The Osun state House of Assembly has reversed the impeachment of the Chairman of Osogbo Local Development Council, Hon Akeem Olaoye. The Local Council Development Area House of Parliament had earlier in the day impeached Oladoye citing gross misconduct. According to the statement, signed by Hon. Akeem Olaiya and three others, the council chairman among … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, December 24 received the credentials of the United States newly appointed ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard. Leonard, an indigene of Massachusetts, graduated from Boston University where she majored in economics and minored in French. In 1988, she got her masters in international relations with specialization in African studies from … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 1. 100 Merry Christmas Messages, Wishes For Friends, Family Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the 25th day of the month of December, a day set aside for Christmas celebration for the year 2019 by Christians. READ MORE 2. VIO … Read more
Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with the Lagos State Government to host one of the biggest End of Year Festival dubbed the Greater 2020, a carnival that will hold across five locations in Lagos and feature some of the biggest Nigerian artistes including Olamide, Fireboy, Zlatan and D.J Spinal, among others Themed … Read more
Authorities have confirmed an attack on a military base in northern Burkina Faso, by Jihadists killing 35 civilians, mostly women. The attack on the Arbinda, Soum province, military base was carried out Tuesday morning by dozens of jihadists and lasted several hours before the attackers were driven back by the air force and armed forces, … Read more
No fewer than 856 migrants in Bayelsa State have been registered by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)as part of the ongoing e-registration in the country. Comptroller of the command, Felix Odika, told reporters yesterday in Yenagoa that the exercise was for foreigners, who had stayed or are to be in the country beyond 90 days. … Read more
The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) will now discharge its statutory duties with the use of technology as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday commissioned the new operational headquarters with full automation of its activities. The construction and delivery of the ultramodern edifice is the activation of transportation blueprint initiated by the administration of Governor … Read more
Nigerian singer, Abolore Adegbola Akande popularly known as 9ice is set to marry his baby-mama, Olasunkanmi Ajala. The couple has a daughter, Mitchelle whom they welcomed five years ago. “The Winning Team, My long time Dream. Happy U agreed to Embark on this journey with me. Damaged Goods Turned Aging Truth Pure Through You And … Read more
Saudi Arabia has prohibited marriage of persons under 18 years while setting 18 years as the minimum age for marriage. Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Dr. Walid Al-Samaani, gave the order in a circular issued to all courts. All such requests are to be referred to the specialized court … Read more
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has acknowledged the contributions and sacrifices of Lagos State teachers in imparting knowledge and virtues to pupils since the inception of the present administration. The Governor’s wife also commended all stakeholders in the education sector for their cooperation and commitment in helping to scale up service … Read more
Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited has visited two camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) — the Area 1 IDP and New Kunchingoro IDP camps respectively — in Abuja, Nigeria as part of its corporate social responsibility. In a statement by the firm, it donated welfare resources to ensure those at the camps experience better … Read more
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday night lost his elder sister, Hajia Rabiat Bello, following a protracted illness. A statement signed by Bello and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Tuesday in Lokoja confirmed the death The governor said the deceased died at … Read more
A total of 439 civil servants died while in active service from January to December 2019, Jigawa State and Local government contributory pension scheme board said. Board Executive Secretary, Alhaji Adamu Hashim Fagam disclosed this to newsmen after the payment of retirement and death benefit of 318 beneficiaries for the month of October to December … Read more
The Federal Government on Tuesday ordered the release of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore and former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki from detention. Nigeria’s justice minister and attorney general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami ordered their release in a statement. Malami said the decision to release them was in compliance with the bail … Read more
Deputy Governor of Osun State, Olugboyega Alabi, has urged members of the public to be wary of rendering services to anyone posing as his wife. He revealed that some importers are posing as his wife to defraud people. Alabi, in a public disclaimer, said the suspected fraudster had been buying things on credit from people … Read more
The Nigerian soldiers have arrested four people suspected to be members of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra in Aba Market for selling a defunct Biafran newspaper. The men were picked up under the Nigerian Army “Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1’’, now ongoing in the South eastern states and Cross River. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, … Read more
While commenting on the ongoing fight against terrorism in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah, has called on the Nigerian government to consider deradicalisation campaign beyond what only military can handle. Kukah, who is also Head, Justice, Peace and Development Council made the call on Tuesday in Sokoto during the Diocese`s … Read more
A security guard, Milacasupl Jackson, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Toyota Sienna car 2008 model valued at N2.6m from his employer, Teeded Motors. Jackson was arrested while trying to sell the car, according to a statement by the Lagos State Police Command. The police said the incident was reported by manager of the … Read more
Nigerian rapper Oludemilade Alejo popularly known as Ycee has expressed concerns over the increased consumption of cocaine in Lagos. Ycee, in a tweet, said cocaine is no longer seen as hard drug in the city known for glamorous lifestyles, as people now offer it to others like it is “biscuit” “The way people offer you … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday unveiled 31 network of roads in Ojokoro, Ifako-Ijaiye to decongest traffic in the area. The network of roads totaled 20.216km. Sanwo-Olu, while inaugurating the roads in four locations said good road network facilitated effective management of traffic and transport, thereby boosting the socio-economic activities of the State. “It … Read more