Following a report of a suspect being shot dead and four others arrested during a robbery attempt at First Bank, Mpape, the outskirts of Abuja former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, commended the Nigeria Police and the Nigerian Army for foiling the attack. Atiku tweeted on Saturday, saying, “I’m proud of the proactiveness of … Read more
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Saturday appointed Abdelaziz Djerrad as prime minister and requested him to form a cabinet, official media reported. The state-run radio Channel III noted that Mr Djerrad has already served as secretary general at the presidency in the era of President Liamine Zeroual from 1994 to 1997, and diplomatic adviser for interim … Read more
Super Eagles youngster, Victor Osimhen in an interview disclosed reasons he rejected an offer from English Premier League Club, Arsenal. The U-17 Wolrd Cup winner said the former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger wanted him to join the club but he was not able to assure him first-team inclusion. He said; “After the tournament (2015 U-17 … Read more
The concept of Nigeria’s Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has been presented to Chinese Police in the Chinese’s Guangdong province. This was done in a seminar session at the ongoing security exchange programme between Nigeria and China. The POCACOV National Coordinator, SP Ebere Amaraizu, who presented the initiative, disclosed this in a statement made … Read more
Lawmaker representing Adamawa North at the red chamber, and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ishaku Elisha Abbo has been honoured with a ‘Beacon of Hope’ award at the 4th edition of the Adamawa Celebrities and Achievers Awards (ACAA). The award presentation took place in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State on Saturday. This … Read more
An “angry” British tortoise managed to set his house on fire on Christmas Day — and didn’t look thrilled when firefighters extinguished the blaze and saved his shell, according to officials. The 45-year-old reptile was home alone in Essex on Wednesday afternoon when he knocked over a heat lamp, setting his bedding alight, the Essex … Read more
While congratulating President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawan, on his son’s marriage, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday urged young couples to always seek advice from exemplary persons. Ibrahim, son of the Senate President, got married to Amani, the daughter of a businessman, Alhaji Bala Umar, a Kano indigene, in Kano on Friday. See Also: … Read more
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has urged traditional rulers in the state to fast and pray for peace in the state ahead of the Edo governorship election in 2020. The traditional gave the charge at the quarterly meeting of the Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in Benin on Saturday. The monarch said … Read more
Ibrahim Umar, a former electoral officer in charge of Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, and Sahabo Hamman, a retired staff member of INEC and representative of West African Network of Election Observers, have been sentenced to 21 years in prison on three counts bordering on conspiracy, and for corruptly enriching themselves. The … Read more
After the management’s commitment to comply with the state’s Environmental Laws, Regulations, guidelines, and standards, the Lagos State Government on Friday re-opened the Club Quilox. The popular club owned by a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Abiola Peller, had organised a 36-hour non-stop event that led to traffic gridlock and noise pollution with … Read more
Following the kidnap of his sister two weeks ago from her home at Dangani Village under Musawa Local Government Area in Katsina, suspected kidnappers have taken hostage one Ibrahim Lukman while he was dropping off ransom for his sister, Aisha. According to Daily Trust, Ibrahim was said to have agreed to meet the kidnappers with … Read more
To familiarise children with the etiquette of safety at a much younger age, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has advised schools management to consider introducing road safety course in their curriculum. Deputy Corps Commander, Lagos Command, Mr. A.S Oyegade, stated this at the Indomie Fan Club,IFC, Road Safety Quiz Competition organised in partnership with … Read more
One Achor Clinton Chris has reportedly committed suicide inside his apartment in Rumuekini community, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The remains of Chris, who hailed from Rumuokwuta community was found beside a bottle of a brand of Dichlorvos, Sniper inside his apartment in Rumuekini where he resides. Read Also: Two Persons Dead In … Read more
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji recently promoted nine chiefs amongst which are Akogun Sarafadeen Alli, a former Secretary to Oyo State Government and Chief Lowo Obisesan, a former Commissioner for Environment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Alli, Obisesan and seven others were promoted during a traditional event held at the Popoyemoja … Read more
Indian Police have confirmed the arrest of two Nigerians for allegedly possessing drugs worth over Rs 15 lakh. Senior inspector Ravindra Budwant of the crime branch’s anti- human trafficking cell (AHTC), said the Navi Mumbai police on Thursday nabbed cloth sellers Kenneth Siman Kezi (28) and Nomenan Dozi Isikerial (44) for allegedly possessing drugs worth … Read more
The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State released a statement yesterday confirming the death of an American defense contractor who was killed in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base in Kirkuk on Friday. Although the contractor’s name has not been released, several U.S. service members and Iraqi personnel were equally wounded. Colonel Myles Caggins, … Read more
The recitation of Quran has been suggested by the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Mohammed Abubakar III, on Friday as one of the ways to end corruption in Nigeria. NAN reports that he spoke at the 34th National Quranic Recitation Competition, in Lagos. ”If we work with the Quran, there will be no issue of corruption,” … Read more
As part of plans to make Lagos State a hub for innovation and technology, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday presented a seed fund of N250 million to Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council. LASRIC is a Lagos State institution in charge of research with the responsibility of boosting innovation and technology … Read more
The Ebonyi State Government ordered that St Vincent Hospital, Igbeagu in Izzi Local Government Area be shut down on Friday. This is coming after the death of one Ephraim Ogaranya due to fresh outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ebonyi, as the victim was admitted in the said hospital before his death. He was said to … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, December 28th, 2019 1.Mum Goes Blind After Losing Two Soldier Sons To Insurgency The loss of her two breadwinner sons to Boko Haram left a mother without source for funds for medicare, leading to her loss of sight. READ MORE 2. Oshiomole Remains … Read more