Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution has reaffirmed its commitment to support local Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) with the introduction of the ‘Zenith Bank SME Digital Workshop’ to provide free digital training for business owners. The initiative, which is being organized in partnership with social media giant Facebook, will provide free training … Read more
The inauguration ceremony of Governor Yahaya Bello for another term in office is ongoing in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. Governor Bello as well as his deputy and running mate in the November 2019 election, Edward Onoja, were sworn in by the Chief Justice of the State. Read Also: Court grants Shehu Sani N10m bail … Read more
Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Imo State, Charles Ezekwem has resigned. In a letter addressed to the party’s national chairman, Ezekwem said his decision to quit is based on the “prevailing circumstances” in the state chapter of the party. “In view of the prevailing circumstances within my party vis-a-vis my present standing as … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja, earlier today, granted bail to the former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, in the sum of N10m. Shehu Sani was on Monday arraigned on a two-count charge of bribery brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read Also: Death Toll To Rise As Afghan … Read more
Officials have confirmed the crash of a local passenger plane in Afghanistan’s south-eastern province of Ghazni and a high number of casualties is expected. “The plane crashed in Deh Yak district around 1.00 p.m. (1100 GMT). “The plane caught fire immediately after the crash and it is unlikely that anyone survived the accident,’’ provincial governor … Read more
Los Angeles County officials held a series of briefings today on the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others. Bryant was 41. The helicopter crashed into a hillside above Calabasas in foggy conditions just before 10 a.m. PT. L.A. County Fire Dept. Chief Daryl L. Osby said this … Read more
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has convicted Mariam Sanda, the mother of two who killed her husband, Biliaminu Bello Haliru in their Abuja home on November 19, 2017. Justice Haliru Yusuf, in a judgment on Monday, held that the prosecution proved that the defendant killed her husband by stabbing … Read more
Maryam Sanda has been weeping profusely since the Federal Capital Territory High Court pronounced her death sentence. She has been standing trial for allegedly stabbing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello on November 19, 2017, accusing him of infidelity after seeing a text message on his phone. The trial judge, Yusuf Halilu, said Sanda was guilty of … Read more
Mrs Olufunmilayo Onajide has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, Brooks and Blake Nigeria Limited, a leading consulting firm. Sola Fijabi, Principal Partner, Brooks and Blake, expressed confidence in the appointment saying that Onajide has an incredible and diverse record of accomplishment in senior leadership roles. “We strongly believe that she will provide … Read more
A former member of the Senate representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of bribery and advance fee fraud. The charges were brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Senator Sani, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Monday during his arraignment by the … Read more
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is eyeing extensions of its oil production cuts until the end of 2020, but talks are still in early stages, Russian news agency TASS reported, citing an OPEC source. The source said that OPEC is set to meet in March, but might meet in June as well to … Read more
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant reportedly died in a helicopter crash in California, it has been reported. The NBA legend enjoyed a glittering 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers during his prime. TMZ report Bryant was travelling in his private helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas on Sunday morning. The chopper is said to have … Read more
Kobe Bryant death is the talk of the town in the basketball world at the moment. The Los Angeles Lakers legend died today, January 26. Ekohotblog reports that the US basketball legend was killed in a helicopter crash in California, the US media report. Kobe Bryant Cause Of Death Ekohotblog understands that the 41-year-old Kobe … Read more
The chairmen of local government areas and local council development areas, LCDAs in Oyo State made good their threat this morning as they have resumed in their various council secretariats. Recall that a few months ago problem had occurred following Governor Seyi Makinde administration’s sacking of council chairman elected by the administration of former governor … Read more
Swiss food giant Nestlé on Monday bulked up its medical nutrition business by buying Allergan’s Zenpep, a product for people whose pancreases do not provide enough enzymes to properly digest fats, proteins and sugars. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Zenpep had sales of $237 million in 2018, Reuters reports. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/18/firstedu-loan-first-bank-enhances-educational-sector-with-n10bn/ … Read more
Action Alliance (AA’s) candidate in the Imo North Senatorial District in the 2019 National Assembly election, Mr Ndubuisi Emenike has been shot dead by an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Imo state Police command confirmed the killing on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Speaking on the developing issue, police spokesman, … Read more
The 62nd annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, United States. Ekohotblog reports that Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani and more performed at the Grammys. The 62nd annual Grammy Awards was hosted by Alicia Keys. See … Read more
President, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the deployment of fighter jets against kidnappers, bandits and cattle rustlers said to be terrorising communities in Niger State. The communities are situated around the Dogon Gona forest, which serves as a hideout for the attackers. The Presidency observed that the attackers had claimed many lives, saying Buhari saw the … Read more
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, says Nigerians ought to be thankful that the spate of attacks by Boko Haram has dropped. He said despite the recent bombings that have claimed scores of lives, the impact of terrorism was still less than what Nigerians faced under former President … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, January 27th, 2020 1. “We won’t Take Over Burnt Amu Plank Market” – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, visited Amu Plank Market in Mushin on Sunday to sympathise with victims of a midnight fire that razed several shops and destroyed goods … Read more