Following his exile into Equatorial Guinea after he refused to accept his defeat in the December 2016 election, the Gambia on Sunday warned its ousted leader, Yahya Jammeh, not to try to return home. A Government spokesman said that Jammeh’s safety couldn’t be guaranteed if he did return without permission But a spokesperson to Jammeh … Read more
Four Iraqi airmen have been reportedly wounded as several rockets slammed into an Iraqi airbase north of Baghdad where US troops are based. Al Jazeera quoted officials and military sources on Sunday evening, adding that many other soldiers were equally wounded. According to the report, some shells hit the runway of the Balad airbase while … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, affirmed that the ongoing enforcement of traffic laws will be stepped up across the State … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that the government will sustain its support, kindness, and provision of welfare materials to the relatives of fallen heroes to ensure that they maintain quality lives despite the demise of their breadwinners. The Governor made the promise while speaking at the Year 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration … Read more
Xavi Hernandez has told Barcelona he does not want the coach’s job in mid-season but has agreed in principle to take over from Ernesto Valverde in the summer. Barca CEO Oscar Grau and sporting director Eric Abidal met the former midfielder for talks in Qatar on Friday as pressure mounted on Valverde following the Catalans’ … Read more
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will be out for four months following a knee operation on Sunday. The Uruguay striker suffered an injury to the external meniscus on his right knee and was operated on by Spanish surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat. Suarez played the whole match as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in the … Read more
A man Identified as Bolatito Farook Kadara was bathed with Premium Motor Spirit(PMS) known as petrol and set on fire by a mentally unstable man known as Badejo Adewale on Thursday at Hogan Bassey Street Surulere. The case was reported at about 0708hrs by one Adeola Kadara, the sister of the victim who resides at … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, January 12th, 2020 1. “Brace Up For The Challenges Ahead” – Lagos Commissioner Tasks Staff The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has tasked staff of the ministry and its agencies to brace up for the challenges ahead and … Read more
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has tasked staff of the ministry and its agencies to brace up for the challenges ahead and act with dignity and honour while meeting set targets. He gave this charge on Friday during a meeting with the staff of the Ministry and its Agencies … Read more
In furtherance of road rehabilitation and construction, the Lagos State Government has begun the process for construction of a 19.39-kilometer road network to resolve the problem of flooding in Ijegun, Ijagemo, and Ijedodo in Ojo Local Government. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye made the disclosure during a … Read more
In line with the administration’s plan to embark on urban regeneration of identified communities in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu early Saturday morning visited some locations in Lagos Island. The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanni Eshinlokun and some members of the State Executive Council including … Read more
A commercial bus driver, popularly known as ‘Danfo’ has crushed a motorcycle rider (Okada) to death along Eko Bridge, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. He was knocked down by a yellow commercial bus while driving his bike against oncoming traffic, while the bus driver absconded after the accident, PM News reports. Read Also: 2023 Presidency: Aspirant Assures … Read more
Mr. Olufemi Ajadi, a presidential aspirant, whose party is yet to be revealed has assured Nigerians sustainable development in 2023 if he is elected, noting that workable manifesto is on ground. Ajadi told reporters that the problems of Nigeria, especially the economic and political situations, have not yielded positive expectation because the people in charge … Read more
It was a sweet victory for Jurgen Klopp and his men and Liverpool as defeated highly inspired Mourinho’s Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the English Premier League EPL matchday 22 encounters. The Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points after second-place Leicester lost to Southampton … Read more
Malaga have sacked head coach Victor Sanchez four days after he was suspended following the publication of an explicit video of the 43-year-old on social media. The Spanish second-tier side said Sanchez had been dismissed for “disciplinary reasons”, adding that they had been unable to agree terms on a mutual termination of his contract. “Malaga … Read more
Leaders Inter Milan missed the chance to move three points clear at the top of Serie A as Antonio Conte’s side were held by Atalanta. Lautaro Martinez latched on to Romelu Lukaku’s pass to fire in his 17th goal of the season and put Inter ahead after just four minutes at the San Siro. Atalanta … Read more
On grounds of inadequate enrollment centres, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday scrapped the use of National Identity Number for registration in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry exam. It was gathered that 1,000 enrollment centres operated by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) nationwide were not enough … Read more
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday pledged the state’s continued support for the armed forces. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the state Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the pledge at a Juma’at service to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, at Alausa, Ikeja. He said that the government would continue to pray … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Friday commenced the enforcement of the clean -up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island with the seizing of 36 exotic cars and trucks from an illegal car mart and mechanic workshop located on the pedestrian walkway of Muritala Mohammed Drive, formerly Bank Road In Ikoyi . The enforcement team which was … Read more
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) for registration of candidates for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede made the disclosure on Saturday at a press conference held at the board’s headquarters in Abuja, Oloyede said the decision was to … Read more