October 31, 2020. Ikeja Electric has commenced roll out of prepaid meters under the National Mass Metering Programme approved by the Federal Government. A statement by its Head of Corporate Communications, Felix Ofulue, explained the scheme is part of Federal Government’s effort “to further bridge the metering gap and cushion the effect of the Service … Read more
October 30, 2020 An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered seven men who allegedly gang-raped a minor to death to be remanded in Ikoyi Custodial Centre, pending legal advice. Ajom Tabi, 37; Omobolanle Olowookere, 41; Aliu Bilyamin, 24; Emmanuel Okon, 24; Bolarinwa Olamilekan, 24; Badmus Abdulateef, 20; Azeez Quadri, 22; and Sunday Odunayo, … Read more
October 30, 2020. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has repeatedly approved the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Abia for re-opening ahead of the upcoming orientation activities commencing from Nov.10. Ekohotblog reports that the NCDC team led by Dr Okorie Onuka, Pillar Lead, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) gave the approval … Read more
October 30, 2020. The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry has paid an unscheduled visit to the Military Hospital in Ikoyi area of the state over the killings of protesters in the state, Ekohotblog learnt. It was gathered that the panel visited the hospital to find out whether corpses of protesters killed were dumped at … Read more
October 30, 2020. At least 20 bodies of EndSARS protesters massacred at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos by operatives of the Nigerian Army on October 20, 2020, were on Friday secretly moved to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) mortuary in Yaba. Lekki massacre victims were moved to the IDH mortuary after a postmortem examinations was conducted … Read more
October 29, 2020. Founder and General Overseer of Living Christ Mission, Prof Daddy Hezekiah who mobilised his church in Onitsha last Sunday for a prayer walk, in solidarity with the President of the United States, Donald Trump’s second term ambition says he believes that only him can unite the world. Pastor Hezekiah who spoke to … Read more
October 29, 2020. Mr Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, has warned that Nigeria may not exist in the next five years. Elliot revealed that the country may disintegrate if Nigeria’s social media space is not regulated. The Nollywood veteran issued the warning while addressing the Lagos … Read more
October 29, 2020. Reverend Polycap Zango, a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations, Jos, Plateau State, who went missing while travelling to Gombe State for a conference, has appeared in a new video saying he was abducted by the Islamic State West Africa Province. Zango said he was in the custody of the … Read more
October 29, 2020. Business owners at Dalemo Area of Lagos have lamented the loss of their valuable properties which were vandalized by hoodlums on Saturday. An eyewitness blamed the government for the chaos, looting and destruction across the state. Ekohotblog had reported how two opposing gangs fought over extortion of motorists in the early hours … Read more
October 29, 2020. A Pastor, Mr Edinor Sunday accused of looting medical equipment from Kogi medical store has accused the Nigeria Police Force of framing him up. Pastor Sunday was among the 56 suspects paraded by the Kogi State Police command on Wednesday, in connection with alleged looting of a medical equipment store on Monday. … Read more
October 29, 2020. The Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, on Wednesday, made at least seven demands from the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ekohotblog leant. Ekohotblog reports that Mr Sanwo-Olu visited the Lagos Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, the State capital, where he met with the officers in the Command, including CP, DIG, … Read more
Some residents of Lagos have appealed to the police to return to their duty posts and continue their primary responsibility of protection of lives and properties The Nation gathered the appeals from Nigerians via social media platforms. Sulaimon Alamutu said PWD, a bus stop along the Agege Motor Road, was a complete mess following the … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reacted to the clash between the Yoruba and the Hausa in the Fagba, Ifako-Ijaiye area of the state. Sanwo-Olu, who visited the scene to assess the level of damage in the area today, however, vowed to deal decisively with the those involved in inter-tribal clashes. He told residents that the … Read more
October 28, 2020. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lamented the destruction that trailed a clash between the Yoruba and the Hausa in the Fagba, Ifako-Ijaiye area of the state. Mr Sanwo Olu, assured residents who were affected by the mayhem that the state government would alleviate their pains. Mr Sanwo-Olu, during an assessment … Read more
October 27, 2020. The Pan Niger Delta Forum has told President Muhammadu Buhari to take full responsibility for the shootings of peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate on October 20, Ekohotblog learnt. The forum, in a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Ken Robinson, on Tuesday called on Buhari to order an immediate commencement … Read more
October 28, 2020 The Salvation Ministries has dissociated itself from Pastor David Alfred of Faithful Peoples Assembly. Pastor David Alfred, was alleged to have made gay advances at some men in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that he was accused of sending nude and sexual contents to some men. But, the matter had … Read more
October 27, 2020. Nigeria President, Mr Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office. President Buhari made this known in a letter sent to President of the Senate, Mr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on Tuesday. He said in accordance with the provision … Read more
October 27, 2020 Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has announced that beneficiaries nationwide will receive a one-time grant of N30,000 with Lagos, Kano, State and Federal Capital Territory, FCT and nine more States in the first batch. Prof Yemi Osinbajo, revealed that enumeration and verification are still ongoing for Payroll Support Scheme The VP said that … Read more
October 27, 2020. Governors of the 36 states were said to have received N1billion each from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to cushion the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Ekohotblog learnt that the Governors were also said to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank to receive a sum of N1.1billion … Read more
Lagosians are living in palpable fear as policemen, officials of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) have deserted Lagos roads and neighbourhoods. Pockets of military personnel are now sighted around areas where there are public assets like the International Airport, the state secretariat, multinationals, foreign embassies, among others. Lagos … Read more