Forty-nine personnels have just been promoted by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Zamfara Sector Command, on Monday. The newly-promoted officers and corps marshal of the command were advised to redouble their efforts towards attaining the objectives of the corps. The Sector Commander, Wihioka Uchechukwu, gave the advice while decorating the personnels with their ranks. … Read more
An inauguration committee has been approved by the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson to facilitate the handover ceremony coming up in twenty seven days time. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, announced Dickson’s approval of the seven-member committee in a statement on Monday. The outgoing governor will complete his constitutional two terms of … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 1. Buhari Makes More Appointments President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the re-appointment of Dr. Samuel Ankeli, as his Senior Special Assistant on Disability Matters. READ MORE 2. Akeredolu Claims His Role In Formation Of Amotekun Can’t Deny Him 2nd … Read more
A 27-year-old resident of Lagos state, Mr Israel Adejol, was on Monday docked in an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for videotaping a traffic warden while at his duty. Adejol was charged on a one-count charge of recording a police officer on duty. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp Emmanuel … Read more
The Lagos State government says that it has discovered over 700 distressed and abandoned buildings across the metropolis. The government said that it would publishes names and addresses of the 71 distressed houses before commencing enforcement of the building regulations laws and demolition of such structures, expressing worry that residents of most identified weak properties … Read more
A crane operator identified as Jerry Ogheneremo, died at the weekend in Koko Community, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased hailed from Ughelli community, and worked with Ebenco Global Link Services – a waste management and an oil servicing company. It was gathered that Ogheneremo wanted to lift an object when … Read more
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has decried the refusal of the United Kingdom (UK), to extradite former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, to face trial for alleged money laundering in Nigeria. Magu stated this on Monday, January 20, 2020, while receiving the “Institution of the Decade” … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu is less concerned whether ‘Operation Amotekun’ may affect his chances of getting a second term in office. Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman of South West Governors Forum, said the formation of Amotekun is not for any political ambition rather he was only on the path of national cohesion with … Read more
……Murder Of Rev. Lawan Andimi, A Shame On FG President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle on Tuesday described the killing of Adamawa State CAN chairman, Rev. Lawan Andimi as gruesome, unfortunate and a shame on the federal government. Recall Andimi was abducted by Boko Haram on January 2 when the … Read more
29 Nigerian words and expressions have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary during the January updates. World English editor of the dictionary, Danica Salazar said “The majority of these new additions are either borrowings from Nigerian languages, or unique Nigerian coinages that have only begun to be used in English in the second half … Read more
Alex Okosi has been appointed by YouTube as Managing Director of Emerging Markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa. It was made known through a statement on Tuesday that the appointment takes effect in April 2020. Head of YouTube EMEA, Cécile Frot-Coutaz, said, Alex “brings a wealth of experience in the content industries and has … Read more
Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Okey Onyekanma has resigned his position. Subsequently, nine lawmakers have defected to the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and more are prepared to move. Don’t Miss: Ikosi-Isheri LCDA Loses Chairman The Speaker of the house read the defection letter at about 3:30 pm. He also announced the … Read more
Chairman of Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Engineer Abdul Fatai Oyesanya is dead. Ekohotblog understands that Oyesanya died on Tuesday, 21 January, 2020 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja Lagos after a brief illness. Read Also: LASG Assures Parents Of ‘New Dawn’ In Primary Education System Oyesanya has … Read more
The Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Hon.Wahab Alawiye-King has assured parents and Lagosians as a whole of a new dawn in the State Primary Education system. He said that teachers across state government-owned schools are now better informed and prepared for the demands and expectations of the 21st primary education system. … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it arrested and reprimanded 25 of its officers for extorting money from motorists in the last three months. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olajide Oduyoye, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos. Oduyoye said the authorities had undercover agents who … Read more
The Lagos State Government has given two weeks ultimatum to some occupants of the old Jankara market site. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, gave the ultimatum during an assessment tour of Lagos Island on Monday. Salako said that the Jankara market had been earmarked for modern development, in line … Read more
A 42-year-old man, Confidence Samuel, has been remanded in a custodial centre for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl and threatening the life of his victim’s mother. Chief magistrate Doja Ojo sitting at an Igbosere Chief Magistrates Court ruled that the accused person be remanded pending the receipt of legal advice from the Lagos State Director … Read more
Lagos State Government has upgraded and equipped Ajayi Crowther Memorial Senior Grammar School library. The Library is now equipped books and modern ICT infrastructure in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of improving Education and Technology in Lagos State and making Lagos a 21st Century Economy. Read Also: Lagos State Traffic Radio, Lagos State … Read more
As part of efforts to promote the Inter-Modal and Integrated Transport System in the State, Lagos Traffic Radio and Lagos State Bus Service Limited have agreed to foster a relationship in their areas of comparative advantage. The General Manager, Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM. Mr. Tayo Akanle received a delegation led by the Managing Director, … Read more
A 20-year-old woman, Folorunsho Emmanuel, who allegedly beat up her neighbour, over unpaid electricity bills on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Emmanuel, who resides at No. 21, Banjoko, St., Oshodi, Lagos, is charged with two counts of conspiracy and assault. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Insp. Evenly … Read more