Nigerian singer Simi said that the government wants the social media bill to be passed because of their own interest and not that of the entire nation. Simi made this known while reacting to a tweet by Banky W, who made reference to human rights infringements in the country. Banky W had said “There is … Read more
Instagram big boy and Bureau De’ Change Operator, Mompha has narrated his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he spent 40 days in their custody. Mompha was granted bail on Friday, November 29, by a Federal High Court, Lagos, after being arraigned on a 14-count charge bordering on fraud and money … Read more
World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will soon present his belts to President Muhammadu Buhari, according to the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare. Laolu Akande, Media Aide to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made the disclosure known while briefing State House correspondents on behalf of the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare. Speaking after the Federal Executive … Read more
A 19-year-old boy known as Ekenem has allegedly impregnated his mother while testing his love charm. According to report, he was said to have gone to a native doctor, who allegedly prepared a love charm for him to use on his mother and one of the matrons in the college where he is a boarding … Read more
The Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Eredo-Epe, Lagos, Prof. Nosiru Onibon, has called on all private sectors to come to the aid of the development of the college. Onibon stated this at the ongoing 25th Anniversary of the college which began on Monday in Noforija, Eredo-Epe, Lagos with a press … Read more
Champions League debutants Atalanta reached the knockout stages with victory at Shakhtar Donetsk after recovering from losing their first three games. The Serie A side only had one point after four games – including a 4-0 and 5-1 defeat – but wins over Dinamo Zagreb and Shakhtar have taken them through behind Manchester City. Timothy … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 12th, 2019 1. Lagos Assembly Assures Lagosians Of More Road Construction In 2020 The leadership of the Lagos State Assembly’s Committee On Works and Infrastructure has assured Lagosians of more repairs of bad roads in the city in bid to upgrade the … Read more
Four staff of the Akwa Ibom Newspaper Corporation, publishers of Pioneer Newspaper, have been reported dead in a ghastly accident on Wednesday evening. It was gathered that the accident occurred along Airport Road, outskirts of Uyo, the state capital when the staff were returning from a marriage ceremony of one of their colleagues at Ekpene … Read more
Serie A giant, Napoli have appointed Gennaro Gattuso as the Italian club’s new head coach following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday. Ancelotti was sacked just hours after taking Napoli into the Champions League last 16 with a 4-0 win over Genk. Gattuso, 41, previously managed AC Milan but left the Serie A club … Read more
US Department of Justice: unseals the complaints against the Nigerians and 11 others At least four Nigerians were among the 15 defendants Charged In Manhattan Federal Court on Tuesday for $18 Million fraud. The Nigerians are Oladayo Oladokun, Farouk Kukoyi, Baldwin Osuji, and Henry Ogbuokiri. Geoffrey S. Berman, United States Attorney for the Southern District … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal has urged livestock owners, farmers, butchers, livestock sellers, and veterinarians in the State to be alert to any signs of Charcoal Anthrax in their livestock. Lawal, disclosed this on Wednesday when he met with members of the Sheep and Goats Farmers Association in Lagos State to sensitize … Read more
The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) on Tuesday said that 30 traders had been arrested in clampdown on sellers of pirated films in the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Mr. Dele Balogun, said in a statement that the traders were arrested after a week-long raid on pirated film outlets in … Read more
A passenger, identified as Chukwuma Anthony Ezeh, on Wednesday slumped and died at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. An official source at the MMIA arrival terminal said the passenger slumped on arrival from China and died while waiting to collect his luggage. Read Also: LASG Prosecuting 35 Land Grabbing Cases. – Attorney-General Ezeh, … Read more
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), has disclosed that 35 land grabbing cases are currently being prosecuted by the state government. Onigbanjo made the disclosure on Tuesday during a meeting with journalists at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Alausa, Ikeja. “We have 35 land grabbing cases wherein land … Read more
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya on Wednesday disclosed that the telecommunication company has paid a tax of N1.1 billion to the Lagos State Government. Ogunsanya spoke when he led the management of the company on a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos to redeem its promise … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said his administration is determined to build the Fourth Mainland Bridge. He also highlighted key components of his administration aimed at delivering his Greater Lagos vision. Sanwo-Olu revealed his administration’s strides while answering questions as a guest on Channels television’s flagship programme, Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. He … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 1. Okowa Vows To Deliver Dividend Of Democracy To DeltansOkowa Vows To Deliver Dividend Of Democracy To Deltans The Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged to deliver the dividend of democracy to the people of the state … Read more
The EFCC, Makurdi zonal office, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, secured the conviction of one Moses Abah Ijiga before Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, sitting in Makurdi, Benue State. Read Also: EFCC Arraigns Woman for N119,000 Fraud in Makurdi Pastor Moses, who bagged one-year imprisonment, was arraigned on amended one-count charge bordering on … Read more
