Lagos-Ibadan Speed Train Will Be Ready January — Amaechi

October 18, 2020. From the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi came assurances on Saturday that the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge will be President Muhammadu Buhari’s new year gift to Nigerians. Mr Rotimi Amaechi, noted that no stone would be left unturned to ensure delivery of the train by January 1, 2021. The Minister spoke at Moniya … Read more

Ondo Election: Pastor Reveals Worst Governor Since 1999, Warns Buhari, INEC

Why Top Nigerian Pastors Hated TB Joshua Until Death-Pastor Giwa

October 04, 2020. Leader and General Overseer of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa has described governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the worst governor ever in the political history of Ondo State. Pastor Adewale Giwa, recommend the electorate to use their votes in the forthcoming governorship election in the State to correct the … Read more

Breaking: Enugu Announces Date To Reopen Tertiary Institutions

Enugu Curfew

October 03, 2020. Enugu State Government on Saturday set October 12, 2020, to reopen all tertiary institutions in the state. Ekohotblog understands that this is coming six months since the lockdown imposed by the Federal Government to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the … Read more

Four Died, 12 Injured On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

TRAGIC: How Woman Lost Four Children In Delta Accident. Truck

September 28, 2020. Not fewer than four persons were confirmed dead, while 12 others sustained various degrees of injuries in a lone accident, involving a Mazda bus around Isara bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, Spokesperson, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, (TRACE), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN), in … Read more

Three Lagos Cops Returning From Edo Election, Die In Crash

Tragedy As Truck Crushes Three To Death In Ibadan

September 28, 2020. Not fewer than three policemen lost their lives in a crash that occurred on the Benin-Ore Expressway in Ondo State while returning from a national assignment in Edo State. Ekohotblog gathered that the policemen were on their way home following the conclusion of the governorship election in Edo State when the vehicle … Read more

Why NURTW Cannot Be Banned In Lagos – Obafemi Hamzat

Lagos

September 27, 2020. The Lagos State Government has explained why the call for the ban of the popular ‘agbero’ under the aegis of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW), cannot be feasible. According to reports made available to journalists, the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Obafemi Hamzat, gave reasons why NURTW and … Read more

BREAKING: Kaduna: Kingmakers Vote New Emir Of Zazzau, Submit 3 Names To El-Rufai

September 25, 2020. The kingmakers has submitted three names for news Emir of Zazzau. The election of the new Emir of Zazzau was held Thursday night in Kaduna. The late monarch, Shehu Idris, passed away last Sunday. In his honour, Kaduna State Government declared a 3-day mourning period. Idris ascended the position in 1975, succeeding … Read more

Building Collapse: Exams To Go Ahead, Says Headteacher

September 22, 2020. The headteacher of Excel College, Ejigbo in Lagos State, Mr Kehinde Oke, has reportedly said the collapsed wing of the school building would not affect the National Examination Council, (NECO), examinations. Mrs Oke described the incident as unfortunate but thanked God no life was lost. The headteacher statement reads in part; “First, … Read more

‘Stop Issuing Indigene Letters To Non-Lagosians—-Lagos Indigenous Lecturers’

Lagos

September 14, 2020. The leaders of lecturers of Lagos origin in tertiary institutions, Lagosians in Academics, have appealed to traditional institutions, especially Obas and chiefs to desist from issuing letters of indigenes to non-indigene residents in the state. The body disclosed that doing so deprives true Lagosians opportunities in federal institutions. Dr Elegbede Babatunde, Spokesman … Read more

Oyedepo: Pastors Ibiyeomie, Paul Enenche Told To Immediately Apologize To Daddy Freeze

I Can’t be Alive, Watch You Insult Oyedepo – Pastor Ibiyeomie Warns Daddy Freeze [VIDEO]

September 13, 2020. Bamgbose, Esq., National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has advised the Senior Pastors of Salvation Ministries, Pastor Ibiyeomie and Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Christian Centre, to apologize to On-Air Personality, Daddy Freeze. The controversies generated by Daddy Freeze’s insult on Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church finally … Read more

Governors Give Fresh Update On Palliatives For Nigerians, Set To Meet Buhari

Nigerian Governors Set Date To Decide On Doctors’ Strike, Other Issues

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has assured that States COVID-19 Task Forces would work closely with their Palliatives Implementation Committees on the distribution of palliatives to Nigerians. This was disclosed in a communique by the Chairman and Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi, after NGF 14th teleconference meeting. The Governor said the forum received updates on palliatives … Read more

NDDC Scholars Protest in London Over Non Payment Of Tuition Fee (Watch Video)

NDDC scholarship Protest

The Scholarship beneficiaries of Niger Delta Development Commission on Monday 3rd of August, protested their alleged abandonment by the commission. The protesters said the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) had stopped paying their tuition and upkeep allowances. The protest, which held in London, was posted on the protesting scholars’ Twitter handle. The protesters also complained … Read more

Breaking: Nigeria Army Kill 80 Bandits, Rescue 17 Victims In Katsina State

Breaking: Nigeria Army Kill 80, Rescue 17 In Katsina State

On the 1st of August, Nigeria Army killed not fewer than 80 bandits, 33 suspects were arrested, 943 cows, 633 sheep were reportedly recovered and seven AK47 Riffles, one GPMG,16 Dane guns captured in the onslaught against bandits in Katsina State by troops of Operation Sahel Sanity. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Military of … Read more