The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), has taken over the case against the #RevolutionNow protests convener, Omoyele Sowore, from the Department of State Services. A statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr. Umar Gwandu, confirmed this on Friday. The statement referred to December … Read more
28 family members have been burnt beyond recognition in a fatal auto crash that occurred on the Bauchi-Ningi federal highway in Bauchi State. Ekohotblog garnered that the crash occurred in the early hours of Thursday. According to one of the victims’ relations, Abdullahi Yamadi, confirmed the incident and described it as “very sad.” Yamadi, who … Read more
Following Court rulings,US President,Donald Trump has paid $2 million in damages as part of a settlement for overuse of his former charity to further his political and business interests. Trump had been accused of using foundation funds to settle lawsuits, promote his Trump branded hotels, and for personal spending, including the purchase of a portrait … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Monday launched a book in Abuja, “Curbing Electoral Spending” that was thoroughly reviewed by former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega. Jega called for a strategic change in the fight against corruption especially in Nigeria were corruption is on the increase compared … Read more
A Texas-based youth identified as Jackub Jackson Hildreth, was arrested on Friday night for allegedly punching his girlfriend and carving his name into her forehead during a violent scuffle. The 19 year -old accused, who is a resident of San Antonio has been charged with aggravated assault using a deadly weapon. Read Also: South Sudan … Read more
All Saints Anglican Primary School, Yaba, Lagos has received a 16 – seater ICT hub, dictionaries , garden flowers from SAP Nigeria in their aim to elevate the quality of education in the country and cause societal development. The ICT hub, which is well equipped with every necessary facilities including powering generator set, will in … Read more
In a bid to curbing sea piracy, oil theft and other criminalities in the Niger Delta Waterways, The MG Vowgas Limited, a fabrication firm is set to build made -in -Nigeria ballistic airboats for use in the country. This was supported by the research department of the Federal Ministry of Defense. Group Managing Director and … Read more
Zamfara state Governor, Bello Matawalle has said that the newly inaugurated cabinet members are placed on three months probation during which their performances would be checked. Governor Matawalle made this known on Thursday when members of his new cabinet, comprising 19 commissioners and 28 special advisers took their oath of office. “You will be placed … Read more
Popular Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth has finally spoken on European Union (EU) disqualification as an ambassador to sex and gender-based violence after his rape joke. The popular comedian through his social media handles tender his apologies, revealing that the rape joke was not intended to support the bad act but to … Read more
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has upheld the re-election of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Mr Victor Fingesi had approached the Court of Appeal after the Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal on October 5, 2019 challenging the re-election of Governor Wike, PDP Governorship Candidate during the 2019 Election. The Court of … Read more
All Progressive Congress (APC) has won 22 out of the 25 local government areas in the elections conducted in Niger state last weekend. According to the Chairman of the Niger state Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Aminu Baba, said that nine political parties presented 85 Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates for the elections. Baba said: “From the … Read more
Taraba State House of Assembly has elected the Majority Leader, representing Lau Constituency,Joseph Albasu Alkinjoh, as its Speaker. While Abdullahi Hamman Adama, from Bali II constituency, emerged the deputy Speaker, and Rtd Capt. Douglas Ndatse emerged as the Majority Leader. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/02/i-was-warned-to-be-careful-of-shaibussg-gov-obaseki/ The development in the House’s leadership followed the resignation of the former … Read more
A former APC stalwart, Lawrence Ezeh, has led about 20,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Ezeh and his followers were received by the Governor of the state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The Governor said: “Enugu State PDP is one united family. You left and you are now … Read more
The Niger State, Commissioner of Budget and Planning Commission, Mamman Musa, has attributed the low turnout of voters during the Local Government elections to lack of proper sensitisation of the electorate. He said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria after casting his vote at the Baban Dabo Primary School in Maikunkele, Bosso … Read more
A Federal High Court, Lagos yesterday remanded a suspected Lebanese money launderer, Hamza Koudeih, and his alleged Nigerian accomplice Kayode Philip, alias Voice of the King. Justice Sule Hassan ruled that Koudeih and Philip are to remain in Correctional Services Custody till December 5, when their bail applications will be heard and determined. Both men … Read more