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Kebbi Governor,Bagudu Signs 2020 Budget

Dec 25, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Kebbi state Governor, Atiku Bagudu has signed the 2020 budget estimate of N138,135,8031,705. The Governor appreciated the legislators for expeditiously passing the budget in less than one month for its implementation from January to December 2020. He affirmed the commitment of his administration to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Kebbi. He announced … Read more

Premier League: Nigeria EPL Star Out For Three Weeks

Dec 25, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

English Premier League side Everton has confirmed that Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi will be out for two to three weeks. Iwobi who lasted only 11 minutes in the premier league match against former club Arsenal at the Goodison Park suffered a hamstring injury and was replaced by Turkish international Genk Tosun. The new … Read more

PDP Lawmakers Reject Tenure Extension for Caretaker Chairmen

Dec 25, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Plateau State House of Assembly have rejected tenure extension for caretaker chairmen of four local government areas of the state. Member representing Langtang South in the Assembly,Mr.Sohchang Zimgtim made this known on behalf of his colleagues in a news conference in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria … Read more

Thirty Five Persons Dead In Burkina Faso Jihadists’ Attack

Dec 25, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Jihadists in Burkina Faso have killed 35 civilians, mostly women, when they simultaneously attacked a town in the north and its military base in one of the deadliest assaults in nearly five years of jihadist violence in the West African country. Seven soldiers and 80 jihadists also died in the double attack Tuesday in Arbinda … Read more

Libya War Leaves Thousands Homeless

Dec 25, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

More than 140,000 Libyans like Mohammed have fled their homes since April, when forces loyal to eastern based strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an assault on Tripoli, seat of the UN-recognised government. In central Tripoli, the grey skeletons of a highrise construction site – abandoned since 2008 due to a property dispute – now host more … Read more

CAN Commends FG For The Release Of Dasuki,Sowore

Dec 25, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has commended the Federal Government for the release of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and convener of #RevolutionNow protests Omoyele Sowore as mandated by the Federal High Court, Abuja. The CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle, in a statement on Tuesday, said … Read more

Ogun APC Reels Out Conditions To Akinlade To Rejoin Party

Dec 25, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Following the announcement by the former Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement(APM), Adekunle Akinlade,the leadership of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ogun State has reeled out the conditions for the Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement(APM),loyalists of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun to rejoin the party. The party made this statement known through its … Read more

Lagosians To Enjoy Free BRT Ride On Dec 25,Jan 1- Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Dec 25, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Sanwo-Olu Restates Commitment To Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Business Leaders

Lagos State Governor,Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that Lagosians would today and January 1 enjoy a free ride on BRT to their destinations. The Governor said that motorists plying the Ikoyi and Lekki toll plazas would enjoy free passage. A statement from his office read: “Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a free BRT ride … Read more

9ice Set To Marry Babymama

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigerian singer, Abolore Adegbola Akande popularly known as 9ice is set to marry his baby-mama, Olasunkanmi Ajala. The couple has a daughter, Mitchelle whom they welcomed five years ago. “The Winning Team, My long time Dream. Happy U agreed to Embark on this journey with me. Damaged Goods Turned Aging Truth Pure Through You And … Read more

Senate President, Lawan Condemns Attack On Jonathan’s Home In Otuoke

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Lawan Seeks Establishment Of Electoral Offences Commission

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the attack on the country home of Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, in the early hours of Tuesday. Lawan, who made this statement through his media aide, Ola Awoniyi, described the attack as ‘despicable.’ The Senate President called on the relevant security agency to get … Read more

Organizers Remove Burna Boy’s Name From South Africa Concert

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Burna Boy’s 'Anybody' Makes New York Times List Of 2019 Best Songs

The organisers of Afropunk festival in Johannesburg, South Africa have announced that Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has been pulled from the lineup. Burna Boy was set to perform at Afropunk, to be held later this month, but organisers took to their social media handle to announce a new development. According to them, “now isn’t the … Read more

