Nigerians have become notorious for obtaining money illegally from unsuspecting foreigners via the internet otherwise known as yahoo yahoo, ponsi schemes and many more. In a bid to curb this growing menace, local and international anti-graft agencies work together to continually uncover these schemes, fish the culprits out of hiding and apprehend them, but with … Read more
The European Union will offer Britain a close post-Brexit trading relationship but demand tough terms on fisheries and a level playing field for businesses, chief negotiator Michel Barnier said Monday. “We are ready to offer a highly ambitious trade deal as the central pillar of this partnership, including zero tariffs,” Barnier said, but warned Brussels … Read more
Polaris Bank has lent its voice to support the global “HeForShe” movement initiative of the United Nations (UN) in line with its Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy thrust, even as the bank’s CEO, Tokunbo Abiru, is nominated Gender Equality Champion by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs & Poverty Alleviation in conjunction … Read more
China has accused the United States of causing panic and ‘creating and spreading fear’ in its response to the deadly coronavirus, including imposing a ban on Chinese travellers. The US ‘hasn’t provided any substantial assistance’ and has only created ‘panic’, said foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying at a regular press briefing on Monday. It comes … Read more
A 30-year-old housewife, Shukurat Olufowobi, has been arrested by the men of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly beating her five-year-old stepson, Azeem Olufowobi, to death. Shukurat allegedly hit the head of the deceased with a heavy object, which reportedly broke his skull and led to his death. The Police Public Relations Officer in … Read more
Automobile importers and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry have kicked against the proposed increase in import tariff for new and used vehicles. The National Automotive Design and Development Council on Thursday proposed higher import tariffs of 100 per cent on fully built new vehicles and 125 per cent on used cars, whose current … Read more
Quickteller, a leading consumer payment platform of Pan-African integrated digital payments company – Interswitch – known for providing seamless payment solutions, has launched a new campaign themed “Everything is Possible”. The campaign demonstrates the ubiquitous nature of the Quickteller platform. The commercials, which have just been released, are in two versions: ‘The Big Idea’ and … Read more
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Sunday said that the country will temporarily stop flights to and from mainland China starting Wednesday and bar visitors who have been in China for 14 days from entering or transiting in the Southeast Asian country. The government will stop a policy to give free visas to Chinese nationals … Read more
I hope it would not amount to ‘Hate Speech’ to make some confessions, especially, with a particular reference to Nigeria’s sociopolitical landscape. First and foremost, let’s not deceive ourselves: Muhammadu Buhari has seen it all as one of Nigeria’s luckiest few, favoured by God. So, he has nothing to lose again. Having been privileged to … Read more
Like the birth of every great men across the globe, the birth of a son of a famous goldsmith in the ancient town of Ijebu-Igbo, now alienated in modern day Ogun State, was symbolic. The birth of the boy into the royal family of Osiyemi 70 years ago was described by traditionalists, soothsayers and missionaries … Read more
The novel coronavirus that’s sickening thousands globally and at least five people in the US is inspiring countries to close their borders and Americans to buy up surgical masks quicker than major retailers can restock them. There’s another virus that has infected at least 15 million Americans across the country and killed more than 8,200 … Read more
The Republic of Botswana has announced that it registered its first ever suspected case of Coronavirus on January 30, stating that the suspected case was registered at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Malaki Tshipayagae, Director Health Services in the country, made this known in a statement on Saturday. In the statement, Mr Tshipayagae stated that … Read more
Commercial motorcycle operators with ride-hailing companies, Gokada,Opay,MAX are pleading with the Lagos State Government to rather than ban them, they should be regulated. Ekohotblog recalls that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had declared a ban on commercial motorbikes (popularly called Okada) and tricycles (popularly known as Keke) beginning from Saturday February 1, 2020. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/02/02/lastma-official-hangs-self-on-tree-see-why/ The … Read more
Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s largest automaker, suspended the domestic production of its flagship sport utility vehicle, Palisade SUV this weekend as a result of a supply disruption caused by the deadly virus outbreak in China. The deadly virus that first appeared in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has resulted in 259 deaths and spread … Read more
Lagos State Government is set to introduce eight brand-new boats as well as mobile application, towards improving water transportation in the state. The Managing Director, Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), Mr Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun, made this recognized in Ikeja on Saturday at a press conference on the business launch of procedures of LAGFERRY. Ladi-Balogun stated that the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu has handed over keys to allottees of Alhaji Lateef Jakande Gardens Estate, Igando on Friday. Ekohotblog reports that the handing over started with a short welcome address from the Mr.Babajide Sanwo-Olu who assured that his administration would collaborate with professionals and mortgage institutions to deliver affordable mass housing to residents of the … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps has officially began payment of the N33,000 allowance, popularly called “alawee” for corps members. Corps members who have received the payment have been posting screenshots of their credit alerts on social media, confirming the development. Federal Government had increased the allowance from N19,800 to N33,000 in accordance to the increment of … Read more
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has denied reports making the rounds that Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church, was denied Visa by the Embassy. Ekohotblog reports that ThisDay had erroneously reported that Oyedepo was at the embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Thursday, January 30 where he was told that he … Read more
The recent coronavirus outbreak once again puts the safety of international travel in the spotlight. Here Stephen Thomas, Health and Safety Business Partner at IOSH, highlights some key actions that organisations and individuals can take to manage health, safety and wellbeing while travelling: To effectively manage travel risk you need to ensure you have proportionate … Read more
Operatives of Operation Puff Adder of the Bayelsa State Police Command have engaged notorious kidnappers in gun battle in Bayelsa. Following their superior gunpower, the operatives were said to have dislodged the kidnappers operating along Imiringi general area in Ogbia and rescued the wife of a popular businessman and a medical doctor. Vivian Okoye, the … Read more