The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has described fish production as the ‘new oil’ of the Nigeria’s agricultural subsector. Speaking during the Edo State Fisheries Stakeholders’ meeting, in Benin City, Obaseki who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Richard Edebiri,said his administration through the intervention of the Central Bank of … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives,Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on the member representing Koko/Besse Federal Constituency, Shehu Koko, to go and appear before the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Following Gbajabiamila’s clearance, Koko is expected to appear at the ICPC on Monday. The lawmaker was declared wanted because he … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, December 15th, 2019 1. N100bn bond: Lagos, SEC Inspect Ongoing Projects In preparation for the N100 billion Bond Issuance Programme recently approved by the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), the Lagos State Debt Management Office has embarked on an inspection exercise of … Read more
In preparation for the N100 billion Bond Issuance Programme recently approved by the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), the Lagos State Debt Management Office has embarked on an inspection exercise of all ongoing projects across the State with officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and relevant agencies of Government. Read Also: LASBCA, Others, … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA and some other agencies of the State Government on Saturday partnered the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, NICE to raise awareness on the need to build right in order to avoid needless loss of lives and property. As a way of deepening the … Read more
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Godwin Emefiele said on Saturday that the Bankers Committee would spend N20 billion to carry out maintenance works at the National Art Theatre, Lagos Emefiele told newsmen at the end of the 11th session of the Bankers Committee meeting in Ogere, Ogun, that the committee … Read more
Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica has taken the 69th Miss World crown. The pageant took place on Saturday December 14, in London and saw women from around the globe compete for the prestigious title and the famous blue crown. Toni-Ann Singh stunned the audience with her amazing voice when she sang Whitney Houston’s classic, I Have … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Mr Kareem Aregbe and Miss Tayo Agbaje-Lambo have emerged as Mr and Miss Eko competition organised by the Eko International Club at the Star Banquet Hall, Dallas, United States. The 4th Quarterly General Meeting of the Eko Club International held in Dallas, United States, was a convergence for Lagosians in the diaspora … Read more
Imo state Police command has revealed that musician, Duncan Mighty, was arrested on Saturday over allegation of fraud and not kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The Port Harcourt-based singer was initially rumoured to have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. However, Imo police spokesman, Godson Ikeokwu, said in a statement that Duncan Mighty was arrested following allegation … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the present administration is making deliberate efforts to support the growth of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with the promulgation of policies that would ensure the sector continues to prosper. He stated this while addressing participants at the opening ceremony of the 4th edition … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured the Monarch of Owu-Ikosi, Oba Nelson Olayomi Aderemi Ogunlaru of the speedy completion of the intended relocation of Oko-Baba Sawmill to Agbowa-Ikosi in the eastern part of the State. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako during a courtesy visit … Read more
Spokesperson for the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), has confirmed the death of a senior lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof Jerome Elusiyan. Elusiyan who was the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at Complex, was attacked at Iruekpen in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo and was … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Saturday, marked properties belonging to former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. According to the EFCC, the marking is to ensure that the properties are not dissipated, following the December 5, 2019 order of Justice Muhammed Idris sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos that … Read more
The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that two Nigerian students held in a Bosnian immigration centre would return home soon. She said that their return would be made possible by the diplomatic interventions from the Nigerian Mission in Hungary and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyema, who ordered … Read more
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA) has begun the demolition of distressed buildings in Lagos Island with a three-storey building located at Bamigbose street. The Director General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) during the demolition in Lagos on Saturday. According to him, the three-storey … Read more
The overall best HND graduate of The Polytechnic Ibadan, 2017/2018 set, AbulGaneey Mubarak Olayiwola, has been given an automatic employment at the 34th convocation ceremony of the institution. Mubarak Olayiwola, who studied Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Science and graduated with a CGPA of 4.70, apart from emerging the overall best graduating student, won … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Femi Fani-Kayode has debunked claims that he had dumped the opposition PDP for the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). He declared that he would rather die than join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read Also: Former Ondo Gov, Mimiko Loses Mother The critic … Read more
President of a Non Governmental Organization, All Nigeria Youth Reoriented Initiative, Mr. Olufemi Ajadi, has empowered 30 Nigerian youths with vocational skills and financial assistance to keep them off barbaric acts that can tarnish the image of the country. Ajadi is an indigene of Egbeda local government area of Oyo state. He has vowed his … Read more
Security Expert and Managing Director, Final Guards Security Firm, Mr. Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, has noted that stability of electricity will aid in curbing the killings, kidnappings, crimes and all other forms of insecurity being faced in the country. Oguntoyinbo while addressing newsmen at his office in Egbeda-Idimu, Lagos State, lamented the rate of crimes in the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, December 14th, 2019 1. Politics Is Not For The Faint-Hearted – Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says politics in Nigeria is not for the faint-hearted and those who nurture the trait of self-pity. READ MORE 2. Mourinho Reacts To Klopp’s Five-Year Contract … Read more