Total cases confirmed – 207,210 Total cases discharged – 194,796 Total deaths recorded – 2,742 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 207,210 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 7, the NCDC reports 290 new cases with 11 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
The court also ordered that Faisal returns to the Federal Government, the sum of ₦58.1m… Faisal Maina, son of the former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja gave the judgement on Thursday in … Read more
…the illicit affair was uncovered by the boy’s school teacher following his observation that the amount of money in his possession was too much… The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 30-year-old man, Abdullahi Suleman, known as Messi for allegedly sodomising an 11-year-old boy in Jigawa State. Spokesman of the Jigawa … Read more
Abaribe made the remarks amid heightened calls for secession Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, says there are dozens of separatist groups in the south-east region of the country. He stated this on a Channels Television programme where he lamented that the focus has always been on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “One of … Read more
There are enough poultry products in the country than to resort to frozen chicken smuggled in… The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against consuming frozen poultry products and other food items preserved with formalin. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that the spokesman of NAFDAC, Abubakar Jimoh, issued the … Read more
…the emergency Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security meeting would among other issues deliberate on the way forward The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today hold an emergency security meeting in Abuja to take a final decision on the conduct of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. There are fears that the … Read more
Recall that the governors of the 19 northern states opposed the call by their southern counterparts that the Presidency should be zoned to the south in 2023 The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has opposed the zoning arrangement by political parties, describing it as unconstitutional and a plot to deter the north from contesting for … Read more
In the current sharing arrangement, the federal government is entitled to 52.68 percent while state governments get 26.72 per cent and LGAs receive 20.6 percent The Lagos State Government has demanded a new revenue sharing formula that is fair, equitable and reflects the contribution of stakeholders to the nation’s coffers. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the … Read more
…the NDLEA said a preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects may have contact with bandits in the North West… A fake soldier, Hayatu Galadima, and his accomplice, Hamisu Adamu, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) while conveying drugs, ammunition, and communication equipment to bandits in Kaduna State. The … Read more
In September, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) published the names of six Nigerians prosecuted for Boko Haram affiliation… Head of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has dared President Muhammadu Buhari to publish the names of Boko Haram sponsors. Kukah who spoke at the priestly ordination of five deacons at the Holy … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 206,138 Total cases discharged – 194,097 Total deaths recorded – 2,723 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 206,138 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 3, the NCDC reports 74 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more
The lawmaker is one of the latest high-profile Nigerians to have joined calls for bandits and their sponsors to be tagged as terrorists Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa says bandits are no different from terrorists, insisting that both groups operate the same way. “We gave them the name bandit probably to just soft pedal because terrorism in … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 206,064 Total cases discharged – 193,893 Total deaths recorded – 2,723 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 206,064 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 2, the NCDC reports 138 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more
…the insurgents have attempted to incorporate and recruit residents of the communities to become Boko Haram members Boko Haram terrorists have captured over 500 communities in eight wards of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This is according to the chairman of the council, Hon Suleiman Chukuba, who briefed journalists in the state on … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 205,926 Total cases discharged – 193,798 Total deaths recorded – 2,723 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 205,926 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 1, the NCDC reports 161 new cases with 3 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
…a source from the community, said 10 persons were set ablaze in their rooms while 4 were slaughtered in Sabon Kachiwe village alone. There has been tension in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, as villagers around Sarkin Pawa Ward vacate their homes following the invasion of three villages by bandits where no fewer … Read more
…the daughter had alleged that her father had been sexually abusing her for two years, since when she was 14. A 52-year-old man, Adebayo Akinrinoye has been arrested by the police in Ogun State for allegedly defiling his 16-year-old daughter. The suspect was said to have been arrested on September 23 at Kabiru close, Idi … Read more
The governor cautioned the former president not to be deceived by the lures of getting APC’s presidential ticket in 2023 Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike warned that APC has no good intention for Jonathan, adding that the ruling party … Read more
The council secretary added that the union had “painfully observed the lackluster attitude and lack of genuine commitment of the state government…” Workers in Ogun State have threatened a showdown with Governor Dapo Abiodun over what they termed “unimpressive” implementation of the the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the government and the organised labour. … Read more
The civil war, which was experienced between 1967-1969, was fought between the government of Nigeria and the defunct Republic of Biafra President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is experiencing the most difficult challenges since the civil war. Buhari said this while addressing Nigerians in celebration of the 61st Independence Day. “Fellow Nigerians, the past eighteen … Read more