I’m Older But Sweeter, Tiwa Savage Speaks On Relationship With Wizkid

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigerian Artiste, Tiwa Savage has said her relationship with Wizkid is nobody’s business, noting that she might be older than the starboy, but she is sweeter. Recall that the superstars have been alleged to be lovers as they are mostly seen together in public places and engaging in activities which portray them to be in … Read more

DSS Frees Sambo Dasuki

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services(DSS). The former NSA’s lead counsel, Mr. Ahmed Raji (SAN), confirm Dasuki’s release at about 8.11pm on Tuesday, said, “He was released a few minutes ago.” READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/24/five-persons-dead-in-minna-auto-accident/ Dasuki was arrested by the DSS on December … Read more

Five Persons Dead In Minna Auto Accident

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger said that five persons have died on Tuesday in an accident in Bonu village along Lambata-Minna road of Gurara Local Government Area of the state. FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Joel Dagwa, said on Tuesday in Minna that the accident involved a Sharon wagon with registration number: MNA 320 … Read more

Two Persons Killed,Thirteen Injured As Jihadists Attack Military Checkpoint In Maiduguri

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Insecurity: Boko Haram abducts Dozens of women In Fresh Attack

Two civilians have been killed and 13 others injured when jihadists attacked a military checkpoint in northeast Nigeria, a local government spokesman and residents said Tuesday. Fighters from the Islamic State West African Province in 14 trucks launched an attack on soldiers in Maina Hari village near Biu Town, 180 kilometres southwest of the Borno … Read more

Ebonyi State Governor,David Umahi Re-jigs Cabinet

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Gov David Umahi Suspends 5 Permanent Secretaries For 6 Months

Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi has re-jigged his cabinet, affecting two commissioners. Governor Umahi’s Media Assistant, Mr Francis Nwaze, who made a statement in Abakaliki, said that Commissioner for Human Capital Development, Dr Stephen Odoh, has been posted to the governor’s office. Nwaze added: “Mr Uchenna Orji, Commissioner for Information and Orientation is to take … Read more

Former PDP Governorship Aspirant In Zamfara Defects To APC

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Zonal Vice Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state, Alhaji Sani Gwamna has said that the party has received a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu-Bakauye. Gwamma who made this known to newsmen in Gusau, said that Shehu-Bakauye’s defection followed a meeting with some bigwigs … Read more

Unknown Gunmen Attack Home Of Former President,Jonathan,Kill One Soldier

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Trouble Looms For Jonathan, Diezani As US Court Grants Buhari's Govt Demand To Access Their Banks Statements

Unknown Gunmen have attacked the home of Ex-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Sources in Otuoke, Bayelsa State said that the gunmen, who struck at about 3am, killed one soldier, injured one while another one was taken away to unknown destination. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/24/judge-withdraws-from-sowores-case/ As at the time of filing this report all … Read more

Many Injured For Scrabble Christmas Gift Promotion At Australian Shopping Mall

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

A rush for scramble gift promotions left many injured in an Australian mall on Tuesday after hundreds of balloons with prizes inside were dropped on Christmas shoppers gathered below. Around 150 people jostled for prime position as two massive bags full of balloons hovered overhead in the shopping centre in Sydney’s western suburbs. When they … Read more

Gunmen Abduct Ondo Monarch’s Wife,Children

Dec 24, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

Gunmen have abducted the wife, children and driver of the traditional ruler of Odigbo town, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Rufus Akinrinmade.

Ekohotblog gathered that the traditional ruler’s family was abducted on Ikare-Owo Expressway in Oba Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state.

READ ALSO:

https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/24/house-of-reps-memberegberongbe-commends-nigerians-for-their-patience/

The traditional ruler, who confirmed the incident to our Correspondent, said that the abductors had contacted the family and had demanded a sum of N100m as ransom.

More Details later…