The House of Representatives has passed the revised 2020 Appropriation Bill, raising the national budget from the proposed N10.5tn to N10.8tn. Although the Committees on Appropriations and Finance, whose report was considered and adopted at plenary on Wednesday recommended N10,801,544,664,642, the lawmakers inserted an additional N4bn for the welfare of members of the National Association … Read more
…Hints On Plans To Make Law On Doctors’ Hazard Allowance The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has once again intervened in the planned strike action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). This is not the first time Speaker would intervene in such a matter as he had last year … Read more
The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on ‘Federal Government Abandoned Properties’ has ordered that all concessions of federal government properties nationwide be put on hold till further notice. Similarly, the Committee ordered a halt on the sale of federal government property within and outside the country to allow the committee completes its assignment. Mr. Ademorin … Read more
A twitter user identified as @9jastudios has made a rape wish amidst all the happenings Davido has been facing lately all in a bid to trend online. The user who had probably been crushing on Davido said, ” “I wish Davido can just rape me hmmmm”. Another Twitter user slammed her saying, “later, you will … Read more
There was chaos in Ikotun on Wednesday morning as a lady, Tina Ogunleye (not real name) slumped on the T.Junction after her boyfriend refused to marry her. Eyewitness said the two young people have been head over heels in love with each other for a long time with marriage in view. But it seem the … Read more
A lady was left with an injured face on Wednesday morning, after a male trader at a market in Lagos Island allegedly bit her face after she ignored his attempts to get her attention. Read Also: Python Terrorizing Lagos Residents Finally Killed, See How Twitter user @Rene_noire who shared the photo of the injured lady’s … Read more
Petrol and rags have been used to burn down the remains of a black python to avoid the poignant smell that will infiltrate the atmosphere and might cause a pandemic. The venomous was killed by a Lagos landlord with a rat poison. A tenant identified as Ini Thomas narrated how the snake had been disturbing … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has expressed its intention to commence enforcement action against 7 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) over their failure to comply with the orders to cap estimated bills to customers. This was disclosed by NERC in a tweet post on their official twitter handle on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/06/10/nbs-79-households-suffer-income-decline-due-to-covid-19-scourge/ The … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said it has embarked on measures that will ensure safe and efficient operations post COVID-19 restrictions on socio-economic activities in the country. Mrs. Adenike Adeyemi, the Director, Press and Public Relations of NYSC, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. The statement quoted Brg.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, the … Read more
Minister in charge of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Umuogele Circuit, Diocese of Aba East, Reverend Acha David Okechukwu has began a prophetic walk on Ohanku Road in Abia State, Nigeria. The purpose of the walk is to call for God’s intervention on the road as it is now in a sorry and appalling state. … Read more
National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu is in disarray as No fewer than 30 doctors, nurses and none health workers have been asked to go on 14-day-self isolation after a nurse tested positive for COVID-19. According to newsmen, a doctor (name withheld) working at the hospital said that a nurse had tested positive to COVID-19 some days … Read more
Nigerians have reacted to the alleged arrest of Dubai based Nigerian socialites, Hushpuppi and Mr. Woodberry over alleged fraudulent activities. They were allegedly arrested at their Versace Apartments at 2pm UAE time by some officials of the International Police (Interpol) in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While there is no official statement … Read more
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has mocked Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, over the confirmation that he is COVID-19 positive. Ikpeazu on Tuesday confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus. His confirmation came days after some of his aides tested positive. Reacting, Omokri took to his Twitter page on Wednesday prayed … Read more
A fuji musician, Alhaji Maroof Adebayo popularly known as Marufu Alujo, has been accused of raping a 15-year-old girl on May 31 in Kwara. Sahara Reporters reports that the 15-year-old girl sells snacks for her mother. She was allegedly lured into a room by Marufu Alujo who is also the President of the Performing Musician … Read more
The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has described as misleading story in national daily of June 9, 2020 with the headline.” Going to prison is honour for politicians, says Gbajabiamila”. He said it was most misleading and a deliberate misrepresentation of facts, noted no time did the Honourable speaker declare or insinuate that … Read more
By Idris Tele-Olukoya The Lagos State Judiciary has upgraded ts Electronic Filing System (EFS) by introducing E-Payment for faster filing and processing of cases, without the need to visit the High Court Registry. Eko Hot Blog reports that the information is contained in a circular tagged “Public Notice” signed by the Chief Registrar dated … Read more
The Commissioner of Police Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Bala Ciroma, on Tuesday promised free movement of food and agricultural inputs across the territory during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ciroma gave the assurance at the inaugural meeting of the Joint Technical Task Team on the Emergency Response to COVID-19 on the Challenges of Free Movement of … Read more
The World Health Organization has turned around to expose its lies and deception of countries of the world on the false information it has been issuing on the deadliness of coronavirus. Specifically, WHO contradicted itself in the reversal of its earlier misinformation on asymptomatic transmission of coronavirus, creating fears and tendon across the world on … Read more
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has directed journalists and security personnel covering his activities and the state government’s meetings to go for COVID-19 tests. Umahi gave the directive recently while addressing newsmen in Abakaliki, saying that it was just “for us to free ourselves”. The governor, while thanking journalists for their supports in the fight … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 1. Nigeria Records Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases, See Breakdown Nigeria recorded her highest daily number of COVID-19 cases as NCDC announced 663 new infections READ MORE 2. Boko Haram Wreaks Havoc In Borno, ‘Kills Over 70’, Sets Village Ablaze … Read more