Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has nominated Justice Foluke Awolalu as the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the letter, seeking Awolalu’s confirmation, was read at the House of Assembly by the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye. Owoeye said Justice Awolalu was expected to appear before the … Read more
Some public and private schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, recorded low a turnout of pupils on the first day of resumption for the second term of the 2019/2020 academic calendar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at 8am, only a few students were seen in the schools visited in Ibadan. Schools monitored … Read more
A policeman reportedly shot dead three persons yesterday in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. Those shot dead are a commercial driver and two of his passengers, leading to so much unrest and rioting in the state. According to reports, the policeman guarding a new generation bank at the Ekeki axis of the capital city was … Read more
Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, conducted a ceremonial launch yesterday in Maiduguri to kick off the construction of the first flyover in the Northeast region. The flyover, which is intended to ease traffic at the normally congested Customs roundabout in Maiduguri, would connect three routes, including linking Maiduguri to Dikwa-Ngala economic road … Read more
An $80million bounty has been placed on Donald Trump’s head in Iran in the wake of General Qasem Soleimani’s assassination, Mirror.co.uk reports. During the televised funeral, an unidentified eulogist speaking on official state television said that one US dollar should be tabled for every Iranian in the country, with the cash going to whoever killed … Read more
Some members of the Shi’ites Movement, and youths on Monday, protested the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States of America. The protesters took to the streets of Bannex, Wuse area of Abuja to burn the American flag and chant “Death to America.” They took the opportunity to demand tbe release of … Read more
The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Monday, announced the appointment of Oliver Alawuba as CEO of UBA Africa, overseeing the bank’s 20 African country operations, ex-Nigeria. Alawuba succeeds Victor Osadolor, who retires from the Group Board, after 9 years of service working at UBA. The Board further appointed Senegalese national, Abdoul-Aziz Dia as … Read more
An explosion, which is believed to have been masterminded by Boko Haram has rocked Gamboru Ngala local government in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, killing several people, mainly women, and children. Ekohotblog gathered that the explosives were said to have been planted close to a bridge between Nigeria and Cameroon border. READ ALSO: Lady Posts Love … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for prayers for former governor, Akinwunmi Ambode as the latter continues his journey out of office. Sanwo-olu made the call at the 2020 Annual Thanksgiving service put together by the first family which held at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja on Sunday. Read Also: LASG Saves 14-Day-Old Baby … Read more
Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Public Defender, has averted the death of a 14-day old baby who was severely jaundiced at birth but the parents refused to consent to the urgent blood transfusion recommended for her survival. Speaking on the incident over the weekend, the Director, Lagos State Office of the Public … Read more
The Lagos State University has confirmed that one of its students injured in a stampede that occurred on Monday is currently hospitalised, Punch reports. It will be recalled that about six students were injured in a stampede that occurred at the Lagos State University on Monday. It was learnt that the stampede happened during a … Read more
Policeman guarding a new generation bank at the Ekeki axis of Bayelsa capital city,Yenegoa, has shot a commercial bus driver and two of his passengers. The yet-to-be-identified police operative reportedly boarded a commercial tricycle and escaped the scene shortly after wrecking havoc in the area. It was learnt the bullet, which was shot at close … Read more
Motorists plying Funso Williams Avenue on the Lagos Mainland have criticized Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu over his inability to stop the dumping of impounded vehicles, hampering smooth traffic flow traffic at Iponri Bus Stop. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that government agencies, including the Police, Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) and the Federal … Read more
The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand has opened a medical marijuana clinic at its headquarters in Bangkok as it seeks to expand the herb-based industry. Minister of Public Health, Anutin Charnvirakul, said on Monday that the clinic will supply patients with cannabis-based medicine that can be used to alleviate conditions such as migraines, insomnia, … Read more
19-year-old Umar Shuaibu has been remanded by an Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday, over alleged murder of one Mr Yusuf Abubakar. The police, who brought defendant on a count charge of murder, said that he hit Abubakar on the stomach during a fight over a seat. The defendants’ plea was not taken … Read more
Nigerian artist, Davido has raised concerns over fears of third world war, saying he would not visit America until later. This comes after the United States forces in Iraq killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force, Qasem Soleimani, whom US President Donald Trump said should have been killed many years ago. … Read more
Cross River State Governor, Professor Benedict Ayade has warned all commissioners and political appointees not to make policy pronouncements on social media without seeking his approval. In a statement made available to the public on Sunday, January 5, 2020, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, the Cross River governor also … Read more
Winner of BBNaija 2019 edition Mercy Eke has announced her decision to quit her career as a video vixen. Mercy had said that she would only appear as a vixen in one video after her exit from the Big Brother house. Sharing clips from her appearance on Mc galaxy’s new music video, the fashion entrepreneur … Read more
The Northern Governors Forum is mourning the demise of the Chairman, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Prof. Simon Mallam, who died in a gas explosion in Kaduna. The gas explosion killed both the professor and his son alongside three others on Saturday at Sabon Tasha area, Kaduna. In his condolence message issued on Monday in Jos, … Read more
Kaduna state Governor Nasiru El-Rufai has ordered the closure of all gas refill stations located within residential areas in the state. The Governor, who gave the order on Monday, appealed to residents to report such gas outlets to government for immediate action. News Agency of Nigeria reports that El-Rufai, who visited scene of Saturday’s gas … Read more