The Federal of Nigeria has approved new working hours for civil servants across the country. The federal civil servants on Grade Level 12 and above would now resume full work hours from 8 am to 4 pm, while the rest were to continue to stay at home. Dr Sani Aliyu, the Coordinator of Presidential Task … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has appointed unmarried woman, Balaraba Ibrahim, as his Special Assistant on Women Affairs. Mohammed Sabi’u Baba, Secretary to the State Government, made this known in a letter to Ibrahim on 4th Of August, 2020. The letter reads in part, “I am pleased to convey the approval of His Excellency, … Read more
Some men vandalized the Edo State House of Assembly and removed its roof and took down mace. According to a video shared by Channels Television, the men were seen removing the iconic legislative mace on the top of the building. The footage also showed trucks offloading gravels at the entrance of the Assembly Complex while … Read more
Nigeria Police has postponed its planned 8th Regular Course of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil-Kano, selection examination indefinitely. This was contained in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Wednesday 5th of August, 2020. Daniel Ndukwe said that the postponed selection examination was earlier scheduled to hold on … Read more
An Indomie Noodles articulated vehicle has collapsed at Amala Junction, Fagba road, causing traffic obstruction and fear among residents and motorists in the area. An eye witness said the truck was trying to swerve when the tyres got stuck in the open drainage in the area at 5 am on Thursday 6th of August. Also … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has perfected moves to remove Francis Okiye, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and replace him with Yekini Idiaye, the former Deputy Speaker who was impeached on Wednesday. Following the Speaker’s removal and Idiaye’s election as the new Speaker, he is expected to swear in the 14 … Read more
The members of the #RevolutionNow who was reported to be protesting yesterday Wednesday 5th of August, in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ondo, Osun and Ogun states is demanding good governance in the country from President Mahammadu Buhari. The members are; Eniola Akinkuotu, Adelani Adepegba, Samson Folarin, Oladimeji Ramon, Deji Lambo, Peter Dada, Bola Bamigbola … Read more
The State Government of Ondo state has sealed two secondary schools in the state for violating COVID-19 protocols set by the state government for reopening of schools. The affected two schools are: CAC Grammar School, Ondo Road, Akure and Akure Academy, Oba- Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. Mr Akin Asaniyan, … Read more
The two explosions that took place in Lebanese Capital, Beirut, on Tuesday 4th of August has killed 27 people and left 2,700 injured. This was announced by “preliminary estimates” Mr Hamad Hassan, the Health Minister. The Health Minister, Hamad Hassan, said “it was a disaster in every sense of the word,” he said in an … Read more
Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday 4th of August, congratulated Prof Innocent Ujah on his election as the President of the Nigerian Medical Association. President Buhari congratulatory message was contained in a statement by Garba Shehu his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. The statement was titled, ‘President Buhari congratulates NMA President, Prof … Read more
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has reportedly ordered all schools in the state to remain shut down pending the fulfillment of all laid down coronavirus COVID-19 protocols. Hope Uzodinma gave this order through a press release signed by the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. B. T. O Ikegwuoha. Also Read: Gov. Uzodinma Detest … Read more
Staff of the College of Education, Ekiadolor, under the coalition of unions in College of Education in the school have blocked the main entrance gate to the Edo State government house (Osadebe Avenue) over unpaid salaries for the past twelve months. Also Read: 150 To Undergo Free NCE Training More details later…….
The lawmaker representing Ese-Odo State Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon.Success Torhukerhijo has expressed dismay over the alleged exclusion of communities from the bitumen map in the state by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Hon.Success Torhukerhijo, who described the action of the state government as unjust and unfair, revealed that Ese-Odo Local Government is … Read more
The federal government Of Nigeria will release new protocols for the next phase of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country on Thursday 6th of August, 2020. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, disclosed this report during Monday’s press briefing in Abuja. “I will like … Read more
The Scholarship beneficiaries of Niger Delta Development Commission on Monday 3rd of August, protested their alleged abandonment by the commission. The protesters said the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) had stopped paying their tuition and upkeep allowances. The protest, which held in London, was posted on the protesting scholars’ Twitter handle. The protesters also complained … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced assessment tour to all Unity schools in the country as students in exit classes resume for academic activities on Tuesday 4th of August, 2020. The Minister of State for Education, Mr Emeka Nwajiuba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday 3rd of August. In his words, the intended … Read more
Nigeria Police have arrested seven armed robbers including two soldiers, one serving, one dismissed, for alleged robbery of a bullion van in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The report revealed that the incident caused the death of four Nigeria police officers, leaving scores injured. The report also state that the bullion van was coming from Enugu State … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, has insisted that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has not paid any money to the contractors who built the roads he facilitated. Orji Uzor, in his statement was reacting to a letter written by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, where he reportedly … Read more
Delta State health workers told Ekohotblog correspondent that delta government has not paid for the past Eight months. The health workers revealed that they hardly afford their daily food and it has resorted to trekking to work because of lack of money to pay transport fares. Also Read: FG Spends N15.8bn On Hazard Allowance – … Read more
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly linked two former governors of Delta State, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan, to some of the projects that have been executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, Punch reports. Akpabio in a letter sent to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, … Read more