The Attorney General of the Federal, Abubakar Malami, has defended the federal government action to having detained the concerned of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore and the former National Security Adviser to the former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Sambo Dasuki by the DSS against the court orders that granted him bail. The minster of Justice … Read more
Fulani herdsmen in Oyo State have petitioned the law court by filling a suit against the state government and state House o Assembly over the anti open grazing law in the state. The herdsmen stressed that their fundamental rights were infringed upon and therefore, prayed the law court to reverse the law. The herders under … Read more
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), has confirmed that the Kaduna-Abuja train was attacked by some group of boys who allegedly threw stones at the train. The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Mr. Fidel Okhiria, disclosed this development in a press statement in Abuja on Thursday. He noted that a police escorts in the … Read more
The Minister For Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, has revealed that the Akanu Ibiam Int’l airport in Enugu would ready before Easter celebration in April. Sirika gave the assurance while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation work on the airport on Thursday. He stressed that rehabilitation/completion of the terminal buildings would be done, same as perimeter fencing of … Read more
Billions of naira have been reportedly lost to the tragedy that struck the ancient city of Ibadan where fire destroyed two shops and a building. It was gathered that the fire incident happened at New Council Road, Wondo, Old Gbagi, Ibadan the Oyo state capital. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/03/coalition-groups-give-enugu-govt-14-days-ultimatum-to-free-alleged-culprits-over-murder/ According to information gathered, no life was … Read more
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Enugu State has given the state government a 14 days ultimatum to release the alleged culprits of the murder of the former head of nursing services, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, late Mrs Maria Amadi. The group demanded their immediate release from detention. It could be recalled that health … Read more
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has urged the Federal Government to take practical measures that would ensure economic inclusion as the nation commenced the new year. LCCI disclosed this in a statement while reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari’s new year address. The statement reads in part “The key things that government must … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, has reacted to the New Year’s Address of President Muhammadu Buhari, stressing that there was nothing spectacular in his speech. It could be recalled that Buhari had addressed the populace as the nation entered another new year on Tuesday. CAN’s Vice Chairman (Northern region), Rev. John Hayab, disclosed this … Read more
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has said he is fully committed to the Gunners despite speculations to the contrary. Aubameyang had in November 2019, pulled out of a contract extension talks with 18 months remaining in his present deal with the North London outfit. The Gabonese, 30, has been rumoured to be seeking an exit from the … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has no other option other than to vacate the Villa by 2023. PDP was reacting to Buhari’s address on new year, when he said he would be stepping down from politics by 2023. The party notes that he (Buhari) has no choice other … Read more
The monarchs of the coastal state of Niger Delta under the umbrella of the PAN Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has called on president Muhammadu Buhari, to change the service chiefs of the Nigerian armed forces. The group urged Buhari to respect the tradition of the armed forces by changing the top hierarchy officers in order … Read more
The pan african northern group, Arewa youths, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare state of emergency in security situation in the north. The group also urged the president to also declare state of emergency as regards the nation’s economy at large. The National President of the Arewa youths Forum, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, disclosed … Read more
The Igbo pan African Group, Ohanaeze, has advised president Muhammadu Buhari to shun ethnic chauvinism and exhibit open mind in his appointments as the new year begins. Ohanaeze was reacting to Buhari’s new year’s address to Nigerians he made on Wednesday. The group’s Publicity Secretary, Prince Uche Achi-Ogbaga, disclosed this in a press statement, stressing … Read more
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has described the new year address of president Muhammadu Buhari as someone who was sounding like a broken record. Afenifere was reacting to the new year address of the Buhari released on Wednesday. The group however urged the president to restructure the country and ensure true federalism. The National Publicity … Read more
The Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has assented the Fiscal Responsibility, Revenue Integration (FRAC) bill into law. The bill which was signed into law on Tuesday by the Governor sought among other things, the provision for the establishment of a Fiscal Responsibility Agency in the state. At its plenary the Sokoto State House … Read more
Dino Melaye has said that he will use his movie roles to fight for a better society. The former Kogi West Senator made this known to IgbereTV reporters in Abuja during the premier of a new movie he acted, entitled, ‘Lemonade’. He said, “I brought my political experience to bear and to say that in … Read more
The leadership of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has described the out gone 2019 as a tough year for workers in Nigeria. President of TUC, Quadri Olaleye, while welcoming workers to 2020, congratulated Nigerians for their bravery, resilience and loyalty to the country in the past 365 day, notwithstanding the enormous challenges that … Read more
The Reverend of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, Amen, Fr Ejike Mbaka, during his 2019 crossover ministration, disclosed that in spite of the hard times for Nigerians in 2020, hope abounds. He also prophesied that the 2019 APC governorship candidate for Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, would take over the governance of Imo State from … Read more
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Uche Secondus, has alleged that president Muhammadu Buhari and his party the All Progressive Congress APC has laid landmines for Nigeria in 2020. Secondus warned that the landmines might explode this year adding that, Nigerians should brace up for dictatorial rule in 2020. Prince Secondus said with … Read more
Defender David Luiz said Arsenal can “do big things” after beating Manchester United to earn a first win under new Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Nicolas Pepe scored in a 2-0 win that lifts Arsenal to 10th in the Premier League, four points behind fifth-placed United. It ended a run of seven home … Read more