The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, on Thursday plenary, proposed a free medical and compulsory health care for rape victims in the State. The house made the proposal following a bill presented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Felicia Bassey. Buttressing her points, Hon. Bassey, said the bill when passed would facilitate access to … Read more
Oyo state Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, swore in a new Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Lateef Idowu Oyeleke. The appointee was confirmed by the House of Assembly as a replacement for Hon. Kehinde Ayoola, who died in May 2020, after a during illness. Mr Makinde, at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, … Read more
Not fewer than one hundred and seventy-five (175) Nigerians who were stranded in Uganda on Thursday arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Their arrival was announced on the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission’s (NiDCOM) official Twitter account. It stated that the evacuees arrived on Aug. 13, and that they would proceed on a … Read more
The Police on Wednesday arrested 67 members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo State on their way to meet a native doctor. Among them were four women. The Commissioner of Police, Isaac Akinmoyede, said the suspects were going to fortify themselves against bullet penetration. He said they were arrested in Orji, … Read more
The Senate of the University of Lagos, Akoka, has rejected the removal of Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as Vice Chancellor of the institution by the Governing Council. Ekohotblog gathered they kicked against the appointment of Prof Omololu Soyombo as Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution. Led by Wale Babalakin, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, the … Read more
The Osun State Government has banned all social activities and gatherings for 2020 Osun Osogbo Festival because of the spike in the number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state. A statement by the Culture and Tourism Commissioner in the State, Hon Obawale Adebisi, on Wednesday noted that only authorised persons … Read more
Osun State government on Wednesday placed a ban on social activities and gatherings at this year’s Osun-Osogbo Festival. The state government however, approved the observance of traditional rites and routines associated with the festival. The reports state that only authorised persons and worshippers will be allowed into the grove. Hon Obawale Adebisi, the Commissioner for … Read more
The trial of former Justice Minister and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke, will resume tomorrow Thursday 13th of August, for alleged money laundering. Ekohotblog reports that there was an objection yesterday by the defence to the competence of a prosecution witness in the case. This stalled the trial of the former minister. … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate dissolution of the State Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading, Motor Park’s and Markets, while it’s coordinator, Bright Amaewhiule, was sacked. The dissolution of the taskforce was contained in a ‘special government announcement’ issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Paulinus Nsirim, and … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated the Bayelsa Central and West Senatorial Districts and Imo North Senatorial District bye-elections for 31 October. Other bye-elections scheduled to hold in the same date include Nganzai State Constituency Borno; Bayo State Constituency Borno; Cross River North Senatorial District; Obudu State Constituency; Cross River State and Lagos … Read more
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on Tuesday, commenced a three-day warning strike over an alleged assault of one of its members by the family of a patient. The President, ARD-UITH, Dr. Lanre Olosunde, who revealed this to journalists in Ilorin, said a member of the association was attacked … Read more
An 8-year old girl, simply identified as Diana Bulus, who lost her mother and sibling to suspected Fulani militias invasion in Gora Gan, Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State has lamented over the loss of her family. Diana Bulus, who shared her experiences said on 20th July, suspected Fulani militias invaded her village … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered civil servants on Grade Levels 12 and 13 as well as those on essential duties to resume full duties. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, gave the directive in a circular dated August 10, 2020. The circular was titled “Resumption of officers … Read more
The embattled Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Ajayi’s resignation from the PDP came six weeks after he dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Deputy governor who came second during the 22nd of July governorship primaries of the PDP after losing to … Read more
A protester was killed and dozens wounded when police in Belarus used stun grenades, rubber bullets, and tear gas to disperse demonstrators disputing election results, a prominent rights group said on Monday. Also Read: 1 Arrested Over Murder In Anambra The Viasna Human Rights Centre revealed that the yet to be identified young male protester … Read more
Supporters of former Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on Saturday left Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join All Progressives Congress (APC). According to report, the former Speaker last month defected to the ruling APC, which he left in November, 2018. This was announced by … Read more
Jonathan Asake, the President of Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, SOKAPU,has revealed that security operatives deployed to secure communities in Southern Kaduna were providing cover for Fulani militia killing them. He noted that the bandits were given unfettered access to traverse the communities to unleash terror on residents despite the 24-hour curfew put in place in … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State has reacted to the endorsement of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Governor noted it was disappointing and a dilemma that president Buhari could endorse Ize-Iyamu despite facing trial for corruption to the tune of N700m. Obaseki revealed this through his … Read more
The Nigeria police has said the attack was part of the unlawful act of the group in marking “8/8”. The Ogun State security officers have raised the alarm of a plot by cult gangs to attack the state on Saturday 8th Of August. The DSP, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson for the police in the state, … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has assured that States COVID-19 Task Forces would work closely with their Palliatives Implementation Committees on the distribution of palliatives to Nigerians. This was disclosed in a communique by the Chairman and Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi, after NGF 14th teleconference meeting. The Governor said the forum received updates on palliatives … Read more