The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr Godwin Emefiele announced that the bank is reconsidering adding the importation of hand sanitizers amongst items not valid for foreign exchange (FX) from its official forex window. He said this while speaking at the ‘Going for Growth 2.0,’ roundtable that took place in Abuja. Emefiele said that … Read more
Following serious pressure by the media at a press conference in the White House this Friday in the wake of declaring a national emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, President Trump potentially ended speculation as to whether or not he’ll get tested for the virus during an exchange with a reporter. A reporter asked “Are you … Read more
Kaduna Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufa’i has revealed that dethroned Emir of Kano will be heading for Lagos through Abuja. A statement from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna on Friday, said: ‘’The Governor who drove from Abuja to Awe town, met His Highness in high spirits, demonstrating his usual calm, poise and regal bearing amidst what … Read more
Dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II on Friday said his removal from the throne by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje was approved by God. Speaking in Awe, Nasarawa State where he led Muslim prayers at the place of the Emir of Awe with the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai in attendance, the dethroned monarch urged Muslim … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged striking ASUU to accept the Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System. Buhari, who spoke on Thursday at the 14th convocation ceremonies of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, described ASUU’s protest against the payment system as “needless.” Represented by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, … Read more
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has pointed accusing fingers at the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, of inciting violence in his state. Diri made the accusation on Thursday after his visit to some public and private property to see the … Read more
The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King has reiterated the determination of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration to improve public schools in Lagos. The Chairman stated this on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Army 81 Division who paid him a courtesy visit at his Office … Read more
Lagos State government has assured stakeholders of the Computer Village Ikeja of a hitch-free movement to Katangowa, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, where the new computer and ICT hub is being relocated, saying that the movement schedule is going on as planned. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, stated … Read more
Latest update reaching our quarters says Gabon and Ghana have joined the long list of countries that have reported cases of Coronavirus as they both confirmed their first cases of the outbreak. With the latest development, 10 countries have recorded positive cases in sub-Saharan Africa. Gabon being the ninth and Ghana, the tenth to record … Read more
For three years, U.S. President Donald Trump touted a stunning run-up in the stock market as evidence of his success in the White House. In the space of three weeks of coronavirus crisis, most of those gains have evaporated. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads fear of a recession, the stock market’s rise under the Republican … Read more
Popular Nigerian artiste, Davido has postponed his ongoing ‘A Good Time’ North American Tour due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Davido disclosed this via his social media platforms a few hours after performing at Denver, Colorado, US, citing the health and safety of his fans and staff as reasons. “I’m saddened to halt what … Read more
Morocco has suspended all of its maritime connections with Italy as a result of growing fears of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to World Maritime News, Morocco had earlier announced the suspension of all flights to and from Italy to as measures to contain the virus. Similarly, the directorate of the merchant navy at the … Read more
Chelsea star, Callum Hudson-Odoi has contracted the deadly coronavirus. Ekohotblog reports that Chelsea announced that Hudson-Odoi has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, hours after Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, was confirmed to have contracted the pandemic. This online news platform understands that the entire Chelsea first-team, coaches and support staff will now self-isolate after … Read more
Brazilian officials on Thursday announced that a Brazilian Government official who attended an official meeting at Donald Trump’s resort in Florida on Saturday and posted a photo of himself standing next to the United States president has tested positive for coronavirus. Asked by Reuters News Agency before reports emerged about Wajngarten’s diagnosis, Brazil’s health minister, … Read more
The first lady of Canada Sophie Gregoire Trudeau who returned from a speaking engagement in Britain has tested positive to Coronavirus. The office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday night in a Statement This statement said Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was feeling unwell and would remain in isolation. “The Prime Minister is in good health … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde has tasked corps members to give their best during their service year which would invariably help in contributing towards nation-building. He made this request on Thursday, at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2020 batch ‘A’ stream 1 corps members deployed to the state at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Mr. Simiyu Adekola James Adepoju as his Special Adviser on Infrastructure. In a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the governor, Moses Alao, indicated that the appointment was communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State … Read more
A 45-year-old painter, Akinwale Akinlabi, has been remanded at a custodial centre for allegedly beating his wife to death. Yaba Chief Magistrate, K.B. Ayeye, who did not take the plea of Akinlabi ordered that the case file be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice, NAN reports. The defendant is charged … Read more
An honorary doctorate degree earlier approved for the dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi by the Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa, Anambra State has been deferred due to prevailing circumstances surrounding the former Emir. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Charles Esimone on Thursday made the, announcement during the 14th convocation ceremonies of the University, where … Read more
Days after the former Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido was dethroned and banished to Nasarawa state by the Kano State government, his expansive private library worth 200million Naira have been removed from the palace. This was made known by Montana Abba the former Emir’s principal private secretary during an interview monitored by Ekohotblog He confirmed … Read more