Ekohot Editor 
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has swept all the 20 local government chairmanship and 236 councillors positions in the council elections held in Ogun on Saturday. The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, Babatunde Osibodu, announced the results on Sunday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abeokuta. Osibodu said that 19 political parties … Read more
In line with its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of water services in Lagos, the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), led by Managing Director Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, MNSE, FNIEE, recently participated in a 2-day workshop on Water Quality Control and Compliance. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of the Corporation’s workforce in managing … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has affirmed that the late Rashidi Yekini will always be Nigeria’s greatest striker, regardless of whether he surpasses or breaks Yekini’s goal-scoring record. Osimhen, who has scored 23 goals for the national team, is currently 14 goals away from equaling the legendary Yekini’s record of 37 goals, which remains the … Read more
According to talkSPORT (Yahoo! Sport), Ruud van Nistelrooy has already applied for the vacant managerial position at Championship club Coventry City. Taking on this role would see Van Nistelrooy challenge himself in England’s second tier, a move that underscores his determination to return to managerial work, with aspirations of eventually managing in the Premier League. … Read more
Former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has praised Edo Queens following their thrilling victory over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Edo Queens, making their debut in the CAF Women’s Champions League, needed at least a draw in their final Group B match to secure a spot in the semi-finals. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
A new terror group, known as Lakurawa, has reportedly established camps in 10 local government areas across Sokoto and Bauchi states, according to sources speaking with Punch. The group, which initially set up operations in villages along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border, including Gwanaguano, Mulawa, Wassinya, and Turigaic communities, expanded its presence in Nigeria by 2018, … Read more
Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and key wingback Ola Aina have been ruled out, while Ademola Lookman remains a major doubt for Monday’s crucial 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Rwanda’s Amavubi. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Nwabali was … Read more
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has revealed the mental toll that playing a witch in a movie series took on her, leading her to seek therapy to detach from the character’s persona. In an interview with Punch, the actress shared that acting roles can sometimes leave lasting effects on performers, citing her experience playing a witch … Read more
Sixty-eight political associates of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki have obtained an interim injunction from the Edo State High Court, preventing the Nigerian Police from arresting them in connection with a petition filed by the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. The group, which includes political appointees, local government … Read more
A devastating fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborns and injuring 16 others, authorities reported. The blaze broke out late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city, Uttar Pradesh state, and spread rapidly through the ward, which housed 55 infants. Emergency teams managed to rescue … Read more
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has disclosed that some individuals have accused her of being involved in the death of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Speaking on the Glass House podcast with comedian AY, Iyabo Ojo revealed she was also accused of using Mohbad’s death to gain attention, despite her genuine efforts … Read more
Segun Odegbami has praised Victor Osimhen after the Galatasaray forward matched his goal record for the Super Eagles. Osimhen reached Odegbami’s tally of 23 goals by scoring in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have reportedly killed a soldier and four people at North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi, Benue state capital. This dastardly act occured on Friday night. In the past few weeks the North Bank area of Makurdi has been embroiled with rival cult clashes that has claimed several lives and properties. … Read more
Nigeria’s representative, Chidimma Adetshina, has secured the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition, held in Mexico. In the early hours of Sunday, the grand finale unfolded with a captivating showdown between Nigeria and Denmark, as both contestants stood poised for the coveted crown. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to collaborating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump following his final meeting with outgoing leader Joe Biden. The two leaders convened on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, where they reflected on the “ups and downs” of U.S.-China relations during Biden’s tenure. Despite … Read more
Human rights lawyer Effiong Inibehe has called on Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), to step back from defending President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Inibehe made this statement in response to Pastor Adeboye’s remarks crediting his prayers for preventing the naira’s collapse to ₦10,000 per dollar. Adeboye also commended … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of Nigeria, regardless of the challenges confronting the country. Shettima said this on Saturday in Abuja at a one-day retreat for presidential aides and heads of units in his office. According to him, the nation’s economy is on the path … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started collation of results for the Ondo State governorship election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) leading so far. The collation started around 12:30am with the declaration of results from Ifedore Local Government Area followed by Ondo East. According to the results announced by the collation officer of … Read more
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has said that there were instances of vote buying at several polling centres during the Ondo State governorship election. Spokesperson for the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, said some staff deployed to monitor the conduct of police officers observed that vote buying had become a recurring issue in elections across the country. … Read more
Edo Queens staged a dramatic comeback to defeat defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in their final group match of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, securing a spot in the semi-finals of Africa’s premier club competition. The Nigerian champions topped Group B with seven points from three games, overcoming a first-half setback to claim victory. … Read more