The All Progressives Congress members in Oyo State under the aegis of the Oyo State Aspirants Forum have declared a three-day fasting and prayer session for the former governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Ajimobi, who is the acting National Chairman of the APC, is currently receiving treatment for Covid-19 at the First Cardiology … Read more
Investment refers to an increase in capital assets, and typically includes investment by business, investment in property (‘dwellings’) and investment by governments in ‘social’ capital. Business investment comprises between 65% and 85% of total investment in the majority of G7 countries. In the long term, investment is important for improving productivity and increasing the competitiveness … Read more
The House of Representatives on Monday expressed displeasure over the failure of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRMIDP) to provide relevant documents on the utilisation of N25 billion appropriated between 2015 and 2019 fiscal years. Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts, Hon. Wole Oke who presided over the investigative hearing … Read more
The Police command in Ibadan has arrested one Ayokunbi Olaniyi, 22, after he was caught allegedly having sex with a pig. Olaniyi, who resides in Eleti – Odo area, Iwo Road, Ibadan, was on Tuesday arraigned in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court and charged with one count of unnatural offense. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Opeyemi … Read more
The Department of State Service has arraigned a 48-year-old man, Joshua Sayo Oki before a Magistrate Court in Osogbo, the state capital over his Facebook post that was considered embarrassing to the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye. The Prosecutor, Mr Boo Nweke told the court that the accused person committed … Read more
The trial of South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, on decade-old corruption charges, alongside French arms company Thales, is due to resume on Tuesday. Recall In February, a judge issued a stayed warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear, citing illness. The court, however, rejected his “sick note” saying he would have to … Read more
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Boboye Olayemi Oyeyemi MFR, has alerted Nigerians on the new method hoodlums now use in robbing innocent people. Read Also: How 17-Yr-Old Girl Was Swept By Lagos Flood On Monday In a tweet, the FRSC said the robbers now hijack plate numbers and while you’re trying to … Read more
Again, flood has swept away a 17-year- old girl, simply identified as Ayisat in at Alapafuja axis of the Surulere Low-Cost Housing Estate following downpour experienced through out Monday in some areas of the state. Consequently, LASEMA has commenced a search and rescue operation for a missing teenager. Confirming the tragic incident, the General Manager, … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 1. #COVID19Nigeria: NCDC Announces 676 New COVID-19 Cases, See Breakdown Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 675 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Monday evening, June 22. READ … Read more
Saudi Arabia has decided to hold the 2020 Hajj with a very limited number of pilgrims from various nationalities who already reside in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This means international travelers will not be able to participate in this year’s hajj. This decision, the government of Saudi Arabia says is based on a constant … Read more
Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) has released powerful prophecies for the week. The General Overseer released the prophecies on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, on Monday morning, June 22, 2020. Ekohotblog understands that the Apostle noted in his prophecies that this week, those that believe in the prophecies shall receive … Read more
Some officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) have landed in serious trouble as they were caught on camera counting money allegedly extorted from motorists. Ekohotblog understands that it was a road user identified as Ibukun Mike that exposed the LASTMA officials counting the money they extorted from him and the other four … Read more
The Maize Growers, Processors and Marketers’ Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN), Anambra chapter, has commenced distribution of inputs for the 2020 wet season farming. The farm inputs distribution was launched under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) at Amansea near Awka on Monday. Speaking at the event, the CBN Branch Controller, Awka, … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 675 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 675 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Monday evening, June 22. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that … Read more
A woman identified as Emil Egan after sleeping for months wakes with four different accents. Emil Egan was born and raised in Essex, United Kingdom and speaks no foreign language, but hearing her speak you could swear she is a Russian immigrant or tourist, because of her Eastern European accent. But the funny thing is … Read more
A 40-year-old man simply identified as Mr. Hu in China reportedly suffers three bladder tears after drinking ten beers and then holding pee in for a shocking 18 hours. According to reports, Mr. Hu, had reportedly consumed 10 beers during a night on the town, before coming home and crashing into an inebriated sleep. Somehow … Read more
President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign hit out at protesters and the media on Sunday as it scrambled to reset after a disappointing relaunch at a rally beset by missteps. Trump’s campaign in Tulsa, Oklahoma was marred by empty seats, coronavirus infections within the campaign, and a rambling speech by Trump that was criticized for having … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with All Progressives Congress governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was gathered that the President summoned the governors to the meeting as part of efforts to resolve the leadership crisis in the party. Read Also: Protesters Bombard APC HQ, want NWC dissolved Those at the meeting are Chairman … Read more
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have asked President Muhammadu Buhari and the national executive committee (NEC) to dissolve the national working committee (NWC) of the party. The protesters who besieged the national secretariat of the party in Abuja on Monday, held banners and placards which read: “The current NWC has destroyed our … Read more
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in collaboration with a non-profit organisation, MITIMETH, has empowered no fewer than 200 women and youths in turning water hyacinths to handcrafts. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, made the disclosure in Lagos at the opening of a centre for showcasing water hyacinth products as well as … Read more