Eredo Holds Year 2020 Budget Stakeholders’ Forum

The Executive Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Adeniyi Saliu, has assured that his administration is committed to the social contract between him and the people of Eredo Local Council. The Council Mayor gave this assurance at the Year 2020 Budget Stakeholders’ Forum, organized by the Department of Budget & Planning today, 19th … Read more

Aguda LCDA Suspends NURTW, RTEAN

The Chairman of Coker-Aguda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omobolanle Akinyemi Obe, has announced the immediate suspension of the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Road Transport Employee Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the Council area until further notice. The suspension, according to the Council boss, becomes necessary to ensure … Read more

Nigerian Pastor Receives 17 Awards From Canadian Government For Humanitarian Works

Ibadan-based  cleric and President of Care People Foundation, Rev. Dr Paul Tunde Toluwani has received seventeen awards of recognition from the Canadian Government for his outstanding contributions to the well-being of people living with disabilities. Dr Toluwami shared this in Ibadan on Friday at the Care People Foundation annual Carnival for the Physically Challenged, Orphans … Read more

FG Names Abba Sheshe As CMD Of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital

A new Chief Medical Director (CMD) in person of Professor A. Abba Sheshe, has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to oversee the affairs of the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital(AKTH), Kano State. Congratulating the new CMD in his office on Friday, the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, reminded him of the enormous responsibilities … Read more

Man Arraigned For Posing As Lesbian To Defraud American

One Kelechi Nwaturuocha has been arraigned by the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC)  before Justice Darius Khobo of State High Court Kaduna on a two-count charge bordering on impersonation and cheating. Kelechi who pleaded not guilty to the charges professed against him sometime in 2019 disguised himself as a lesbian named Donna Walshak on … Read more

Davido Releases Video For ‘Sweet In The Middle’

Award-winning pop star, Davido is capping off the year with the video for “Sweet in the Middle,” a track off his recently released album, “A Good Time”. “Sweet in the Middle,” features appearances from raves of the moment, WurlD, Naira Marley and Zlatan, as they each go in over a Shizzi-produced beat. ‘A Good Time’ … Read more

Actress Juliet Mgborukwe Divorces Husband

Nollywood actress, Juliet Mgborukwe, has recounted how she battled depression and sleepless nights, as she announces that she officially divorced her former husband, Chima Ojokwu. The former SoundCity presenter made this known via her Instagram page on Thursday, December 19. According to the TV star, divorcing is one of the most painful and stressful situations … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Disburses N480m As Insurance Benefits For Deceased Workers’ Families

The sum of N480 million has been expended by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and  presented as life insurance premium benefits to 258 families of late employees of the state. Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Mrs, Yetunde Arobieke, on behalf of the state government, on Friday, presented the premium benefits to some … Read more

Our Leaders In NASS Have No Conscience – Banky W

Banky W

Nigerian singer and politician, Banky W has berated the approval of N37 billion for the renovation of the National Assembly, by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The amount, which is included in the 2020 budget, is however not part of the N128 billion allocated for the assembly for next year. Confirming the report, Senate President Ahmad … Read more

FG Set To Distribute N10bn As Trader Moni Loan in 2020 The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute

The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute N10bn as Trader Moni loan in the year 2020. It was gathered that the money would be distributed under the Trader Moni micro credit scheme, the Federal Government (FG), through the Bank of Industry (BOI) provides interest free and collateral free loan to petty traders and artisans. … Read more

Yar’ Adua Foundation, Others Forfeit 25 Properties To FG

Court Sentences UNILORIN Student To Jail For Fraud

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the forfeiture of 25 properties belonging to Shehu Yar’Adua Foundation and 24 other registered entities to the Federal Government. Justice Baba H. Yusuf granted the final forfeiture request by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) due to their owners’ alleged failure to … Read more

Gov. Ugwuanyi Moves To Tackle House Deficit As He Constitute Housing Board

The executive Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, in the bid to tackle the affordable housing deficit in the state has constituted the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) board. Ugwuanyi also appointed Justus Nwabueze Ugwu as Chairman of the newly constituted board. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, disclosed this … Read more

Gov. Akeredolu Present N177bn Budget To State Assembly

The executive Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has presented a proposed N177bn Appropriation Bill for 2020 to the State Assembly for approval. The 2020 budget agged “Budget of Growth.” was presented by Akeredolu to the Assembly through the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Emmanuel Igbasan, on Thursday. He noted that the proposed budget … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Friday, December 20th, 2019

Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, December 20th, 2019 1. PDP Applauds Supreme Court Verdict On Gov. Emmanuel’s Election The People Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom Chapter, has applauded the verdict of the Supreme Court on the election of the state Governor Udom Emmanuel. READ  MORE 2. Gbadamosi Berates DSS … Read more

FIFA Rankings: Nigeria Maintains 31st Position To End 2019

CAF Player Of The Year: Nigerian Star Makes CAF 10-man Shortlist (See Full List)

The Nigeria football team maintained its 31st position on the FIFA football rankings. The Super Eagles ends 2019 as the third-best team in Africa as they remain unmoved in December’s ranking released on Thursday morning. The three-time African champions garnered a total of 1493 points, to maintain their position behind Senegal and Tunisia on the … Read more

Transfer: Villarreal Manager Dismisses Chukwueze Link To Chelsea

Villarreal manager, Javier Calleja has dismissed report linking winger, Samuel Chukwueze with a move to Chelsea. According to reports, the U-17 World Cup winner is believed to be on the list of wingers being targeted by Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard. Speaking on the development, Calleja said that Chukwueze should ignore the report and continue his … Read more

Aubameyang, Others Set To leave Arsenal Ahead Of Arteta’s Appointment

We Don’t Want To Sell Aubameyang –Emery

Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and some other big name players in the squad are desperate to leave club ahead of Mikel Arteta’s appointment. This was made known by the UK Independent as the Gunners are set to make Mikel Arteta their new manager after the Spaniard agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal. Arteta’s first job will be … Read more

PDP Applauds Supreme Court Verdict On Gov. Emmanuel’s Election

The People Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom Chapter, has applauded the verdict of the Supreme Court on the election of the state Governor Udom Emmanuel. The Supreme Court in her judgment upheld the victory of Governor Udom Emmanuel as the winner of the last gubernatorial election in the state. Justice Mary Odili delivered the judgment on … Read more

Arsenal To Name Mikel Arteta As New Manager On Friday

Mikel Arteta is expected to be named as Arsenal’s new manager on Friday. Arteta said his farewells to staff at Manchester City on Thursday morning. There has been annoyance at City over Arsenal’s conduct but they will not stop Arteta, 37, succeeding Unai Emery. A seven-figure compensation payment will be made in order for the … Read more

Gbadamosi Berates DSS Over Sowore’s Rearrest

Sowore

The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party ADP in Lagos State, Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi, has berated the Department of State Service over the rearrest of the convener of the RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Gbadamosi described the invasion of the a Federal High Court to arrest Sowore as unbelievable adding that, DSS acted as if … Read more