The former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, has forfeited his Ilorin property in Kwara State to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Justice Rilwan Aikawa gave the order following an affidavit filed by Mr Olamide Sadiq of the EFCC after the findings of the investigation into the allegations. Sadiq said “the report of a committee set … Read more
The United States on Monday threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on $2.4 billion in French goods in retaliation for a digital services tax it says is discriminatory. French sparkling wine, yogurt and Roquefort cheese are on the list of goods that could be targeted as soon as mid-January after a report … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of Action Alliance (AA) Uche Nwosu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for rejecting the third term agenda. Nwosu, who said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, said the president’s declaration demonstrated his commitment to rule of law, adding he also displayed statesmanship and patriotism. It would be recalled that … Read more
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has granted the application filed by the board of International Breweries Plc for the listing of its proposed rights issue on the platform. The breweries giant is planning to raise fresh funds of up to N164.4 billion by selling shares to its existing shareholders at a unit price of N9 … Read more
The executive governor of Bayelsa State Seriake Dickson, has condemned the November 16 gubernatorial poll in the state stressing that there was now election in the state. Dickson claimed that the conducted election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is an insult to Bayelsans. He noted that what transpired on that date (November 16) … Read more
The executive governor of Bayelsa State Seriake Dickson, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and security agencies in the country to apologize to the people of the state for the conduct of the November 16 gubernatorial poll. The governor said on Monday that what transpired on that date in the name of an … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has declared support to the Federal Government’s closure of the nation’s borders, commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his courage in taking the action. Gov. David Umahi made the declaration on Monday at Onueke, Headquarters of Ezza South Local Government Area (LGA) while declaring open the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) … Read more
Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa), has emerged the new Deputy National Chairman, North for the Peoples Democratic Party PDP. Nazif’s nomination was confirmed by the National Working Committee NWC of the party on Monday. The approval is in furtherance of section 47 (6) of the Constitution of the PDP. About Nazif Senator Nazif was one … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of the Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the 2019 election in Zamfara state, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has accused the former Governor Abdulaziz Yari Of plotting to destabilize the state. He alleged that the former governor was planing to use the leadership of the 9th National Assembly to destabilize the state. Shinkafi, … Read more
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has stressed the need for investments in truck transit parks (TTP) to curb accidents and gridlock. The agencies spoke at a sensitisation programme tagged ‘Truck transit parks: a panacea for crash-free haulage operations in Nigeria’. NSC’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Hassan Bello, … Read more
The South African Police Constable, Austin Reynold, who robbed and killed a Nigerian, Emeka Okoli, was on Monday sentenced to 32 years in prison by a Durban High Court. Ekohotblog understands that Reynold was sentenced three days after he was found guilty of robbing and killing the late Okoli during an illegal raid in the … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State government on Monday arrested 180 persons and secured court judgment against 18 others for gender-based violence. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Agriculture Glory Edet who disclosed this to journalists in Uyo, the state capital, listed the offences to include rape, child abuse, molestation and wife battery, adding that the passage of … Read more
Former US President Jimmy Carter has been admitted into hospital in South Georgia, just weeks after he had an operation on the brain at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. His new ailment was identified as urinary tract infection. “He is feeling better and looks forward to returning home soon,” the Carter Center said in a … Read more
The wife of the Governor of Taraba State Mrs Anna Ishaku, has allegedly dismissed all Christian leaders from the government house. It was gathered that the first lady sent the Christian leaders out of the Government House following the resignation of the Speaker of House of Assembly in the state. Findings revealed that the Christian … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the business community that the State Government has concluded plans to improve infrastructure around industrial zones communities in the state. The Governor said all necessary amenities that can enhance the growth of businesses in the State will be put in place. Sanwo-Olu made this declaration on Monday … Read more
Popular controversial Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia has vowed to use the Bible and Quaran to smoke weed. The Instagram comedian said she would ‘mess up bible and Quran’ in few seconds while claiming that they are mere textbooks printed in Idumota area of Lagos state. Etinosa said this in response to backlashes after she used the … Read more
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the Police Service Commission (PSC)’s suit, challenging Inspector-General Muhammad Adamu’s power to recruit 10, 000 police officers. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the judgement, said the PSC’s suit lacked merit. Ekohotblog understands the Police Service Commission had taken the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to court over the … Read more
Russia and China on Monday launched a giant gas pipeline linking the countries for the first time, one of three major projects aimed at cementing Moscow’s role as the world’s top gas exporter. Presiding by video link-up over an elaborate televised ceremony, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping hailed the “Power of … Read more
Union Bank has emerged the Best Company in Environmental Excellence award, and the SERAS Innovation Prize at the 2019 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs). The Bank also emerged 2nd runner up in the Most Responsible Company award category at the formal ceremony which took place recently in Lagos. Following a rigorous vetting of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability … Read more
Three persons have been confirmed dead in a plane crash on the north side of the San Antonio International Airport in Texas late on Sunday. According to NBC Chicago, the plane was on its way from Sugarland to Boerne when it developed engine problems and diverted to the San Antonio International Airport, the report added, … Read more