The National Chairman of Action Alliance, AA, Chief Keneth Udeze, has applauded the verdict of the Supreme Court on the validity of Chief Uche Nwosu to contest in the last gubernatorial election in Imo state. The Apex Court ruled that Nwosu was not the legitimate candidate that emerged from the party’s primaries and as such … Read more
Newly appointed Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight after penning a three-and-a-half year contract, to replace compatriot, Unai Emery at Emirates. Arteta previously played for the Gunners for five seasons from 2011 to 2016. “This is a huge honour. Arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in the world. We need to be … Read more
Nollywood actress, Juliet Mgborukwe, has recounted how she battled depression and sleepless nights, as she announces that she officially divorced her former husband, Chima Ojokwu. The former SoundCity presenter made this known via her Instagram page on Thursday, December 19. According to the TV star, divorcing is one of the most painful and stressful situations … Read more
The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute N10bn as Trader Moni loan in the year 2020. It was gathered that the money would be distributed under the Trader Moni micro credit scheme, the Federal Government (FG), through the Bank of Industry (BOI) provides interest free and collateral free loan to petty traders and artisans. … Read more
Two persons have been reportedly killed and many injured as rival members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities clashed on Alhaji Qudus Giwa Street, near the Oando filling station, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Eyewitnesses said that policemen evacuated one of the corpses after the clash, which occurred last Thursday around 7pm. The eyewitnesses said the residents … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the forfeiture of 25 properties belonging to Shehu Yar’Adua Foundation and 24 other registered entities to the Federal Government. Justice Baba H. Yusuf granted the final forfeiture request by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) due to their owners’ alleged failure to … Read more
The executive Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, in the bid to tackle the affordable housing deficit in the state has constituted the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) board. Ugwuanyi also appointed Justus Nwabueze Ugwu as Chairman of the newly constituted board. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, disclosed this … Read more
The executive Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has presented a proposed N177bn Appropriation Bill for 2020 to the State Assembly for approval. The 2020 budget agged “Budget of Growth.” was presented by Akeredolu to the Assembly through the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Emmanuel Igbasan, on Thursday. He noted that the proposed budget … Read more
The People Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom Chapter, has applauded the verdict of the Supreme Court on the election of the state Governor Udom Emmanuel. The Supreme Court in her judgment upheld the victory of Governor Udom Emmanuel as the winner of the last gubernatorial election in the state. Justice Mary Odili delivered the judgment on … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party ADP in Lagos State, Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi, has berated the Department of State Service over the rearrest of the convener of the RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Gbadamosi described the invasion of the a Federal High Court to arrest Sowore as unbelievable adding that, DSS acted as if … Read more
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has approved the proposed N183bn Appropriation Bill For the year 2020. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of the report presented by the chairman of the House Standing Committee on Finance Budget and Appropriation Mrs Kate Mamuno representing Demsa constituency during Thursday’s special plenary session. Presenting the report … Read more
The Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, in Delta State, has debunked the alleged endorsement of the former Minister of State (Education), Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, as the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the Delta 2023 Election. The Publicity secretary of the group, Hon Abel Oshevire, disclosed this development to newsmen on Thursday. He stressed that the remarks by … Read more
The Oyo State chapter of the Association of Local Governments Chairmen of Nigeria ALGON, has advised the Governor of the state, Seyi Makinde to be ready for constructive criticism. ALGON also stressed that no government could be secured without a formidable opposition. Adding that, the Makinde should obey the subsisting judgement of the Oyo State … Read more
The ruling All Progressive Congress APC, has unveiled its plans ahead of the party’s congress in Rivers State. The party through the National Organising Secretary of the party, Emma Ibediro, released the timetable for the rescheduled rivers congress. Ibediro disclosed this in a oress statement on Thursday in Abuja. He noted that the action was … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), in Abuja. Adoke was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja at 3:45pm by the anti-graft agency on Thursday, on his return from Dubai. A brief statement by the EFCC reads: “Former … Read more
The Senate has suspended plenary in honour of the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, who died on Thursday. Late Senator Uwajumogu represented Imo North Senatorial District until his death. The Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, drew the attention of the Senate to the death of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, coming on order 43. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/19/impeached-white-house-reacts-over-trumps-impeachment/ The Senate … Read more
Residents of Orin Ekiti in the Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State have protested alleged plot by suspected herdsmen to take over their community. The Orin Ekiti indigenes carrying placard, lamented that the invading herdsmen had allegedly destroyed farms worth N50m owned by 70 farmers. Inscriptions on the placards are, ‘Save Orin Ekiti from … Read more
The House of Representatives has commenced the probe of an alleged non-remittance of N1.343tn Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to the Consolidated Revenue Account by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA). Two members of the House, Reps. Ossai Nicholas Ossai (PDP-Delta) and Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo), sought the probe, through a Bill under Matters of urgent … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC in the bid to tackle the crisis rocking the party, has created a reconciliation committee to bring peace to the party. The party’s National Working Committee named the Senate president Ahmad Lawan to head the 10 Man Reconciliation Committee. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed … Read more
Human Right Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has cautioned president Muhammadu Buhari against allocating oil blocs to individuals, stressing that he would drag the president to court if otherwise happened. Falana disclosed this while delivering a lecture at a Public lecture entitled: “Politics In Nigeria, Finding A Balance Between Political Interest And The Demand For Good … Read more