An uncompleted three-storey building, on Friday, collapsed around the Ago Palace way in Lagos State. Read Also: Landlords, Shop Owners, Tenants Major Cause Of Fire Incidents – Director Of Fire Service The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the incident said a yet-to-be identify man had been trapped under the … Read more
Twenty-seven children who were kept hostages in an illegal orphanage home situated at Iroko Avenue, Nomansland, Kano, have been rescued by the State Police Command. State commissioner of police, CP Ahmad Illiyasu confirmed the incident while briefing newsmen on the command’s efforts to rescue Kano missing children. He explained that operatives of operation Puff-Adder arrested … Read more
A 25-year-old woman, Onyeka Nwachukwu, who called two soldiers to beat up her neighbour, Nelson Jackson, is currently cooling her heels in a detention facility of the Lagos State Police Command after the soldiers mistakenly killed her own sister, Chinwendu Nwachukwu. The PUNCH learnt that the incident occurred on Tuesday in Seaside Estate located in … Read more
An internet fraudster, Chibundu Joseph, has been sentenced to one year in prison with the option of a N1.5 million fine. Chibundu was found guilty on two charges of conspiracy to steal and retaining stolen property which are contrary to Sections 411 and 328(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 201 Justice Mojisola Dada … Read more
Four Lagos State pilgrims, who embarked on pilgrimage to Jerusalem in Israel have absconded. Those who absconded were from Batch one and two pilgrims who travelled to Jerusalem with the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Board in December 2019, PM News reports. It was gathered that one of those who absconded was later arrested by the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has procured over 5,000 drones which it has already connected to its Command Control Centre with CCTV equipment and mobile CCTV equipment to enhance security in the state. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu revealed this while inaugurating 10 additional boats procured to boost rescue operations … Read more
A 42-year-old man, Ayodeji Thomas, on Thursday, appeared before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ebute Meta, Lagos State, for allegedly killing of a man with cutlass. Thomas, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of murder, NAN reports. His plea was, however, not taken in court. The Prosecutor, Insp. Cousin Adam, told the … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Gbolahan Lawal, made this known on Thursday said that an aptitude test for pre-qualified applicants for the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) under the state’s Agriculture-based Youth Empowerment Scheme (Agric-Yes) will hold on Jan. 20. According to him, the test would take place at the Lagos State Cooperative College, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday (today) leave Nigeria to the United Kingdom (UK) to participate in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit, in London. This is his first foreign trip in 2020. Though the summit will open on Monday, January 20, the Presidency said Buhari would travel Friday and return to Nigeria on Thursday next … Read more
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of two men, Mohammed Sanni and Kabiru Umar, who allegedly conspired, wore army uniform and robbed a motorist fixing his deflated tyre. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A. O. Akinde, did not take the pleas of Sanni and Umar, aged 26 and 27, respectively. She ordered … Read more
The National Population Commission (NPC) on Thursday said its operations in Lagos would be digitised from 2020 to check the activities of touts. Its Director in Lagos State, Mr Murphy Adigun, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to him, it is our way of taking … Read more
The popular Durbar Hotel, on Independence Way, Kaduna which is said to belong to the family of late General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s former military head of state, has been pulled down by the Kaduna State Urban Development Agency (KASUPDA). The demolition was said to have taken residents by surprise on Thursday, just as the family … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, January 17th, 2020 1. Amotekun: Gani Adams’ Open Letter To AGF I find it disturbing your statement of Tuesday, January 14, 2020, declaring the security initiative of South-West governors ‘Amotekun’ as illegal. READ MORE 2. Gov. Makinde Says, Malami Lacks Power To Ban … Read more
Legendary music producer Don Jazzy who is an active user of social media platforms has come out to reveal that he battled an illness but has now recovered. He has been absent on both Twitter and Instagram for quite some days, and that is enough reason his fans should worry about him. Don Jazzy who … Read more
Former BBNaija housemate Tacha Akide is another act to look out for in the music and movie industry as she reveals that she would be releasing a song with singer Slim Case. Tacha asked her fans to expect a lot from her in 2020 as she will be storming the Nollywood industry as well. The … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie revealed that competition will causes setback for any young actors who wants to grow in the Nollywood industry. The actor urges young and upcoming thespians to ignore competition and stay focus so as the height of their chosen career. According to him, bringing others down in order to rise in their … Read more
Sporting Lisbon captain and midfielder Bruno Fernandes has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, Concise news reports. United will have to agree a fee for the player with Sporting, as Jorge Mendes is set to present a proposal to the Portuguese club after he attended United’s FA Cup clash with Wolves. It was learned that … Read more
Chelsea young defender Reece James has extended his stay with the Blues until 2025 after signing a new contract, the club confirmed on Thursday. James has pushed himself into contention under Frank Lampard, becoming a regular feature of the manager’s backline this season as the Blues turned to their academy following a FIFA-imposed transfer ban … Read more
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Inter Milan for the signing of Ashley Young in the January transfer window. The fee is £1.3m (€1.5m) plus bonuses and Young will fly to Milan on Friday ahead of a medical, according to Sky Sports News. Antonio Conte’s side are close to agreeing a swap deal with … Read more
A 31-year-old sales representative, Etop Iboro, to two years’ imprisonment for stealing drugs worth N398,000 from his employer, Yaba Psychiatric Hospital. Iboro was arraigned before a Yaba Magistrates Court in Lagos State on Thursday on a two-count charge of a break-in and stealing from an employer. He, however, pleaded not guilty. The Magistrate, Mrs. S.O. … Read more