An internet fraudster, Chibundu Joseph, has been sentenced to one year in prison with the option of a N1.5 million fine. Chibundu was found guilty on two charges of conspiracy to steal and retaining stolen property which are contrary to Sections 411 and 328(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 201 Justice Mojisola Dada … Read more
Four Lagos State pilgrims, who embarked on pilgrimage to Jerusalem in Israel have absconded. Those who absconded were from Batch one and two pilgrims who travelled to Jerusalem with the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Board in December 2019, PM News reports. It was gathered that one of those who absconded was later arrested by the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has procured over 5,000 drones which it has already connected to its Command Control Centre with CCTV equipment and mobile CCTV equipment to enhance security in the state. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu revealed this while inaugurating 10 additional boats procured to boost rescue operations … Read more
A 42-year-old man, Ayodeji Thomas, on Thursday, appeared before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ebute Meta, Lagos State, for allegedly killing of a man with cutlass. Thomas, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of murder, NAN reports. His plea was, however, not taken in court. The Prosecutor, Insp. Cousin Adam, told the … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Gbolahan Lawal, made this known on Thursday said that an aptitude test for pre-qualified applicants for the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) under the state’s Agriculture-based Youth Empowerment Scheme (Agric-Yes) will hold on Jan. 20. According to him, the test would take place at the Lagos State Cooperative College, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday (today) leave Nigeria to the United Kingdom (UK) to participate in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit, in London. This is his first foreign trip in 2020. Though the summit will open on Monday, January 20, the Presidency said Buhari would travel Friday and return to Nigeria on Thursday next … Read more
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of two men, Mohammed Sanni and Kabiru Umar, who allegedly conspired, wore army uniform and robbed a motorist fixing his deflated tyre. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A. O. Akinde, did not take the pleas of Sanni and Umar, aged 26 and 27, respectively. She ordered … Read more
The National Population Commission (NPC) on Thursday said its operations in Lagos would be digitised from 2020 to check the activities of touts. Its Director in Lagos State, Mr Murphy Adigun, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to him, it is our way of taking … Read more
The popular Durbar Hotel, on Independence Way, Kaduna which is said to belong to the family of late General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s former military head of state, has been pulled down by the Kaduna State Urban Development Agency (KASUPDA). The demolition was said to have taken residents by surprise on Thursday, just as the family … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, January 17th, 2020 1. Amotekun: Gani Adams’ Open Letter To AGF I find it disturbing your statement of Tuesday, January 14, 2020, declaring the security initiative of South-West governors ‘Amotekun’ as illegal. READ MORE 2. Gov. Makinde Says, Malami Lacks Power To Ban … Read more
Legendary music producer Don Jazzy who is an active user of social media platforms has come out to reveal that he battled an illness but has now recovered. He has been absent on both Twitter and Instagram for quite some days, and that is enough reason his fans should worry about him. Don Jazzy who … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced minor cabinet reshuffle, with the appointment of three new members. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile said eight cabinet portfolios affected by the redeployment include ministries of Local Government, ministry of Special Duties, Wealth Creation and Employment, Tourism, Arts and … Read more
A 31-year-old sales representative, Etop Iboro, to two years’ imprisonment for stealing drugs worth N398,000 from his employer, Yaba Psychiatric Hospital. Iboro was arraigned before a Yaba Magistrates Court in Lagos State on Thursday on a two-count charge of a break-in and stealing from an employer. He, however, pleaded not guilty. The Magistrate, Mrs. S.O. … Read more
A Lagos-based retired civil servant, Alhaji Oluwasola Shehu, on Thursday, prayed a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to grant his divorce request on grounds that she was too promiscuous and has committed adultery. Testifying in court, Oluwasola, who resides in Badagry Town in Lagos State, stated that he doesn’t want anything to do with his … Read more
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter, says it has acquired 200 hectares of farmland for rice cultivation in Epe area of the state. Mr. Femi Oke, AFAN’s Chairman told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that the move was to key into rice production and explore opportunities … Read more
The Lagos State Government has reiterated the need for Lagosians in the informal business sector of the economy, especially those in urban areas, to comply with operational standards, rules, and regulations of the government. The Acting General Manager, Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority, LASPEMA, Engr. Kazeem Olanrewaju disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting … Read more
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has signed an Executive Order banning the use of motorcycles and tricycles between 7pm and 6am across the state with effect from Jan. 20. The state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Alhaji Ahmed El-Marzuq announced this on Wednesday in Katsina. “Section 5, sub section 2 of the 1999 … Read more
Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka on Wednesday said he has 39 other prophecies for the year 2020. Mbaka who is currently basking in the euphoria of his ‘accurate prediction’ of the sacking of former Governor Emeka Ihedioha by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, disclosed this in a press statement issued by … Read more
An 18-year-old man, Uchenna David Mgbere, has been arraigned for stealing three bags of rice and cash of N830,000. Mgbere appeared before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on a one-count charge of stealing. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Julius Babatope, the defendant committed the offence on October, … Read more
Best graduating student of Fountain University, Osun State, Lawal Halimah, from the Department of Microbiology, has received a cash prize of N350,000 from different sponsors who were thrilled by her outstanding performance. Lawal who graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.94 was honoured and 307 students were conferred with various degrees in … Read more