September 30, 2020. Mr Ayodele Fayose, the former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, must be sent to political retirement for the party to make progress in Lagos State. Mr Lere Olayinka, his spokesman, in statement on Wednesday, said Fayose spoke … Read more
September 30, 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in four newly appointed Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Civil Service. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place just before commencement of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in the Council Chambers of the State House. The four new Permanent Secretaries, including three men and a … Read more
September 29, 2020. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has virtually launched a framework for advancing women’s financial inclusion. Ekohotblog reports that CBN made this known in an online event on September 29th tagged “Access to Finance Framework for Women” and anchored by Dr Paul Olukpe. The framework was conceptualized by the Financial Inclusion Special Intervention … Read more
September 29, 2020. The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed December 15, 2020, to hear a suit praying for the reversal of the ban placed by the Lagos State Government on the operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles, popularly known as okada and Keke Marwa, respectively, in parts of the state. A Lagos-based lawyer, … Read more
September 29, 2020. Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, regarded as the architect of the nation’s modern foreign policy, died on Tuesday at the age of 91, according to the royal court. “With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn… the death of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait,” said Sheikh … Read more
September 29, 2020. The Lagos House of Assembly has appointed Mr Olalekan Onafeko as its Acting Clerk, Ekohotblog learnt. Prior to his appointment, Mr Onafeko was the Head of Human Resources and Administration in the Assembly. According to reports, the appointment was announced on Monday after Lagos Deputy Speaker, Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, informed the House … Read more
September 29, 2020. The winner of the Big Brother, (BBNaija), lock-down season 5, Laycon, has given reason he became friends with Kiddwaya. Laycon in an interview with Ebuka on Monday said although he had issues with Erica, he became friends with Kiddwaya because he liked him as a brother. The UNILAG graduate also revealed that … Read more
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
September 28, 2020. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday started the demonstration for the use of electronic voting and the collation of results in Nigeria. The Commission held the demonstration at its headquarters in Abuja, the nation’s capital. National Chairman of the electoral body, Mr Yakubu Mahmood, said the demonstration is the first … Read more
September 28, 2020. Nigeria’s youngest serving senator, Mr Elisha Abbo, has been fined N50 million for assaulting a woman in a sex toy store by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Ekohotblog gathered that the incident that occurred on May 11, 2019, was caught on camera, showing Abbo slapping a woman identified as Osimibibra … Read more
Septermber 28, 2020. Popular Nigeria Artist and Music Producer, Peter Okoye, has welcomed Nigerians back to real world after the Big Brother Naija lockdown season. Mr P of Psquare, said having spent over 70 days viewing the reality TV show, Nigerians wouy now return to the unbearable hardship, occasioned by high price of food items, … Read more
September 28, 2020. The Lagos State government on Sunday restated its commitment to the development of tourism sector in the state. While speaking at a session to mark the World Tourism Day held at the Lagos Theatre in Ikeja, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was passionate … Read more
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
September 27, 2020. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Housemate, Rebecca Nengi Hampson, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija lockdown house. The housemate, Nengi was evicted during the final live eviction show on Sunday night. The 22-year-old Lagos-based was born and raised in London.
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
September 27, 2020. One died, three injured in a road accident that occured in Ikoyi, Lagos State on Sunday, Ekohotblog reports. Mr Nosa Okunbor, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Agency, said the accident occurred around 01.40 am. Mr Okunbor, who said LASEMA recorded a new Response Time by getting to the scene of … Read more
September 26, 2020. Not fewer than three persons have been found dead after a truck fell off the Berger bridge into the Epe river in Lagos State. Ekohotblog gathered that the incident happened on Friday night. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has confirmed the incident. Head, Public Affairs of LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, said … Read more
September 26, 2020. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Lockdown housemates, Dorathy and Laycon yesterday won themselves a million Naira. Dorathy and Laycon in Team Black emerged winner of this week’s Betway sport trivia game. Both housemates will hang out with the Nigerian music icon and producer, Don Jazzy However, Team Sports Development which comprised Laycon and … Read more
September 26, 2020 Vee, Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, last night, complained bitterly about her supposed boyfriend in the house, Neo. On Friday night, the two lovers were caught fighting again. Their relationship has been up and down. And last night, Vee told Laycon that Neo cannot handle her fame after the house, suggesting that … Read more
September 25, 2020. The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja on Friday dismissed a suit challenging the legality of August 18, 2020, sanctions imposed on Mali following the military coup against President Ibrahim Keita. A three-man panel of the court led by Justice Dupe Atoki dismissed the suit, shortly after hearing interlocutory applications filed by … Read more