Following the retirement of its erstwhile Managing Director, Mr Oye Hassan-Odukale after 30 years of service, Leadway Assurance Company Limited has appointed Tunde Hassan-Odukale as the organisation’s Managing Director/ CEO. The statement said, “During his tenure, Oye saw the business grow from a small regional company into one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance companies, attaining the … Read more
An infant Identified as Somkenechukwu was strangled to death by maid, Hope Istifanus in Ihechiowa street, off MCC road, Owerri, Imo state. Hope Istifanus was left to take care of the toddler by the mother who trades at Relief Market, Owerri. While the mother was away, Hope strangled infant Somkenechukwu to death after which she … Read more
Japanese billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa has announced his quest for a girlfriend to join him on a trip to the moon in view of his upcoming documentary. The 44-year-old entrepreneur, who sold his online fashion retailer Zozo Inc to SoftBank Group Corp, is due to fly around the moon in 2023 as the first private passenger … Read more
Following his exile into Equatorial Guinea after he refused to accept his defeat in the December 2016 election, the Gambia on Sunday warned its ousted leader, Yahya Jammeh, not to try to return home. A Government spokesman said that Jammeh’s safety couldn’t be guaranteed if he did return without permission But a spokesperson to Jammeh … Read more
Four Iraqi airmen have been reportedly wounded as several rockets slammed into an Iraqi airbase north of Baghdad where US troops are based. Al Jazeera quoted officials and military sources on Sunday evening, adding that many other soldiers were equally wounded. According to the report, some shells hit the runway of the Balad airbase while … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, affirmed that the ongoing enforcement of traffic laws will be stepped up across the State … Read more
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
Popular Nigerian singer, Jaywon who recently posted huge amount on his social media page few days ago was robbed at a club in Ibadan. It seems the singer enticed the armed robbers through is recent show off on social media. The singer recently posted a photo via Instagram of himself posing on the bed with … 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
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo field Office, has shut down 15 illegal patrol stations across Osun state for operating without license. Mr Ademola Makinde, DPR’s Operations Controller, who disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Osogbo, said the stations were sealed during routine surveillance by the department in the … Read more
The human right lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has replied the presidency on the recent development of controversial use of the Presidential Jet by Buhari’s family members. Falana stressed that the presidency was ‘incorrect’ to have said the daughter of the president has the right to use the presidential jet for personal functions. It could be … 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 Chairman House Commitee on Legislative Compliance, Rep. Dennis Idahosa, has urged Nigerians to trust President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfill his campaign promises. Idahosa stressed that he was confident Buhari would fulfill his campaign promises to the people having solved the fuel crisis usually experienced in Yuletide seasons. The APC Edo Rep made the appeal … 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
The Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel, has promised to uplift rural communities across the state from poverty. Udom stressed that his administration was keen to bringing development to rural communities in the state adding that, raising the standard of living among rural dwellers was priority to his administration. The move is worthy of commendation … 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