The military court martial to resume trial of the aide-de-camp to a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, and six soldiers attached to him. Our correspondent was told that the trial of Badeh’s ADC and security details was over alleged dereliction of duty and security breach, which were believed to have … Read more
A pan-Igbo group, the Igbo National Council, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to caution the leader of Arewa Consultative Forum, Yerima Shettima,who said that 2023 was not the right time for the Igbo to produce Nigeria’s president. The INC president, Chilos Godsent, who stated this in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Monday, said … Read more
Mali authorities and the United Nations have conducted investigations into the alleged disappearance of over 20 civilians in the war-torn West African country this month, security and government officials said Monday. There are few details regarding the incident, but rumours spread on social media have alleged that the group of people went missing after an … Read more
Sokoto State House of Assembly, has suspended sitting to tuesday following the death of a lawmaker representing Kebbe Constituency, Isa Harisu. The late Harisu collapsed when he arrived in the State House of Assembly on Monday for the day’s business in parliament. The lawmaker was quickly rushed to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, where … Read more
Tunisian President, Kais Saied, has extended the state of emergency in the country to another month beginning January 1, 2020. The Tunisian presidency made this known in a statement on Monday. “The decision was made after consultations with outgoing Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, who is running the government affairs and President of the Assembly of … Read more
There was pandemonium today in Damaturu,Yobe state capital following an explosion of a military armoured tank that caught fire. Residents of Damaturu scamper for safety when the explosion occurred. Ekohotblog gathered that firefighters have been deployed to the scene to put off the fire. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/30/firefighter-dies-while-fighting-a-bushfire-in-eastern-australia/ The incident reportedly occurred opposite the Federal Polytechnic … Read more
Minister of information,culture and tourism, Lai Mohammed said, the Government has placed travel restrictions on all ministers. He said that they can only travel out of the country eight times in a year. He said President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that no minister should go on foreign trips more than twice in a quarter. Besides, … Read more
Osun state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has signed the 2020 budget of N119.5 billion into law, promising that the budget would be fully implemented. The Governor signed the budget in his office in Osogbo shortly after it was formally presented to him by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye. The News … Read more
The Ekiti State Government has terminated the contract awarded to Messers Time Building & Construction Company for rehabilitation of Ilupeju-Ire Road,demanding refund from contractors. The Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Aare ‘Muyiwa Olumilua, made this known while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the Ekiti State Executive Council meeting in his office in Ado … Read more
A volunteer firefighter died on Monday while fighting bushfire that was raging across eastern Australia, the Rural Fire Service reported. The service said in a statement on Twitter that the firefighter died when his fire truck overturned at Jingellic, 70 kilometres east of the New South Wales town of Albury. It is the third death … Read more
A senator representing Niger East, Mohammad Sani Musa, has said that no government will allow social media users to abuse the space. Musa spoke in Paiko, headquarters of Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, during the annual festival and reception of the Paigokni Development Association (PDA). He said social media space had been so … Read more
The Kano State Government has concluded plans to begin the payment of N30,000 minimum wage. At the end of a meeting held between the state government and the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council in Kano on Thursday, it was agreed that Kano State should commence the payment from this month (December). The categories for the … Read more
The Dubai Globe Soccer Awards has once again crowned Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo the Men’s Player of the Year for the sixth time. “I have to thank my family, my girlfriend, my boy there, Cristiano, my three kids who are waiting for me in the hotel, my friends, my teammates of Juventus and the national … Read more
Liverpool finish the year with a 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League table following victory over Wolves amidst more Video Assistant Referee controversy at Anfield. Sadio Mane scored the winner in the first half, slotting it past keeper Rui Patricio after it bounced off Adam Lallana’s shoulder in the box. There was … Read more
Chelsea overcame an “awful” start, said boss Frank Lampard, as they staged a stunning late comeback to snatch victory and wreck Mikel Arteta’s return to Emirates Stadium as Arsenal manager. Arteta, taking charge of his first home game since succeeding the sacked Unai Emery, looked on course for three important points after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s early … Read more
The Management of the Lagos State University(LASU), Ojo, has cautioned its students following the alleged murder of one of its final-year-female students, Favour Daley-Oladele. It also called on them to remain calm to allow the law enforcement agents conclude their investigation into the matter. According to the university’s spokesman, Mr. Ademola Adekoya, said on Sunday … Read more
The Igbo National Council has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State to release detained journalist, Agba Jalingo. The group’s President, Chilos Godsent, made this known at a press conference in Owerri, the Imo State capital. He warned that INC would storm Calabar, the Cross River capital in protest to … Read more
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, has pledged to run a non-partisan leadership in the National Assembly. NAN reports that Lawan stated this on Saturday in Damaturu, Yobe State capital at a reception in his honour. “I can take it upon myself to run a non-partisan Senate, where party does not determine what … Read more
Monaco have sacked manager Leonardo Jardim for the second time in 14 months and appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno. Jardim returned in January to replace ex-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, three months after the Ligue 1 club ended his initial four-year spell in charge. Monaco are seventh in Ligue 1, 17 points off leaders Paris St-Germain. … Read more
Tropical Cyclone Sarai has left two people dead and more than 2,500 needing emergency shelter in Fiji on Sunday. The cyclone damaged houses, crops and trees, cut power and forced the cancellation of several international flights, stranding holidaymakers visiting the island nation, which is a major tourist draw. National Disaster Management Office director, Vasiti Soko, … Read more