The former Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Ganiyu Sopeyin has stressed the need for effective management of human resources, especially in the school environment. This he said will bring about development in such an organization. Sopeyin, who made this known recently at the public presentation and launch of his book, ‘Managing … Read more
After robbing a bank, an armed robber reportedly threw the stolen cash in the air and wished passers-by a merry Christmas. The incident, according to reports, happened two days before Christmas and has stirred up mixed reactions across the internet. Colorado police confirmed in a statement an “older white male” robbed the Academy Bank in … Read more
Rohr’s contract will expire in the middle of June 2020 and it is unlikely that the Federation and the German tactician will meet for a new discussion before the year. The future of the former Gabon head coach has dominated the media space recently and it is unlikely the rumor surrounding his future will come … Read more
Seven cattle rustlers have been arrested by the police in Kano with ammunitions recovered from them. Commissioner of Police in the state, Habu Ahmed Sani, said this while the suspects were paraded alongside other criminal suspects. Sani said, “Seven notorious kidnapping/cattle rustling suspects, who were terrorising parts of Kano, Kaduna and Katsina states, were trailed … Read more
Phanfone leapt from one small island leaving thousands stranded at evacuation centres at the height of the festive season on Wednesday, and residents cowered in rain-soaked homes. The typhoon toppled houses and trees and blacked out cities in the Philippines’ most storm-prone region, but no deaths were reported. Though weaker, Phanfone was tracking a similar … Read more
The Osun state House of Assembly has reversed the impeachment of the Chairman of Osogbo Local Development Council, Hon Akeem Olaoye. The Local Council Development Area House of Parliament had earlier in the day impeached Oladoye citing gross misconduct. According to the statement, signed by Hon. Akeem Olaiya and three others, the council chairman among … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, December 24 received the credentials of the United States newly appointed ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard. Leonard, an indigene of Massachusetts, graduated from Boston University where she majored in economics and minored in French. In 1988, she got her masters in international relations with specialization in African studies from … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 1. 100 Merry Christmas Messages, Wishes For Friends, Family Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the 25th day of the month of December, a day set aside for Christmas celebration for the year 2019 by Christians. READ MORE 2. VIO … Read more
Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with the Lagos State Government to host one of the biggest End of Year Festival dubbed the Greater 2020, a carnival that will hold across five locations in Lagos and feature some of the biggest Nigerian artistes including Olamide, Fireboy, Zlatan and D.J Spinal, among others Themed … Read more
Authorities have confirmed an attack on a military base in northern Burkina Faso, by Jihadists killing 35 civilians, mostly women. The attack on the Arbinda, Soum province, military base was carried out Tuesday morning by dozens of jihadists and lasted several hours before the attackers were driven back by the air force and armed forces, … Read more
No fewer than 856 migrants in Bayelsa State have been registered by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)as part of the ongoing e-registration in the country. Comptroller of the command, Felix Odika, told reporters yesterday in Yenagoa that the exercise was for foreigners, who had stayed or are to be in the country beyond 90 days. … Read more
The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) will now discharge its statutory duties with the use of technology as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday commissioned the new operational headquarters with full automation of its activities. The construction and delivery of the ultramodern edifice is the activation of transportation blueprint initiated by the administration of Governor … Read more
Saudi Arabia has prohibited marriage of persons under 18 years while setting 18 years as the minimum age for marriage. Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Dr. Walid Al-Samaani, gave the order in a circular issued to all courts. All such requests are to be referred to the specialized court … Read more
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has acknowledged the contributions and sacrifices of Lagos State teachers in imparting knowledge and virtues to pupils since the inception of the present administration. The Governor’s wife also commended all stakeholders in the education sector for their cooperation and commitment in helping to scale up service … Read more
Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited has visited two camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) — the Area 1 IDP and New Kunchingoro IDP camps respectively — in Abuja, Nigeria as part of its corporate social responsibility. In a statement by the firm, it donated welfare resources to ensure those at the camps experience better … Read more
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday night lost his elder sister, Hajia Rabiat Bello, following a protracted illness. A statement signed by Bello and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Tuesday in Lokoja confirmed the death The governor said the deceased died at … Read more
A total of 439 civil servants died while in active service from January to December 2019, Jigawa State and Local government contributory pension scheme board said. Board Executive Secretary, Alhaji Adamu Hashim Fagam disclosed this to newsmen after the payment of retirement and death benefit of 318 beneficiaries for the month of October to December … Read more
The Federal Government on Tuesday ordered the release of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore and former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki from detention. Nigeria’s justice minister and attorney general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami ordered their release in a statement. Malami said the decision to release them was in compliance with the bail … Read more
Deputy Governor of Osun State, Olugboyega Alabi, has urged members of the public to be wary of rendering services to anyone posing as his wife. He revealed that some importers are posing as his wife to defraud people. Alabi, in a public disclaimer, said the suspected fraudster had been buying things on credit from people … Read more
The Nigerian soldiers have arrested four people suspected to be members of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra in Aba Market for selling a defunct Biafran newspaper. The men were picked up under the Nigerian Army “Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1’’, now ongoing in the South eastern states and Cross River. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, … Read more