Osun State Government has confirmed two cases of Lassa fever at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Ile-Ife and Westley Guild Hospital, Ilesa. Addressing Journalists in Osogbo, the State Commissioner for Health, said the two persons are responding to treatment. Read Also: Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Husband To Death In Katsina Rafiu Hammed reports … Read more
The Lagos State Level 3 Biosafety Laboratory, also known as the Lagos Biobank, built by the state government with support from the Canadian government to ensure effective management of infectious diseases, has fully commenced operation and has started receiving samples. Lagos State Commissioner for Health Prof Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this during his visit to … Read more
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adeleke Mamora, has explained what the Federal Government is doing to prevent the outbreak of Lassa fever and prevent coronavirus in the country. Mamora in an interview said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is working hard to ensure that the Lassa fever is adequately checked. “The Emergency Preparedness Group … Read more
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
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
A Lassa Fever expert has criticised Nigeria’s response to the deadly viral disease, saying the government has not done enough to check its recurrence. Recall Nigeria is currently battling an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths in 11 states, between January 1 and 24. Oyewale Tomori, a professor of virology, … Read more
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
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
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
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to the death sentence slammed on Maryam Sanda, who was found guilty of killing her husband, Bilyamin Mohammed Bello in 2017. Ekohotblog earlier reported that Justice Yusuf Halilu of the federal high court in Abuja sentenced the defendant to death by hanging. According to Police, Maryam Sanda killed … Read more
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
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution has reaffirmed its commitment to support local Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) with the introduction of the ‘Zenith Bank SME Digital Workshop’ to provide free digital training for business owners. The initiative, which is being organized in partnership with social media giant Facebook, will provide free training … Read more
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
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
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
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
Los Angeles County officials held a series of briefings today on the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others. Bryant was 41. The helicopter crashed into a hillside above Calabasas in foggy conditions just before 10 a.m. PT. L.A. County Fire Dept. Chief Daryl L. Osby said this … Read more
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
Maryam Sanda has been weeping profusely since the Federal Capital Territory High Court pronounced her death sentence. She has been standing trial for allegedly stabbing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello on November 19, 2017, accusing him of infidelity after seeing a text message on his phone. The trial judge, Yusuf Halilu, said Sanda was guilty of … Read more
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