Ekohot Editor 
Nigerians are calling for the sack of an Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) lecturer, Bisi Olaleye, who was reportedly caught on tape demanding for sex from a student (#SexForGrade). Premium Times had exposed how Mr Olaleye of the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Administration, was caught on tape demanding sex from Motunrayo Afolayan, a 400-level … Read more
The Governor of Oyo state Seyi Makinde, has warned the attorney general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, to mind his business and stop interfering the state’s matter. It could be be recalled that the AGF had written to the Governor to dissolve the caretaker committee for local governments in the states. Speaking through the Attorney-General … Read more
The Federal Government has insisted that there was no place for the establishment of a joint security outfit of the southwest known as Amotekun. The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, made the declaration in Abuja in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Dr. Umar Gwandu and made available to press. Malami … Read more
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said that his administration will continue from where his predecessor stopped. Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was last week declared the governor of Imo State by the Supreme Court which sacked the administration of Governor Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking on the … Read more
The PDP raises alarm over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unleash violence on the people and allegedly rig the re-run election in Essien Udim Local Government of Akwa Ibom State slated for Saturday. The party in a statement obtained by Vanguard, says it already has intelligence on how a serving … Read more
The spokesperson of former governor of Kano State, and Presidential aspirant, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, Mrs Binta Spikin, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mrs Spikin announced her defection, on Wednesday, from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The development came a day after the state chairman of the party, Rabiu Sulaiman-Bichi, also quit … Read more
The US Department of State has introduced new regulations to stop “birth tourism”, the practice of giving birth in the country to obtain American citizenship for a child. The rules, which take effect on Friday, would make it harder for pregnant foreign nationals to enter the United States on tourism visas. According to the policy … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed Senator Daisy Ehanire Danjuma, who represented Edo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly between 2003 to 2007, for her courage in endorsing him and defending her stance thereafter, applauding her forthrightness and commitment to the development of Edo State. Recall that speaking on behalf of … Read more
It will be recalled that Governor of Lagos, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu recently carried out a surprise cabinet reshuffle which saw some key members of his team moved from their former ministries to new offices. Details have however emerged as to the reasons for the redeployment of the former Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mrs. Uzamat … Read more
Federal Government and Southwest Governors on Thursday reached an agreement on Operation Amotekun. Ekohotblog got the update through the Twitter handle of Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Laolu wrote: “News Flash: FG, Southwest Governors agree on Amotekun.” News Flash: FG, Southwest Governors agree on Amotekun — Laolu … Read more
Pupils Across Lagos Island today started acting anti-crime skits as Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s school feeding initiative, ‘Snacks For Thought’, reached its fourth day. The initiative designed by the Princess Remi Adebowale-led Office of Civic Engagement kicked off on Monday. The goal, according to Princess Adebowale who is the Special Adviser to the Governor … Read more
By: Ono Bobi A fierce wind that portends danger is currently blowing over the allegedly fraudulent role of the Bukola Saraki administration in Kwara State (2003 – 2011), on the forceful takeover of 17,000 hectares of land from about 33 local farmers for the farming activities of 13 white farmers displaced from their farmlands in … Read more
Social Media goes agog over what many describe as an attempt by alleged fraudster, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly referred to as Mompha, to rebrand his image. Ekohotblog recalls that the billionaire was charged with N33 billion fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission which he allegedly committed while running an illicit Bureau De Change. Mompha … Read more
A Turkish prosecutor called for a sentence of up to 18 years for a delivery man who spat on a customer’s pizza before handing it over, local media reported Thursday. The incident which happened in 2017 in the central city of Eskisehir — was captured by a security camera in the customer’s apartment block. The … Read more
Dr. Chris Ngige, Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment has highlighted what the Igbo tribe must do to produce a successor after President Muhammadu Buhari in the upcoming 2023 elections. He stressed that leaders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) must collapse their party and move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) if they … Read more
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, says he added Nigeria and six others to his travel ban list as a result of happenings around the world. According to the US President who spoke at a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland yesterday, Trump said the expansion which will be announced … Read more
Ahead of this Saturday’s Okigwe North rerun election in Imo state, political momentum yesterday heightened in the area. This came as the All Progressives Congress, APC, had a mega rally in the primary school at Anara junction in Isiala Mbano local government area of the Federal Constituency. The rally witnessed the members of the APC, … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday called for a review of gender policy and total inclusion of women in the planning and implementation of electoral processes. Mrs Blessing Obidegwu, Deputy Director, Gender Division, INEC, made this known at a Seminar on the “Review of INEC Gender Policy by External Stakeholders,’’ held in Lagos. … Read more
The Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Enugu, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, on Wednesday condemned, in strong terms, the killing of the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa, Rev. Lawan Andimi. The deceased was reportedly killed in Michika local government area of the state by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Chukwuma told … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Wednesday urged leaders and politicians in the country to protect the interest of the poor and less privileged in the society. Sanusi, who represented the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, made the call at the 3rd General Assembly and peace conference with the theme: … Read more