…Endorse PTF, NGF Guidelines For Reopening Of Economy …To Declare the State Of Emergency On Gender-Based Violence The thirty-six State Governors under the platform of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have hailed President Muhammadu Buhari over his decision to postpone the formal publication of Executive Order #10 of 2020 in the Official Gazette to enable further … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, June 12th, 2020 1. Lagos COVID-19 Cases Hits Over 6000 As NCDC Announces 681 New Infections COVID-19 cases in Lagos State now over 6000 as NCDC announces 681 new infections in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. How EFCC Recovered N7.9 Billion Stolen By … Read more
The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Hyginus Omeje, on Thursday handed over to Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, following his redeployment to Abuja. Omeje, who was recently promoted from the rank of Corps Commander to that of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), said at the handover ceremony that he had … Read more
The Lagos State Government recently, unveiled a portal – www.lasrera.lagosstate.gov.ng, toward curbing cases of fraud by estate agents in the state. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, told newsmen at a news conference in Ikeja, that the portal would be used to register all estate agents in the state. … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Nigerians for marking this year’s Democracy Day. The Speaker said since 1999, Nigeria has come a long way in democratic practice, noting that the country’s system is growing by the day. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre … Read more
The House of Representatives has honoured leader of the Inspector-General of Police’ Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, over his exceptional service to the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria. Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, was invited in the chamber during Thursday’s plenary. This is sequel to a resolution by the House todays ago upon adoption … Read more
A minor (name withheld) has been raped by a 21-year-old man, named Ahmed Olaiya, in the Shade area of Epe, Lagos State. The culprit was said to have sent the Innocent girl on an errand to buy Hollandia Milk for him. On getting to the man’s house to deliver the item, the man drag the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, June 11th, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 409 Coronavirus Cases The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 409 news cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria READ MORE 2. Buhari Condemns Boko Haram Killings In North East Following the recent … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday demanded from the Accountant-General of the federation AGF Mr. Ahmed Idris the details of all the funds donated by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the states of the federation, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC and the relevant ministries tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairman of the House … Read more
The TG/PS Education District III, Dr. Mrs. Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele has been at the forefront of outstanding leadership in the education sector of Lagos. In fact, she is a good example of women in governance driving change through her very many innovative programs since she assumed office. All over Africa, there is a low representation … Read more
The House of Representatives has passed the revised 2020 Appropriation Bill, raising the national budget from the proposed N10.5tn to N10.8tn. Although the Committees on Appropriations and Finance, whose report was considered and adopted at plenary on Wednesday recommended N10,801,544,664,642, the lawmakers inserted an additional N4bn for the welfare of members of the National Association … Read more
…Hints On Plans To Make Law On Doctors’ Hazard Allowance The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has once again intervened in the planned strike action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). This is not the first time Speaker would intervene in such a matter as he had last year … Read more
The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on ‘Federal Government Abandoned Properties’ has ordered that all concessions of federal government properties nationwide be put on hold till further notice. Similarly, the Committee ordered a halt on the sale of federal government property within and outside the country to allow the committee completes its assignment. Mr. Ademorin … Read more
The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has described as misleading story in national daily of June 9, 2020 with the headline.” Going to prison is honour for politicians, says Gbajabiamila”. He said it was most misleading and a deliberate misrepresentation of facts, noted no time did the Honourable speaker declare or insinuate that … Read more
By Idris Tele-Olukoya The Lagos State Judiciary has upgraded ts Electronic Filing System (EFS) by introducing E-Payment for faster filing and processing of cases, without the need to visit the High Court Registry. Eko Hot Blog reports that the information is contained in a circular tagged “Public Notice” signed by the Chief Registrar dated … Read more
The Commissioner of Police Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Bala Ciroma, on Tuesday promised free movement of food and agricultural inputs across the territory during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ciroma gave the assurance at the inaugural meeting of the Joint Technical Task Team on the Emergency Response to COVID-19 on the Challenges of Free Movement of … Read more
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has directed journalists and security personnel covering his activities and the state government’s meetings to go for COVID-19 tests. Umahi gave the directive recently while addressing newsmen in Abakaliki, saying that it was just “for us to free ourselves”. The governor, while thanking journalists for their supports in the fight … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 1. Nigeria Records Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases, See Breakdown Nigeria recorded her highest daily number of COVID-19 cases as NCDC announced 663 new infections READ MORE 2. Boko Haram Wreaks Havoc In Borno, ‘Kills Over 70’, Sets Village Ablaze … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, and Women Affairs Minister, Mrs. Pauline Talen among others have been invited to brief the governors on critical issues including Police Trust Fund, rape, and sexual violence as well as updates on Covid-19 pandemic in the country. This would occur on Wednesday when the thirty-six Governors of the 36 … Read more
A non-governmental organisation, Sow a Smile Initiative (SASI), in partnership with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), recently gave palliative items to no fewer than 400 households in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to cushion the effects of COVID 19. Addressing the beneficiaries, the Executive Director of SASI, Mr. Patrick Otoro, said that the intervention tagged, … Read more