The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Godwin Emefiele said on Saturday that the Bankers Committee would spend N20 billion to carry out maintenance works at the National Art Theatre, Lagos Emefiele told newsmen at the end of the 11th session of the Bankers Committee meeting in Ogere, Ogun, that the committee … Read more
Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica has taken the 69th Miss World crown. The pageant took place on Saturday December 14, in London and saw women from around the globe compete for the prestigious title and the famous blue crown. Toni-Ann Singh stunned the audience with her amazing voice when she sang Whitney Houston’s classic, I Have … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Mr Kareem Aregbe and Miss Tayo Agbaje-Lambo have emerged as Mr and Miss Eko competition organised by the Eko International Club at the Star Banquet Hall, Dallas, United States. The 4th Quarterly General Meeting of the Eko Club International held in Dallas, United States, was a convergence for Lagosians in the diaspora … Read more
Imo state Police command has revealed that musician, Duncan Mighty, was arrested on Saturday over allegation of fraud and not kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The Port Harcourt-based singer was initially rumoured to have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. However, Imo police spokesman, Godson Ikeokwu, said in a statement that Duncan Mighty was arrested following allegation … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the present administration is making deliberate efforts to support the growth of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with the promulgation of policies that would ensure the sector continues to prosper. He stated this while addressing participants at the opening ceremony of the 4th edition … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured the Monarch of Owu-Ikosi, Oba Nelson Olayomi Aderemi Ogunlaru of the speedy completion of the intended relocation of Oko-Baba Sawmill to Agbowa-Ikosi in the eastern part of the State. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako during a courtesy visit … Read more
Spokesperson for the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), has confirmed the death of a senior lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof Jerome Elusiyan. Elusiyan who was the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at Complex, was attacked at Iruekpen in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo and was … Read more
The overall best HND graduate of The Polytechnic Ibadan, 2017/2018 set, AbulGaneey Mubarak Olayiwola, has been given an automatic employment at the 34th convocation ceremony of the institution. Mubarak Olayiwola, who studied Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Science and graduated with a CGPA of 4.70, apart from emerging the overall best graduating student, won … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Femi Fani-Kayode has debunked claims that he had dumped the opposition PDP for the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). He declared that he would rather die than join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read Also: Former Ondo Gov, Mimiko Loses Mother The critic … Read more
President of a Non Governmental Organization, All Nigeria Youth Reoriented Initiative, Mr. Olufemi Ajadi, has empowered 30 Nigerian youths with vocational skills and financial assistance to keep them off barbaric acts that can tarnish the image of the country. Ajadi is an indigene of Egbeda local government area of Oyo state. He has vowed his … Read more
Security Expert and Managing Director, Final Guards Security Firm, Mr. Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, has noted that stability of electricity will aid in curbing the killings, kidnappings, crimes and all other forms of insecurity being faced in the country. Oguntoyinbo while addressing newsmen at his office in Egbeda-Idimu, Lagos State, lamented the rate of crimes in the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, December 14th, 2019 1. Politics Is Not For The Faint-Hearted – Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says politics in Nigeria is not for the faint-hearted and those who nurture the trait of self-pity. READ MORE 2. Mourinho Reacts To Klopp’s Five-Year Contract … Read more
The Managing Director and Co-founder of Plentywaka, Mr. Enagwolor Johnny, made the promise, after a test drive involving journalists and company management, drivers and vehicle assistants on yesterday. He noted that the company had added more value to the running of the buses by increasing their routes from Abraham Adesanya to Songotedo; Abijo; Lakuwe and … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says politics in Nigeria is not for the faint-hearted and those who nurture the trait of self-pity. He also said career professionals and politicians have corresponding roles to play in the struggle to set Nigeria on the path of sustainable development, saying any effort to alienate professionals from politics might … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday screened three commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The eight-member Ad-hoc Committee of the House also screened eight others nominated for the House of Assembly Service Commission and Lagos State Civil Service Commission. The three commissioner-nominees screened by the House committee on Friday included Mr. Ganiyu Ayuba, … Read more
Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has convicted and sentenced the trio of Raphael Ishado, Jacob Sunday and Raheem Shanu to one-year imprisonment each for N10,000 currency counterfeiting. Read Also: Police Arrests Father For Killing Three-Year-Old Son The convicts were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, … Read more
A fallen 33,000 litre tanker marked KRD280XN attracted some residents of Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday morning as they trooped out with kegs and scooped diesel from the tanker which was said to have had tyre burst while in motion around 5am along Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue. It was gathered that the two compartments of 11,000 … Read more
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has asked the State Security Services (SSS) to forward Omoyele Sowore’s case file to his office. Malami also has directed a speedy investigation conclusion of investigation over the invasion of Federal High Court in Abuja by operatives of SSS to rearrest Sowore last week … Read more
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has denied reports that he was placed under house arrest in Edo. Oshiomhole debunked the reports while briefing newsmen at his residence shortly after receiving Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who defected to APC. He said he only stayed away from Ize-Iyamu’s rally to sustain the peace … Read more
An Indian hemp seller in Lagos put himself in trouble when he invited a policeman to arrest two customers who had attempted to make a purchase with fake currency. The customers — Sunday Uche, 24; and Patrick Chidiebere, 25 — allegedly attempted to cheat the marijuana seller by presenting N21,500, which turned out to be … Read more