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
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
Malaga have sacked head coach Victor Sanchez four days after he was suspended following the publication of an explicit video of the 43-year-old on social media. The Spanish second-tier side said Sanchez had been dismissed for “disciplinary reasons”, adding that they had been unable to agree terms on a mutual termination of his contract. “Malaga … Read more
Leaders Inter Milan missed the chance to move three points clear at the top of Serie A as Antonio Conte’s side were held by Atalanta. Lautaro Martinez latched on to Romelu Lukaku’s pass to fire in his 17th goal of the season and put Inter ahead after just four minutes at the San Siro. Atalanta … Read more
The Delta State Government has reached an agreement with the organised labour on the new national minimum wage of N30,000 for workers in the state. The Secretary to the StateGovernment (SSG), Mr Chiedu Ebie, who is the Chairman of the Negotiation Committee disclosed this on Friday after signing the minimum wage documents on behalf of … Read more
On grounds of inadequate enrollment centres, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday scrapped the use of National Identity Number for registration in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry exam. It was gathered that 1,000 enrollment centres operated by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) nationwide were not enough … Read more
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday pledged the state’s continued support for the armed forces. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the state Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the pledge at a Juma’at service to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, at Alausa, Ikeja. He said that the government would continue to pray … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Friday commenced the enforcement of the clean -up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island with the seizing of 36 exotic cars and trucks from an illegal car mart and mechanic workshop located on the pedestrian walkway of Muritala Mohammed Drive, formerly Bank Road In Ikoyi . The enforcement team which was … Read more
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) for registration of candidates for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede made the disclosure on Saturday at a press conference held at the board’s headquarters in Abuja, Oloyede said the decision was to … Read more
Popular cross-dresser Bobrisky has expressed his sadness over the sentencing to prison of the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, by an Abuja court. Justice Jude Okeke of the Federal Capital Territory in FCT had on Thursday sentenced Runsewe to prison for contempt of court. Recall that Runsewe … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, January 11th, 2020 1. Kano Govt. Earmarks N52bn For Educational Sector In 2020 Budget The Kano State Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Alhaji Nura Dankadai, has revealed that the state government has earmarked N52bn for education in the 2020 budget. READ MORE 2. … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it is set to ban all single-use plastics within its premises from Jan. 13. The General Manager, LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, said in a statement on Friday, that the move was to protect the environment and encourage eco-friendly products. Fasawe said that there was a need for … Read more
The traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, and author of ‘The Bottled Leopard’, Professor Chukwuemeka Ike has died at the age of 89. The Anambra State commissioner for information, Mr C Don Adinuba confirmed this in a short message. Several sources also confirmed that the monarch, author … Read more
The U.S. has expressed its desire to maintain its military presence in Iraq, in spite of a request by the Iraqi government for the withdrawal of American troops from the country. In a statement on Friday, spokesperson for the Department of State, Ms Morgan Ortagus, said the U.S. would keep its troops in Iraq to … Read more
Lagos state government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has sent a warning signal to all encroachers of buffer zones in the built environment, saying that the act negates the Physical Planning laws of the state. This was disclosed by the Hon.Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr ldris Salako during … Read more
A 37-year-old mechanic, Afeez Tijani, has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for belonging to an unlawful society called ‘Aiye’. Tijani was arraigned on Friday before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on a two-count of conspiracy and belonging to ‘Aiye’. He pleaded guilty to the charges and begged the court to temper justice with … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, charged teachers participating in the Excel training programme to help create the right future for their pupils. Sanwo-Olu paid the teachers a visit at their centre in CMS Primary School, Bariga, Lagos, where 2400 of them were undergoing training. He charged the teachers to take their jobs … Read more
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Friday, extending rallies on Wall Street as worries over US-Iran tensions receded while investors eyed US job data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.47 percent, or 110.70 points, to 23,850.57, While the broader Topix index was up 0.35 percent, or 6.11 points, at 1,735.16. “The Japanese market reacted positively … Read more