Ekohot Editor 
Mr Godwin Emefiele the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has said that the rise in inflation is temporary and will go down aggressively in another three to four months. Recall the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), showed inflation figures at a 17-month high, rise to 11.61% in October. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate … Read more
Ekohotblog understands that the fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the inflation for the month of October has risen by 0.36 basis points year on year to 11.61 percent. The composite food index rose by 14.09 percent in October compared to 13.51 percent recorded in September due to increases in prices … Read more
Recall last month that a lady who was found at Jubilee Bridge, Ajah naked, with various rumours that she was thrown out of a moving vehicle? READ HERE: Nigerians blast lady found naked in Ajah A Nigerian woman was said to have rushed her to the hospital and got her medical treatment. The lady identified … Read more
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simi has released the official music video to her single titled “Selense”, produced by Vtek.
The song draws inspiration from classic African highlife. A timeless classic that is perfect for all seasons.
Ekohotblog understands that the song Selense, which means gently, talks about the importance of working with time in life i.e. doing things at the right moment and phase of life.
The video was shot and directed by Adasa Cookey.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, haa raised the alarm over the growing number of inmates across the country’s correctional facilities. Malami stressed that the growing number of inmates was worrisome adding that, there was need for the correctional facilities to be systematically decongested. The AGF disclosed … Read more
The Ikeja High Court on Tuesday remanded dismissed police inspector, Ogunyemi Olalekan, at the Ikoyi Prisons after he was arraigned for allegedly killing Kolade Johnson, at a viewing centre in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the dismissed police officer during his arraignment pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder. Following … Read more
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has applauded the Nigerian Army for conducting itself in a professional manner in the just concluded gubernatorial poll in Bayelsa state. The civil group noted that the army were on ground in the usually hostile oil-rich state, ensuring that armed militia don’t stop Nigerians from performing their constitutional obligation. NDF’s … Read more
Access Bank Plc announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Mrs Ajoritsedere Awosika as the new Chairman of its board. Ekohotblog understands Mrs Ajoritsedere will replace Mrs Mosun Belo-Olusoga who is set to retire in early 2020. Olusoga has served as the company’s Chairman for four years since her appointment in July 2015. A statement … Read more
The Leadership of the All Progressive Congress APC has applauded the former President Goodluck Jonathan over the just concluded Bayelsa gubernatorial poll. The party commended Jonathan for his disposition towards the result of the election. It could be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared the APC gubernatorial candidate David Lyon, winner of … Read more
The environs of Itire-Ikate area of Surulere, Lagos State was left disordered after some hoodlums invaded some streets and vandalised over 200 vehicles belonging to residents. Some residents who spoke on the incident stated that the vandalised vehicles were parked on Bashorun, Shobande, Ogunsami, Ogunmuyiwa, Oredola, Lagos, Oshiga, Salami Bashorun and adjoining streets under the … Read more
Twelve corpses were burnt in a fire outbreak that occured at the morgue of the Anatomy Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State today November 19th. The corpses were being used by the students of the department for their practicals. The incident was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Osun Police Command, Folasade Odoro. … Read more
The Kogi State police command has confirmed the killing of the Peoples Democratic Party Woman Leader of Wada/Aro Campaign Council, Ochadamu Ward, Mrs Acheju Abuh, by suspected political thugs. In a statement released through its Public Relations Officer, DSP William Ayah, the command said “On 18/11/2019 around 1630hrs, one Musa Ety of Ochadamu, Ofu LGA … Read more
A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan on Monday , dissolved a marriage of 22 years; and advised married couples to fear God and uphold the sanctity of matrimony. President of the court, Chief Ademola Odunade, gave the admonition while delivering his verdict in a case instituted by a commercial driver, Abiodun Ganiyu, for the dissolution … Read more
Former Head of State and Nigeria’s first civilian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has come out once again to speak on the situation of the country, urging Christians to stick together or risk being devoured. Obasanjo while at the 64th annual national convention of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria held at the church’s campground in … Read more
President of the General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the United Nations must continue to insist on protection of the freedom of expression and association around the world. Muhammad-Bande stated this at an interactive session with representatives of civil society organisations at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday. He noted that there … Read more
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, Mr Roger Brown, will from August , 2020, be the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the energy firm. Seplat Petroleum stated that Mr Brown will take charge of day-to-day activities of the company upon the retirement of the present CEO, Mr Austin Avuru, … Read more
Lagos-headquartered fintech Opay has sealed $120 million in a series B financing round from a host of high-profile Chinese investors. The funding comes after the Africa-based fintech company raised $50 million earlier this year in June in the Series A investment. This new Series B capital by Asian investors include Meituan-Dianping, GaoRong, Source Code Capital, … Read more
Online retailer Jumia Technologies, often called “the Amazon of Africa”, said it suspended its e-commerce platform activities in Cameroon on Monday because it is not suitable for the country. Its shares have tumbled from its Wall Street initial public offering price of 14.50 dollars in April, hitting a record low of 5.10 dollars on Monday … Read more
One of the chieftains of the All Progressive Congress APC Mr Ade Omole, has vouched for the Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello, stressing that the Governor would perform even better in his second term in office. The UK APC leader disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while congratulating the Governor on his re-election as … Read more
Founder of the online news agency, Sahara Reporters and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore joined the growing list of other Nigerians cooling their feet at the dungeon of the Department of Security Services (SSS). Despite court orders for his release, the powers-that-be have held on to him. Ekohotblog.com takes a look at events leading to … Read more