I spent almost all of last week on Lagos Island, witnessing a school feeding revolution in Lagos Island and seeing first-hand, the responses of ordinary people and children to the unusual acts of kindness they witnessed in the five days that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s ‘Snacks For Thought’ feeding program rolled around the region. When I … Read more
The police have arrested two suspected car thieves, Bamidele Adebayo and Hakeem Taofik, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla car at the Shagari Estate in the Ipaja area of Lagos State. It was reported that the suspects removed the car around 1pm from an unnamed church’s car park, while the Sunday service was ongoing. A … Read more
An Abuja High Court has fixed Thursday, January 30 for ruling on the bail application of the former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, and two others. The accused at a previous trial pleaded not guilty to 42 counts of fraud and money laundering. The charges were filed … Read more
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to the death sentence slammed on Maryam Sanda, who was found guilty of killing her husband, Bilyamin Mohammed Bello in 2017. Ekohotblog earlier reported that Justice Yusuf Halilu of the federal high court in Abuja sentenced the defendant to death by hanging. According to Police, Maryam Sanda killed … Read more
The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to reward Twenty outstanding teachers in public schools in the state with a brand new vehicle each. The governor said this on Saturday during the formal launch and graduation ceremony of EKOEXCEL teachers professional development and training programme in Ikeja, Lagos. He said, “The teacher’s reward will … Read more
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