Several high-profile campaigners in Hong Kong’s District Council elections have been brutally attacked casting a pall over the process.
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Condom-Making Company Recalls 800,000 Condoms Because They Are Too Small For Ugandan Men
Hundreds of thousands of faulty condoms on sale in Uganda have been recalled by the Global health charity Marie Stopes. The recall followed a warning from Uganda’s National Drug Authority that the Life Guard brand condoms had failed manufacturing “quality tests” as they contained holes and may burst while in use. According to the government … Read more
LASEPA Advises Residents On Heatwave
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), on Thursday, advised Lagosians on measures to beat heatwave in the state. In a statement by the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Agency urged residents to ensure adequate ventilation at homes and offices in order to mitigate the intensity of the prevailing heatwave in the … Read more
MOCPED Students Bag Scholarship Awards
Two students of Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education, Noforija, Epe, have been awarded scholarships for academic excellence The two stidents are Miss Adenuga Mayowa Faith and Miss Martins Ayotunde Oluwakemi from the department of English, won the Federal Government scholarship. The scholarship awards was given to the students based on their performance in the … Read more
APC Leaders Applaud Gbajabiamila For Passage Of Deep Offshore Bill
The leadership of the ruling All Progressive party has applauded the Speaker of the House of Representative, Femi Gbajabiamila, for the passage of Deep Offshore Bill. The National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, also commended the House on the speed with members were working on the 2020 budget to ensure its early passage. A statement … Read more
Edo Reps Disassociate selves From APC Caucus Press Briefing As Edo Crisis Persists
As the political crisis in Edo state persists, two of the state’s members in the House of Representative have distanced themselves from the press briefing of the APC Caucus. The representatives were Hons. Aisowieren and Dennis Idahosa representing Edo state. It could be recalled that three members of the House from the State led by … Read more
APC Congratulates Gov. Udom Emmanuel Over Appeal Court Victory
The All Progressive Congress APC chapter in Akwa Ibom state has congratulated that state’s Governor Udom Emmanuel, for the victory recoded at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and the Appeal Court over the last gubernatorial election in the state. In their statement made available to newsmen in Uyo, the APC faithful described the outcome of … Read more
FG Moves To Prosecute Open Defecation Offenders
The Federal Government has revealed plans to commence the prosecution of open defection offenders in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. The minister of FCT Malam Muhammad Bello, disclosed this at the World Toilet Day celebration organised by Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) on Thursday in Abuja. Represented by Dr Bawuro Yahaya, AEPB Board Chairman, Bello … Read more
Bello Expresses Readiness To Go To Court Over Kogi Election Outcome
The Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello, has challenged Peoples Democratic Party PDP, to meet in court over the outcome of the Saturday gubernatorial election. Bello stated this when he fielded questions from State House Correspondents after he paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. It could be recalled … Read more
INEC Fixes Nov. 30 Kogi West Senatorial Re-Run
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that rerun of the Kogi West Senatorial District election would hold on Nov. 30. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee Mr Festus Okoye, dislsed this in a press statement on Thursday in Abuja. He recalled that at the conclusion of the court-ordered Kogi … Read more
Former Governor Urges INEC To Cancel Kogi, Bayelsa Elections
The former governor of Niger, Dr Babangida Aliyu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel Saturday’s governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. Aliyu made the call in a press statement on Thursday in Minna by Mr Bala Bitrus, his media officer. According to Aliyu: … Read more
Reps Urge FG To Construct Road In Imo
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to urgently undertake remedial works on the Owerri-Orlu-Ideato-Uga Federal Road in Imo. This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Chogozie Obi (AA-Imo) at the plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion earlier, Obi said that the road linked Owerri, … Read more
Gov. Okowa Tasks Leaders On Good Governance
The Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has tasked political leaders on the need to provide good governance to the people. He stressed the need for leaders to get closer to the people in order to have a first hand appreciation of their challenges as well as proffered solutions. Okowa made the call while delivering … Read more
Monarchs Vowed To Defend Their Crowns Through Legal Means
Monarchs from Oyo State have vowed to defend their crowns through legitimate means following the court order that revoked the promotion of 21 new kings by the previous administration. The high chiefs met at Mapo Hall on Thursday. The high chiefs who are members of Olubadan-in-Council said without equivocation that those who were behind the … Read more
Ekiti Bank Robbery: 5 Year Old Girl Killed, Scores Injured
Ekohotblog gathered that a five-year-old girl and a security guard have been reportedly killed after gunmen stormed a branch of a Bank (UBA in Oye-Ekiti, the headquarters of Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State,yesterday, carting away undisclosed sums of money. It was gathered that the eight-member robbery gang stormed the bank around 3:17pm in … Read more
Mixed Reactions Trail Expulsion Of Babcock Student Whose Sex Video Leaked
Ekohotblog recalls a sex tape of two students, said to be students of Babcock have leaked and is being featured on a popular porn site. The video went viral on Social media which got many reacting. Babcock University, hours later in a statement announced that it had expelled the students who were involved in the … Read more
UN, UK Reject Death Penalty For Hate Speech
The United Nations and the United Kingdom have opposed the death penalty clause in the proposed National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill introduced by Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sabi Abdullahi. The UN described the death penalty as barbaric, noting that its inclusion in the bill was unacceptable. According to the bill, any … Read more
Sexual Assault: Russians Under Threat Over Video About Gay Man
A criminal investigation in Russia has been opened under the charge of “sexual assault” after a video in which children ask a gay man questions about his life and sexuality was posted online. Real Talk hosted a series where children meet people with different life experiences and ask unscripted questions. READ ALSO: Multichoice Group Reinforces … Read more
Multichoice Group Reinforces Position As Africa’s Leading Storyteller
MultiChoice Group (MCG), Africa’s leading video entertainment group, on Thursday, hosted its second annual media showcase under the theme, ‘Africa’s most-loved storyteller’, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event had media representatives and stakeholders from across the African continent in attendance. Speaking at the event, Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Group CEO of General Entertainment, said the group … Read more
Israeli Attorney General Unveils Charges Against Netanyahu
Israel’s attorney general indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges on Thursday, raising more uncertainty over who will ultimately lead a country mired in political chaos after two inconclusive elections this year. Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced the decision in a statement. The charges included bribery, breach of trust and fraud. Netanyahu, who has … Read more