Passengers arriving from high-risk countries like South Africa, Brazil, India and Turkey are to embark on a mandatory 14-day quarantine… The federal government has said passports of more than 2,000 in-bound travellers have been suspended for violating COVID-19 protocols. The national incident manager of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC), Mukhtar Mohammed, confirmed this on Monday … Read more
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, September 28, 2021 can be accessed below. EKOHOTBLOG has compiled top Naija news headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria can be accessed on this page. Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today: 1. [COVID-19] … Read more
He lamented that some airport staff were not diligent in the discharge of their duties with respect to the quarantine procedure The Federal Government on Monday said over 3.5 million doses of Pfizer vaccine are expected from the United States, as part of measures to ensure all Nigerians get vaccinated against the virus. Briefing reporters … 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
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, September 27, 2021 can be accessed below. EKOHOTBLOG has compiled top Naija news headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria can be accessed on this page. Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today: 1. [COVID-19] … Read more
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Lagos State Command, Commandant Eweka Douglas Okoro, was Sunday, 26th September, 2021, honoured as the ‘most outstanding Commandant for the year 2021, by the Cornel Media Consult ( CMC ) Africa Awards of Excellence at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja Lagos state. This is contained in a statement … 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
Total cases confirmed – 204,456 Total cases discharged – 192,620 Total deaths recorded – 2,677 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 204,456 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated September 26, the NCDC reports 255 new cases with 4 COVID-related death. … Read more
…the 10 students were released on Sunday afternoon, after an unspecified amount of money was paid as ransom to their abductors. Ten more abducted students of Bethel Baptist Secondary school in Kaduna State have regained their freedom. This is the fourth batch of the students released so far by their abductors. The state Chairman of … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari is reportedly making plans to instal her younger brother, Mohammed Halilu Modi, as the next governor of Adamawa State. This, according to a report, is causing dissatisfaction among chieftians of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the northeast state. Further reports claim that former Vice-Chairman, North-East Zone, Mustapha Salihu, and … Read more
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has said his administration will not ban the Almajiri education system as being speculated. He gave the assurance on Saturday, at the closing ceremony of a two-day workshop for the adaptation of the Indonesian Pondok system into the Almajiri-Islamiyya educational system in the state. The governor stated that banning … Read more
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 26 September 2021, black market rate can be accessed below. EkoHotBlog has obtained the official dollar to naira exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC) rate, and CBN rates. How Much Is Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today Official Rate? September 26 … Read more
…the Nigerian Government had received millions of doses of vaccines by different manufacturers… The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has debunked claims that the United Kingdom does not approve of the COVID-19 vaccines used in the country. In previous months, the Nigerian Government has received millions of doses of vaccines by different manufacturers … Read more
Soludo’s emergence as the party’s flagbearer in the poll followed a series of disagreements – that led to court case… The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has flagged off its campaign for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. This comes six weeks to the date announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to … Read more
The deceased and the suspect, reportedly used cutlass on each other for reasons unknown… Kwara State Police Command, on Saturday, confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old man, Azeez Akinloye, who allegedly killed one Akeem Lekan with cutlass in Ilorin. The deceased and the suspect, reportedly used cutlass on each other for reasons unknown, which claimed … Read more
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, September 25, 2021 can be accessed below. EKOHOTBLOG has compiled top Naija news headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria can be accessed on this page. Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today: 1. [COVID-19] … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 203,991 Total cases discharged – 192,139 Total deaths recorded – 2,671 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 203,991 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated September 24, the NCDC reports 477 new cases with 3 COVID-related death. … Read more
The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has declared October 1 as another sit-at-home. This was made known during a live broadcast byIPOB Directorate Of State (DOS), Mazi Chika Edoziem on Friday. Mazi Edoziem noted that Biafrans do no longer recognise the purported sovereignty of Nigeria, therefore will not participate in their sham Independence Day celebration. … Read more
China’s central bank on Friday declared all crypto-currency transactions illegal, stepping up a campaign to block use of unofficial digital money. EkoHotBlog reports that China is one of the world’s largest crypto-currency markets and 95 percent of crypto mining occurs in China. “Virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial activities,” the People’s Bank of China … Read more