Victor Ndukauba, the Deputy Managing Director of investment banking firm, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, has disclosed reasons Nigeria’s oil sector will never really be key contributor to the Gross Domestic Product of the country. Ndukauba said this while reacting to the oil sector’s 10% contribution to the GDP despite generating over 90 per cent to … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) as well as other key Middle East stock exchanges were down on Sunday after the US’ assassination of Iran’s top general, Qasssem Soleimani triggered a new round of tensions between Washington and Tehran. The TASI slumped around 2 percent and was below 8,230 points on Sunday morning. Shares … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chairman in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawan Andimi has spoken out from Boko Haram captivity. The CAN chairman was reportedly abducted by the insurgents following a failed attack on Michika LGA by the dreaded Boko Haram sect on Thursday. It will be recalled as earlier reported … Read more
The founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua, has released his prophecies for the year 2020. Ekohotblog reports that Prophet TB Joshua’s 2020 prophecies emerged today, days after other Nigerian pastors released their prophecies for the year 2020 during the cross over service While other Nigerian pastors and prophets released their … Read more
The Port Harcourt International Airport has been re-opened by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Sunday for flight operations. The airport was closed on Saturday because of bush fire at a location close to the airport. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs Unit of the FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said the airport was … Read more
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Lagos State, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo welcomes students of both Public and Private Schools back to school for the 2nd Term 2019/2020 Academic Session. In a statement released from the office of the Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, students of Private Schools and Public Senior Secondary … Read more
Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older People in Nigeria (COSROPIN) has urged Kwara Government to build befitting homes for the aged before demolishing existing ones. COSROPIN President Sen. Eze Ajoku, made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, while reacting to plans by the … Read more
Following incessant fires during the harmattan season, Commandant, Jigawa Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Alhaji Garba Muhammad, on Sunday gave residents tips on how to prevent fire outbreak. Muhammad said the tips were necessary to avoid fire disasters especially in the rural areas where thatch houses were many. According to him, the … Read more
The Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has called on those engaged in the sale of inflammable goods to move to areas that have been designated by the government for such business. The deputy governor made the call when she visited victims of Saturday’s gas explosion receiving treatment at Sabo, Barau Dikko and St … Read more
11Plc, formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc, is in the finalist stage of talks with the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) to acquire the Lagos Continental Hotel (Formerly InterContinental Hotel Lagos). This was contained in a letter signed by its Managing Director, Adetunji Oyebanji, to its shareholders, stakeholders and the general public, which was posted … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command on Sunday confirmed the death of one person following an accident that involved a truck and a Bajaj motorcycle around Nipco Petrol Station on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Mr. Clement Oladele, the state FRSC Sector Commander disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota. … Read more
“How are the mighty fallen”, is an expression that derives from the Christian Bible and is a demonstration of David’s lamentation over Saul, King of Israel and ‘King of Impunity’, when he finally died at the battlefront. Please permit my corrupted version: “The beauty of the pride of oligarchy has been ‘slain’; how are the … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have abducted one of the local chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Rev Lawan Andimi who heads CAN in Michika, Adamawa state was abducted in the course of an attack by the insurgents on Thursday. His abduction was made known to Adamawa deputy governor, Crowther Seth when he visited the … Read more
Forest fires of unprecedented scale and violence devastating entire regions of Australia have claimed the lives of 24 people and “considerable damage”, authorities said Sunday after another bleak day by catastrophic weather conditions. Hundreds of properties were destroyed and a man died trying to save a friend’s house, while the country experienced one of the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, January 5th, 2020 1. Edo APC Inaugurates 41-Member Mobilisation C’ttee Ahead Of 2020 Governorship Poll The All Progressive Congress APC, Edo state chapter has inaugurated a 41-member mobilization committee ahead of the 2020 gubernatorial poll in the state. READ MORE 2. Buhari Says, … Read more
The Ogun State House of Assembly has announced that it would commenced the screening of the nominated local government caretakers on Tuesday the 7th of January. It could be recalled that the state Governor Dapo Abiodun, had nominated caretakers to oversee the affairs of the 20 local government areas in the state pending when the … Read more
The Life Patron of Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigerian, NPAN, Alhaji Smaila Isa Funtua, has advised the Igbos to play inclusive politics if they want the presidency in 2023. He noted that the media currently promotes the clamour for Igbo presidency. Isa Funtua said this yesterday as a guest of Arise Television’s The Morning Show. … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC, Edo state chapter has inaugurated a 41-member mobilization committee ahead of the 2020 gubernatorial poll in the state. The state chairman of the party Anselm Ojezua, noted the committee consists of high-value politicians in an organised, systemic fashion that would swell the membership of the party ahead of the 2020 … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians must stopped the habit of seeking medical treatment in UK, US and host of other developed nations in the world. Buhari disclosed this during the inauguration and handover of completed projects to the management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, over the weekend. Buhari who was … Read more
Hundreds of residents of Gajiganna town in Borno State have fled their home due to the fear that Boko Haram terrorists could lunch attack following the withdrawal of Chadian soldiers from Nigeria. Chadian Army Spokesperson, Colonel Azem Bermandoa, told AFP on Saturday that Chad has ended a months-long mission fighting Boko Haram in Nigeria and … Read more