The Special Assistant to the President On Nigerians in Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the recent attack on the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. It could be recalled that Amaechi was beaten up by some Nigerians living Spain during his visit to the Madrid. Meanwhile, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has claimed responsibility for … Read more
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has lamented over the use of social media against the administration of her husband. She alleged that some people were using the social against the interest of the government. Aisha said “bad people” have taken over the country from people who are “supposed to be in charge”. She … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will on 20th of January decides the fate of governor Yahaya Bello on the alleged double registration suit levied against him. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who fixed the date after parties in the case adopted their briefs of argument, said there was the need to give it accelerated hearing. … Read more
The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Sen. Ishaku Abbo, has advised the state Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri against being the chief security threat to the state. Abbo said advised Fintiri not to “constitute himself to be the chief security threat” instead of being “the chief security officer of the state”. The senator disclosed this … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the rearrest of the leader of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare by men of the State Security Service. It was barely 24 hours after Sowore and his codefendant were released before they were both picked up by the officials of the … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to the crisis rocking the party in Edo State. Oshiomhole expressed optimism that the party was not not going to lose the gubernatorial election in the state in 2020. He disclosed this shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with … Read more
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has accused Nigerian Governors of diverting the funds meant for educational development in various state. Atiku made the allegation on Thursday while calling on the Senate to investigate the allegation and ensured that those found culpable were brought to book. He disclosed this while … Read more
The leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El Zakzaky, has been moved to the Kaduna State Correctional Facility. This development followed a court order mandating the Department of State Secrete Service DSS to release the leader of the Islamic movement from its custody where has been detained for months. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/06/court-forecloses-alleged-falsehood-case-against-melaye/ The … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has foreclosed an alleged falsehood case levied against Senator Dino Melaye. Justice Olasumbo Goodluck, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the trial. It could be recalled that Melaye has been standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on giving false information to the police. He was alleged … Read more
Jaiz Charity and Development Foundation and its partners, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the American University of Nigeria (AUN) have reached out to 120 IDPs in Borno state with empowerment tools worth N7m. The empowerment program consist of training as well as providing tools for the victim of the insurgency in … Read more
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has called for more investment into the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. The minister appealed to corporate organization to look into the NDDC with the view of investing in the commission to move the Niger Delta region forward. Akpabio disclosed this at a meeting with directors, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP Plateau Chapter Hon. Damishi Sango, has resigned his chairmanship. He handed over mantle of leadership to his deputy, Hon. Amos Gombi on Thursday. It was gathered that Sango has been having series of running battle with the Party’s stakeholders for over seven months which led to his resignation. Sango however, … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the commission would conduct 28 rerun elections in 2020. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee Mr. Festus Okoye, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. He noted that the decision was arrived at the 51st regular meeting of INEC held on Thursday when the … Read more
The family of the late chief Amzat Beyioku Adebowale, has exhorted the legacy of their father as they marked the eleventh year since his demise. Late Chief Amzat Beyioku Adebowale in his lifetime was described as an Eminent Industrialist ,Titan of Commerce, Business Mogul and Visionary Leader who contributed to the development of humanity. Late … Read more
Amid the crisis rocking the All Progressive Congress APC chapter of the Edo state, the state House of Assembly has declared 14 seats of lawmakers who are said to be loyalist to the National Chairman of the party vacant. The speaker of the house Francis Okiye, made the declaration following the failure of 12 lawmakers-elect … Read more
A Non-Governmental Organisation, OneForAll Initiative, has urged Nigerians to know their HIV status as the world marks the 2019 World AIDS Day. The Executive Director of the group Babawale Popoola, made the call in Osogbo during a free HIV screening exercise organised the organisation. The World AIDS Day is celebrated December 1 of every year. … Read more
The Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has revealed that the senate won’t pass the hate speech sponsored by Senator Sabi Abdullahi. Lawan explained that the red chambers will not turn deaf ears to the agitations of the Nigerians who have made their rejection of the bills known and will do exactly as they (Nigerians) demanded. He … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has increased the mobilization fee for loacal contractors to 30 percent following an amendment of the Procurement Act. The Senate raised the mobilization fee from 10 percent to 30 percent for local contractors and agreed that it should be processed within two weeks while the certificate must be issued within four days. … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has refused to confirm the nomination of Raheem Muideen Olalekan as the Resident Electoral Commissioner representing Osun State because of APC membership allegation. Olalekan was one the three nominated as resident Electoral Commissioners by INEC. The senate failed to confirm his nomination following a petition that alleged that he was a registered … Read more
The Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade, has forwarded 36 names of nominated commissioners to the leadership of the state assembly for confirmation. The Chief Press Secretary to Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Hope Obeten, disclosed this to newsmen in the state capital, calabar on Wednesday. The list comprises commissioner- nominees from the 18 local … Read more