In recognition of his performance during the first term in office, President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has been endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for a second term. The decision was announced in a communique signed by Jean-Claude Kassi, the commission’s president, at the end of the 56th … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Comrade Giwa Moshood Olasupo (GMO) on Saturday declared for the state chairmanship position of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). Releasing his manifestos in front of over a thousand youths from different local governments within the state, GMO stressed the need to ensure that the youths are united and gainfully employed. … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Monday charged all residents to remain conscious of their environment as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, advised during an interview in his office at Alausa, Ikeja. He stressed that it was necessary to enlighten Lagosians … Read more
An alleged cultist, Kayode Abe, was on Monday brought before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly shooting a man dead. Abe, 29, was charged on three counts of conspiracy, murder and belonging to an unlawful society. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Dooney Raphel told the court that the defendant committed the offenses on … Read more
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
The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed that member of House of Representatives member and club owner, Shina Peller was arrested and detained after he stormed Maroko Police Station with over 50 thugs to remove some vehicles seized by Police at his club. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, Shina Peller’s … 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
A member of the House of Representatives, Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Hon. Shina Peller has been detained at Moroko Police station, Lagos State. This was made known in a statement by Peller’s Press Secretary, Kola Popoola on Monday. According to the statement, Peller was at Moroko police station to bail some of Club Quilox’s customers who … 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