Amidst the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress APC in Edo State, the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole has debunked the alleged role of godfatherism in the state. Oshiomhole noted that he was only help a brother adding that, he had taken various steps to ensuring that peace was restored to the … Read more
The Commissioner of Education in Zamfara State, Alhaji Jamilu Zannah, has resigned his position barely two weeks in office. Zannah noted that he resigned her position due lack of consultation and “high-handedness” of the state Governor Bello Matawalle. He disclosed this to newsmen at his residence in Gusau area of the state. Prior to his … Read more
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has setup a committee to oversee the negotiation and implementation of the new minimum wage in the state. Makinde who also noted that his administration was on the same page with the civil servants in the state, revealed that the committee was setup on Friday to oversee … 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
Veteran Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun has cleared the air on speculations that he is back with his estranged wife Faithia William, after they both have been spotted at social gatherings. Speaking during a recent interview, Balogun said he has not nursed the thoughts of remarrying Faithia, as they both have a lot of other things … Read more
The family of the slain senior lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State, Professor Jerome Elusiyan, has decided to seek redress for the slained lecturer diabolically. It was gathered that the family of the late lecturer believed that the death of Elusiyan was not already, a reliable source within the community revealed … Read more
The US-based Nigerian entrepreneur and showbiz executive, Martin Fayomi, has been working behind the scene to ensuring that Nigerian music goes beyond the shores of the country. Fayomi, who is the founder and CEO of Firematic Entertainment, sets to promote Nigeria music and as well as Nigeria music industry and once produced a video for … Read more
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has vowed to stop supporting Arsenal football club after the appointment of Mikel Arteta as their new manager. The popular Nigerian faulted Arsenal’s decision to sign the club’s former midfielder which he described as “gamble”. In a tweet, the clergyman wrote: “Mikel Arteta now Arsenal coach? Former Manchester … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Cross River State chapter, has said that no industrial peace is guaranteed in the state this festive period as its state chapter Chairman, Comrade Benedict Ukpepi, remains in kidnappers’ den. Ekohotblog garnered that Ukpepi was kidnapped from his home in Akpabuyo on Tuesday and his abductors allegedly demanded ransom of N20 … Read more
American singer turned actress Lady Gaga has revealed that she can’t remember the last time she bathed. Lady Gaga made this known on her Twitter handle, while she teased what many fans hope will be her sixth studio album come 2020. The pop superstar, whose name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, had tweeted “My assistant: … Read more
The Lagos State government in the bid to relocate the popular telecommunications hub popularly known as ‘Computer Village’ from Ikeja to Katangowa, has sought for the participation of stakeholders. The government cited the need to provide a more well suited environment that would ease the stress of doing business as the reason for the planned … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. The president disbanded the governing board of the commission on Thursday. Buhari however, left the interim management in place to run the affairs of the commsion pending when a new governing board would be formed. The Thursday knock has sent … Read more
The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the four nominees for the state Judiciary Service Commission sent to the House by Governor Seyi Makinde. The lawmakers confirmed the nominees on Friday. The four confirmed members of the commission are Mr Kehinde Akinwunmi, Mr Ogunrinde Yusuf, Mr Lateef Adedigba and Mr Wahab Adedigba. the new … Read more
The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has set up a 7 Man panel over the alleged slapping of a lawmaker, Chinedu Onah. It was gathered that a clash had occurred between the lawmaker and Chairman of Ohaukwu local government area, Clement Odah. The Committee is headed by former Ambassador to Greece and former … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has applauded his boss describing him as a passionate leader who holds the development of the state dear to his heart. Shaibu disclosed this when he hosted journalists in the state to his annual Christmas celebration at his resident in Benin on Friday. While noting that the … Read more
Jurgen Klopp has warned Flamengo that they have never faced a team like Liverpool ahead of the final of the Fifa Club World Cup final today. The Reds set up a clash with the Copa Libertadores holders by beating CONCACAF champions Monterrey courtesy of a 90th-minute Roberto Firmino goal on Wednesday evening. That victory has … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has issued a warning to president Muhammadu Buhari to stay away from the N2.1trn pension fund. PDP advised Buhari not to touch a dime from the pension fund in the name of embarking on infrastructural project in the country. It could be recalled that a committee headed by Governor … Read more
The House of Representatives has approved a N278.3bn for the Federal Capital Territory as well as the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils for 2020. The lawmakers also approved the total sum of N238.1bn for the Nigerian Custom Service as 2020 Budget. Reports for the approval of the sums for the separate agencies were presented on … Read more
The executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has given reasons as to why his administration increased the budgetary allocation to the health sector for the year 2020. Wike stressed that his administration increased the budgetary allocation to the health sector in 2020 because of his commitment to promoting universal health coverage in the state. … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has accepted the offer of the state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje to head the State’s Council of Chiefs. It was gathered that the state government had issued him an ultimatum with possible dethronement if he failed to accept the offer to head the Council of Chiefs. Sanusi however, beats … Read more