Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, January 10th, 2020 1. Presidency Blast PDP Says, Worst Enemy Of Good Governance The senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has berated the opposition Peoples Democracy Party PDP, describing it as the worst enemy of good governance. … Read more
Atletico Madrid sprung a surprise in the Spanish Super Cup by staging a thrilling comeback to beat Barcelona 3-2 on Thursday and set up a final against Real Madrid. Barca looked on course for a Sunday showdown against Real when they led Atletico 2-1 with nine minutes left but instead it will be a Madrid … Read more
The Lagos state government has unveiled plans to commission its first green and ecofriendly estate before the close of the first quarter of this year. This was revealed by the Honourable Commissioner for Housing in the State, Hon Moruf Akinderu-Fatai during a site inspection of the Peridot Parkland estate today. The first phase of the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to residents of the state to stop discriminating against people living with disabilities. The governor spoke at an event marking the 2019 International Day of Disability, IDD, for Persons Living with Disabilities, organised by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), held on Thursday at the Ndubuisi … Read more
A 35-year-old carpenter, Timothy Olayiwola, has been remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly defiled a nine-year-old girl. Chief Magistrate K.O. Ogundare, of an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that he should be kept in Kirikiri Correctional Centre, pending advice from the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). According to the prosecutor, … Read more
The Lagos State Aids Control (LSACA) has commenced the sensitization of religious leaders across the five divisions of Lagos State on HIV /AIDS Prevention and Stigma Reduction. The sensitization programme of the religious leaders on HIV /AIDS prevention and stigma reduction took place on Wednesday at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ikeja. The … Read more
Borussia Dortmund are not contemplating selling Jadon Sancho in January despite interest from a host of clubs from around Europe, according to Sky in Germany. The England international has no release clause in his long-term contract that currently keeps him at the club until the end of June 2022. Borussia Dortmund feel they would not … Read more
Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho is excited as he scored the equalizer for Leicester City in their 1-1 Carabao Cup first leg semi-final draw with Aston Villa. Concise News understands that Iheanacho, who came on as a substitute, finished a Jamie Vardy’s pass in the 74th-minute of the clash at the King Power Stadium on … Read more
Kannywood Director, Hassan Giggs, has pledged to sponsor the medical treatment of 17-year-old Sani Lawal who is suffering from serious eye defect. Giggs, a director in the Hausa-language film industry of Northern Nigeria, made this known in Daura, Katsina State on Thursday when he met the boy, saying he was sympathetic toward the young man’s … Read more
Accomplished businessman, Chief Razak Okoya will clock 80 years on earth on January 11, 2020 and all plans have been rolled out to make the celebrations grand in Lagos. Chief Okoya who is the CEO of Eleganza Group of Companies is one of the most respected businessmen in Nigeria with his business empire extending across … Read more
The Lagos State Government has urged all intending pilgrims who wishes to perform the 2020 Holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, to commence the compulsory pre-hajj medical screening which is designed to ascertain their medical status. This was disclosed today in a statement signed by the … Read more
The Lagos State Government today handed over 10 brand new vehicles and 26 motorbikes to the Traffic Enforcement Team assigned to unlock traffic gridlocks across the State. During the ceremony at the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa Ikeja, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde stated that the items were purchased to enable the combined Traffic … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday inaugurated an advisory committee on Police Prosecutions in Magistrate Courts to review laws enabling Police prosecutorial power. The committee was inaugurated in response to the clamour by NGOs and stakeholders to bar Police Prosecution of criminal matters at the State Magistrate Court in accordance with the provisions of the Administration of … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, January 9th, 2020 1. APC Calls For Credible LG Polls In Cross River The All Progressive Congress APC chapter in Cross River State has urged the Cross River Independent Electoral commission (CROSIEC), conduct a free and fair local government election in the state. … Read more
Following claims of Iran that 80 American soldiers had been killed in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Soleimani, President Donald Trump says the US is ready to embrace peace “with all those who seek peace”. Speaking in a nationwide broadcast, Trump dismissed the reports of Iran, saying no American was hurt in the missiles … Read more
One Ojo Ibrahim has been apprehended by the Osun State Police Command on Wednesday while trying to steal some electrical appliances in a transformer, after suffering electrocution. It was gathered that he was in the thick of his operation when power was restored to the transformer. He was said to have committed the alleged … Read more
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have announced their decision to step back from their position as senior royals as they now intend to pursue financial independence. This was disclosed in a statement posted on their Instagram page on Wednesday. “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a … Read more
Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz who is the sister of King Juan Carlos and aunt of King Felipe VI passed away in Madrid on Wednesday at the age of 83. Infanta Pilar had been admitted to hospital in the Spanish capital earlier this week. Although details of her condition weren’t confirmed, she had … Read more
The Lagos State Government , on Wednesday, announced that it would close two roads to traffic on January 9 and January 11 respectively. It said this was to facilitate the completion of the construction of the ongoing Lagos – Ibadan standard gauge rail line, where the roads were located. The Public Affairs Unit of the … Read more
Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, P/S Ministry of Housing, Mr. Wasiu Akewusola and SSA on Housing, Mr. Abdul-Akeem Ayodeji Amodu inspecting the state-owned housing scheme at Igbogbo in Ikorodu. Read Also: LASG To Begin Clean-Up Of VI, Ikoyi The scheme has 360 homes to be delivered soon to increase the stock of decent shelters … Read more