evidence of tax payments by applicants. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Alausa, Akewusola maintained that the State government will not enter into any transaction with … Read more
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed grief over the passing of Chairman, Delta State Bureau of Pensions, Anthony Obuh who died yesterday at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, after a protracted illness at the age 62. Obuh, a retired Permanent Secretary and governorship aspirant of the People Democratic Party (PDP) hailed from Oki … Read more
Rangers survived a late own goal and nerve-ridden finale to progress to the Europa League last 32 as group runners-up after a draw with Young Boys. Steven Gerrard’s men led Group G by a point before kick-off and – with Porto beating Feyenoord – needed a draw at Ibrox to guarantee qualification. They were cruising … Read more
A 60-year-old man, Taofeek Shotayo has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 10-year-old stepdaughter (name withheld). The suspect allegedly defiled the little girl after luring her into his room in Abule Aro area of Obantoko, Abeokuta with N600, PM News reports. The state’s police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi who … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders to eradicate the HIV pandemic in Nigeria and end the unenviable record of having the second largest HIV epidemic in the world. He made this call yesterday while unveiling the South-West Zonal Office of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS … Read more