Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 1. Pastor Slumps, Dies While Conducting Burial Services For Church Member Members of the Mount Zion Church in Oke-Aro area of Akure, Ondo State, were thrown into confusion and shock when the pastor and founder of the church, Femi Olorunsoromidayo, … Read more

Independence Day: What Tinubu Said About Nigeria’s Future

Sen. Bola Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in his message to Nigerians to celebrate independence day,  predicted a better future for the country. According to the former Lagos State Governor, what the country had overcome in the past had given the confidence and courage to believe that it can achieve even more. Ekohotblog gathered … Read more

Independence Day: What Tinubu Said About Nigeria's Future

Sen. Bola Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in his message to Nigerians to celebrate independence day,  predicted a better future for the country. According to the former Lagos State Governor, what the country had overcome in the past had given the confidence and courage to believe that it can achieve even more. Ekohotblog gathered … Read more

Griezmann On Messi: ‘It’s Difficult Connecting With Him’

Barcelona forward, Antoine Griezmann, has admitted he has found it “difficult” to form a relationship with Lionel Messi, as the pair rarely talk. It has been a hot topic of debate since Griezmann left Atletico Madrid to join Barca in the summer and it appears the pair do have some distance between them. Speaking ahead … Read more

Griezmann On Messi: 'It's Difficult Connecting With Him'

Barcelona forward, Antoine Griezmann, has admitted he has found it “difficult” to form a relationship with Lionel Messi, as the pair rarely talk. It has been a hot topic of debate since Griezmann left Atletico Madrid to join Barca in the summer and it appears the pair do have some distance between them. Speaking ahead … Read more

BBNaija: Popular Nigerian Actor Regrets Supporting Tacha

Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, has said that he regrets supporting disqualified Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha. The controversial actor made this known in an Instagram post on Monday. He also said his fans warned him against throwing his weight behind her. According to him, being evicted from the show is better than being disqualified. Read … Read more

Tokyo 2020: Super Falcons Coach Danjuma Names Squad For Ivory Coast Clash

Super-Falcons

Super Falcons coach, Danjuma released squad list for Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifier match against Ivory Coast on Thursday. A statement from the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday said the team would fly to Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast on Tuesday, ahead of their second round, first leg clash. Read Also: Captaincy Saga Divides Super Falcons … Read more

What Nigerian Striker Said After Scoring Brace Against Real Madrid

Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis faces a painful decision after bagging two goals for Club Brugge in their surprise 2-2 draw at Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The 21-year-old who made his Super Eagles bow in a friendly against Ukraine last month had made a pre-match vow to commemorate any … Read more

Ekohotblog Breaking Stories: Major Stories For Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Have you read the recent latest stories from Ekohotblog.com? Here are the latest CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ COMPLETE STORY OF THE CLICKED HEADLINE 1. EFCC Re-Arraigns Former Benue Governor,Suswam And Aide The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has re-arraigned former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam alongside Omadachi Oklobia, who was Commissioner for Finance … Read more

Independence Day: Trump Writes Buhari, Pledges To Help Fight Against Insurgency

US President Donald Trump has promised to join forces with the Nigerian government to help fight against insurgency in the country. Ekohotblog gathered that the US President writes President Muhammadu Buhari to commemorate Nigeria’s 59th independence anniversary, describing the country as a great ally. In the letter sent on Monday, Trump extended his greetings to … Read more

Lagos Polytechnic Dismisses Five Staff Over Gross Misconducts

The Lagos Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) through its Governing Council at it’s meeting of Friday 20th September 2019  announced it has sacked five staff of the institution for various offences of gross misconduct. In a statement issued by the Information and Public Relations officer, Olanrewaju K. Kuye, he said the five staff were dismissed for offences ranging … Read more

Independence Day: President Buhari Addresses Nigerians ( Read Full Speech)

President Muhammadu Buhari while addressing Nigerians on the 59th Independence day celebration on Tuesday directed the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to release N600 billion for Capital Expenditure in the next three months. Ekohotblog gathered that the president speaking during his nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary said his administration desire … Read more

Transfer News: Barcelona Set To Sign Arsenal Star

Arsenal star, Mesut Ozil is set to leave the club in the next summer transfer window. According to Sportsmole, the La Liga champions are willing to sign the former Germany international on a loan basis with an option to buy him at the end of the 2019/2020 season. The newspaper reports that Ozil could serve … Read more

Osinbajo Meets Ortom And Ebonyi Deputy Governor

– Vice President Osinbajo Met with Benue Governor and Ebonyi Deputy Governor over boundary dispute – we had taken far reaching decisions to ensure that we demarcate the boundary between these two states so that we can hold our people responsible. – Governor Ortom also dismissed insinuations of conflict between Benue and Taraba States Following … Read more

UCL: What Sarri Said About Starting Ronaldo, Higuain, Dybala

Juve Changing Champions League Approach With Sarri Appointment -Buffon

Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has revealed why he has been reluctant to start Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain together. Higuain looked set to leave Juve in the close-season, but having worked under Sarri at both Napoli and Chelsea, the 31-year-old has been given a prime role in the squad so far this term. … Read more

BBNaija: Bobrisky Reveals Why He Stop Supporting Mercy

Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky in a video revealed why she stopped supporting BBNaija housemate Mercy. According to Bobrisky who has always been a fan of Tacha, he was earlier rooting for Mercy as well, but he didn’t get a cool response from her management team. Bobrisky said he had contacted her management … Read more

EFCC Re-Arraigns Former Benue Governor,Suswam And Aide

– EFCC re-arraigned for Benue Governor and his aide at a Federal High court in Abuja – EFCC is prosecuting Suswam and Oklobia on nine counts of money laundering – The Duo were re-arraigned before Justice Okon Abang The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has re-arraigned former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam alongside Omadachi … Read more

Check Out 2019 BBNaija’s Top 5 Finalists

After a surprise Monday night eviction, Five housemates have escaped to the finale of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija reality show. Ekohotblog reports that housemates, Mike, Mercy, Seyi, Omashola and Frodd emerged on Monday night. This is following Diane’s surprise eviction from the reality show. Frodd with the Ultimate Veto power evicted her after a game … Read more