The panel held an interactive session on the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper with the college authorities on Thursday. The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has demanded an increment in the N7.5m being charged by the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria as school fees, to N14m. Read Also: College Of … Read more
Obong Of Calabar Tells Gov Ayade To Step Aside To Learn About Governance The monarch says Governor Ayade doesn’t answer anybody’s call. Ekohotblog, November 1, 2020… The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has asked the incumbent Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade to step aside to enable an interim administration to … Read more
October 31, 2020. A Greek priest has been shot outside his church in Lyon, France. Saturday’s attack comes 24 hours after a terrorist with a knife attacked many people outside a church in the Southern French city of Nice, killing three and injuring many others. On October 16, a school teacher was also beheaded in … Read more
October 07, 2020. The Lagos Light-rail under construction will begin full operation in 2022, Ekohotblog learnt. Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, (LAMATA), made this known on Tuesday. Mr Mabimbola Akinajo, the Managing Director, in a statement, said he met with contractors and consultants handling the Lagos Light-Rail Mass Transit, (LRMT), Red and Blue Line projects. … Read more
October 07, 2020. On Saturday, the Lagos State Government entertained over 60 Lagosians on a boat cruise in celebrating Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary. According to reports, the event tagged, ‘Greater Lagos Independence Cruise on MV Adimu Orisa’, was organised by the state government through its agency, Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) to give fun-seekers the … Read more
October 07, 2020. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to increase the state’s housing stock through pragmatic models that will incorporate private sector partnership, encourage local contents and cut costs, while also creating employment, Ekohotblog learnt. Mr Sanwo-Olu, spoke during the celebration of the World Habitat Day with the theme: ‘Housing … Read more
October 06, 2020. The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), in Lagos has reportedly arrested 1,091 traffic offenders in the past seven days through its ‘Operation Show Your Driver’s License’. Disclosing this to newsmen on Tuesday, the Lagos Sector Commander, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, said that the operation which saw the arrest of the offenders over expired … Read more
October 06, 2020. Gunmen have reportedly killed five persons, including a traditional ruler in Wereng community of Riyom local government area of Plateau . Ekohotblog gathered the gunmen stormed the village in the early hours of Tuesday and started shooting sporadically, leading to the killing of at least five persons. Several others were said to … Read more
October 06, 2020. Wema Bank Plc has reportedly opened a new branch in Oregun, Lagos as it continues its strategic expansion to meet the demands of customers. In a statement, the bank said the new branch would strengthen its business in line with its growth path. The bank’s Executive Director, Lagos Directorate, Mr Wole Ajimisinmi … Read more
Inspector-General f Police has banned FSARS from using firearms. Ekohotblog reports that in line with directives of the Inspector-General of Police on measures to curb the excesses of policemen attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (FSARS), and other tactical units, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, Imohimi Edgal, embarked on measures … Read more
October 05, 2020. Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, disqualified housemate, Erica has urged those interested in participating in next BBNaija show to see a psychiatrist before going for the show. The Ex housemate, Erica gave the advice this during her interview with Chude on TVC, admitting that being emotional led to her disqualification. Erica also recommended … Read more
October 04, 2020. Leader and General Overseer of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa has described governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the worst governor ever in the political history of Ondo State. Pastor Adewale Giwa, recommend the electorate to use their votes in the forthcoming governorship election in the State to correct the … Read more
October 4, 2020. Mr Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, has reacted to the call for restructuring of Nigeria by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG). Pastor Adeboye had recommend President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to restructure Nigeria to avoid the possibility of break-up. The clergyman had pointed … Read more
October 03, 2020. Enugu State Government on Saturday set October 12, 2020, to reopen all tertiary institutions in the state. Ekohotblog understands that this is coming six months since the lockdown imposed by the Federal Government to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the … Read more
October 02, 2020. Chevron Nigeria Limited has said it will slash its workforce by 25 per cent as it is reviewing its manpower requirements in the light of the changing business environment. CNL disclosed this on Friday in a statement entitled ‘Chevron Nigeria Limited reviews workforce in accordance with business exigencies’. The oil major said … Read more
October 02, 2020. The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday upturned the August 17, 2020 verdict of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which had sacked Governor Duoye Diri from office and ordered fresh poll to be conducted within 90 days. A five-man panel of the Court of Appeal led by Justice Adezila … Read more
September 30, 2020. A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Delta State Police Commissioner (COP) from arresting or detaining ex-Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. Justice Taiwo Taiwo gave the order in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1267/2020, following Gbagi’s ex parte application for the enforcement of his fundamental rights. … Read more
September 27, 2020. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) finalist housemate, Nengi has vowed that her friendship with Ozo will be over when she leaves the house on Sunday. Nengi revealed this while expressing her disappointment on Ozo over his actions towards her during Saturday night party. Ozo ignored Nengi and refused to have any form of … Read more
September 27, 2020. One died, three injured in a road accident that occured in Ikoyi, Lagos State on Sunday, Ekohotblog reports. Mr Nosa Okunbor, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Agency, said the accident occurred around 01.40 am. Mr Okunbor, who said LASEMA recorded a new Response Time by getting to the scene of … Read more
September 14, 2020. The Anglican Bishop of Abakaliki, Diocese, Rt. Rev Chukwuma Nkwagu, has tasked the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhuri with tackling the growing insecurity and hardship in the country, to avert a situation where the people can challenge the government in power. Rev Nkwagu have the charge while addressing newsmen during … Read more