The appointment of Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, as the chairman, disciplinary committee of motor park managers, by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has sparked different reactions as it has caused a division in the camp of family heads in Ibadanland, otherwise known as ‘Authentic Mogajis’ of Ibadanland. A faction of the … Read more
The Cultural and Creative Arts Department of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) recently conducted Induction for their new students of Introduction to Theatre and Drama. Theatre Arts injection is annually performed in Tertiary Institution especially in the Departments of Theatre Arts/ Performing Arts/ Creative Arts/ Dramatic Arts and other related departments. It is … Read more
Tragedy struck at the weekend at Oku Abak community in Abak Council Area of Akwa Ibom, as a woman simply identified as Eka Sammy was reportedly beheaded in her farm and the head dumped in front of her house. According to Vanguard, the woman fondly called Mma Iko Mbakara was ambushed in her farm while … Read more
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being investigated by Britain’s parliamentary watchdog amid questions over who paid for his recent Caribbean holiday, it was reported Sunday. Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds, with whom he recently announced he was expecting a baby, went on a trip to the privately owned island of Mustique over the New … Read more
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday felicitated with Nigeria former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as a member of South Africa’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council and also expressed confidence on her capability to deliver. The former president in a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday said “I congratulate Dr. … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) appears to be taking the first step towards the resolution of the crisis rocking it. The crisis is threatening the position of the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who was restrained by a court order on Wednesday to stop parading himself as APC chairman, following an … Read more
Reports from the Presidential villa, Abuja revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari is in a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It’s unclear Sanwo-Olu’s mission, but of late many governors have visited the President to raise issues, including development of infrastructure in their states and security. However, Photographs of the visit released a few … Read more
Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo in suit number FHC/L/CS/1497/2017 delivered a landmark judgment in December 2019, ordering the Federal Government to recover pensions collected by former governors now serving as ministers and members of the National Assembly, the judgement also ordered the federal government to challenge the legality of state’s pension laws and recover public funds collected … Read more
Following new cases recorded in neighbouring countries Cameroun and Togo, there are subtle fears in some quarters that Nigeria may be at a higher risk of recording another case of the coronavirus disease The new cases recorded by the two countries bring the number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa to five, Both countries confirmed their … Read more
Following series of investigations carried out by the Assets and Recovery panel set up by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, it was learnt that two former governors of the state, Mallam Isa Yuguda, his successor, Mohammed Abubakar, and their associates, must refund to the government over N1tn allegedly looted during their tenures. The panel … Read more
There is always a problem in society, waiting for solution, and anyone who utilizes the “opportunity” is on his way to being a business success. This was an assertion made by the Guest Speaker at the Economic Summit organized by the Christ the Lord Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 20 … Read more
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Nigeria (ICSAN), has praised the Federal Government with respect for adhering to certain principles of corporate governance. The 27th President/Chairman of Governing Council of ICSAN Mr Bode Ayeku, who stated this at the institute’s head office in Ikeja, said though things are not yet perfect, Federal Government should … Read more
…Impounds 12 Trucks, Others The Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency has said its night patrol team has impounded sixty (60) vehicles, for violating traffic rules and regulations in Ibadan. The Executive Chairman, OYRTMA, Dr. Akin Fagbemi disclosed this today, after the first round of night patrol in Ibadan. “In the course of the operations, … Read more
Three operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been dismissed and charged to court alongside three others by the Department of State Security Service, DSS, before the Federal High Court, sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State. The NSCDC personnel, who have been dismissed from the corps following an administrative order, include Ojonimi … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his administration’s commitment to continue supporting the ambitions and aspirations of entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders. The Governor gave the assurance on Friday while speaking at the Ernst and Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year (West Africa) Award and Gala Night held at the Eko Hotels, Victoria … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, has organised a sensitisation programme on the Coronavirus for the 57 Secretaries to Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas. Speaking at a quarterly meeting with the Secretaries, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs. Folashade Jaji said the awareness … Read more
Countries around the world are celebrating International Women’s Day today Sunday, March 8. Ekohotblog understands International Women’s Day not only recognizes the achievements made by women but also brings awareness to the obstacles that still stand in their way. If you want to get involved or need a brief history lesson on its significance, here’s … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, March 8th, 2019. Ex-Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo Bags New Appointment In South Africa South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a member of the country’s Economic Advisory Council. READ FURTHER 2. Sanders, Biden Up … Read more
Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya defeated Yoel Romero to retain his middleweight title with a unanimous-decision win in the main event of UFC 248 from Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday. The Last Stylebender won on all of the judges scorecards to retain his middleweight title. The win extended Adesanya’s undefeated record to 19-0, an impressive … Read more
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders are the two major candidates left in the United States Democratic presidential primary election. Each candidate is spending their first weekend as their party’s last top White House contenders working hard to best one another at the same time demonstrating that he is the right … Read more