A review of the U.S.’ visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria has led to a slash of visa application charges for citizens of the North American country by the Nigerian government. Confirming the development, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede said the visa application charges for American citizens was slashed from $180 … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with consummate journalist and public relations professional, Prince Bayo Osiyemi, as he turns 70 February 4, 2020. The President salutes the deft way in which Osiyemi has combined journalism, public relations, advertising and politics, serving as Chief Press Secretary to the then Governor Lateef Jakande of Lagos State; Editor, Lagos News; … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, February 7th, 2020 1. PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS JOURNALIST/PR EXPERT, BAYO OSIYEMI AT 70 President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with consummate journalist and public relations professional, Prince Bayo Osiyemi, as he turns 70 February 4, 2020. READ MORE 2. Sultan rubbishes Operation Shege Ka fasa … Read more
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday blamed the northern elites for allowing some youths to float “what they called Operation Shege Ka Fasa.” The Sultan spoke at a Northern Security Meeting in Kaduna on Thursday. The Coalition of Northern Groups had unveiled the symbol of the security outfit on Wednesday in Kaduna. … Read more
The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has announced that power has been restored to her customers in Ibadan, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Iseyin and parts of Iwo and Ejigbo which experienced power outage due to a fire outbreak at a TCN sub-station in Ayede on Wednesday, the 5th of January, 2020. The company through its acting … Read more
A 44-year-old business woman, Julie Ogaga has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of N6,560,000 from one Lilan Chika Ugochukwu on the pretext to procure Australian–Canadian Visas and Airline ticket for her, but allegedly converted the money to her use and failed to fulfill the promise. The accused was … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed its determination to put necessary strategies and machinery in place towards ensuring that the number of intending pilgrims performing the Y2020 holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increases from the present 2,500 to a minimum of 4,000 persons. The Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, … Read more
The Lagos State Fire Service has prevented a fire outbreak that could have claimed lives and property worth millions of Naira on Badagry Expressway. The Ag. Head of the Agency, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye disclosed this on Thursday at a media briefing in Alausa. She said that the timely response by the firefighters to a distress … Read more
A Chinese doctor who was among the first to raise a public alarm about the deadly new coronavirus outbreak died of the infection early on Friday (China time), his hospital announced. Opthalmologist Li Wenliang passed away from the infection at 2:58 am, Wuhan Central Hospital said in a post on its verified account on Chinese … Read more
Nigeria’s top music producer said most Nigerian artistes are idiots, revealing how they act when they get to the top and become humble when things go sore. Samklef who also celebrated his birthday recently did not open up on who exactly he is directing his message to but made it clear that most Nigerian artistes … Read more
Barcelona’s hopes of reaching a seventh successive Copa del Rey final have ended at the quarter-final stage with defeat by Athletic Bilbao. The tight contest was decided in the third minute of stoppage time when Spanish forward Inaki Williams headed past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi wasted a good late chance when he … Read more
Real Sociedad’s Martin Odegaard scored against his parent club to help send Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey in a thrilling quarter-final. The Norwegian midfielder, who is on a two-year loan, opened the scoring. Alexander Isak netted twice in two minutes, including a superb acrobatic effort, as Sociedad went 3-0 ahead. Marcelo and … Read more
UNITY Bank Plc has partnered Nigerian cashew farmers under the auspices of the Association of Cashew Farmers, Processors and Aggregators of Nigeria (ACFAP) to boost production and drive export. The bank, which is reputed for its focus on the Agribusiness value chain, partnered ACFAP to host a stakeholders’ and export summit intended to promote cashew … Read more
South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has responded in combative style after he was slapped with an arrest warrant for failing to appear for a pre-trial hearing on corruption charges. A day after his lawyers said he was unable to attend the proceedings because he was ill, Zuma posted a tweet showing himself with a rifle, aiming through … Read more
Ekohotblog understands preparation is in top gear ahead of Friday, February 14 burial date of parents of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB); Nnamdi Kanu, His Royal Highness Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and his wife, Ugoeze Meme Sally Kanu at their country home, Isiama Afaraukwu Community in Umuahia Local Government Area of … Read more
By virtue of marriage, husband and wife are one but when it comes to buying of property, is it ideal for the wife to purchase one in her name if she has the money for it? Ekohotblog attempts to know what Nigerians think. Read Below: Husband And Wife Are One Flesh -Olisemake Andrew “Before she … Read more
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has sentenced five youths to six months in a correctional facility for inciting disturbance of public peace. The convicts; David John, Emmanuel Samuel, Alpha Emmanuel, Polycarp Ishaya and Kingsley Ishaya were tried and convicted of criminal conspiracy and inciting disturbance of public peace, PM News reports. Read … Read more
Chinese doctor, Li Wenliang, who tried to warn others about the Wuhan coronavirus died on Thursday from the disease, according to Chinese state media, Global Times. Li, a 34-year-old doctor working in Wuhan, raised the alarm about the virus on December 30, but was silenced by local police. According to CNN, he was one of … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has inaugurated a weather station at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, to enhance learning and research. The event took place shortly after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the agency and the university. EkoHotBlog reports that ascertaining climate conditions is key to daily human activities, but most Nigerian universities … Read more
Recall that a serving senator allegedly slapped the complainant, a nursing mother forcefully without provocation at a Shop in Abuja The Magistrate court sitting in Zuba has resumed hearing on the criminal assault case instituted against the senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo. At the resumed sitting, the prosecutor informed the court that, they do … Read more