Nigeria center for disease control NCDC has announced the inclusion of four new Covid-19 Molecular Laboratories in Ekiti, Kano, and FCT. According to the NCDC, the 4 labs are 54 Gene, located in Ekiti state and Abuja, E-Health Africa, and international Foundation Against Infectious Diseases in Nigeria (IFAN) laboratories are both located in Kano State. … Read more
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kebbi State on Wednesday called for the establishment of a “Police Gender Help Desk” to effectively tackle cases of gender-based violence, particularly rape. Eko Hot Blog reports that the CSOs comprised Kungiyar Tallafin Mata Development Initiative, Nana Girls and Women Empowerment Initiative and Ass of Women Living with HIV&AIDS … Read more
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) recently called for the establishment of family courts to support and expedite action against rape and children abuse cases in the country. Hajiya Halima Dimis, the Zonal Secretary, Zone E, NAWOJ, made the appeal at a rally against rape organised by the Bauchi chapter of the association in … Read more
Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI) an NGO, has called for decent dressing by both genders as a strategy to reduce rape and defilement in Epe community. Mrs Zainab Olanrewaju, the General Secretary of the NGO, spoke with Eko Hot Blog on Thursday in Epe, following incessant rape and defilement case recorded recently in the neighbourhood. She … Read more
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday shared N547.309 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of May. Mr Hassan Dodo, the Director of Information in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, made this known in a statement in Abuja. He said the virtual meeting was chaired by the … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Inter Governmental Affairs has began investigation into the crisis rocking the lottery industry with a view to block leakages and increase government revenue. The acting Chairman of the committee, Rep. Mansur Mashi (APC-Katsina) at hearing on Tuesday in Abuja said that the committee would do everything within the Constitutional … Read more
An ICT expert, Dr Jamiu Yusuf, has urged the executive and legislative arms of government to be prudent in managing resources with lean management principles to ensure efficient public sector during the COVID-19 era. Yusuf, who is the lead partner of an Abuja-based firm, Glodaris Technology Consulting, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday in … Read more
A 28-year old motorcyclist, Terver Awuha, on Wednesday appeared before a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benue for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl. Awuha, who resides opposite ‘B’ Division Police Station, Idye Village, Makurdi, is facing a charge of rape. The Prosecutor, Sgt.Friday Kanshio told the court that the case was reported at the ‘B’ … Read more
…As Immigration Boss Accuses Top Politician Of Halting Arrest Illegal Immigrants The house of Representatives Committee on Diaspora yesterday called on the Lebanese government to as matter of urgency stop the victimization of a Nigerian lady Temitope Olamide who was reportedly maltreated by her employers and wrongly accused of murder as well as other Nigerians … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army and the civilian joint task force has killed no fewer than 24 Boko-Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province and wounded several of the criminals and recovered various items from them in Borno state. This was contained in a statement by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche … Read more
The deputy national secretary of the All Peoples Congress APC, Victor Giadom has taken over as the acting national chairman following suspension of the national chairman Adams Oshiomole. Read Also: “You Are Nigeria’s Problem”, PDP Replies APC Over Wike Giadom has also cancelled the APC screening in Edo governorship primary, he explained … Read more
Vehicular movement has been suspended since the early hours of today on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, due to the deplorable condition of the highway. The shutdown has created an unprecedented traffic gridlock on the usually busy highway. The terrible condition of the road led to a spontaneous protest by motorists, commuters, residents and youths from the … Read more
A blood transfusion is a common, safe medical procedure in which healthy blood is given to patients through an intravenous (IV) line that has been inserted in one of the blood vessels. The blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Blood transfusions replace blood that is lost through surgery or injury. … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is Nigeria’s major problem, noting that the ruling party has proven to be nothing but a despotic platform; a soulless mob and political virus that has no interest in the wellbeing of Nigerians. The PDP berated the APC leadership over its unwarranted tirade against … Read more
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state today presented his expression of interest and nomination form to president Mohamadu Buhari at the Aso Villa Abuja. The Governor who described the meeting as cordial and fruitful, said he has received President Muhammadu Buhari’s blessing for his re-election bid. Read Also: FG Moves To Suspend NYSC Camps … Read more
The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) led by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the federal government to consider suspending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp exercises for two years. In its report presented to President Muhammadu Buhari last week and seen by TheCable, the committee recommended the consideration of suspension of NYSC … Read more
As part of efforts and renewed offensive to rid the North West and the North Central States of criminal elements, the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has destroyed some armed bandits’ camps in a for the est in Katsina State .msouth of Birnin Kogo along the Katsina-Zamfara boundary area. This was contained in a … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has met with Speakers of statements houses of assembly in a bid to ensure that all states in the country domesticate the Child Rights Act and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act. This follows a commitment made by the Speaker two weeks ago when he … Read more
..To audit program for accountability The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts on Monday expressed serious reservation over the whopping sum of N186 billion reportedly expended on the Federal Government’s School feeding program by the National Conditional Cash Transfer Office (NICTO), the coordinating office handling the project in the Presidency. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon … Read more
The Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation of Lagos State Government has commenced skills acquisition programme for female victims of Abule-Egba explosion at Igando Relief Camp. The Director-General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said in a statement issued recently, in Lagos that the beneficiaries have been assessed and divided into different training programmes. Read … Read more