The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has urged traditional medicine practitioners in the state to produce evidence-based information that will make Nigerians have confidence in thier craft. Abayomi spoke on Wednesday at Alausa, Ikeja, during the inauguration of members of the Traditional Medicine Board Research Group saddled with the responsibilities of developing … Read more
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, filled the three vacant positions in its executive council. Lanre Ogunyemi, Oluseye Oladejo and Adewunmi Ladigbolu emerged Secretary, Publicity Secretary and Assistant Legal Adviser respectively at the end of the state’s elective congress in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … Read more
Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arraigned Mohammed Babagana Alkali over alleged conspiracy and stealing of N45, 340, 500.00. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. One of the counts reads: ” That you, Mohammad Babagana Alikali, between June and August 2019 in Lagos … Read more
Lagos State Government on Wednesday empowered 40 youth fish farmers in the sea caging culture system in Afowo Community in Badagry with 40 cages of 1,000 juvenile catfish per cage under the Cage Culture Project, an economical use of open water to develop aquaculture and improve nutrition. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, on Wednesday, named the major cult groups tormenting the state. Giving his stewardship in the last 55 days as the CP of police, Odumosu named ‘Eye’ Confraternity, ‘Aiye’ Confraternity, ‘One million boys’ of Ajegunle, ‘Fadeyi’ boys, ‘Akala’ boys at Mushin, ‘Awawa’ boys at Agege, and ‘Ijesha’ … Read more
Sokoto state government has said that it has to embark on a realistic wide scale staff audit to verify and wipe out ghost workers within its service, also ensure that no child worker and bogus employment offers syndicates in the state system. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal made this known on Thursday night at the signing … Read more
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
A man identified as Olalekan Ogunsaya, is seeking for justice after a policeman allegedly slit his throat during an argument in the Itire area of Lagos State. The interior decorator appreciated God for his survival from the attack that almost cost him his life. According to NaijaNews, an eyewitness, Samuel Agbolajo, posted the details of … Read more
Nigerian Police Force said it has commenced an investigation to unravel the authenticity of the video where some persons in Police uniform were captured, allegedly with POS machine and demanding ATM card from a member of the public. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Nigerian Police Force on Friday. The statement added … 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
U.S. President Donald Trump sent a happy birthday message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s National Security Advisor Chung Eui-Yong said on Friday. Chung, who met Trump in Washington this week, told reporters that he was given a message to pass to North Korea and it was delivered on Thursday. Upon arrival … Read more
A fifty-two-year-old woman identified as Mama Vera has been arrested by the Rivers State Police for allegedly maltreating her two grandchildren between the ages of seven and eight. Mama Vera who hails from at Mgbuoba in Obio-Akpor Local Government area of the state was said to have stripped the grandchildren, sprayed them with pepper, … Read more
Popular On-air-personality OAP, Toke Makinwa has revealed that she walked away from her former marriage when she could not manage her ex-husband’s infidelity. Makinwa made the revelation while reacting to a viral video of a woman who attacked a lady believed to be her husband’s lover at Ikeja city mall. The video which trended on … 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
Nollywood actress, Rachael Okonkwo has been appointed as an ambassador for Youth Development in the in Enugu state. In a post shared by Okonkwo’s friend, Joy Helen indicates that the actress received the appointment letter from the state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. “Well deserved.. Enugu state Ambassador on youth development. It can only be God @rechaelokonkwo … Read more
In a bid to building further cultural ties between the Efiks and the ancient Benin Kingdom, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, will pay a historic visit to the Obong of Calabar, Natural Ruler and Treaty King, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, on Saturday, … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, January 10th, 2020 1. Presidency Blast PDP Says, Worst Enemy Of Good Governance The senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has berated the opposition Peoples Democracy Party PDP, describing it as the worst enemy of good governance. … 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
Atletico Madrid sprung a surprise in the Spanish Super Cup by staging a thrilling comeback to beat Barcelona 3-2 on Thursday and set up a final against Real Madrid. Barca looked on course for a Sunday showdown against Real when they led Atletico 2-1 with nine minutes left but instead it will be a Madrid … Read more