Lagos State News

Lagos bans commercial motorcyclists in six local government areas

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Lagos state government has banned Motorcycles (Okada) and Tricycles (Keke) in the following six Local Governments (LGs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) Apapa LG and Apapa Iganmu LCDA, Lagos Mainland LG and Yaba LCDA Surulere LG, Itire-Ikate and Coker-Aguda LCDAs, Ikeja LG, Onigbongbo and Ojodu LCDAs, Eti-Osa LG, Ikoyi-Obalende and Iru/Victoria Island LCDAs, … Read more

Start Work Immediately – Sanwo-Olu Charges Newly Appointed Members

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged newly appointed members of Lagos State Cabinet as well as Commissioners in the State’s civil service commission to kick off action immediately. The Governor said this on Monday at the Lagos House, Alausa during the swearing in of three new members of the State executive council, members … Read more

The School Feeding Revolution Taking Place in Lagos

Jan 27, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

I spent almost all of last week on Lagos Island, witnessing a school feeding revolution in Lagos Island and seeing first-hand, the responses of ordinary people and children to the unusual acts of kindness they witnessed in the five days that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s ‘Snacks For Thought’ feeding program rolled around the region. When I … Read more

Two Car Thieves Nabbed In Lagos

Jan 27, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

The police have arrested two suspected car thieves, Bamidele Adebayo and Hakeem Taofik, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla car at the Shagari Estate in the Ipaja area of Lagos State. It was reported that the suspects removed the car around 1pm from an unnamed church’s car park, while the Sunday service was ongoing. A … Read more

Adoke, Two Others To Know Bail application Fate On Thursday

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

An Abuja High Court has fixed Thursday, January 30 for ruling on the bail application of the former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, and two others. The accused at a previous trial pleaded not guilty to 42 counts of fraud and money laundering. The charges were filed … Read more

Lagos To Reward Outstanding Teachers With Vehicles

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to reward Twenty outstanding teachers in public schools in the state with a brand new vehicle each. The governor said this on Saturday during the formal launch and graduation ceremony of EKOEXCEL teachers professional development and training programme in Ikeja, Lagos. He said, “The teacher’s reward will … Read more

Grammy 2020: Watch As Angelique Kidjo Dedicates Award To Burna Boy

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

African music legend Angelique Kidjo has applauded Nigerian Grammy Nominee, Burna Boy after giving her a run for her money at the just concluded Grammy Award.

Ekohotblog earlier reported that the Benin Republic superstar Angelique Kidjo edged Burna Boy to win the music prestigious award.

Angelique Kidjo was declared the winner of the Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards, a category where Burna Boy was also nominated.

While picking up her award, the legendary singer said; “Four years ago on this stage, I was telling you that the new generation of artistes coming from Africa are gonna take you by storm and this is for Burna Boy. Burna Boy is among the young artistes from Africa that is changing the way our continent is perceived and the way African music has been the bedrock of every music.”

Yahaya Bello Sworn In For Second term

Jan 27, 2020.Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The inauguration ceremony of Governor Yahaya Bello for another term in office is ongoing in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. Governor Bello as well as his deputy and running mate in the November 2019 election, Edward Onoja, were sworn in by the Chief Justice of the State. Read Also: Court grants Shehu Sani N10m bail … Read more

Imo PDP Chairman Resigns

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Imo State, Charles Ezekwem has resigned. In a letter addressed to the party’s national chairman, Ezekwem said his decision to quit is based on the “prevailing circumstances” in the state chapter of the party. “In view of the prevailing circumstances within my party vis-a-vis my present standing as … Read more

Court grants Shehu Sani N10m bail

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

See How Shehu Sani Reacts To DSS Invasion Of Sunday Igboho's Home

The Federal High Court in Abuja, earlier today, granted bail to the former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, in the sum of N10m. Shehu Sani was on Monday arraigned on a two-count charge of bribery brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read Also: Death Toll To Rise As Afghan … Read more

Death Toll To Rise As Afghan Passenger Plane Crashes

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Officials have confirmed the crash of a local passenger plane in Afghanistan’s south-eastern province of Ghazni and a high number of casualties is expected. “The plane crashed in Deh Yak district around 1.00 p.m. (1100 GMT). “The plane caught fire immediately after the crash and it is unlikely that anyone survived the accident,’’ provincial governor … Read more

Court convict wife, who killed ex-PDP Chair’s son, Biliaminu

Jan 27, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has convicted Mariam Sanda, the mother of two who killed her husband, Biliaminu Bello Haliru in their Abuja home on November 19, 2017. Justice Haliru Yusuf, in a judgment on Monday, held that the prosecution proved that the defendant killed her husband by stabbing … Read more

Brooks And Blake Names Onajide As Chairman

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Mrs Olufunmilayo Onajide has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, Brooks and Blake Nigeria Limited, a leading consulting firm. Sola Fijabi, Principal Partner, Brooks and Blake, expressed confidence in the appointment saying that Onajide has an incredible and diverse record of accomplishment in senior leadership roles. “We strongly believe that she will provide … Read more

Shehu Sani Pleads Not Guilty To Bribery, Fraud Charges

Jan 27, 2020.Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A former member of the Senate representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of bribery and advance fee fraud. The charges were brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Senator Sani, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Monday during his arraignment by the … Read more

Legend Basketball Star Kobe Bryant Dies In Plane Crash

Jan 27, 2020.Jan 27, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant reportedly died in a helicopter crash in California, it has been reported. The NBA legend enjoyed a glittering 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers during his prime. TMZ report Bryant was travelling in his private helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas on Sunday morning. The chopper is said to have … Read more

Sacked Local Government Chairmen Broke Into Offices In Ogbomoso, Iseyin, Lanlate, Others

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The chairmen of local government areas and local council development areas, LCDAs in Oyo State made good their threat this morning as they have resumed in their various council secretariats. Recall that a few months ago problem had occurred following Governor Seyi Makinde administration’s sacking of council chairman elected by the administration of former governor … Read more

Action Alliance , AA Senatorial Candidate Shot Dead By NSCDC Official In Imo

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Action Alliance (AA’s) candidate in the Imo North Senatorial District in the 2019 National Assembly election, Mr Ndubuisi Emenike has been shot dead by an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Imo state Police command confirmed the killing on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Speaking on the developing issue, police spokesman, … Read more

Buhari orders NAF to bomb Zamfara, Niger, Kaduna bandits

Jan 27, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

NAF: See Full List Of Successful Candidates For 2019 Direct Short Service

President, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the deployment of fighter jets against kidnappers, bandits and cattle rustlers said to be terrorising communities in Niger State. The communities are situated around the Dogon Gona forest, which serves as a hideout for the attackers. The Presidency observed that the attackers had claimed many lives, saying Buhari saw the … Read more

Nigerians should be happy Bombings has Reduced – Presidency

Jan 27, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, says Nigerians ought to be thankful that the spate of attacks by Boko Haram has dropped. He said despite the recent bombings that have claimed scores of lives, the impact of terrorism was still less than what Nigerians faced under former President … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Monday, January 27th, 2020

Jan 27, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, January 27th, 2020 1. “We won’t Take Over Burnt Amu Plank Market” – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, visited Amu Plank Market in Mushin on Sunday to sympathise with victims of a midnight fire that razed several shops and destroyed goods … Read more