Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that the government will sustain its support, kindness, and provision of welfare materials to the relatives of fallen heroes to ensure that they maintain quality lives despite the demise of their breadwinners. The Governor made the promise while speaking at the Year 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration … Read more
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, advocated more support for the families of the slain soldiers. Abiodun said that these at the Special Church Service held to mark the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters, Ake, Abeokuta. Abiodun said that those military officers who died in active … Read more
Xavi Hernandez has told Barcelona he does not want the coach’s job in mid-season but has agreed in principle to take over from Ernesto Valverde in the summer. Barca CEO Oscar Grau and sporting director Eric Abidal met the former midfielder for talks in Qatar on Friday as pressure mounted on Valverde following the Catalans’ … Read more
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will be out for four months following a knee operation on Sunday. The Uruguay striker suffered an injury to the external meniscus on his right knee and was operated on by Spanish surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat. Suarez played the whole match as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in the … Read more
-By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The Lagos State Ministry of Youths and Social Development, Alausa, Ikeja in conjunction with Al-Abrar Innovation Technology (AJT) issues satisfactory certificates to the participants of free computer training organised by the ministry and the foundation. Imam Adam Raji, the chairman of Al-Abrar Foundation, said Al-Abrar Innovation Technology is an organization created from … Read more
A man Identified as Bolatito Farook Kadara was bathed with Premium Motor Spirit(PMS) known as petrol and set on fire by a mentally unstable man known as Badejo Adewale on Thursday at Hogan Bassey Street Surulere. The case was reported at about 0708hrs by one Adeola Kadara, the sister of the victim who resides at … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project(SERAP), has filed a new suit against 36 States over life pension being paid to Ex-governors and their deputy governors. In the new suit, SERAP called on the court to compel the 36 States in the country to publish the details of the amount they have paid to ex-governors and … Read more
The supreme court has said that it would deliver judgment tomorrow (Monday) on the petitions against the declaration of Emeka Ihedioha, as the Governor of Imo state by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC). The director of Imo Orientation Agency, Martin Opara, told our correspondent that there was no cause for alarm, expressing optimism that the … Read more
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has vowed that they would intensify their peaceful campaigns until justice is done to the victims who are still being held regain their freedom. Its spokesman, Ibrahim Musa, quoted Kaduna state governor, Nasiru El-Rufai as saying as long as he is in power, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky would remain in … Read more
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA), Mr Labaran Maku, has described as fake news, reports that he has met with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, among others, to float a new political platform ahead of 2023. The former minister of information, dismissed the speculation on Sunday while fielding questions from … Read more
No fewer than 11 persons have been killed in severe storms that eroded the southern US, authorities said, as tornadoes and high winds upturned cars, destroyed homes and left tens of thousands without power. The storms hit parts of the south on Friday and were expected to move east and north on Sunday, according to … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, January 12th, 2020 1. “Brace Up For The Challenges Ahead” – Lagos Commissioner Tasks Staff The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has tasked staff of the ministry and its agencies to brace up for the challenges ahead and … Read more
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has tasked staff of the ministry and its agencies to brace up for the challenges ahead and act with dignity and honour while meeting set targets. He gave this charge on Friday during a meeting with the staff of the Ministry and its Agencies … Read more
In furtherance of road rehabilitation and construction, the Lagos State Government has begun the process for construction of a 19.39-kilometer road network to resolve the problem of flooding in Ijegun, Ijagemo, and Ijedodo in Ojo Local Government. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye made the disclosure during a … Read more
In line with the administration’s plan to embark on urban regeneration of identified communities in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu early Saturday morning visited some locations in Lagos Island. The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanni Eshinlokun and some members of the State Executive Council including … Read more
A commercial bus driver, popularly known as ‘Danfo’ has crushed a motorcycle rider (Okada) to death along Eko Bridge, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. He was knocked down by a yellow commercial bus while driving his bike against oncoming traffic, while the bus driver absconded after the accident, PM News reports. Read Also: 2023 Presidency: Aspirant Assures … Read more
Mr. Olufemi Ajadi, a presidential aspirant, whose party is yet to be revealed has assured Nigerians sustainable development in 2023 if he is elected, noting that workable manifesto is on ground. Ajadi told reporters that the problems of Nigeria, especially the economic and political situations, have not yielded positive expectation because the people in charge … Read more
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will undergo knee surgery on Sunday. The Uruguay international has suffered an injury to the external meniscus on his right knee and will be operated on by Spanish surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat. Suarez played the whole match as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final … Read more
It was a sweet victory for Jurgen Klopp and his men and Liverpool as defeated highly inspired Mourinho’s Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the English Premier League EPL matchday 22 encounters. The Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points after second-place Leicester lost to Southampton … Read more
Jordan Ayew’s deflected equaliser earned Crystal Palace a point at home against Arsenal, who had goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent off by the video assistant referee (VAR). Captain Aubameyang had put his side ahead with a well-worked team goal as Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the first half. But Ayew brought Palace level after the break, his … Read more