The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) aviation security personnel has apprehended one 25-years-old man who was allegedly climbing a moving plane at the Lagos airport. It was gathered that the security personnel arrested the intruder at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos when he attempted to access an Air Peace aircraft heading to … Read more
The Ogun State Assembly has adjusted the capital expenditure with N2.1bn in the proposed 2020 Appropriation Bill sent to the house by the governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun. The capital expenditure adjustment moved the capital estimate from N269,132,349,884.46 to N271,232,349,884.46. The adjustment in the recurrent expenses of six agencies, capital estimates of nineteen others … Read more
It has become a norm for the Nigerian Police to label anyone wearing an anti-social look as a criminal. A Nigerian working with the police in Washington DC United States Akintayo Akintunde has joined the league of young people that are profiled as suspected criminals based on their looks by the Nigerian police. Akintunde, who … Read more
It appears Starboy is about to change his name, as he took to Twitter to announce that he would be dropping a last album as “Wizkid“. This comes moment after Wizkid announced that he would be getting married in 2020, even though he did not unveil the lucky woman. He tweeted “After made in Lagos! … Read more
Nigerian Popular indigenous singer, Abolore Akande better known as 9ice tied the knot with his baby mama, Olasunkanmi Ajala on Thursday, December 26. The ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner sealed the union with his third baby mama in court. Recall that the couple had announced their wedding on a social media platform, where they shared lovely pre-wedding photos. … Read more
As the succession crisis to who becomes the Oniru of Iru land, Lagos, rages, the Abisogun Ruling Family has called on the Lagos State Government not to be biased in the selection of the next king and to allow the traditional law to have its way. At a news conference on Thursday in Ikeja, addressed … Read more
There seems not to be a closer end to the fued between the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, as the National Chairman rejected the Christmas gift from the governor. It was gathered that Oshiomhole’s mother, Hajia Oshiomhole on Christmas day rejected gift of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the religious organization, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria for its great accomplishments over the years. Buhari gave the commendation at the Jama’at annual 67th Jalsa Salana (conference) held Jamia Ahmadiyya, Ilaro, Ogun State last weekend. The President who was represented at the occasion by the Minister of Mines and Steel … Read more
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that he never thought he would live above the age of thirty while growing up. He added he thought he was going to join the Army to defend the territorial integrity of the country and probably get killed in the course of duty. Makinde disclosed this in … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, December 27th, 2019 1. LASG Assures SMEs Of Enabling Business Environment Lagos State Government has assured small-scale business entrepreneurs of its commitment to providing an enabling environment to grow their businesses. READ MORE 2. Sanwo-Olu Pays A Surprise Visit To Lagos Island Hospital … Read more
Ekiti State Government on Friday announced the elevation of 16 traditional rulers, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Chief Muyiwa Olumilua, in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti. He said the elevation was sequel to the approval of the White Paper … Read more
Lagos State Government has assured small-scale business entrepreneurs of its commitment to providing an enabling environment to grow their businesses. He gave the assurance at the presentation of cash grants to 1,020 beneficiaries of the Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area Business Empowerment Grant. The State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat said the State Government … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday visited the Paediatric, emergency and orthopedic wards of the Lagos Island General Hospital, Broad Street, to celebrate Christmas and boxing days with the in-patients battling various health conditions. The Governor while at the hospital, chatted with the patients, cheering them up, encouraging them and also prayed for their … Read more
Sequel to a deadly terrorist attack carried out on Tuesday in Arbinda claiming 35 citizens, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the government and people of Burkina Faso that their bothers in Nigeria and the West African subregion will not abandon them to their fate. President Buhari said the slaying of 31 women among the innocent … Read more
Liverpool do not “feel, think about or mention” the Premier League title, despite opening up a 13-point lead at the top, says manager Jurgen Klopp. The Reds demolished second-placed Leicester 4-0 and now hold the joint-biggest advantage in Premier League history after the Boxing Day fixtures. “It is just a game against a really good … Read more
Tottenham renewed their pursuit of a place in the Premier League top four as they came from behind to beat Brighton in north London. The result lifts Spurs up to fifth in the table, three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who lost 2-0 at home to Southampton later on Thursday. Adam Webster had given the visitors … Read more
Reports have it a 7-year-old Chicago girl was critically injured on Christmas when gunfire erupted outside her relative’s home, sending a stray bullet through a living room window. The unidentified youngster was playing with her younger cousins at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday when a 38-year-old man was shot in the leg in a burst of … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti made a winning start as Everton manager as his side edged past Burnley at a packed and passionate Goodison Park. The 60-year-old Italian, who won the Premier League and FA Cup double as Chelsea boss in 2009-10, took over at Everton last week and received a fantastic reception from the home fans. Burnley, … Read more
The All Progressive Governors have celebrated the governor of Kano State Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as he turned 70. The APC Governors also described him as a pride of the party. Speaking under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum PGF, the governors in a statement by their Chairman and Kebbi state Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu acknowledged … Read more
Following a fire underneath that was caused by a crash between two petrol-laden tankers on Christmas day the federal government yesterday ordered the temporary closure of the bridge at the Sagamu interchange on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, Clement Oladele, said in a statement that “due to … Read more