An 32-year-old unemployed woman, Eunice Samuel, was on Wednesday brought before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing television sets worth N947,000 Samuel, whose address was not provided, is facing a count charge of stealing. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp. John Iberedem, told the court … Read more
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Council, has proposed a Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising Labour, civil society organizations, Lagos State Safety Commission and the Inspectorate Department of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (Ikoyi office) for monitoring and enforcement of programmes and policies put in place by the state government … Read more
The year began rather on a sour note for Joseph Isaac, a contractor with OK Foods Ltd when on Monday night, his vehicle went up in flames moments after operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Monitoring Task Force swooped on and raided traders and commercial motorcycle operators at Toyota bus-stop along Oshodi-Apapa expressway. According to … Read more
The police in Lagos State yesterday arraigned five men before an Ikeja magistrate court in Lagos for allegedly stealing cash and jewelries valued at N125 million belonging to a complainant, Prince Elusanmi, of Park View Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos. The accused persons are 34-year-old Godson Matthew, 26-year-old Amos Taiwo, 43-year-old Kazeem Adesina, 59-year-old Duyile Adekunle and … Read more
The Buhari led Federal Government has issued a strong warning to state governors in the habit of diverting local governments allocations stressing that such governors will not escape the wrath of the law. The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang, issued the warning while featuring on a … Read more
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police has been summoned by a High Court sitting in Ilorin over the demolition of Ile Arugbo. Justice Abiodun Adebara also advised all parties in the demolition case to explore all avenues of an out-of-court settlement in the interest of peace and justice. Justice Abiodun Adebara gave the advice … Read more
Community chiefs of Ijare town in Ondo State allegedly led youths to chase away herdsmen who believe have been causing havoc in the area. The incidence spiked a mild drama on Wednesday morning as the herders left their cows behind and ran for their lives. It was learnt that the community took this step after … Read more
It is customary in Nigeria that the Nation sets aside January 15, to celebrate the nation’s fallen heroes who paid the supreme price for defending the nation’s territorial integrity. Nigerians irrespective of religious, ethnicity or social status have taken to various social media platforms to celebrate the Nation’s fallen heroes. According to Nwawuike John, “TODAY … Read more
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, has said that the world is exploring environmentally friendly sources of energy and moving away from fossil fuel, noting that Nigeria needs to prepare for the use of electric cars. The minister said this at an interactive session between the Federal Government and the State … Read more
England FA Cup which is one of the oldest football competition in the world and it is known for its upset and can be regarded as one of the most competitive football competition. Predicting FA Cup matches can be very tasking, teams from lower division do the unthinkable by eliminating the top-flight clubs which makes … Read more
Tottenham have completed the signing of Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder becomes Tottenham’s first signing of the January transfer window and the first signing of the Jose Mourinho era in north London, with the 21-year-old joining on an initial 18-month loan deal. Spurs have the option to make the deal permanent for around … Read more
The Chairman of the Osogbo South Local Government Development Area has been suspended by the Osun State House of Assembly for gross misconduct. This development was contained in a statement of the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye, signed by his media aide, Kunle Alabi on Thursday. It was gathered that the lawmakers came to the resolution at … Read more
A fatal accident in Opi-Nsukka road has claimed the lives of at least three persons while four others are in critical condition at the hospital. The accident occurred when a commercial bus collided with a tipper lorry along Opi axis in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State on Monday. It was gathered that The … Read more
The governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom and his counterpart in Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, have urged the leadership President Muhammadu Buhari to sustain the ‘Operation Whirl Stroke‘ in the northern states. The duo made the appeal at a joint security meeting on Sunday in Lafia, following tensions arising from the federal government’s decision to … Read more
Nigeria’s fast-growing and upcoming music artist, Okeowo Nimi has revealed he will go extra mile to make the popular Nigeria songstress, Tiwa Savage his lover. The Afropop artiste said he does not care how long it takes him, but it is part of his aspiration to marry the mother. According to him, the award winning … Read more
Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the Supreme Court’s judgement as ‘nonsense’, wondering how APC who came fourth in the governorship election in Imo emerges winner. Fani-Kayode who reacted to the All Progressives Congress, (APC), candidate, Senator Hope Uzodinma’s victory at the Supreme Court tweeted: “Would someone please explain to me how … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 1. Custom Speaks On Why Criminals Resorted To Container Broaching The Nigeria Custom Service NCS has revealed the reason behind criminals resorting to container broaching in the nation’s ports. READ MORE 2. International Oil Companies Relieved As Delta Quashes Protest … Read more
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has commiserated with the people of Kanam Emirate and the nation over the death of Alhaji Shuaibu Alhassan, an elder statesman who died on Monday after a protracted illness. Lalong, in a statement described the death of Alhassan as a great loss to the Kanam Emirate, the state and the … Read more
Canadian rapper, Drake would be visiting Nigeria in March, this year, as part of his six-cities African tour in countries including Ghana and South Africa. The “One Dance” singer would be visiting two cities in Nigeria, such as Lagos and Abuja. See the schedule for the performances and city stops below; South Africa (Johannesburg) on March … Read more
The Delta State government has banned any form of protest by youths and communities to offices of the international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Delta. Speaking during a meeting with some officials of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company, the State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Emmanuel Amgbaduba, said the government would not condone any form … Read more