Lagos Taskforce Tows At Least 20 Vehicles From Court Premises

There was a disruption of proceedings at the Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos on Tuesday when men of the Environmental Monitoring Task Force of the Lagos State Government stormed the court to tow away vehicles belonging to lawyers and litigants parked outside the court premises. Some lawyers were making submissions and arguments before various … Read more

We Won’t Relent In Delivering THEMES Agenda – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos Gets New Citizen's Mediation Centre

Ahead of the plans to utilize ICT in providing qualitative healthcare for Lagosians, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared the intention of his administration to continue to review strategies and policies geared towards delivering the T.H.EM.E.S agenda. The Governor stated this today while speaking at the opening ceremony of a three-day Technical Conference on eHealth with … Read more

Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye Resumes As AOCOED Provost

The newly appointed Provost of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Prof Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, on Monday assumed office as the substantive head of the institution. This followed the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past provost, Dr Omolola Ladele, on Saturday, January 11, 2020, Punch reports. A statement on Monday … Read more

Don’t Rush Into Planting After First Rainfall – Farmers

Local farmers in Lagos State have urged their members not to rush into planting after first rainfall was recorded in the state on Monday. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), some farmers and motorists gave their opinion on the early rain, noting that it was not enough to start planting crops. The first … Read more

COWLSO Collaborates With Stakeholders To Improve Security, Sanitation In Lagos Markets

Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO is collaborating with market men and women to improve Sanitation and security in Lagos Markets. Lagos First Lady, Joke Sanwo-Olu, called on market men and women and Lagosians as a whole to take ownership of their immediate environments by cleaning their surroundings rather than waiting for govt. … Read more

Two In Court For Illegal Possession Of Firearm

Court Sentence Man To 12 Years Imprisonment For Human Trafficking

The police in Lagos on Monday arraigned two men Oladapo Ogunbode and Mwanfor Vincent at an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court for alleged unlawful possession of firearm. Ogunbode 20, and Vincent, 22, whose addresses were not provided, were facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and possession of firearm. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The … Read more

Remove Tollgate On Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge – Adegboruwa Tells LASG

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has asked the Lagos State Government and the Lekki Concession Company to state the amount of money they have generated since they began operating the tollgate on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. Adegboruwa made the demand in a statement on Monday, in which he called on the government … Read more

Uber Driver Who Assaulted Passenger With Broken Bottle Arraigned In Court

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An Uber driver, Abdulquadri Abdulmumumeen, was on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allaged assault and phone theft. Abdulmumumeen had allegedly assaulted his passenger with a broken bottle and stole his iPhone valued at N610, 000. The defendant, who resides in Salvation Estate in Ajah is charged with conspiracy, stealing and assault. … Read more

Three Arraigned For Belonging To Cult Group

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

Three unemployed men on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly belonging to a secret society and unlawful possession of firearms. The defendants, Emmanuel Godwin, 28, Onyeka Sunday, 26, and Jamiu Abiola, 37, who all reside at Alapere, Lagos, are facing charges of conspiracy; belonging to a secret society and unlawful possession … Read more

Nigeria Billionaire Dangote Insist On Buying Arsenal

Nigerian business tycoon and Arsenal fan Aliko Dangote has restated his resolve to buying the club after the completion of his refinery in Lagos State. Dangote who is valued at £10 billion, wants to replace owner Stan Kroenke but is concentrating on the refinery project for now. “It is a team that yes I would … Read more

Enugu Residents Outraged As Govt Empowers Them With Wheelbarrow

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The Transition Committee Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Chinwe Ugwu has drawn the ire of residents of Enugu State and beyond after she rolled out a wheelbarrow empowerment programme. DAILY POST reports that Ugwu is one of the chairmen that were appointed last December, ahead of the Local Government election slated for … Read more

Abike Dabiri Confirms Release Of Trafficked Nigerian Girl In Lebanon

Following a video which went viral on social media, a trafficked Nigerian girl in Lebanon has been released by the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NDC). The video showcased where she was crying out for help after being taken to Lebanon in the guise of teaching English language, Chairman of NDC, Abike Dabiri-Erewa however disclosed the news … Read more

Earth Tremor Recorded In Abuja, Residents Panic

A minor earth tremor rocked the Bwari Area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) confirmed. Deputy Director in the agency and head of Geophysics Department, Mr Imam Kaka said officials of the agency had visited Bwari to evaluate the situation. Kaka said that although vibrations had occurred in … Read more

US To Minimise Presence In Africa

The United States wants to reduce its military presence in Africa, Washington’s top military officer said, as France hosts Sahel leaders as it seeks to bolster the fight against jihadists in the region. Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, said resources “could be reduced and then shifted, either to increase … Read more

Oluyemi Irefin Speaks On The Importance Of Helping Widows

  The chairperson of 81 Division of the Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Oluyemi Irefin, has urged Nigerians to help widows of military men and other fallen heroes. She said today’s widows once lived happily with their spouses until they suddenly lost them to the service of their fatherland. Mrs Irefin spoke on … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Tuesday, January 14th, 2020

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 1. I’m Not Loyalist To Any Political Godfather But To APC- Kaka Erstwhile Ogun State Deputy Governor, Senator Gbenga Kaka, has said that he was not a loyalist of any political godfather, but he was loyal to the constitution of … Read more

China Bans Human Rights Watch Director Over Protest

China has said that Human Rights Watch Director, Kenneth Roth, was denied entry to Hong Kong over his organisation’s support of protesters in the city. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Geng Shuang, said on Monday that non-profits instigate protesters to “engage in extreme violent crimes’’ and “bear great responsibility for the current chaos in Hong Kong’’. … Read more

Hanan Buhari Defies Critics, Says She Can’t Wait For Next Project

Following controversies that trailed the usage of the presidential jet for a personal event, daughter to the president, Hanan Buhari has waved the criticisms saying she could not wait for a new project. Recall that the first-class graduate of photography flew to Bauchi state for a private engagement using the presidential jet. Many Nigerians had … Read more

Barcelona Appoint New Manager After Valverde Sack

Barcelona have confirmed the appointment of former Real Betis manager, Quique Setien as their new head coach after Ernesto Valverde was shown the exit door on Monday. Setien, 61, led Betis to their highest finish since 2005 and to the Copa del Rey semis before leaving in May. He has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal … Read more

Barcelona Sack Ernesto Valverde

Barcelona have confirmed the sacking of coach Ernesto Valverde following their elimination in the Spanish Supercopa last week. A change had been on the cards since Barca CEO Oscar Grau and sporting director Eric Abidal travelled to Qatar for talks with Xavi on Friday, in the aftermath of the club’s 3-2 Supercopa defeat to Atletico … Read more