The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of specializing in attacks on Point of Sale (POS) operators and traders, stealing their money. Commissioner of Police Mr. Adeniran Akinwale identified the suspects as Doyin Ajisafe, Joshua Olabanji, Femi Fasusi, Femi Adewale, Olayosi Adeolodi, and Ezekiel Babalola. Akinwale, represented by Police Public Relations Officer … Read more
The Federal Government has received 70 hybrid Jet Mover buses from Jet Motor Company as part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s transportation sector. In a statement to EKO HOT BLOG on Monday, the Nigerian automobile manufacturer announced the delivery of the buses, which run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and premium motor spirit (PMS). … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has contributed N50 billion to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this announcement was made by the anti-corruption agency on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja by the Fund’s Managing Director and Chief Executive … Read more
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that it has disbursed N5 million each to 82.36% of the depositors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank. However, 17.64% of the insured deposits are still pending, primarily due to issues such as Post-No Debit instructions on accounts or missing Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
October 31, 2020. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed public servants in Lagos from Grade Levels 1-12 to resume in their offices from Monday, November 2nd, Ekohotblog learnt. This announcement was contained in a statement signed and issued by the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The latest easing of the lockdown, according … Read more
October 31, 2020. Ikeja Electric has commenced roll out of prepaid meters under the National Mass Metering Programme approved by the Federal Government. A statement by its Head of Corporate Communications, Felix Ofulue, explained the scheme is part of Federal Government’s effort “to further bridge the metering gap and cushion the effect of the Service … Read more
October 29, 2020. Leader and General Overseer of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, has predicted darkness for the US and other nations of the world if President Donald Trump loses the forthcoming presidential election. Pastor Adewale Giwa, said Americans have to choose between light and darkness in the November … Read more
October 29, 2020. Founder and General Overseer of Living Christ Mission, Prof Daddy Hezekiah who mobilised his church in Onitsha last Sunday for a prayer walk, in solidarity with the President of the United States, Donald Trump’s second term ambition says he believes that only him can unite the world. Pastor Hezekiah who spoke to … Read more
UOctober 29, 2020. Award-winning investigative journalist, Mr Fisayo Soyombo has claimed that many inmates were killed in last week’s attempted jailbreak at Ikoyi Prison in Lagos, South-West Nigeria. Ekohotblog had reported that a part of the Nigerian Prisons Service facility had gone up in flames last Thursday, while inmates attempted to flee from custody. Gunshots … Read more
October 17, 2020. #ENDSARS protesters have blocked the Abuja-Keffi road in continuation of the agitations against alleged harassment and molestation by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS). The development is making it difficult for commuters and motorists to go about their normal businesses. On Friday, they converged on the City Gate and shut down … Read more
October 12, 2020. Nigeria Police has Gone On Rampage, Opens Fire On #End SARS Protesters In Surulere, Lagos State. Ekohotblog reports that there is unrest in Surulere area of Lagos State following the attack of #EndSARS Protesters by the men of the Nigerian police force. According to the video seen by Ekohotblog, yet to be … Read more
October 05, 2020. The Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP), in Lagos State on Sunday gave a seven-day ultimatum to former Ekiti State Governor Mr Ayodele Fayose to apologise for what it described as his deliberate unwarranted vituperation on party elders. It alleged that the former governor had incited party youths against PDP elders, particularly former National … Read more
October 04, 2020. Unidentified gunmen have killed a cleric, Mr Kayode Ogunleye, dumping his body in a forest on the Aramoko-Ijero-Ekiti highway in Ekiti State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lifeless body of the pastor, who was also a staff of the Ekiti West Local Government Area in Ekiti, was found … Read more
September 30, 2020. The Winner of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), 2020 reality television show, Laycon, has reportedly received his 30 Million Naira cheque. Laycon received his cheque, a car and a house key from the organizers of the show. The presentation was done live on BBNaija channel on DSTV and GOTV. The grand prize contains … Read more
September 30, 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in four newly appointed Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Civil Service. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place just before commencement of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in the Council Chambers of the State House. The four new Permanent Secretaries, including three men and a … Read more
September 28, 2020. The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will humble all opponents to win the Oct.31 Lagos East senatorial and Kosofe state constituency 2 by-elections by a landslide, Ekohotblog learnt. Chief Kaoli Olusanya, Vice Chairman, Lagos East, made the assertion on Monday in Somolu during a meeting with ward chairmen of the party … Read more
September 28, 2020. Not fewer than three policemen lost their lives in a crash that occurred on the Benin-Ore Expressway in Ondo State while returning from a national assignment in Edo State. Ekohotblog gathered that the policemen were on their way home following the conclusion of the governorship election in Edo State when the vehicle … Read more
September 26, 2020. Not fewer than three persons have been found dead after a truck fell off the Berger bridge into the Epe river in Lagos State. Ekohotblog gathered that the incident happened on Friday night. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has confirmed the incident. Head, Public Affairs of LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, said … Read more
September 25, 2020. Lagos State Government says its multi-billion Naira 32-metric tonnes per hour rice mill at Imota will be completed in the first quarter of next year. The Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed this on Thursday at the FATE Foundation’s 5th Annual Virtual Alumni Conference That the mill, when operational, would ensure a steady … Read more
September 24, 2020. Popular Nigerian Artist, known as Wizkid, with stage name, StarBoy, has released the visuals for his current single ‘Smile’ with cameo appearances from his three sons, Boluwatife, Ayo, and Zion. The 30-year-old superstar, who is set to release his highly anticipated album “Made In Lagos,” hinted that he dedicated the video to … Read more