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Kaduna District Head Escapes From The Captive Of Kidnapper

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The kidnapped District Head of Birnin-Gwari, Alhaji Yahaya Yusuf-Abubakar, have escaped from the captive of his abductors. Ekohotblog garnered that Gunmen in military uniform had on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, kidnapped two including the district head along the Birnin-Gwari highway in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Birnin-Gwari is a town that shares borders … Read more

We’re Not Behind The Court Suit- PDP Tells APC

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The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has debunked claims by the All Progressives Congress(APC) that it (PDP) was behind the court suit stopping the APC congresses in the state. Obuah, in a statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday, said obedience to court orders remained intrinsic in democracy, stating that any political party … Read more

Deji Adeyanju Petitions IG Police Over Attack On Him

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An activist, Deji Adeyanju,has petitioned the Inspector General of Police to investigate the attack on him by a pro-government group. In a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, dated December 23, 2019, fingered one Kabiru Dallah as the leader of the suspected miscreants who attacked him. Adeyanju and his coalition members were attacked … Read more

I Used To Be A Street Trader,I Understand The Situation- Gov. Makinde

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Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has promised street traders that he would not chase them off the street without providing alternatives for them, saying that he used to be a street boy trader at Yemetu,Ibadan. The Governor made this known at the Oja’ba Central Mosque, Ibadan during a special prayer to commemorate his 52nd birthday. … Read more

US Senator Calls On FG To Ensure Sowore’s Safety

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Sowore, BREAKING: Security Operatives Arrest Sowore In Abuja, Court Orders MFM General Overseer, To Pay $7,320 To Sowore

A United States Senator from New Jersey, Cory Anthony Booker, has called on the Federal Government to ensure safety of the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore. He made this in a tweet after the release of Sowore from the custody of the Department of State Services(DSS) on Tuesday. Reacting to Sowore’s release, Booker lamented … Read more

Kebbi Governor,Bagudu Signs 2020 Budget

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Kebbi state Governor, Atiku Bagudu has signed the 2020 budget estimate of N138,135,8031,705. The Governor appreciated the legislators for expeditiously passing the budget in less than one month for its implementation from January to December 2020. He affirmed the commitment of his administration to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Kebbi. He announced … Read more

PDP Lawmakers Reject Tenure Extension for Caretaker Chairmen

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Plateau State House of Assembly have rejected tenure extension for caretaker chairmen of four local government areas of the state. Member representing Langtang South in the Assembly,Mr.Sohchang Zimgtim made this known on behalf of his colleagues in a news conference in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria … Read more

Senate President, Lawan Condemns Attack On Jonathan’s Home In Otuoke

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Lawan Seeks Establishment Of Electoral Offences Commission

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the attack on the country home of Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, in the early hours of Tuesday. Lawan, who made this statement through his media aide, Ola Awoniyi, described the attack as ‘despicable.’ The Senate President called on the relevant security agency to get … Read more

Organizers Remove Burna Boy’s Name From South Africa Concert

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Burna Boy’s 'Anybody' Makes New York Times List Of 2019 Best Songs

The organisers of Afropunk festival in Johannesburg, South Africa have announced that Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has been pulled from the lineup. Burna Boy was set to perform at Afropunk, to be held later this month, but organisers took to their social media handle to announce a new development. According to them, “now isn’t the … Read more

DSS Frees Sambo Dasuki

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The Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services(DSS). The former NSA’s lead counsel, Mr. Ahmed Raji (SAN), confirm Dasuki’s release at about 8.11pm on Tuesday, said, “He was released a few minutes ago.” READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/24/five-persons-dead-in-minna-auto-accident/ Dasuki was arrested by the DSS on December … Read more

Ebonyi State Governor,David Umahi Re-jigs Cabinet

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Gov David Umahi Suspends 5 Permanent Secretaries For 6 Months

Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi has re-jigged his cabinet, affecting two commissioners. Governor Umahi’s Media Assistant, Mr Francis Nwaze, who made a statement in Abakaliki, said that Commissioner for Human Capital Development, Dr Stephen Odoh, has been posted to the governor’s office. Nwaze added: “Mr Uchenna Orji, Commissioner for Information and Orientation is to take … Read more

Former PDP Governorship Aspirant In Zamfara Defects To APC

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The Zonal Vice Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state, Alhaji Sani Gwamna has said that the party has received a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu-Bakauye. Gwamma who made this known to newsmen in Gusau, said that Shehu-Bakauye’s defection followed a meeting with some bigwigs … Read more

SERAP Petitions UN Over Human Rights Violation In Nigeria

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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project(SERAP) has petitioned the United Nations Special Rapporteur, Mr. Clement Voule, urging him to “publicly express concerns about the growing human rights violations and abuses in Nigeria. SERAP alleged that: “Nigerian authorities and police yesterday (Monday) morning in Abuja failed to stop attacks on peaceful demonstrators by young men apparently armed … Read more

Unknown Gunmen Attack Home Of Former President,Jonathan,Kill One Soldier

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Trouble Looms For Jonathan, Diezani As US Court Grants Buhari's Govt Demand To Access Their Banks Statements

Unknown Gunmen have attacked the home of Ex-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Sources in Otuoke, Bayelsa State said that the gunmen, who struck at about 3am, killed one soldier, injured one while another one was taken away to unknown destination. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/24/judge-withdraws-from-sowores-case/ As at the time of filing this report all … Read more

Many Injured For Scrabble Christmas Gift Promotion At Australian Shopping Mall

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A rush for scramble gift promotions left many injured in an Australian mall on Tuesday after hundreds of balloons with prizes inside were dropped on Christmas shoppers gathered below. Around 150 people jostled for prime position as two massive bags full of balloons hovered overhead in the shopping centre in Sydney’s western suburbs. When they … Read more

Gunmen Abduct Ondo Monarch’s Wife,Children

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Gunmen have abducted the wife, children and driver of the traditional ruler of Odigbo town, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Rufus Akinrinmade.

Ekohotblog gathered that the traditional ruler’s family was abducted on Ikare-Owo Expressway in Oba Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state.

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The traditional ruler, who confirmed the incident to our Correspondent, said that the abductors had contacted the family and had demanded a sum of N100m as ransom.

More Details later…

House Of Reps Member,Egberongbe Commends Nigerians For Their Patience

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A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Mufutau Egberongbe, has commended Nigerians for their perseverance in the face of whatever challenges facing the nation. In his Christmas message to Nigerians, Egberongbe, representing Apapa Federal Constituency, said that Nigeria was very fortunate to be peopled by a resilient population. According to the lawmaker, the level … Read more

Ibadan High Chiefs Deny Report Of Dropping Their Caps

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The Ibadan high chiefs have denied the report that said they had agreed to drop their crowns. One of the affected chiefs, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, said that the new promotion did not invalidate their crowns. Ajibola, who described the report as unrealistic, said, “My promotion doesn’t take away my crown; disregard the fake news.” … Read more

Court Sentences Five Persons To Death Over Khashoggi’s Murder

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Five persons have been sentenced to death over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but two top figures investigated over the killing have been exonerated, Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor said on Monday. “The court issued death sentences on five men who directly took part in the killing,” the prosecutor said in a statement. Saudi prosecutors … Read more

Olubadan Settles Rift With Former Obas,Promotes Five High Chiefs

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Following the crisis rocking the 2017 Ibadan chieftaincy reform by former Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State,the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji,has finally promoted the five high chiefs at a ceremony held at his Popoyemoja palace in Ibadan. A statement made available to newsmen by Adeola Oloko, Director of Media and Publicity to the … Read more

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