Since the closure of the land borders in August, the Customs and other security agencies had been carrying out joint patrols at the Seme and Idiroko borders and other communities around the borders. Since the drills started, several seizures had been made including thousands of bags rice, cartons of frozen poultry , petrol , fertilizers … Read more
Following a similar thought the monarch had earlier this week, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, on Thursday, insisted on Nigerians, especially Muslims, to give birth to the number of children they can cater for. Mr Sanusi, while lecturing on the array of social problems bedeviling Nigeria, insisted that the ‘almajri’ challenge in Northern Nigeria … Read more
In its aim to monitor the traffic and security situation during the festive season, the Nigerian Air Force has conducted aerial patrols over the Abuja – Lokoja Expressway and the Lagos -Sagamu- Ore Expressway. The NAF said the patrols, which began on Monday, were to ensure the “ safety and security of commuters along some … Read more
Two pedestrians were killed by an Honda SUV Jeep which drove against the traffic around Ibafo area on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Christmas Day. Mr Clement Oladele, Ogun Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that three others were injured in the accident. Oladele said that … Read more
Wife of Rivers State Governor Justice Eberechi Nyesom Wike has received the 2019 Rivers Christmas baby at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital in Port Harcourt. The baby, born to the Uchenna Amadi family, arrived at 8.10am on Wednesday, weighing 4kg at birth. Accompanied by permanent secretaries and wives of top government functionaries, Justice Nyesom-Wike … Read more
Pro-democracy campaigner and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, has been nominated to receive the Prisoner of Conscience honour from the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the United States House of Representatives,sponsored by U.S lawmaker, Josh Gottheimer. The bipartisan commission is charged with promoting, defending and advocating for international human rights. Sowore’s nomination for the prestigious recognition. … Read more
In a bid to uphold the virtues of Islam, Kano State Government has banned persons of opposite genders from boarding same commercial tricycles across the state, to take effect from January 2020. Speaking on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of 77th annual Islamic Vacation Course (IVC) organised by Zone A of Muslim Society of Nigeria … Read more
In a bid to sensitise road users on the need to embrace safety measures during the Yuletide, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Niger has launched operation Eagle Eye. Mrs Lydia Wagami, Head of Operations, , NEMA, Minna Operations Office, said during the inauguration of the exercise in Minna on Thursday, that it would … Read more
Controversial singer, Naira Marley has declared 30th May for “Marlians Day” celebration as it was widely requested by his fans. Ekohotblog reports that “Marlian” is used to categorise the fans of the “Soapy” crooner. Among those who requested for the date was DJ cuppy, who tweeted “We need a National Marlians day”. Following this request, … Read more
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has been shunned for her excessive use of power, abuse of office and employment of staff beyond the financial capacity of the ministry. Earlier Farouq refused to approve the payment for the National Home Grown School Feeding Program for Lagos, Imo, Kogi and … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 26th, 2019 1. Fuel Subsidy: FG Spent N12.7bn In Five Days The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, spent N12.69 billion to subsidise Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, in five days, between Monday, December 16 and Friday, December 20, 2019. … Read more
Olumba Olumba Obu, the Spiritual Leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), has cautioned against the eating of meat and drinking of drinks in this yuletide period and thereafter. Speaking with Journalists in Calabar, Cross River State capital to present the Everlasting Gospel of Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, the BCS Spokesman Christ … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo youths have expressed concern about the recent attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan’s country home. The group, in a statement by its President-General Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Secretary-General Okwu Nnabuike called on security agents to fish out the perpetrators and sponsors of this devilish act. Read Also: Ohaneze Youths To Buhari: Release Other Prisoners … Read more
Following the release of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col Sambo Dasuki (retd) and publisher/political activist Omoyele Sowore, the Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide on Wednesday called for the release of pro-Biafra agitators in detention. Earlier, It praised President Muhammadu Buhari for complying with court orders to Dasuki and Sowore. The group, in a statement … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has challenged the staff of Alimosho General Hospital, Igando to justify the attention being paid to the hospital in recent times by government and upscale their service delivery to meet the yearnings of the populace. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the annual Christmas day celebration with the patients of the … Read more
In the spirit of Christmas, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed two Executive Orders – Executive Commutation of Death Sentence Order and Executive Grant of Clemency Order expected to take immediate effect. Sanwo-Olu’s Media Aide, Gboyega Akosile, said in a statement that the governor also commuted death sentences of three convicted inmates to life. … Read more
The Lagos State Government through the Office of Establishments and Training held a 2-Day Joint Negotiating Council meeting from Monday 23rd to Tuesday 24th December, 2019. The meeting was held to resolve outstanding Labour issues, career development and welfare matters affecting employees in the State Public service. The meeting held at the Combo Hall of … Read more
Christmas gifts sent from the Edo State Government to Ex-Governor and the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has been turned down by his mother. Crusoe Osage, the Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communications, who disclosed this in a statement in Benin on Wednesday, said the conventional Christmas … Read more
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has urged all Nigerians, irrespective of religion, to devote the Christmas season to reflect on the lessons of peace, truth, kindness, and compassion that described the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Tinubu, in his Christmas … Read more
More than 200 residents of Ilaje, in Bariga area of Lagos State, went home with smiles on their faces as they received food items, clothes, medical check-ups, sanitary pads, snacks courtesy of Access to Learning and School (ATLAS) initiative in partnership with other non-governmental foundations. The outreach with the theme: ‘Christmas with a smile’, took … Read more