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 29, 2020. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has virtually launched a framework for advancing women’s financial inclusion. Ekohotblog reports that CBN made this known in an online event on September 29th tagged “Access to Finance Framework for Women” and anchored by Dr Paul Olukpe. The framework was conceptualized by the Financial Inclusion Special Intervention … Read more
September 29, 2020. The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed December 15, 2020, to hear a suit praying for the reversal of the ban placed by the Lagos State Government on the operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles, popularly known as okada and Keke Marwa, respectively, in parts of the state. A Lagos-based lawyer, … Read more
September 29, 2020. Popular Nigeria artist, Burna Boy has supported Rema after the “Iron Man” singer had an emotional breakdown on Twitter. Rema in a series of tweets touched a number of topics ranging from critics, management issues, fake love and rejection from girls and friends. His tweets raised eyebrows and questions on social media … Read more
September 29, 2020. Nengi, the evicted Big Brother Naija, (BBNaija), housemate has said having a boyfriend outside the house stopped her from dating Ozo. The beauty queen also denied claims that she made Ozo think there could be a relationship between them in the house. Nengi told Ebuka in her post eviction interview on Monday … Read more
September 28, 2020. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday started the demonstration for the use of electronic voting and the collation of results in Nigeria. The Commission held the demonstration at its headquarters in Abuja, the nation’s capital. National Chairman of the electoral body, Mr Yakubu Mahmood, said the demonstration is the first … Read more
September 28, 2020. Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 winner, Laycon, on Sunday night met with Popular Nigerian artistes, Davido and Mayorkun. Ekohotblog recall that Laycon emerged winner of Lockdown edition after he scored a massive 60%votes. The Nigerian star, Davido, who performed his hit single ‘Fem’ and Betty butter’ at the Sunday night final with … Read more
September 27, 2020. Laycon, has told Nengi that Ozo still loves her not withstanding his behaviour last night. During the ultimate Saturday night party, the evicted housemate, Ozo had snubbed his supposed girlfriend, Nengi completely. For this reason, Nengi broke down in tears and complained bitterly to Laycon. Many believe that Ozo, who was evicted … Read more
September 27, 2020. Big Brother Naija housemate and former beauty queen, Nengi has said that she never liked Kiddwaya. The finalist housemates revealed this after their Saturday night party while having a conversation about housemates. They also revealed that some of the ex-housemates ignored them, adding that they were disappointed with the way some of … Read more
September 27, 2020. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) finalist housemate, Nengi has vowed that her friendship with Ozo will be over when she leaves the house on Sunday. Nengi revealed this while expressing her disappointment on Ozo over his actions towards her during Saturday night party. Ozo ignored Nengi and refused to have any form of … Read more
September 27, 2020. One died, three injured in a road accident that occured in Ikoyi, Lagos State on Sunday, Ekohotblog reports. Mr Nosa Okunbor, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Agency, said the accident occurred around 01.40 am. Mr Okunbor, who said LASEMA recorded a new Response Time by getting to the scene of … Read more
September 26, 2020 Vee, Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, last night, complained bitterly about her supposed boyfriend in the house, Neo. On Friday night, the two lovers were caught fighting again. Their relationship has been up and down. And last night, Vee told Laycon that Neo cannot handle her fame after the house, suggesting that … Read more
September 25, 2020. The kingmakers has submitted three names for news Emir of Zazzau. The election of the new Emir of Zazzau was held Thursday night in Kaduna. The late monarch, Shehu Idris, passed away last Sunday. In his honour, Kaduna State Government declared a 3-day mourning period. Idris ascended the position in 1975, succeeding … Read more
September 24, 2020. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a dismissed policeman, Ologunowa Ojo, to seven years’ imprisonment for killing one Taiye Akande. Mr Ojo, who was according to report guarding Frajend Investments Nigeria Limited, had on February 3, 2016, around 7pm, shot Akande around Shapati, in the … Read more
September 23, 2020. A teenager identified as Balogun, working as a house help has been reportedly raped by her boss in the Epe area of Lagos. Balogun revealed that her boss always tied her hands and legs whenever he wanted to rape her. The girl, who worked with her boss, whose identity is yet to … Read more
September 22, 2020. Mrs Damilola Oyeyemi, 20, who was repatriated recently to Nigeria from Lebanon where she was trafficked, has accused her trafficker of attempted rape before she travelled out of Nigeria. Damilola explained she was deceived by the agent, who told her in Nigeria, that she was going to teach English. Her alleged trafficker, … Read more
Nigeria Police has postponed its planned 8th Regular Course of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil-Kano, selection examination indefinitely. This was contained in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Wednesday 5th of August, 2020. Daniel Ndukwe said that the postponed selection examination was earlier scheduled to hold on … Read more
An Indomie Noodles articulated vehicle has collapsed at Amala Junction, Fagba road, causing traffic obstruction and fear among residents and motorists in the area. An eye witness said the truck was trying to swerve when the tyres got stuck in the open drainage in the area at 5 am on Thursday 6th of August. Also … Read more
The State Government of Ondo state has sealed two secondary schools in the state for violating COVID-19 protocols set by the state government for reopening of schools. The affected two schools are: CAC Grammar School, Ondo Road, Akure and Akure Academy, Oba- Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. Mr Akin Asaniyan, … Read more
The two explosions that took place in Lebanese Capital, Beirut, on Tuesday 4th of August has killed 27 people and left 2,700 injured. This was announced by “preliminary estimates” Mr Hamad Hassan, the Health Minister. The Health Minister, Hamad Hassan, said “it was a disaster in every sense of the word,” he said in an … Read more