The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has been cleared of corruption charges levied against him by a human right lawyer. A Federal High Court sitting in Kano dismissed the charges against the state Governor leveied against by a Kano based lawyer Bulama Bukarti seeking an order of the court compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more
The Federal Government has spent N462bn on subsidy for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, in nine months. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, disclosed this on Monday in a new data released. Findings from the data released by the NNPC Monthly Financial and Operations Report for September 2019, revaled that the amount incurred as a subsidy … Read more
The former gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in 2016, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has applauded the administration of the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. Ize-Iyamu noted that his teaming up with the All Progressive Congress would be of tremendous value to the party. He disclosed this at his formal declaration ceremony to the … Read more
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has provided details of the $22.7bn loan approval before the red chamber. Lawan disclosed this on Monday at a media briefing, in Abuja. The situations are not the same. In 2016 there were no details. I think the presidency has learnt its lesson. “This … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has debunked the rumor that he allegedly has promised a particular ethnic group the position of Governor of the state. Wike stressed that such power belongs to God adding that, he has no such capacity. The Governor disclosed this during a Solidarity Visit by the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality … Read more
The former National Vice Chairman (North Central), of the All Progressive Congress APC, Alhaji Zakari Abdullahi Idde, has died in a fatal accident. The party expressed deep sadness at the death of the former National vice chairman on Monday During the NWC’s meeting in Abuja. Alhaji Idde was until his death, the Board Chairman of … Read more
The Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has said that the fate of the controversial Hate Speech Bill would be determined by Nigerians. It could be recalled that controversial bill since inception has generated numerous condemnation from the general public. Lawan made the declaration at a media parley in Abuja on the achievements of the 9th Senate … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the lifting of the suspension of the Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and other party members. Other party members whose suspensions were lifted include Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Mr Osita Okechukwu and Mr Usani Usani. The National Publicity Secretary, Malam … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to published his spending to Nigerians who elected him into office. The party equally asked him to publish details, including the beneficiaries, the purpose and the amount of each payment, in line with the Presidential directive to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has announced that the former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, would answer for a N200bn fraud that occurred during his administration. The Sokoto Zonal Head of the EFCC, Abdullahi Lawal disclosed this on Monday as the commission handed over Fifty Three (53) Tricycles (Keke Napep) recovered … Read more
Edo state Governor,Godwin Obaseki has said that his administration would not be distracted by “forces whose intention is to slow down the governance process in the state.” The Governor made this known while briefing journalist on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting held at the state government house in Benin on Monday. … Read more
The executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has appealed to Christians in the state to continue to be steadfast in praying for his administration. Wike made the appeal during the Golden Jubilee Anniversary celebration and Thanksgiving service of St Peter’s Anglican Church Rumuepirikom Deanery on Sunday. He stressed that his administration needed the … Read more
Civil group known as Isoko Monitoring Group, IMG, has called on the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, not to approve the bill that would grant the erstwhile Acting Governor of the State, Dr. Sam Obi, the status and retirement benefits of a former governor. IMG disclosed this via a press statement signed by its … Read more
France commissioner overseeing a controversial pensions reform that has resulted in a crippling transport strike has resigned on Monday after failing to disclose a high-paying private sector job while he was in government, the presidency said. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/03/macron-criticism-of-nato-nasty-trump/ In a statement, Jean-Paul Delevoye said that his credibility had been undermined by “violent attacks” by … Read more
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) Governorship candidate in last Gubernatorial poll in Lagos, Babatunde Gbadamosi, has asked the Governor of the State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to wake up to the responsibility of delivering his campaign promises to Lagosians. Gbadamosi disclosed this during a media parley with news editors in Lagos over the weekend. He noted that … Read more
Some senators have frowned at the increment on the budget,saying that the leadership of the National Assembly decided to favour some of their loyalists with projects from the added N264bn. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), had proposed a budget of N10.33tn for the 2020 fiscal year but the federal parliament increased it to … Read more
Following the Friday’s announcement by the AGF office that it had taken over the prosecution of Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, from the Department of State Service,Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, (SAN),has written to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), seeking the release of the convener … Read more
The Federal Government has said that the Dangote refinery when completed and commenced operations would help the country save $10bn foreign exchange. The Minster for Finance Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this to newsmen during a courtesy visit to the Lagos refinery on Sunday. Zainab commended the company’s continued investment in the … Read more
Former Ogun state Governor, Gbenga Daniel,has said that his eight-year-old trial for alleged N200m fraud is nothing but persecution by his successor, Ibikunle Amosun. He said that despite charging him with theft, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) had not been able to show the court that any money was missing from the treasury of … Read more
The Supreme Court has fixed 18th December, 2019 (Wednesday) to hear the appeal suit file by the gubernatorial candidate of the Allied People’s Movement in Ogun State, Adekunle Akinlade challenging the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the last gubernatorial poll in the state. The notice of hearing was announced by the Director/Head of Department, … Read more