Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial district, Istifanus Gyang has described the recent killing of 15 persons in Kumbun community of Mangu LGA of Plateau State as “an act of terrorism and a reversal to the dark days”. Gyang through his Special Adviser, Media and Protocol, Ibrahim Musa Ashoms, said that he received with rude shock … Read more
Former Aviation Minister,Femi Fani-Kayode on Friday applauded the establishment of Amotekun security outfit in the Southwest,called on Governors in the South-South and South-East to emulate such move in their respective regions. In his tweet: He insisted that self-defense was a necessity in the face of biting insecurity challenges. “The Amotekun security outfit & initiative is … Read more
Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed shock at the sudden death of the Transition Committee Chairman of Arochukwu Local Government Area, Hon. Maurice Onyekachi Okoro. In a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka, Governor Ikpeazu described the Late Hon. Okoro as a hardworking and dedicated politician whose commitment to excellence … Read more
More Strikes planned against American forces in Iraq could have just been the beginning of a major operation across the region if the U.S. had responded, a senior Iranian commander was reported as saying yesterday. Quoted by state TV, Amir Ali Hajizadeh said the only fitting revenge for Gen. Qasem Soleimani’s killing by the U.S. … Read more
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong and the Mishkaham Mwaghavul of Mwaghavul tribe in Mangu Local Government Area of the state, Chief Nelson Bakfur, have condemned the attack on Kulben village, Mangu Local Government Area,described the attack as an attempt to distort the peace that was currently being enjoyed in the state. Lalong, who made this … Read more
Suspected vandals on Thursday burnt a wooden statue of US President Donald Trump built last year by a group of villagers to criticise populist politics, local authorities said. The eight-metre-high (26 feet) statue of Trump complete with his trademark mane, blue suit, white shirt and red tie was built last August. It was named “statue … Read more
The launch of Operation Amotekun in the South-West is about to kick-off at the Oyo State Governor’s Office, State Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan,following initial fears that the programme may not hold as scheduled. Ekohotblog garnered that the venue for the launch is filled with delegates and other stakeholders from the collaborating states. Some of the … Read more
Suspected Gunmen have reportedly shot dead the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 4 (Olomu Ward 1) in Ughelli South council area of Delta state, Mr. Paul Onomuakpokpo. According to reports, the incident occurred about 7pm on Wednesday, along Ogoni Road, near the palace of Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom. The victim said … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed delight following Lille’s qualification into the semi-final of the French League Cup on Wednesday. Osimhen sealed Lille’s passage into the last four after doubling their lead on 58 minutes in the quarter-final against 10-man Amiens. Luis Araujo had put Lille 1-0 ahead in the 50th minute. Amiens were … Read more
A Ukrainian airliner, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran with the loss of all 176 people on board, had turned back before experiencing the problem, Iranian authorities said. “The plane, which was initially headed west to leave the airport zone, turned right following a problem and was headed back to the airport at the … Read more
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyano has issued a message to public officers in Nigeria,saying that power is transient. Keyamo cautioned public officers to make good use of their time in office. The minister made this known in a terse statement on his official Twitter page on Thursday morning. The post read: … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party,(PDP),has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent comments on the nation’s electoral process is a clear admittance that 2019 general elections were not free, fair and credible. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan specifically challenged President Buhari to reciprocate the benevolence of Nigerians by recreating an electoral atmosphere … Read more
Following several years arguments, British MPs will on Thursday finally approve the terms of Brexit, paving the way for the UK to leave the EU on January 31. The House of Commons will complete its scrutiny of a bill ratifying Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s European Union divorce deal, drawing a line under an extraordinary period … Read more
The Lagos State Government has said that it will shut PWD Level Crossing around Ikeja GRA axis tomorrow and Brewery Level Crossing along Iganmu axis on Saturday between 8pm and 6am. The Government said that this was in line with the Nigerian Railway Modernisation Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) which extends to Lagos Port, Apapa. Alternative routes … Read more
The Kano Public Complaints and Anti- Corruption Commission has said that it recovered N256, 014, 170.00 in the year 2019. According to the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Bar. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado who briefed newsmen at the Kano Press Centre, said the Commission received a total of 3, 192 complaints. He added that 608 … Read more
Niger state Governor, Abubakar Bello’s election has been reaffirmed by the Supreme Court. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/08/2023-presidency-jonathan-declares-disinterest-says-he-is-busy-1/ The court dismissed the appeal filed by Mohammed Nasko of the peoples democratic party challenging the victory of Bello of the All Progressives Congress in the March 2019 election. More Details Later
The Kremlin on Wednesday reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin condoled with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani over the deaths of citizens. According to the Kremlin, Putin sent a telegram to Rouhani, expressing deep condolences over the deaths of citizens of Iran and to several other countries as a result of a plane crash near Tehran. … Read more
Iran’s aviation authority said that it would not give to Americans the recovered black boxes of a Boeing 737 that crashed Wednesday, killing all 176 passengers and crew. “We will not give the black boxes to the manufacturer (Boeing) and the Americans,” Iran Civil Aviation Organisation head Ali Abedzadeh said, quoted by Mehr news agency. … Read more
Britain on Wednesday condemned Iran’s missile attacks on Iraqi bases housing coalition military, and voiced concern over “reports of casualties” from the strikes. “We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition – including British – forces,” said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/08/2023-presidency-jonathan-declares-disinterest-says-he-is-busy-1/ “We are concerned by reports of casualties and use … Read more
The chairman-nominee for the caretaker committee in Ipokia local government area of Ogun State,Saibu Adeosun is dead. He died hours to his screening by the House of Assembly. He was one of the chairman-nominees for the 20 local government transition committees in Ogun State appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun last week. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/08/two-persons-arrested-for-the-dissappearance-of-n16m-in-the-office-of-katsina-ssg/ The … Read more