The House of Representatives has commenced the probe of an alleged non-remittance of N1.343tn Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to the Consolidated Revenue Account by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA). Two members of the House, Reps. Ossai Nicholas Ossai (PDP-Delta) and Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo), sought the probe, through a Bill under Matters of urgent … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC in the bid to tackle the crisis rocking the party, has created a reconciliation committee to bring peace to the party. The party’s National Working Committee named the Senate president Ahmad Lawan to head the 10 Man Reconciliation Committee. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed … Read more
Human Right Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has cautioned president Muhammadu Buhari against allocating oil blocs to individuals, stressing that he would drag the president to court if otherwise happened. Falana disclosed this while delivering a lecture at a Public lecture entitled: “Politics In Nigeria, Finding A Balance Between Political Interest And The Demand For Good … Read more
Former Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure has warned former Arsenal star, Mikel Arteta that it is going to be difficult for him at Emirates when he finally becomes the Gunners’ new manager. Arsenal are expected to confirm Mikel Arteta as their new manager, before their trip to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Arteta … Read more
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed sadness over the death of one his colleagues, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo South. Lawan commiserated with the families of the late Senator Uwajumogu and the government and people of the Imo State for the unfortunate … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 19th, 2019 1. BREAKING: Donald Trump Impeached The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has been impeached from the oval office by majority of the lawmakers for abuse of power. READ MORE 2. LASG Remains Committed To Providing Clean, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented the slow pace of the fight against corruption in the country citing democracy as the major factor responsible. He disclosed this in response to newsmen who asked him to compare his experience as Military Head of State to him being a democratically elected President. The President, who spoke when senior … Read more
Reigning champion Manchester City progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals with victory at Oxford United. Oxford, who lost at home to City in the third round of this competition last season, did themselves great credit, forcing keeper Claudio Bravo into a succession of second-half saves. Read Also: Carabao Cup: Leicester City Eliminate Everton On Penalties To … Read more
Leicester City survived a second-half Everton comeback to win 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw and set up a Carabao Cup semi-final with Aston Villa. The Foxes had raced ahead with two goals in three first-half minutes from James Maddison and Jonny Evans. But Tom Davies got Everton back into it with a volley … Read more
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, NIJ, Ogba, has urged its students to shun anti-social behavior likely to affect their sojourn in the school. The Provost of the institution, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye gave the advice at the 17th matriculation ceremony which took place in the institution’s hall December 18, 2019. He reminded the matriculating students of … Read more
General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe has warned residents of the State to remain cautious and selfless while celebrating the yuletide to avoid disturbing neighbours. The Agency also announced the reopening of 26 facilities due to their compliance with the environmental laws guiding their operations. Read Also: Lagos … Read more
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Dr. Biodun Onayele have disclosed that beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 State bursary have started receiving payment of their bursary. Onayele made this disclosure on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 while addressing newsmen in his office. He also appealed to other categories of beneficiaries yet to get their bank alert … Read more
Five-time winners Manchester United cruised to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup after defeating Colchester United 3-0 on Wednesday night. The Red Devils set up meeting with city rivals Manchester City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side reached the last four of the competition for the first time since 2017 when they went on to lift the … Read more
Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic injury-time winner – five minutes after coming on as a substitute – to give Liverpool victory over Mexican side Monterrey and book their place in the Club World Cup final. The Brazilian striker, who replaced Divock Origi in the 85th minute, poked in fellow substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross from close … Read more
It was the first time since 17 years ago that Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a goalless draw in a largely uneventful El Clasico at the Nou Camp on Wednesday. Gareth Bale’s disallowed goal was the closest either side came to scoring, but Real left-back Ferland Mendy was judged to be offside in the … Read more
The Apex Court has upheld the victory of the Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the last gubernatorial poll in the state. The Supreme Court dismissed appeals that sought to nullify his election. It could be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC had declared El-Rufai as the winner of the governorship poll in … Read more
The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has appended his signature to the state’s N176bn budget for the year 2020. The signing of the budget ceremony took place at the Government House on Wednesday in Lokoja the State capital. Speaking at the ceremony, the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon. Matthew Kolawole hailed … Read more
The executive Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, has append his signature to the N597.7bn Budget for the year 2020. It was gathered that the state House of Assembly had on December 5, 2019, passed the N597.735billion budget estimate for the 2020 fiscal year as against the proposed N597.800 billion budget presented to them by … Read more
The Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that he was said to have slumped in the bathroom while taking his bath and rushed to a private hospital in Apo, Abuja, where he died. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/19/pdp-celebrates-makindes-victory-says-victory-for-oyo-people/ The actual cause of his … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP Oyo State Chapter has celebrated the victory of Governor Seyi Makinde at the Apex Court. The party described the victory of Governor Makinde as victory to the people of the State. The Apex Court in its ruling affirmed Governor Makinde as the winner of the state 2019 gubernatorial election. It … Read more