Total cases confirmed – 205,765 Total cases discharged – 193,617 Total deaths recorded – 2,720 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 205,765 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated September 30, the NCDC reports 281 new cases with 19 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
…the CBN has assured Nigerians that the bank and other partners are working to ensure a seamless process for the benefit of all The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has postponed the official launch of its digital currency, the E-naira. According to the CBN spokesperson, Osita Nwanisobi, the decision to postpone the unveiling of the … Read more
According to the attorney-general, states that are recognised by the Constitution to collect VAT… The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has granted a request by the Lagos State Government, seeking to join Rivers State in the appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The FIRS had filed an appeal at the appellate … Read more
Smith was kidnapped on Monday evening by hooded gunmen at a site around Blenco Supermarket in Ajah… Three days after the abduction of Retired Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith, there have been no words on the retired military officer’s whereabouts. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that three days after masked gunmen stormed his workplace in … Read more
The Federal government had on December 15, 2020 ordered all telecommunication operators in the country to disconnect every SIM card not synchronized… As the deadline for linkage of the Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) to their National Identity Numbers (NIN) draws near, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that those who failed to do so … Read more
El-Rufai said that the media misrepresented the resolution of the Northern Governors’ Forum meeting which held on Monday, on power shift… Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has clarified that the Northern States Governors’ Forum did not oppose the idea of zoning presidency to the south in 2023, rather it is against the language used … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 205,484 Total cases discharged – 193,482 Total deaths recorded – 2,701 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 205,484 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated September 29, the NCDC reports 437 new cases with 6 COVID-related death. … Read more
He said that he received ₦60,000 as his share, with which he had hoped to start the business before he was arrested… A suspected kidnapper arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command, Muhammad Aliyu, has confessed that he went into kidnapping to raise money for a business startup after his father refused to give it … Read more
It also tasked the Federal Government to be more decisive in its handling of the country’s security Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has blamed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for the spate of kidnapping and terrorism in Nigeria. Its leaders stated this during a meeting in Ogun State on Tuesday and was contained in a … Read more
Recall that the former governor who is now a Senator representing Abia North Senatorial district in the Senate is seeking to stop his retrial in the ₦7.1billion money laundering charges… A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has prohibited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from retrying former Abia State Governor, Sen. Orji Uzor … Read more
…the project was handed over to the police as a way of fostering good relationships with the security agencies. President Muhammadu Buhari has said the federal government will continue to provide the platform for all the security agencies in the country to fight terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. President Buhari spoke through Vice President Yomi Osibanjo … Read more
The civilians, mostly farmers, were either on their farms or at the river bank when the tragic event happened No fewer than 20 civilians have died from a supposed airstrike in Dabar Masara, a border town in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Although military authorities were yet to react to the incident, local … Read more
Omokri claimed that the southerners united with northerners to betray an innocent southerner in 2015 Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that he wants power to remain in the north after 2023 to teach southerners the power of unity. Omokri said this while reacting to Northern Governors’ rejection of power … Read more
Wike explained that the problem he has with the NDDC is a lack of synergy with the state governments in the region Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday said the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is a cash cow for politicians in the country. He stated this during the commissioning of the Police Barracks, … Read more
His kidnappers were said to have opened fire to scare people away, struggled with him before whisking him away on a boat The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the abduction of Air Vice-Marshal Smith. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of former Chief of Logistics, Nigerian Air … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 204,752 Total cases discharged – 192,943 Total deaths recorded – 2,689 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 204,752 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated September 27, the NCDC reports 296 new cases with 12 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
There has been a dispute between the Federal and state governments in the South on the collection and remittance of VAT… Governors of the 19 northern States are meeting in Kaduna State over the controversies on the Value Added Tax (VAT). A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, had on August 9 issued … Read more
Bandits had attacked a joint military base codenamed “Burkusuma Camp” located in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State… Nine soldiers fleeing bandits’ assault in Sokoto have been rescued by Nigerien troops. It was gathered that the Nigerian soldiers were rescued at Basira, a border village under Gidan Roumdji district of Niger Republic, on … Read more
…the gunmen invaded the church during the Sunday morning service, and immediately attacked the worshipers… At least one person has been killed and many others have been injured after gunmen attacked the ECWA Church at Gabaciwa village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday morning. According to a report by security agencies, … Read more
Former governors and other APC stalwarts have commenced politicking; consultations and horse-trading for the party’s apex office… A former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) bigwigs must work together and build bridges for the party to remain in power for 50 years. Addressing newsmen on … Read more