Otunba T.J Abass 
– Army BOI released report of investigation into policemen and civilians Killing – The panel said that the officers must be taken through “necessary disciplinary measures – It was also observed that there was non-adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure by both parties involved in the incident The Board of Inquiry set up by Army … Read more
– Unknown Gunmen kidnap nine Persons,including a 12 year old boy – The Gunmen were dressed in military camouflage – The attackers also shot at two vehicles including the driver of a pick-up van who sustained injuries. Gunmen have laid ambush on a community in kuje area council,Federal capital Territory, Abuja, kidnapping nine persons including … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Monday, October 7, 2019, arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters among whom were five who claimed to be students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti. The suspects were arrested in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital Following meticulous consideration of intelligence reports detailing their alleged involvement … Read more
A principal, Samson Adeyemo, is currently standing trial for defiling 17-year old twins sisters and impregnating of of them. According to a consultant at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and a forensic examiner at the Mirabel Centre, Alabi Oyedeji, the principal had sexual relationships with the twins between 2015 and 2016 and got one of … Read more
A Nigerian couple in the UK has been sentenced for selling illegal skin-whitening products online. Jonathan and Holiness Ikpere have avoided jail after admitting selling the toxic products. They are thought to have earned hundreds of thousands of pounds from selling banned bleaching concoctions from their home in Towpath Mead, Southsea. They imported large quantities … Read more
Nigerian cancer experts have expressed concern over the late presentation of patients living with cancer in Nigeria. According to them, early presentation, follow up treatment as well as getting the needed support will increase survival rates of persons living with cancer in the country. A Haematology Oncologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Prof Edamisan … Read more
– The organised labour unions in Ekiti State have said that it will reject Governor Kayode Fayemi’s salary adjustment – Fayemi’s implementation must be in line with the National template increment of 66.6 per cent for Grade Levels 01-06, 29 per cent for GL 07-14 and 24 percent for 15-17 – The organised labour is … Read more
– The organised labour unions in Ekiti State have said that it will reject Governor Kayode Fayemi’s salary adjustment – Fayemi’s implementation must be in line with the National template increment of 66.6 per cent for Grade Levels 01-06, 29 per cent for GL 07-14 and 24 percent for 15-17 – The organised labour is … Read more
The ‘Stronger’ hitmaker defied his advisers when he struck up a romance with the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star in 2012 because they told him being with a reality star would damage his image. Kim – who married Kanye in 2014 – said: “I mean, everyone would tell him ‘You can’t be with her, … Read more
The ‘Stronger’ hitmaker defied his advisers when he struck up a romance with the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star in 2012 because they told him being with a reality star would damage his image. Kim – who married Kanye in 2014 – said: “I mean, everyone would tell him ‘You can’t be with her, … Read more
A man has driven a stolen truck into several cars in the center of the city of Limburg in western Germany, injuring some nine people, police say. A white articulated truck crashed into a line of about nine cars that had stopped at a traffic light in Limburg in Hesse State late on Monday, pushing … Read more
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for French Ligue 1 player of the month for September. Osimhen made the shortlist that also has Algerian forward, Islam Slimani, who plays for Monaco and Nantes’ Nicolas Pallois. The 20-year-old scored two goals in four league appearances for Lille in September. He was on target in Lille … Read more
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has revealed it was a tough decision for him when he chose England ahead of Nigeria and Canada. According to him, his decision to represent England was not an easy one for him as he had to consult family and friends before making his final decision. Ekohotblog earlier reported that Tomori … Read more
The Super Eagles players and officials are expected to arrive in Singapore on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s friendly encounter against five-time world champions, Brazil. Ekohotblo earlier reported that the Nigeria Super Eagles will up against the likes of Neymar and Firmino at the Singapore National Stadium, Kallang. Read Also: International Friendly: Brazil Release Squad For Nigeria … Read more
– Heavy security presence at the NASS for the presentation of 2020 Budget – Workers in and around the National Assembly as well as Journalists without the tag were turned back at the first gate to the Assembly – President Buhari is expected to Present the 2020 budget to joint session of the NASS There … Read more
– The Federal executive Council has approved N727 billion added to the N10.2 trillion Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) – The FEC commended the National Assembly for the increment of the crude oil benchmark from $55 to $57 per barrel – FEC is happy with the National Assembly for increasing the benchmark to $57 per … Read more
– CGG said that activities of international NGOs in Borno encouraged terrorist groups to continue to attack Nigerians – The NGOs has helped the terrorist group advance as well as having the ability to recruit new fighters – The coalition said that the activities of some international NGOs in the northeastern part of the nation … Read more
– APC kwara chieftains in division with Governor AbdulRahman – Since his emergence,the AbdulRazaq has sidelined party executive, carrying out policies without recourse to the party that brought him to power – The exco has been using personal money for the running of the party The aggrieved Chieftains of Kwara State All Progressives Congress … Read more
– Government agencies and heads of companies preferred to send representatives to such hearings, rather than take them seriously – The Speaker said that those summoned should attend the hearings, adding that negligence to its sittings would no longer be tolerated – Heads of Government agencies must be made to attend public and investigative hearings … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 1. Sanusi Laments Nigeria’s Population, Says It’s A Liability The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi II, has lamented over the continuous increase of Nigeria’s population describing it as a liability. READ MORE 2. Buhari To Present 10.7tn Budget To National … Read more