The Lagos State Government has joined other stakeholders both home and abroad to congratulate Barr. Zikrullah Hassan on his recent confirmation of appointment as Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, … Read more
In line with the administration’s policy of rewarding hard work and diligence, the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has confirmed the appointment of Mr Olurotimi Popoola as the General Manager of the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES). The confirmation is a sequel to the recommendation of the board of the corporation and … Read more
Dr Saheed Ibikunle, Permanent Board Member, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), on Saturday urged proprietors of vocational centres to be more proactive in teaching with materials provided for their centres. LASUBEB, under the leadership of Mr Wahab Alawiye-King, recently donated materials ranging from computers, sewing machines, generators, printers, cardboards, drawing sheets, to mention … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 1. No Suspected Or Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In Lagos – LASG The Lagos State government has assured residents that there is no case of coronavirus in the state. READ MORE 2. EPL: Liverpool Extend Lead At The Top After … Read more
The Chairman, Lagos Island Local Government, Mr Adetoyese Olusi, has stressed the need to educate residents and traders in the area against fire outbreaks. Olusi identified their failure to adhere to safety rules and regulations is the major cause of frequent fire disasters in the area. Olusi made this known in an interview with the … Read more
A guest house belonging to the Bayelsa State deputy governor, Rear Admiral John Jonah (retd), has been looted by yet-to-be-identified persons. This is happening two weeks to the end of this present PDP led government, ran by Seriake Dickson. The guest house, which is situated in Government House, was reportedly vandalised with valuables such as … Read more
Karim Benzema scored the only goal as Real beat Atletico in the Madrid derby to go six points clear at the top of La Liga. The French striker converted Ferland Mendy’s cross from six yards out to give Real a deserved win. Fifth-placed Atletico, who have not won in five games, were disappointing, although Angel … Read more
The Lagos State government has assured residents that there is no case of coronavirus in the state. Reports had spread that a man had been quarantine in a hospital in Lekki, thereby fueling fear amongst residents. Clearing the issue via its Twitter handle, the state government said that there is no suspected or confirmed case … Read more
By February 14, Nigeria-based foreigners who are contributing to the nation’s economy in terms of visible investments and employment generation will be honoured and celebrated at an event tagged, ‘Ethnic Business Awards’, at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Lagos. These ones who have chosen Nigeria as home, according to the organizers, will be honoured in different … Read more
Dr David Oyedepo, President and Founder, Living Faith Church (LFC), says the church has commenced efforts at planting additional 10,000 new churches across the country in 2020. Oyedepo disclosed this while addressing the church workers forum at the International Headquarters of the church in a live telecast in Ota, Ogun in Jos. According to him, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a committee, to be chaired by the Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, to study the reason why the United State banned Nigerians from its immigration visa. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, the committee will work … Read more
The authority of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Kwara State has begun the process of repositioning its Mass Communication undergraduate students before the completion of their programmes, to deeply understand, and tap into the huge potentials inherent in the practice of Advertising and Public Relations in order to ensure a better future for them. In … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday warned the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, not to meddle in its internal affairs. The call, according to a statement issued by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, followed Gbajabiamila’s needless interference in the choice of leadership for the PDP Caucus in the House. … Read more
24 hours after his visa saga, President of the Living Faith World Outreach Centre, Bishop David Oyedepo received a courtesy visit from the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Saturday. Adeboye met his friend in Cannanland, Ota, Ogun State, headquarters of the Winners Chapel. He shared a … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified woman lost her life on Saturday when a Mack container-laden truck crashed under the bridge in Ogudu, inbound Ojota area of Lagos State. Read Also: EFCC forced me to declare my assets, put me in underground cell – Shehu Sani EkoHotBlog reports that the container on the truck was said to have fallen … Read more
A former Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has said operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, breached his fundamental human rights during his 30 days incarceration. Sani in a statement on Saturday said apart from searching his houses and offices, the EFCC agents also forced him to declare his assets The … Read more
The Nigerian Embassy in China has advised Nigerians living in China to stay indoors, take all necessary precautions and strictly adhere to all medical precautions and instructions issued in respect of the Coronavirus epidemic. The Mission also advised Nigerians to maintain regular contact with some officers and to apprise the Embassy of developments as they … Read more
Emotions ran high on Saturday when the remains of an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Tope Akinde, were seen dangling on the pole of a billboard around Salvation bus stop, in the Opebi area of Ikeja Local Government, Lagos State. At the scene of the incident around 9 a.m., some residents, traders … Read more
A Mack container-laden truck has crashed under the bridge in Ogudu, inbound Ojota area of Lagos State, and killed a woman. Read Also: Sanwo-Olu Commissions Multibillion Dollars Food Factory The container on the truck was said to have fallen off and trapped three victims, including the not yet identified woman who allegedly lost her life … Read more
Kaduna state government in a statement issued on Saturday confirmed that one person has died of Lassa Fever in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state According to the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Mohammed-Baloni, another case has been identified and the victim, a 34-year-old man has been sent to the Infectious Disease Control … Read more