Ekohot Editor 
The longstanding tension between Nollywood stars Azubuike Michael Egwu, popularly known as Zubby Michael, and actress Angela Okorie aka Legit Queen, has officially come to an end. The resolution was brokered by none other than Nollywood legend, **Pete Edochie**, who played a pivotal role in mending the relationship. The feud between the two actors had … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and other emergency services have rescued a Toyota Camry driver from under a 40ft container. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church … Read more
Egyptian authorities have reported that 28 people have been rescued while 17 remain missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea. The distress signal from the vessel, Sea Story, was received at 5:30 am local time (03:30 GMT) on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
No fewer than 30 people have been killed in several communities across two Local Government Areas of Benue State. It was gathered that many rural communities of Kastina-Ala and Logo LGAs respectively came under invasion on Sunday and in the early hours of Monday. Locals said already 10 corpses were recovered in the Kastina-Ala while … Read more
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield after suffering a hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Monday. “Following tests conducted today, Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Real Madrid said in an official statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Anthony Joshua may be approaching the final year of his boxing career, according to his promoter, Eddie Hearn. In an interview with The Times, Hearn suggested that the 35-year-old former heavyweight champion could be nearing the end of his journey in the sport. Joshua, who suffered a setback earlier this year against Daniel Dubois, was … Read more
The Nigerian comedy industry is undergoing a seismic shift as traditional stand-up comedy, once a staple of entertainment, faces a decline in relevance due to the rise of skit-makers on digital platforms. Events like AY Live, Night of a Thousand Laughs, and Basketmouth Uncensored, which dominated the comedy scene for decades, are struggling to maintain … Read more
A fierce gun battle has been reported between personnel of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade, Ohafia, and unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia state. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian … Read more
Troops of Sector 3, operating under the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and Operation Hadin Kai, have thwarted a terrorist attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State. This was made known on Monday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his … Read more
A Lagos State Taskforce has impounded 128 commercial motorcycles popularly known as “Okada”, for operating illegally in some parts of the state. The Chairman of the Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this in a statement, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, on Sunday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia … Read more
Two men have been killed in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, in a violent clash linked to cult-related differences, leaving several others injured. Eyewitnesses reported that one of the victims, who was set to wed the same day, was gunned down while walking with friends to purchase wedding items. The second … Read more
Six men connected to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba are set to stand trial starting Tuesday, facing charges of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros, and holding the player at gunpoint. The case, which is being heard at the Paris criminal court, has sent shockwaves through the French football community. The accused include … Read more
Head Coach Justine Madugu has announced a squad of 20 players for Saturday’s international friendly against France’s Les Bleues at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers. The list includes CAF Awards nominee goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Ashleigh Plumptre, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, had said that Nigeria is the most viable aviation market in the entire African continent. Keyamo stated this on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, stressing that with the potential to become an African aviation hub, it is high time the country started to open its market to … Read more
Bishop T.D. Jakes, the founder of the Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, has received medical attention after experiencing a health scare during his sermon on Sunday. The church confirmed the incident in an official statement, revealing that the renowned preacher faced a slight health issue following his hour-long message. The statement explained that Bishop Jakes … Read more
Israel’s military reported that approximately 250 rockets were launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon, marking one of the most intense attacks on Israel since hostilities escalated in September. The strikes caused injuries and property damage in northern and central Israel, including areas near Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Two men, suspected of being revenue touts allegedly working with the Anambra State government, were set on fire by an enraged mob in Onitsha after they caused the death of an innocent bystander. According to reports from Vanguard, the incident took place on Old Market Road near Venn Road, by Egerton, Onitsha. The two men … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted sunshine and dust haze from Monday to Wednesday across the nation. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted slight dust haze on Monday in the northern region with localised visibility of 2Km to 5Km over the region throughout the forecast period. It said in the North … Read more
A British man has reportedly been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. In a video widely shared online, a man in military attire identifies himself as 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson and states he previously served in the British Army. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
The media aide to Godwin Obaseki, the immediate past governor of Edo state, Crusoe Osagie, says the probe of his principal’s administration is a smokescreen to cover the incompetence of the administration of Monday Okpebholo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Okpebholo had earlier constituted a 14-member asset verification committee to probe the administration of … Read more