The Lagos State Government on has said the Imota Rice Mill at Imota, in Ikorodu Lagos, will be completed by the second quarter of 2020, with a production capacity of 32,000 tonnes per hour. According to the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, the State Government-owned Integrated Rice Mill will be also created about 250, … Read more
The Lagos State government has met with stakeholders to discuss the planned relocation of the Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa in Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA to get their commitment to the project. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, in his welcome address said the relocation process began with the exchange of … Read more
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party yesterday took on the chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Tunde Balogun, for reportedly saying the PDP was not destined to win in the state. Adedeji Doherty, the state chairman of the PDP, at the 8th day fidau prayers of a member of … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the South-West has applauded the Lagos State Government for signing agreement with six private organizations for the provision of 8,200 units of hostel accommodation for Lagos State University (LASU). The Coordinator of NANS in the zone, Mr. Samuel Olawale, gave the commendation in an interview with the … Read more
With the Christmas and New Year festivities around the corner, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has affirmed its readiness to meet the waste management needs of residents during the season and to consolidate on its year-round vision of establishing a cleaner and healthier Lagos. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement, … Read more
The Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Olusegun Dawodu, has disclosed that the state recorded 2,506 cases of child abuse between January and November 2019. Dawodu disclosed this in Alausa during a sensitization campaign to end violence against children. According to him, of the 2,506 reported cases, child abuse has 389 cases of sexual abuse, … Read more
56-year-old Anthony Oluseye Akinyemi, who is in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) at the Worcester County Jail in Snow Hill, Maryland, passed away Saturday morning at the facility. Anthony was pronounced dead at 5:23 a.m. local time December 21, 2019, after he was found unresponsive in his cell and efforts by facility … Read more
The official date for the commencement of the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB). JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed that UTME for 2020 will be between March 14 and April 4 He said this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Monday in Abuja, The … Read more
Lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State , Shina Peller has been detained at Moroko Police Station in Lagos. He was allegedly arrested while trying to take the bail of some clubbers who are regular customers at his club, Quilox. A statement by Peller’s Press Secretary, Kola Popoola, claimed that the lawmaker’s offense was not … Read more
The first chapel built for Christians at Lugard House, the state’s seat of power after 28 years of creation of the state has been inaugurated by governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State during the weekend. Bello who spoke at the inauguration of the edifice and maiden Christmas carol held at the chapel in Lokoja described … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, December 23rd, 2019 1. Special Watchlist: FG To Confront US In 2020 Early next year, the Federal government will meet with the U.S government over its decision to place Nigeria on its watch list. READ MORE 2. Ondo Deputy Gov Debunks Rumor Of … Read more
Negotiations are currently ongoing between the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the National Assembly over an amendment of the Electoral Law to enable more than 20 million Nigerians living abroad to vote in the country’s general election. Chairman of the Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, spoke in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday at an event organised by … Read more
Traditional ruler of Mangoro Goma of Tunga Village, Dalhatu Abubakar in Nassarawa State has been apprehended by the police with 81 other suspects for kidnapping, robbery and cultism in Nasarawa on Friday. The ruler was arrested for aiding and abetting kidnapping. Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa, Bola Longe, said the goal was to eradicate all … Read more
Early next year, the Federal government will meet with the U.S government over its decision to place Nigeria on its watch list. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on this development, Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said placing Nigeria on the Watch list does … Read more
Lagos State Government has vowed to henceforth deal ruthlessly with people who attacked state emergency responders during disaster or emergency situation in the state. Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Dr. Wale Ahmed issued out this warning at a Retreat for officers of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, held in Ikeja, Lagos, … Read more
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard out-manoeuvred his one-time mentor Jose Mourinho – but a comfortable win at Tottenham was overshadowed by alleged racist behaviour aimed at visiting defender Antonio Rudiger. Rudiger was involved in the second-half incident that saw Tottenham’s Son Heung-min sent off. The striker was dismissed, following a video assistant referee review, for raising … Read more
Africa football governing body, CAF on Sunday has released the top three contenders for the 2019 CAF Awards. Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo who made the top five shortlists was dropped as the Liverpool stars, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Manchester City star, Riyad Mahrez will now contend for who will the King of Africa football. This … Read more
Two inter-state robbers who have been breaking into homes and boutiques in Lagos and Ogun State and dispossessing residents of their belongings were on Wednesday arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad in Oshodi after another successful outing. The robbers, Gbemi Ogunleye, 45, a fairly used cloth seller in Ijora and Ini Effiong, … Read more
Children between the ages of eight, ten and twelve have lost their lives in a mysterious fire that happened opposite food land in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. It was also reported that the fire which happened on Sunday engulfed and roasted the children before men of the fire services came to … Read more
100 students have been expelled and eleven others have been rusticated by the University of Abuja for involving in examination malpractices. It disclosed this in a statement by its Head, Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, on Sunday in Abuja. The statement said their expulsion/rustication was approved by the Senate of the university following … Read more