Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied investigating the presidential candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his alleged indictment for drug-dealing and money laundering in the United States in 1993.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Sen. Smart Adeyemi, Chairman of the Senate Committee, gave the order at an on-the-spot assessment of the projects by members of the committee with the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Shehu Ahmad.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of Tunde Mark, son of ex-Senate President David Mark, have been laid to rest.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Akeredolu spoke in Owo at the funeral service of his late mother, Grace, saying Oyetola would “regain his mandate very soon whether you like it or not. He is a man after my heart.”
Eko Hot Blog reports that Obaseki made this statement while addressing delegates at the fifth National Eucharistic Congress held at St. Paul Minor Seminary, Benin City, Edo State.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that South-South support groups of the All Progressives Congress have vowed to deliver the region to the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu and running mate Kashim Shettima, in the 2023 presidential election.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the gunmen who were large in number, attacked the military checkpoint located at the Afor-Uzo Junction in Isuofia, Saturday morning.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that joint teams of security operatives will be deployed to all its facilities across the country.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 41 years old woman was reportedly burnt to death while a 50 years old man was rescued, over the weekend, when fire ravaged a building in Somolu area of Lagos State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least $1 billion of customer funds have vanished from collapsed crypto exchange FTX, according to two people who spoke with Reuters.
Eko Hot Blog reports that footage shows the aircraft striking each other at a low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half. A fireball can be seen as it hits the ground.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Executive Bob Chapek sent a memo to Disney’s leaders, saying the company is instituting a targeted hiring freeze and anticipates “some small staff reductions” as it looks to manage costs.
Eko Hot Blog reports that this batch of results will be released “sometime this afternoon or early evening,” he said, and he estimated that this could happen around 7 p.m. ET at the earliest.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Martínez, 41, was picked in a closed-door meeting of the House Democratic caucus, a group that includes incumbents who won reelection this week and winning candidates set to start their first term next year.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Saturday evening, spoke in his daily war update about the future of the war and promised to liberate more occupied land.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has ordered dozens of terrifying hypersonic Zircon nuclear-capable missiles that can travel at eye-watering speeds of 6,700mph, it has been claimed.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the singer had introduced his pregnant lover to his wife, Bewaji, whom he wedded months ago.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brentford manager, Thomas Frank, has said that his team defeated Manchester City 2-1 in a Premier League tie on Saturday because his players put in a ‘mind-blowing performance’ at the Etihad Stadium.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that PSV Eindhoven forward, Cody Gakpo has handed Manchester United and his other suitors a blow ahead of the January transfer window
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 19 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, said at least 60 per cent of the primary healthcare centres in the state are not in very desirable state.
Abayomi revealed this on Saturday on his Instagram handle @profakinabayomi.
The commissioner, however, said the state government had invested time to conduct a needs assessment on PHC infrastructure to provide evidence-based information for improvement.
He said, “A functional Primary Health Centre is the foundation of a vibrant healthcare system, and as part of the blueprint for the transformation of the medical infrastructure strategy in Lagos State, the @lagostategovt has invested time to conduct a needs assessment on PHC infrastructure to provide evidence-based information for improvement.
The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory on Saturday expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work in the ongoing renovation of the National Assembly complex.
The chairman of the committee, Smart Adeyemi, who led some of his members and the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Hadi Ahmad, to the site, said the quality of work done was impressive but it was doubtful if the contractor would be able to complete the work on schedule.
Following complaints of dilapidation by lawmakers in the two chambers, the FCDA in March, 2022 awarded a N30bn contract for the rehabilitation of critical segments like the Hallowed Chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Dome in the White House as well as the construction of an office for the National Assembly Service Commission and a library.
The FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, disclosed in June during a joint on-the-spot with the committee members that the projects would be delivered between January and August, 2023 and that the contractors would be paid N9bn mobilisation fee.
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday, expressed optimism that his Osun State counterpart, Adegboyega Oyetola, would emerge victorious at the tribunal.
