Teacher Sentenced To Life Imprisonment In Ikeja For Sexuallly Violating A Nine Year Old Girl

Teacher Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Violating A Minor

On Monday a teacher named John Osifo, was sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually violating a nine year old girl in Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Administering judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against Osifo beyond every reasonable doubt. Evidence of the victim was gathered by … Read more

Clash Of Clans: 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State

Clash of Clans: 1 killed in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Ekohotblog reports an incident that happened earlier today, around 7 o’clock AM (WAT), at Poly small gate, Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State. It has been confirmed that the Aye Confraternity Group were responsible for the murder of one Dolly P who is supposedly a popular Nail Technician in that area. The deceased was said to have … Read more

MFM: Pastor Olukoya, Wife Bag GRF And GAB Awards In United Kingdom

MFM: Pastor Olukoya And Wife Bag GRF And GAB Awards In United Kingdom

The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya, and his wife, Dr Folashade Elizabeth Olukoya, have been honoured with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF) and 26th Gathering of Africa’s Best Platinum Awards in London. They received the awards for their marvellous contributions to community development and their positive leadership … Read more

NCDF And Foreign Partners Invest $150 Million To Rebuild Badagry Beach

NCDF)  settled preparation to spearhead a huge $150 million investment in Agonrin Sea Beach, located at Badagry

The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF)  settled preparation to spearhead a huge $150 million investment in Agonrin Sea Beach, located at Badagry West Local Council of Lagos State, while collaborating with Eternal Flame Worldwide Limited, United Kingdom (UK). Executive Chairman of NCDF, Babatunde Oralusi, and President of EFWL, Ken Dunn, finalised discussions with the local … Read more

Oyo State: OYACA Receives 406 Petitions On Corruption In The State

Oyo State: OYACA Receives 406 Petitions On Corruption In The State

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) claims it has received 406 petitions on cases that are corruption related since its launch in April 2021 till date. Justice Eni Esan, OYACA Chairman, disclosed this on Monday at a news conference, to honour the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day.  Eni Esan, a retired judge, said the petitions,  came … Read more

APC, Rivers State Set Up Nine-Man Panel To Investigate Secretariat Bombing Attack

APC, Rivers State Sets Up A Nine-Man Panel To Investigate Bombing Attack

The All Progressive Congress in Rivers State is believed to have set up a nine man panel of inquiry to investigate the root and immediate cause of the attack on its secretariat, allegedly bombed two months ago. The State’s Party’s Chairman, Tony Okocha, said  it was a necessity for the panel to be set up  … Read more

Katsina Plans to Rent Out Songhai Farm for ₦600 Million

Katsina Plans to Rent Out Songhai Farm for ₦600 Million

Ekohotblog reports that the Katsina State Government is preparing to rent out the multi-billion naira Songhai Farm to Omena Nigeria Limited, a private firm, for ₦600 million over a three-year period.  This was disclosed over the weekend by the State Agriculture Commissioner, Prof. Ahmed Bakori, while defending the ministry’s budget before the state’s House of … Read more

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Conchagua in El Salvador, No Injuries or Deaths Reported

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Conchagua in El Salvador, No Injuries or Deaths Reported

The  United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports, A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Conchagua in El Salvador on Sunday night. The local authorities reported there were no immediate casualties or damage. The tremor, recorded at 9:50 PM (0350 GMT Sunday), had an epicenter located 95 miles (152 kilometers) southeast of San Salvador, along the coastline. READ … Read more

Calabar Carnival 2024: Cross River insures participating bands, announces ₦10m lottery prize

Calabar Carnival 2024: Cross River insures participating bands, announces ₦10m lottery prize

The Cross River State Carnival Commission ( CRSCC) has partnered with International Energy Insurance (IEI) to insure all participating bands in this year’s Africa’s biggest festival. Chairman of the  Cross River Commission, Mr. Gabe Onah, announced the deal during the launch of the final dry run leading to the December 29th, 2024, carnival showdown. READ … Read more

Olanike Balogun Becomes First Female Pilot in Nigerian Customs Service

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) celebrates Olanike Nafisat Balogun as she makes history as the first female pilot

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) gives Olanike Nafisat Balogun her flowers as she makes history as the first female pilot. In a post released on their social media pages today, December 9, 2024, the NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada said Olanike has shown consistent dedication to the service. Editors Pick: Bandits abduct newly-wedded bride, four bridesmaids … Read more

Bandits abduct newly-wedded bride, four bridesmaids in Sokoto

Gunmen Kidnap Anambra Lawmaker

Tragedy reportedly struck in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State as suspected bandits abducted a newly-wedded bride along with four bridesmaids shortly after the wedding ceremony. The incident occurred on Saturday at Kwaren Gamba near Kuka Teke, a village in Sokoto State known for repeated attacks by armed groups loyal to Bello Turji … Read more

(ARNU): Funding and Weak Political Will Affecting University System

(ARNU): Funding and Weak Political Will Affecting University System

The Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) has noted that inadequate funding, along with a lack of political will, has negatively affected Nigerian universities. The Registrars, while discussing  that funding of universities in the country should be a multi-stakeholder arrangement, stressed the need to introduce creative ideas that would expand the boundaries of tertiary … Read more

Ghana Elections: Bawumia Admits Defeat To Mahama

Ghana Elections: Bawumia Admitted Defeat To Mahama

Ghana’s National Democratic Congress candidate, John Mahama, wins Ghana’s 2024 Presidential elections. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday after he conceded defeat in the weekend presidential election, said he called his opponent John Mahama to congratulate him. Read also, Ghana Votes in Tight Election “The people of Ghana have spoken, the people have voted for … Read more

France Assures NDLEA of Increased Support and Collaboration

France Assures NDLEA of Increased Support and Collaboration

France on Saturday assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of increased support and collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse. The French Police Delegate in Nigeria, Mr. Phillipe Crespo, alongside Messrs. Phillipe Barrau, Tony Albaladejo, and Cedric Hocquette, assured support during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA in Abuja. Speaking during … Read more