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
The United Kingdom will finally have its Brexit at 11 pm on Friday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to deliver an emotional divorce address in a broadcast. According to snippets of the broadcast published by Mail Online, Johnson will insist that Brexit marks ‘not an end but a beginning”, as it begins a transition … Read more
Amazon shares shot higher Thursday after the internet colossus released quarterly earnings figures for the holiday quarter that trounced market expectations. Profit in the final three months of last year rose eight percent from a year ago to $3.3 billion as revenue as net sales grew 21 percent to $87.4 billion, according to the Seattle-based … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday declared a global emergency over the deadly coronavirus spreading from China, after the Asian giant reported its biggest single-day jump in the death toll. The UN health agency based in Geneva had initially downplayed the threat posed by the disease, which has now killed 170 people in China, … Read more
Kobe Bryant death has taken a new turn with Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the General overseer of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, saying he saying he would resurrect the dead LA Lakers legend. The prophet while preaching and prophesying to his congregations said he is capable of raising Kobe Bryant and his daughter from the dead if … Read more
A married woman identified as Rabi has set herself ablaze over jealousy and rivalry in Gayawa area, Ungogo Local government area of Kano State. It was gathered that Rabi’s husband, Badamasi married another wife some times back and this didn’t go down well with Rabi leading to her action to set herself ablaze. The action … Read more
Britain’s economy, lifted by the country’s post-election political stability, risks fresh turbulence as Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks tricky Brexit trade deals amid global threats that include the coronavirus. Recent positive British economic data offset weaker figures at the end of 2019, but this is not expected to have a lasting impact despite government promises … Read more
………..WHO Calls World To Action The nationwide death toll from China‘s viral epidemic has leapt to 170, the government said on Thursday, with more than 1,700 new infections confirmed. Thirty-seven of the 38 new deaths came in hard-hit Hubei province, the epicentre of a contagion that is causing mounting global fear. Another death occurred in … Read more
The Kaduna state police command has arrested James Clement, a pastor, who allegedly kidnapped himself and sought N5 million ransom from his family. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the police in the state, DSP Yakubu Sabo, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the pastor, James Clement of Nasarawa Trikaniya of Chikun Local Government Area and another … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said that the Chinese government through her embassy in Nigeria is working with Lagos State Government to prevent the entry of Corona Virus into the State. The commissioner who disclosed this today while giving update on the State government’s level of preparedness to prevent or contain … Read more
…Sanwo-Olu: ‘It’s A New Journey Toward Developing Lagos’ Lagos State Government has opened a new chapter in its stride towards attaining self-sustenance in finance and governance. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, signed documents for the issuance of N100.33 billion bond, which the State raised from capital market to fund infrastructure and pressing capital projects. At … Read more
TAJBANK, Nigeria’s second non-interest financial institution has opened its third office in less than two months of operations at the National Assembly in Abuja. The launch was attended by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omololu, TAJBANK’s Chairman, Alhaji Tanko Isiaku Gwamna, directors, and staff members. Gwamna said: “We are delighted to … Read more
A former lecturer at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr. Tene John, has released a statement condemning his dismissal from the Institute on the grounds of sexual harassment. The lecturer faulted the decision, citing the failure of the Investigating panel to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. John alleged that his accuser, Miss Anjola Ogunyemi framed … Read more
MTN Group said it has set aside $1.6billion to expand its network in the country. Its Group President/CEO, Mr. Rob Shuter, spoke when MTN Board led by MTN Group Chairman, Mabisi Jonas, visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. The president urged the telco give consumers quality services at reasonable prices. In a … Read more