Ekohot Editor 
Proceedings at the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump began Tuesday, along the lines scripted by the White House. Twice, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate rejected Democratic bids to obtain documents and evidence to aid the trial, an early sign the trial could proceed along lines favourable to Trump. As the third impeachment trial in … Read more
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) today, announced the maiden edition of its ‘LSETF Employment Summit’, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 5th February –Thursday, 6th February 2020 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Ikeja, Lagos State. The LSETF Employment Summit 2020 themed “Showcasing Leading Practices in Job Creation” is the Fund’s strategic platform that will … Read more
A spokesman for Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, the increasingly incendiary Fulani socio-cultural group, Salah Alhassan, on Tuesday, during a live programme on national television, Channels TV said, “Despite their education, Yorubas are the most primitive ethnic group in Nigeria when it comes to politics.” This harebrained utterance, coming from the representative of the top-of-the-range barbarians, … Read more
Some unknown gunmen, yesterday, attacked a cleric of Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN, Rev Denis Bagauri, in his country home in Nassarawo Jereng in Mayo Belwa Local Government of Adamawa State. Bagauri had served as a “Special Assistant on Religion Matters” to former Governor Muhammadu Jibrilla-led administration. It was gathered that the gunmen … Read more
The governors in the south west zone launched the South West Security Network otherwise called “Operation Amotekun” at Ibadan, Oyo State on January 10, 2020. The Police Authorities endorsed Amotekun while the Attorney-General of the federal government and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami SAN has questioned its legality. Even though I had cause to … Read more
The Cross River State Government, Monday, took drastic steps by suspending activities of the Local Government Pensions Board till further notice. This was made known by the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey, in a statement signed by her. According to the statement, the action was in the best interest of the … Read more
……Murder Of Rev. Lawan Andimi, A Shame On FG President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle on Tuesday described the killing of Adamawa State CAN chairman, Rev. Lawan Andimi as gruesome, unfortunate and a shame on the federal government. Recall Andimi was abducted by Boko Haram on January 2 when the … Read more
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withdrawn licences from 11 centres for charging candidates exorbitant amount in the ongoing 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations registration. Registrar of the board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this known at an interactive session with stakeholders in Abuja on Tuesday. The registrar listed some of the centres whose … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have killed Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area of Adamawa state. Ekohotblog recalls Andimi was abducted early January when the insurgents attacked his village. A source who confirmed the incident to newsmen said Andimi was killed by his captors on Monday. Days after … Read more
The publisher of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba TJ Abass has commended the Nigeria Institute of Journalism’s proactive approach in addressing the sexual harassment charges levied against one of its lecturers According to Otunba Abass: “The setting up of a panel to investigate the allegation and eventual dismissal of the accused lecturer speaks volume about the … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has on Tuesday confirmed the beheading of the church leader from Michika town in Adamawa State by Boko Haram. A source revealed that the CAN chairman, Reverend Lawan Andimi was executed on Monday along with a soldier. Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser to CAN President, Bayo Oladeji, said … Read more
Mallam Ali, SAN, who spoke with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on the sideline of a special luncheon he organised in honour of Professor Abdullateef Oladimeji, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikma University, Ilorin, who has been elevated to the status of a professorship of the institution, asked the Federal Government to support Amotekun. He urged … Read more
The President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, has argued that anybody who believes the Nigerian security agencies could surmount the security challenges confronting the country today alone is alien to the reality on the ground. Expressing support for the Amotekun initiative, he said: “The security situation in the country is overwhelming and we must, as citizens … Read more
Governor Dickson said the politicization and over-centralisation of security without an effective funding mechanism and arrangement for professionalism had reduced Nigeria to an un-policed country, therefore, supported the southwest joint security outfit known as Operation Amotekun. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, yesterday, said he was a strong … Read more
Naira Marley warns his fans, admonishing them to have fun in life but not jeopardise their future. Naira Marley has sent a message of warning to his fans, who are known as Marlians. A lot has been said about the Marlians – some of them in jest and some as criticisms. Marlians are considered as … Read more
Armed mobile policemen, have taken over Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, proposed venue for a protest code-named “Amotekun Solidarity Walk” organised by Yoruba World Congress. The peaceful protest is supposed to take place in all South-West states. Ekohotblog noticed heavy presence of security personnel in major recreation parks. One of the leaders of the … Read more
One of the member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Daisy Danjuma, has revealed her endorsement of Gov Godwin Obaseki for reelection was personal. “I owe nobody apology for endorsing the second term aspiration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo,” Daisy, wife of former defence minister Theophilus Danjuma told newsmen … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) has directed the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to reverse himself over the dissolution of local government administration in the State. The directive was contained in a letter to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Prof. Oyewo Oyelowo … Read more
A lady named Queen Lisa on Facebook has asked a definite question that has received divergent opinions. Queen Lisa (Facebook name), posted a question to a group called Lorgoligi. She asked why men cheat especially when the vagina of one woman is the same as the other. If you really know why … Read more
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, says Emeka Ihedioha, the sacked Governor of Imo State, southeast Nigeria, should have visited his ministry to avert the “sack prophecy” he gave concerning him. Ekohotblog had reported earlier that the Supreme court sacked Ihedioha as governor of Imo state and … Read more