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OYO 2020: Fire Outbreak Halts Oyo Traditional Conference (Video)

Jan 7, 2020.Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Organisers of the annual conference of traditional Rulers in Yoruba land tagged #OYO2020, Heritage Forum, has postponed the scheduled event following a fire outbreak in the state.

The Aladeshoyin of Noforija, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, announced on behalf of other traditional rulers at a courtesy call to the Alaafin of Oyo to commiserate with him on the incident.

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“Due to the devastating incident that occurred earlier in the week in Oyo town, we have decided at this stage to at least postpone the 2nd Annual Conference of traditional Rulers in Yoruba land till further notice,” the monarch said.

It would be recalled that the Akesan market, a historical Oyo trade Centre, was razed by fire earlier in the week leaving millions of properties burnt.

Ekohotblog will keep readers updated when a new date is released.

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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

Jan 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1. Harmattan: Flights Cancelled, Passengers Stranded In Mallam Aminu Kano Int’l Airport Airline operators were forced to cancel scheduled domestic and international flights as severe hazes and cloud weather rocked Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano State, leaving … Read more

KEDCO Promises To Fix Faulty Transformers, Cautions Residents Not To Pay

Jan 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), has warned customers against contributing money for repairing faulty transformers. expressing its commitment to fix it with other, electrical equipment. KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, yesterday, said that the Company frowned at the criminal activities of unscrupulous community leaders who extort money from unsuspecting … Read more

Ondo 2020: APC Chairman Makes Positive Predictions

Jan 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State Ade Adetimehin, said the party would enjoy easy ride to victory in all elections and he is confident of the party’s excellence in all political contests in 2020. Adetimehin, who spoke during his family’s thanksgiving in Akure, urged the people to see APC as a … Read more

Harmattan: Flights Cancelled, Passengers Stranded In Mallam Aminu Kano Int’l Airport

Jan 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Airline operators were forced to cancel scheduled domestic and international flights as severe hazes and cloud weather rocked Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano State, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The Guardian learnt that besides the 7 am Azman Air and Maxair flights, which departed for Abuja, no single aircraft landed or took … Read more

Cleric Replies Father Mbaka Says, Gov. Ihedioha Will Govern For 8 Years

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

A Pentecostal Cleric of the Holy Ghost Intercessory Victory Ministry, Pastor Modestus Kelechi Agbakwuru, has replied the Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, over his recent prediction that the Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha should pack his bag and be ready to leave office. The Pentecostal Cleric in his … Read more

Awolalu Nominated For President Of Appeal Court By Osun Governor

Jan 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has nominated Justice Foluke Awolalu as the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the letter, seeking Awolalu’s confirmation, was read at the House of Assembly by the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye. Owoeye said Justice Awolalu was expected to appear before the … Read more

Minister Claims FG On Track To Lifting 100m Nigerians Out Of Poverty

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adebayo, has claimed that the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari was on the right track to lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty. He revealed that Federal Government aimed at elevating 100m Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years. Adebayo disclosed this during a meeting with Leadership … Read more

School Resumption: Ibadan Records Low Turnout Of Students

Jan 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Some public and private schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, recorded low a turnout of pupils on the first day of resumption for the second term of the 2019/2020 academic calendar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at 8am, only a few students were seen in the schools visited in Ibadan. Schools monitored … Read more

Minister Expresses Optimism Of A Brighter Future For Nigeria

Jan 7, 2020.Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has expresses optimism that Nigeria would overcome her present socio-economic challenges. He added that Nigeria would be great again while urging Nigerians to keep hope alive. Onyeama disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), shortly after hosting some widows in his country home … Read more

PDP Chieftain Canvasses For Two Party System Says, Better For Nigeria’s Economic Growth

Jan 7, 2020.Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

One of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Chieftain in Cross River State, Engr Ben Akak, has called for a two-party system in Nigeria. Akak stressed that two-party system was good for the economic development of the nation adding that, it would breed healthy competition and bring out the best leaders with quality skills to take … Read more

Angry Policeman Shoots Driver, Passenger, Corper To Death In Yenagoa

Jan 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A policeman reportedly shot dead three persons yesterday in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. Those shot dead are a commercial driver and two of his passengers, leading to so much unrest and rioting in the state. According to reports, the policeman guarding a new generation bank at the Ekeki axis of the capital city was … Read more

Suspended LG Chairmen Defy Gov. Ihedioha As They Take Back Their Offices

Jan 7, 2020.Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Imo: Ihedioha Breaks Silence On Judgement That Removed Him From Power

The 27 suspended local government chairmen by the administration of Governor Ihedioha, has defied the suspension and resumed back at their various local government offices. It was gathered that the chairmen resolved to defied the governor’s suspension citing the decision of the Supreme Court. While Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, the Special Adviser on Media to Senator … Read more

Oshiomhole Ward Leaders Endorse Obaseki For Second Term

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

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The All Progressive Congress APC leaders in the National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole’s ward has endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki for a second term in office. The leaders gave their endorsement during a visit to the governor at Government House, in Benin City, on Monday. The Chairman of the APC in Ward 10, Etsako … Read more

Borno Constructs First Flyover In Northeast

Jan 7, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, conducted a ceremonial launch yesterday in Maiduguri to kick off the construction of the first flyover in the Northeast region. The flyover, which is intended to ease traffic at the normally congested Customs roundabout in Maiduguri, would connect three routes, including linking Maiduguri to Dikwa-Ngala economic road … Read more

BREAKING: Iran Places $80m On Trump’s Head

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Following the national humiliation of Iran by the United States of America, the Iranian government has placed $80m bounty on the head of President Trump for ordering the killing of the top Iranian general. It could be recalled that the Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, was killed by a US drone strike following the order of … Read more

Iran Vs US: Shi’ites Protest In Abuja

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Some members of the Shi’ites Movement, and youths on Monday, protested the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States of America. The protesters took to the streets of Bannex, Wuse area of Abuja to burn the American flag and chant “Death to America.” They took the opportunity to demand tbe release of … Read more

UBA Appoints New CEO

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Monday, announced the appointment of Oliver Alawuba as CEO of UBA Africa, overseeing the bank’s 20 African country operations, ex-Nigeria. Alawuba succeeds Victor Osadolor, who retires from the Group Board, after 9 years of service working at UBA. The Board further appointed Senegalese national, Abdoul-Aziz Dia as … Read more

Boko Haram Explosion Hits Gamboru In Borno, Children, Women Killed

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

An explosion, which is believed to have been masterminded by Boko Haram has rocked Gamboru Ngala local government in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, killing several people, mainly women, and children. Ekohotblog gathered that the explosives were said to have been planted close to a bridge between Nigeria and Cameroon border. READ ALSO: Lady Posts Love … Read more

Pray For Ambode – Sanwo-Olu Tasks Lagosians

Jan 6, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for prayers for former governor, Akinwunmi Ambode as the latter continues his journey out of office. Sanwo-olu made the call at the 2020 Annual Thanksgiving service put together by the first family which held at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja on Sunday. Read Also: LASG Saves 14-Day-Old Baby … Read more