An unidentified Mexican asylum-seeker slit his own throat on a bridge after being denied entry into the United States, two Mexican security officials said. The man, on Wednesday, tried to enter the United States at the Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge between the Mexican border city of Reynosa and Pharr, Texas but was denied entry. The officials, … 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
Another video has surfaced online with policeman seen holding POS as he demands passengers ATM card. In a video tweeted by one twitter user @MarshallKacy, The Nigerian police officer was seen holding a POS machine, asking the passenger for his ATM card to pay for a bribe. However, the Nigerian Police have reacted to the … 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
Africa’s business mogul, a serial entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that he is planning to open offices in the United States of America and London to protect his family’s wealth from devaluation. The billionaire was speaking in an interview with Bloomberg’s David Rubenstein. In 2016 when Nigeria’s economy was in a recession and the Central … Read more
Mass Communication Degree has been phased out in Nigeria institutions by the National Universities Commission, NUC. This implies that there would no longer be Mass Communication as a degree programme in Nigerian universities. According to the NUC, Mass Communication has been unbundled into seven separate degree programmes in order to meet present demand. The commission … Read more
The United States will consider sanctions against Venezuelan lawmakers accused of taking bribes to vote against opposition leader Juan Guaido, an official said Wednesday. Guaido, recognized as Venezuela’s interim president by the United States and more than 50 other nations, was sworn in Tuesday for another term after a chaotic standoff in which troops physically … Read more
Facebook Inc said on Thursday, ahead of the U.S. presidential election that it was making some changes to its approach to political ads, including allowing users to turn off certain ad-targeting tools. However, the updates stop far short of critics’ demands and what rival companies have pledged to do. The world’s biggest social network has … Read more
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has released a list containing 237 organisations eligible to seek different federal government contracts in 2020. The agency explained that the companies were issued compliance certificates after meeting requirements on regulations concerning their employees’ contributions as contained in the pension’s law. The law, the Pension Refund Act 2014, requires firms … 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
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed delight following Lille’s qualification into the semi-final of the French League Cup on Wednesday. Osimhen sealed Lille’s passage into the last four after doubling their lead on 58 minutes in the quarter-final against 10-man Amiens. Luis Araujo had put Lille 1-0 ahead in the 50th minute. Amiens were … Read more
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed confidence that his side can still knock Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup. In the first-leg semi-final played on Tuesday at Old Trafford, City ran out 3-1 winners, thanks to first half goals from Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and an own goal by Andreas Pereira. Marcus … 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
Leicester City’s midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi will undergo a minor surgery today, 9th of January, 2020 according to Brendan Rodgers. Read Also: Nigeria Reaches Final Round Of Olympics Qualifier In Beach Volleyball The gaffer made this known prior to Leicester’s semifinal first leg Carabao tie against Aston Villa at the King Power stadium. Ndidi was missing from … Read more