The Republic of Benin has revealed why it dropped it’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) candidate for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Ekohotblog understands that the West African country disclosed that it pulled its candidate out of the race to enable Okonjo-Iweala to get stronger backing during the election – this creates a problem for Egypt. It was reported … Read more
#IPOBhasFallen, as Nnamdi Kanu leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra has been accused of defrauding its members. Ekohotblog reports that a Facebook user identified as Ezeosika onyinyechiukwu accused IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu, of defrauding its members. Ezeosika who further identified himself as a former coordinator of IPOB in Leeds United Kingdom said he was the … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who participated in the Modified School Feeding Programme under the COVID-19 Response in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Honourable Minister, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, Sadiya Umar Farouq, made the remarks at the presentation of … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has described as shocking and saddening the passing of Sen. Bayo Osinowo. Gbajabiamila described the late Senator as a fine politician who contributed immensely to the growth and development of Lagos State through his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Read Also: … Read more
A popular Nigerian Pastor identified as Charles Osasuwa says being a tenant is a sin. The clergy stirred reactions on social media after he took a portion of the Holy Bible which says, ‘I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not tolerate your affection for any other gods’ to declare that … Read more
NASS Votes 4bn For Payment Of Your Salary In Revised 2020 Budget, Gbajabiamila Tells Resident Doctors …Calls For Consideration Of Strike Action The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed surprise over the news that members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) are embarking on a nationwide strike … Read more
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the Federal Government to reconsider its earlier decision barring the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from operating at the nation’s seaports. The lower chamber maintained that the two key agencies are needed at the seaports … Read more
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the Federal Government to reconsider its earlier decision barring the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from operating at the nation’s seaports. The lower chamber maintained that the two key agencies are needed at the seaports … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed sadness over the demise of Mrs. Ibidun Ighodalo, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo’s wife. The Speaker in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, recalled the contributions the late Mrs. Ighodalo made to the society. Describing the late Ibidun, … Read more
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on Monday, expressed sadness about a citizen who was sentenced to death in China recently. The death sentence comes amid an ongoing political and trade row between China and Australia. In a statement, Morrison said; “I and the government are very sad and concerned that an Australian citizen, Karm Gilespie, … Read more
Following the shooting at the Presidential Villa, late last week involving Usman Shugaba, the Aide-de-Camp attached to President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari and a nephew of the president will be a forefront discussion on Monday (today) as the police management meets to address the disturbing incident. According to reports, the police management will today … Read more
Two lovers’ bodies have been found lifeless in a hotel by operatives of the Nigeria Police, Imo State Command. The lovers were identified as Cynthia Obieshi and Samuel Osuji, both students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State. Cynthia had reportedly visited her boyfriend, Samuel and they lodged in a hotel located around the … Read more
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has started a one-week nationwide protest against increased cases of rape, killings and other forms of violence against women in the country. The NAWOJ National President, Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, made this known in a statement today in Abuja. Omowole said that the protest would be virtual, in … Read more
An NGO, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), recently called for stiffer penalties on perpetrators of all forms of abuse and violence against older persons in the country. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer of SOHI made the call in an interview with Newsmen in commemoration of the UN International Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Abuja. … Read more
The Lagos State Safety Commission has begun physical verification of social clubs in the state with a view to issuing them provisional safety compliance certificates. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, made this known in a statement made available to Newsmen in Lagos. Mojola said that the commission had started issuing the certificates … Read more
The Nasrul-Lah-Il-Fatih Society (NASFAT), in Ibadan recently paid a visit to the family of the late Miss Barakat Bello, a student of Federal College of Animal Health and Production, Ibadan. Our correspondent reports that the late Bello was, on June 1, allegedly gang-raped and murdered behind her family home by yet-to-be-identified assailants. NAN also reports … Read more
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has felicitated with Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar on the auspicious occasion of his 78th birthday. The Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mrs Mary Noel Berje, eulogized the former military leader as full of drive, passion and … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, June 15th, 2020 1.BREAKING: Gombe Leads As COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria Hits Over 16,000 COVID-19 in Nigeria continues to rise as the latest statistics provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveal Gombe overtakes Lagos with the most number of … Read more
………Buhari, Oby Ezekwesili, Dele Momodu, Others Mourn Ibidun Ajayi-Ighodalo Popular Lagos Pastor and husband Ituah Ighodalo has spoken out about the death of his wife, Ibidun Ajayi-Ighodalo. Ekohotblog reports that the wife of Senior Pastor of Trinity House Church, Ituah Iguodala, Ibidun Ighodalo died at age 40 on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Pastor Ituah Ighodalo … Read more
President Donald Trump turned 74 on Sunday, June 14 five months to the November presidential election. But is he fit to withstand the grueling re-election campaign? Some doubts about his fitness are emerging after some incidents during his appearance at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. Scrutiny of a president’s health is … Read more