The embattled former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has been barred by the Federal Government from making foreign trips. It was gathered that the move was not unconnected to a fresh probe into Onnoghen’s affairs. Onnoghen was convicted for not declaring his assets by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in April. An internal report … Read more
The former Governor of Zamfara, Abdul’aziz Yari, has insisted that the All Progressive Congress APC Zamfara Chapter remained strong despite the political defeat in the last general election in the state. Yari stated this on Saturday while addressing a crowd of APC members from the 14 local government areas of the state who visited his … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has sealed off the Sun Newspaper corporate head office in Lagos. EFCC sealed the newspaper company on Saturday on the allegation to avoid the dissipation of the property. Meanwhile, the action has been condemned by prominent Nigerians. Adding that, the action of the EFCC amounted to attack on the … Read more
Eko Club International once again will be holding its quarterly meeting in Dallas Texas.Expectedly, lagosians from different parts of the world will converge in Dallas Texas to discuss issues that are germane to the progress of our beloved State Eko Club International USA, Canada And Europe, an organisation for Lagosians in Diaspora has remained consistent … Read more
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA) has begun the demolition of distressed buildings in Lagos Island with a three-storey building located at Bamigbose street. The Director General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) during the demolition in Lagos on Saturday. According to him, the three-storey … Read more
The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has inaugurated a Joint Negotiation Committee on the Implementation of the New Minimum Wage with a view to work out modalities that will make it seamless for Government to implement its payment to workers. While inaugurating the 16-man committee,the Governor called on them to see it as part … Read more
The mother of the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, is dead. Madam Muinat Mimiko died in Ondo town at the age of 88. The news of her demise was confirmed by an aide to the former governor, Johnpaul Akinduro via his Twitter handle @akinduro. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/12/man-slumps-dies-at-lagos-airport/ The tweet reads: “Madam Muinat … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the murder of four aid workers by Boko Haram in Borno. The four men were among the six aid workers who were abducted on 26 July when their convoy came under attack near Damasak, in the Mobbar LGA. They were working on a health project implemented by the INGO Action … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has called for accessible quality healthcare for poor Nigerians across the federation through regulating the Health Insurance in the country. The red chamber revealed quality healthcare to all Nigerians would be achieved through the establishment of National Health Insurance Commission. The Upper Chamber while considering a bill for an Act to repeal … Read more
The human right lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to withdraw all charges against the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore and his codefendant, Olawale Bakare. Falana disclosed this in a press statement over the weekend adding that, the Federal government has no evidence … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has distance himself from the All Progressive Congress rally held in the state on Friday. Obaseki denied any prior knowledge of the rally adding that, as the leader of the party in the state, he was not aware of the rally. Obaseki disclosed this to newsmen in a … Read more
At least 15 people have been reportedly to have sustained some degrees of injuries at the All Progressive Congress APC mega rally in Edo state. It was gathered that crisis was as occasioned by the two factions of the party in the state following a rumor of the controversies surrounding the planned mega rally to … Read more
The executive Governor of Oyo State, Egnr. Seyi Makinde, has stressed the need for the participation of engineers in politics in order to transform the country. He noted that engineers are needed in politics in order to help Nigeria industrialize, attain rapid economic growth and sustainable development. Governor Makinde stated this while delivering the 13th … Read more
The transition committee of the Restoration Government of Governor Seriake Dickson, has expressed readiness to give account of the stewardship of the Governor’s administration ahead of the handing over of the leadership mantle to the newly elected Governor of the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson made this known Friday at … Read more
The executive Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has urged commercial banks and other financial institutions to deviate from the practice of using the savings of the poor people to buy off the debt of the rich. He also pleaded that they should look at how inflation rate would be reduced as well as how … Read more
The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC Osun State chapter Gboyega Famodun, has reinstated the commitment of the Progressive Governors Forum to continue to support the leadership of the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. Famodun said the party’s misfortune in Zamfara, as well as nagging imbroglio within APC in Edo, were not … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended his absence from the party’s rally in Benin city the Edo State capital. Oshiomhole noted that he stayed away from the rally to avert evil plans of some mischievous elements adding that, he did not want the enemies of the party to … Read more
The former Senator of Zamfara Central, Kabir Marafa, has alleged that the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress APC was targeted at President Muhammadu Buhari. Marafa stressed that crisis was not targeted at the National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, as purported by the some the party members. He disclosed this to newsmen on … Read more
The Former chairman, Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Dino Melaye, has said that he was born an actor and a politician. Melaye made this statement in an interview with newsmen in Abuja during the premiere of a movie titled, ‘Lemonade, written by Joy Idoko and produced by 100% Joy Media Productions, where he … Read more
Erstwhile President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi-Okogie, has said that President Buhari is gradually returning Nigeria into a military era where there is disobedience to the rule of law. Okogie, a former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, fault the frequent disobedience to court orders by the current regime led by the President, … Read more