The Ibadan high chiefs have denied the report that said they had agreed to drop their crowns. One of the affected chiefs, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, said that the new promotion did not invalidate their crowns. Ajibola, who described the report as unrealistic, said, “My promotion doesn’t take away my crown; disregard the fake news.” … Read more
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria(IMN) has said that El-Zakzaky was being prosecuted for his religious beliefs. This response followed a statement made by the Minister of Information, Lai Muhammed, that the Shi’ites leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, was being tried for crimes and not for his religious beliefs. The IMN made this in a statement on … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said that he did not receive any letter from some lawmakers in the United States of America over the detention of activist, Comrade Omoyele Sowore. Malami made the clarifications in a statement through his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr. … Read more
Former special adviser to Zamfara state Government, Alhaji Sambo Marafa, has said that there is no rift between him and the Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle. This was contained in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday. He said that he resigned to enable him to concentrate on his private … Read more
Following the crisis rocking the 2017 Ibadan chieftaincy reform by former Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State,the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji,has finally promoted the five high chiefs at a ceremony held at his Popoyemoja palace in Ibadan. A statement made available to newsmen by Adeola Oloko, Director of Media and Publicity to the … Read more
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory on Sunday condemned the killing of a Police Corporal by an Inspector who later committed suicide. A statement by ASP Mariam Yusuf in Abuja said that the incident happened on Saturday at the Police Divisional Headquarters in Dutse Alhaji area of the FCT. She said that preliminary … Read more
A Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has given revelation why Nigeria is more divide under the current government, saying that the divide should be blamed on political and spiritual leaders who manipulate Nigerians for their personal gains. He made this known on one of the national dailies in Nigeria. He said: “Politics is responsible. … Read more
Residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, have complained about the heaps of refuse in many parts of the metropolis. Ekohotblog garnered that it was observed that almost all the median barriers of the roads were not spared of the heaps of refuse dumped by the residents. Some of the residents who spoke with our … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that in 2016, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, compiled the list of commissioners in his living room. The Special Adviser to Obaseki on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, who made this known in a release from the Government … Read more
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praised his players for “passing test after test” after they became Club World Cup champions for the first time by beating Flamengo in Qatar on Saturday. Roberto Firmino scored the decisive goal in extra time to secure a 1-0 win at the Khalifa International Stadium. It is the second trophy the … Read more
President Muhammad Buhari has challenged West African leaders to evolve new strategies that could fast-track speedy economic growth and end insecurity in the sub-region. He stated this on Saturday at the 56th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of the Heads of State and Government which held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari lamented that … Read more
The Government through the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has begun profiling and working out modalities for evacuating Nigerians trapped in various mining areas in Mali back to Nigeria. The Director General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah made this known in Abuja at the end of the year forum with … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has claimed that he made effort to bring peace to the Edo State APC. Oshiomole made this known in live TV program. He said: “As part of my efforts to resolve the problems in Edo State, there was a time the Governor told me … Read more
Erstwhile Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni (retd.), has said that the bad advisers working under the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), constitutes a threat to good Governance and democratic practice in the country. Useni, made this known while speaking with newsmen in Jos on Friday. He … Read more
Following the arrest of the former Attorney General of the federation and minister of justice,Mohammed Adoke on thursday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) in Abuja, the High Court sitting in Federal Capital Territory(FCT) in Maitama, Abuja, has granted permission to the EFCC to detain the former AGF for 14 days. Justice Othman Musa … Read more
The Kano State Government has issued the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido two days ultimatum to officially accept or reject his latest appointment. Following his appointment, the Emir of Kano was yet to notify the government of his acceptance or rejection. Sanusi was appointed Chairman of Kano State Council of Emirs by the Governor Abdullahi … Read more
Togolese nationals in Lagos,Nigeria have called for the removal of the Togolese President, Faure Eyadema. The protesters, who carried banners with different inscriptions, said that Eyadema must be stopped from pursuing a fourth term in Togo. They called for the intervention of African leaders and the international community, especially the Economic Community of West African … Read more
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has accused the former Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose of selling the party secretariat. The party, who threatened to sue Fayose, said that the secretariat which was a collective property of PDP members was allegedly sold by the former Governor to one of his cronies without the knowledge … Read more
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) will be reconstituted and inaugurated after the forensic audit of the organisation, according to a State House statement on Thursday. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/04/buhari-approves-permanent-secretaries/ The statement signed by Buhari’s media aide, Mr Femi Adesina, said: “The President has also directed that … Read more
Erstwhile Democratic Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has said that the impeachment suffered by President Donald Trump was the only “remedy” to check his “abuse of power.” The Former First Lady whose husband, Bill Clinton, had also suffered Trump’s fate on December 19, 1998 during his second term as president, argued that Trump’s impeachment was another … Read more