Akeredolu spoke in Owo at the funeral service of his late mother, Grace, saying Oyetola would “regain his mandate very soon whether you like it or not. He is a man after my heart.”
The Osun governor is challenging the outcome of the July governorship election in which the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ademola Adeleke, emerged as the winner.
Akeredolu was responding to the sermon given by the Anglican Bishop of Owo Diocese, Stephen Fagbemi, who charged the politicians to begin their campaign tours in hospitals.
Borno State Governor,Babagana Zulum on Saturday flagged off the reopening of Gamboru Ngala international cattle market which was closed down for more than six years due to activities of Boko Haram terrorists.
Ngala an ancient town in Borno central senatorial district shares an international border with Cameron Republic.
Zulum who was in Gamboru Ngala local government area purposely for routine distribution of relief materials, commended President Muhammadu Buhari, security operatives and all stakeholders for the support and sacrifice in the fight against Boko haram and other nefarious activities that led to the relative peace currently witnessed in the state and the north east in general.
Following the spate of election-related violence in the country in the lead up to next year’s general election, the Federal Government has vowed a decisive strike against perpetrators as well as purveyors of hate speech, cyber bullying and incitement.
This was as the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security ICCES mandated the Inspector General of Police IGP, Usman Baba Alkali to convene a meeting with Nigeria’s registered political parties and candidates with a view to stemming the tide.
The meeting between the IGP and political parties is to specifically reiterate the imperative of peaceful campaigns and to convey the enforcement measures to be taken against violators.
The decision was part of resolutions taken at the emergency meeting of ICCES held on Friday at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in Abuja.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Security Committee, Maj. Gen. Modibbo A. Alkali (retd) in a statement on Saturday said following extensive reports, reviews and deliberations, the meeting resolved that security agencies will upscale intelligence gathering, sharing and utilisation of same to stem further sabotage.
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has denied authoring a statement on allegations of drug trafficking made against the ruling All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi told our Correspondent that the statement was fake.
The said statement had quoted INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr. Festus Okoye as saying the commission was in talks with United States authorities to get more details on the allegation with a view to determining whether the APC standard bearer may have violated relevant provisions of the Electoral Law 2022 (as amended).
In an updated response, Okoye advised the public to discountenance the fake statement.
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited, Mr. Julius Rone, has said the Federal Government’s initiative to maximize gas and make energy poverty history, has improved corporate governance and removed bureaucratic obstacles.
Delivering a keynote address at the African Energy Chamber’s 2022 African Energy Week, AEW, Conference and Exhibition in South Africa with the theme: “A Simple molecule and shared vision for Africans to win the clean energy race In the 21st century,” he said Nigeria’s natural gas resources could provide energy for the world while enabling Nigeria to fund its way through the global energy transition
According to him: “Currently, Nigeria is Africa’s biggest oil producer. Oil contributes about half of the government’s revenue and most of its foreign exchange receipts. Thus, Nigeria is extremely inclined to the global transition to cleaner fuels.”
Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the 11.1km Osi-Obbo-Aiyegunle road will be delivered this year — a feat monarchs and community leaders say is a dream come true in 50 years.
Already, the travel time on the border road has gone from 45-minute excruciating journey to barely 10-minute drive.
The Governor said the work on the road is in fulfilment of his campaign promise to the people.
Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Owo, Revd Stephen Fagbemi, on Saturday, stated that Nigerians are now poorer and experiencing more hardship.
According to the Bishop, politicians should start their campaign by visiting hospitals and schools before the 2023 elections so they can assess the state of the nation’s healthcare and educational infrastructure.
Revd Fagbemi stated this during the funeral ceremony of the late mother of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church.
While emphasising that God has positioned the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make a difference, he urged politicians to visit the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, in Owo to campaign to know the state of the country.
Victor Osimhen says winning the Serie A title is more important to him than the top scorer’s gong.
The Nigeria international continued his impressive scoring form as Napoli defeated Udinese 3-2 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Osimhen has now scored nine goals in 11 league appearances for the Partenopei this season.
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