A yet to be identified young man has delved into the shallows from the prominent 3rd mainland bridge in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that rescuers have actually been mobilized to the scene and also are making frenzied initiatives to conserve him. READ ALSO: UPDATED: Bandits kill 33, sack Katsina villages The Public Relations Policeman, Lagos State … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, February 15th, 2020 1. Sanwo-Olu Commissions 11 Road Network In Bariga Residents of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the eastern part of Lagos State have reaped what could be termed “bountiful dividends” of local government autonomy entrenched in the State. READ … Read more
Residents of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the eastern part of Lagos State have reaped what could be termed “bountiful dividends” of local government autonomy entrenched in the State. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was in the area on Friday to inaugurate 11 road network recently completed by the council chairman, Hon. Alabi Kolade. Governor … Read more
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed how he took part in the celebration of Valentine’s day. Adeboye said he spends the day to seek more love for God and renew his marital vows. On his verified Facebook and Instagram pages, he shared a romantic memory of … Read more
Some monarchs in the Osun West Senatorial district have called for the suspension of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, shortly after he beat up another traditional ruler, the Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, during a peace meeting for monarchs in Iwo, Ayedire, and Ola-Oluwa Local Government Areas of the state. The Oluwo, … Read more
The Presidency has suspended the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Mallam Ishaq Modibbo Kawu on Friday. According to some sources in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Modibbo reportedly got the suspension letter within the week but had been battling to have it reversed. “I have confirmed from the … Read more
Egypt has confirmed the first a case of Coronavirus in its territory, the first in Africa since the deadly virus began ravaging China a few weeks back. But the sufferer is not Egyptian, the ministry of health said in Cairo. The ministry did not disclose the nationality of the person who is quarantined in the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday, issued a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party , Douye Diri. INEC earlier declared him as the winner of the November 16 governorship election held in Bayelsa State. A few minutes after INEC ’ s pronouncement , Odiri and his deputy arrived at … Read more
Justice Ajoke Adepoju has ordered the remand of the suspects involved in December 28, 2019 bank robbery in Mpape, Abuja fixing March 13 for the continuation of hearing. Ehizo Larry and other defendants including Princewill Obinna, Elijah David, Timothy Joe, and Ernest Ewin, were on Friday arraigned at the High Court of the Federal Capital … Read more
A graduate of Lаdоkе Akintola Unіvеrѕіtу, simply identified as Korede is currently contemplating suicide as depression seem to get the best part of him. After bagging Bsc Honors five years ago at the age of 23, Korede burnt the certificate, including that of his NYSC saying that he was frustrated due to his inability to … Read more
As the South-West security outfit, Amotekun prepares for operation, the list of eligibility criteria for recruitment includes birth certificate from a Church, LGA or hospital, certificate of identification or letter of recommendation. But the Muslim Association of Nigeria (MAN) have questioned the inclusion of a birth certificate from a Church as part of the requirements, … Read more
A whopping sum of N36m is ready for any Nigerian scientist, who finds a cure for the deadly coronavirus, the federal government has promised. In a post, minister of science and technology, Ogbonnaya Onu assured that huge sum would be given to anyone who discovers a vaccine or remedy to stem the epidemic ravaging Asian … Read more
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s Duoye Diri cannot be sworn in as governor on Friday. Ekohotblog earlier reported that the Supreme Court had nullified the election of David Lyon as governor-elect of Bayelsa and declared Diri winner of the November 2019 … Read more
Valentine’s Day is here already, feeling uninspired as you try to come up with some poetic love quotes for him or her? create a thoughtful, heartwarming DIY Valentine’s Day card, we don’t blame you. After all, what is there to say besides “I love you,” anyway? Maybe you just need something quick and simple to … Read more
Fidelity Bank Plc has expanded the scope of the Fidelity Youth Empowerment Academy (YEA) to accommodate new areas of vocational training. The bank in strategic partnership with Gazelle Academy started the seventh edition of the YEA at the Sokoto State University (SSU), Sokoto. Apart from the training on tailoring and make-up, participants will also be … Read more
A pan-African platform, Innovation Festival (IFest), has been launched in Nigeria as an empowerment vehicle to harness talents that will advance the course of humanity and address the societal problems and challenges facing Africa in some critical sectors. IFest, in its inaugural edition, themed “Exploring the possibilities of innovation,” powered by Maxxconnection, an experience marketing company., … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate of the Bayelsa gubernatorial election, Senator Douye Diri has reacted to the Supreme Court’s verdict on the sack of his counterpart in the All Progressives Congress, David Lyon. Diri called for peace and unity in the state’s chapter of the party, urging members of the PDP who defected … Read more
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the late music icon, Sir Victor Olaiya, as a legend of his time, whose music signposted a great epoch in the history of Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister said Sir Olaiya’s death, even at a ripe old age, came … Read more
Due to the failure of the prosecution team in providing the video evidence, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of human rights activists , RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare, until March 11, 12 and 13, 2020. Sowore and Bakare are standing trial in a case … Read more
Liaison Officer of the Kenyan High Commission in India, Rono Kosigi, on Wednesday confirmed the death of a Member of the County Assembly of Kiambi, Kenya, Cyrus Omondi. The MCA who represents Kahawa Wendani Ward was found dead in his hotel room in Mumbai, after staying in India for a workshop alongside his colleagues in … Read more