As part of programme to wrap up his first in office, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has vacated his cabinet. This was disclosed by Bello when he addressed a press briefing in the Government House, Lokoja on Wednesday night. He explained that the dissolution takes immediate effect as he has directed his former cabinet members … Read more
Following the early announcement of his exit from PDP, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), received a former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, his son Moyosore and others who defected. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of APC in the state, Mr. Tunde Balogun said the defection to the ruling … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said the impeachment of Donald Trump was based on “made-up” grounds, adding he did not believe it marked the end of the US president. “It still needs to go through the Senate, where the Republicans have a majority,” Putin said after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump … Read more
A landlord, Mr. Victor Kanaychukwu Ani, has sued the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the failure to pay over two years rent. The case with suit No. MUD\85\2019 was filed at the Magistrate Court 2, Udi, presided by Ngozi Oruraa, yesterday, by the landlord’s lawyer, … Read more
The Federal Government has approved registration and release of a new Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea variety for commercialization. The approval was granted by the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, chaired by Mr. Oladosu Awoyemi.The meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State. The new cowpea variety, SAMPEA 20-T, was developed by … Read more
At least 12 persons were feared dead and 18 others hospitalised on Thursday following a communal clash between the Ebom and the Usumutong in the Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. It was gathered that the clash started around 5am and resulted in the burning of several houses. It was alleged that the … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned 14 persons before a mobile court for violating traffic laws in the state. The spokesperson for the command, Bala Elkana, also said 16 vehicles had been impounded, adding that the clampdown on traffic law violators in the state was to restore sanity to Lagos roads. He identified the … Read more
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 42-year-old man, Taofeek Oyeyemi, for allegedly impregnating his 16-year-old daughter. It was gathered that Oyeyemi took the victim to a quack doctor to procure abortion after discovering that she was pregnant for him. The suspect is said to be a father of 17 children from … Read more
The Assistant Director, N-Power Job Creation Unit, Mr Nsikak Okon, has said it is unfortunate that some of the beneficiaries of the scheme are conniving with their school principals to be absent from their duty posts. Okon, said this in a statement on Thursday, while reacting to a story published in the December 17, 2019 … Read more
The Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, has stressed the need for public servants in the state to imbibe safety culture so that they can live long. Lanre Mojola spoke at the 2019 Safety and Health Sensitization for the state’s public servants at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Mojola … Read more
Mother luck ran out against a Danfo driver today at the popular Ebute-Ero bridge, in Lagos as governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sighted the vehicle from afar stopped his convoy to personally arrest the driver. But the driver upon seeing the governor abandoned his bus and ran for safety. Sanwo-Olu had several occasions has stated that his … Read more
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 1, 2020, as public holidays for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known on Thursday in Abuja through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah. Aregbesola, … Read more
Nigerian Artiste, Temidayo Omoniyi better known as Zlatan Ibile, has seized gifted himself a diamond crusted Rolex wristwatch to celebrate his birthday. Zlatan who turned 25 on Thursday, December 19, disclosed the gift on his social media page on Wednesday, 18th December. Read Also: FG Declares Dec 25,26,Jan 1,2020 Public Holiday He wrote”From Temidayo to Zlatan!!! … Read more
In line with the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of the Lagos State Government administration, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu through a social welfare intervention programme, is set to empower over 2000 Lagosians with grants to trade and grow their businesses gradually. Disclosing this is the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale while unveiling the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 19th, 2019 1. BREAKING: Donald Trump Impeached The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has been impeached from the oval office by majority of the lawmakers for abuse of power. READ MORE 2. LASG Remains Committed To Providing Clean, … Read more
Reigning champion Manchester City progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals with victory at Oxford United. Oxford, who lost at home to City in the third round of this competition last season, did themselves great credit, forcing keeper Claudio Bravo into a succession of second-half saves. Read Also: Carabao Cup: Leicester City Eliminate Everton On Penalties To … Read more
Leicester City survived a second-half Everton comeback to win 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw and set up a Carabao Cup semi-final with Aston Villa. The Foxes had raced ahead with two goals in three first-half minutes from James Maddison and Jonny Evans. But Tom Davies got Everton back into it with a volley … Read more
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, NIJ, Ogba, has urged its students to shun anti-social behavior likely to affect their sojourn in the school. The Provost of the institution, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye gave the advice at the 17th matriculation ceremony which took place in the institution’s hall December 18, 2019. He reminded the matriculating students of … Read more
General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe has warned residents of the State to remain cautious and selfless while celebrating the yuletide to avoid disturbing neighbours. The Agency also announced the reopening of 26 facilities due to their compliance with the environmental laws guiding their operations. Read Also: Lagos … Read more
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Dr. Biodun Onayele have disclosed that beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 State bursary have started receiving payment of their bursary. Onayele made this disclosure on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 while addressing newsmen in his office. He also appealed to other categories of beneficiaries yet to get their bank alert … Read more