Otunba T.J Abass Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 1. Ugandan Lecturer Jailed For Insulting President’s Mother’s Private Parts A prominent Ugandan lecturer, Stella Nyanzi, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail over a poem dwelling on President Yoweri Museveni’s mother’s private part. (READ MORE) 2. Sanwo-Olu Is … Read more
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the February 2019 presidential election, Omowole Sowore, has been arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services. His publishing outfit, Sahara Reporters, broke the news. According the Online medium, DSS operatives arrested Sowore in the early hours of Saturday at about 1.25 a.m. It added … Read more
After an emergency joint security meeting at Government House yesterday, Enugu state government and security agencies have resolved commence air surveillance of forests and dark sports where bandits hide to perpetrate crime and criminality in the state including kidnapping and killing of residents. The emergency security meeting involving heads of Police, Army, Department of State … Read more
Following the assassination of a Catholic priest on Thursday evening by unknown gun men, Catholic priests in the state staged a peaceful protest that practically locked down Enugu capital city on Friday. The Catholic Diocese of Enugu had through its social media handles announced the killing of the Rev. Father while travelling along Ihe -Agbudu … Read more
The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, yesterday, expressed optimism that he will enjoy an enduring, warm and fruitful working relationship with the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo- Agege. Senator Lawan said this as he felicitated with Senator Omo-Agege on his 56th birthday, wishing him more years of meritorious service to … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned eight persons over €112, 800, $1.131 million smelted gold weighing 73kg with an estimated value of $1.131 million (N1.127 billion) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This arraignment was done in court via the charge number: FHC/ABJ/CR/80/2019 before Justice Nkeonye Maha. Counsel to the … Read more
Following consistent reports of rising water level in the Kaduna River, Kaduna State’s Ministry of Environment and the Kaduna Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA) yesterday warned residents living close to the river to immediately relocate. A statement issued by the state’s Commissioner of Environment, Ibrahim Husseini, said: “It’s drawing the attention of residents living close to … Read more
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Mr. Lawal Shehu, has assured Chinese and other nationals resident in Lagos and Ogun States of adequate security. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Consular General of the People’s Republic of China, who was represented by his deputy, Mr. Guan Zhongpi, at … Read more
Stuart Baxter has resigned as coach of South Africa’s male senior football team, the Bafana Bafana. According to English coach, who just brought the curtains down on his second stint with the side, it is the right time to move on with a new cycle of Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers ahead. … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain star, Kylian Mbappe, has pleaded with his unsettled teammate, Neymar, to remain at the club so as to drive the French club to more titles. The Brazil international superstar has seen his future debated throughout the summer after falling out with the club over his return to pre-season training, with Barcelona and Real … Read more
Days after Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp claimed Guardiola operates in “fantasia land” at City when it comes to transfer activity, the Catalan coach has hit back claiming the German was wrong in his assessment. Guardiola rejected the notion that Liverpool cannot compete with the Premier League champions financially although the Reds have been relatively quiet … Read more
About to get into the fray for what will be his fifth season in the Premier League, Tottenham midfielder, Dele Alli, wants fans to judge him on more than just numbers even as he hopes to improve on his tally of 15 goals and assists last season. According to him, there is a lot more … Read more
Eighteen employers of Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) suspected to have defrauded the company of huge sums of money have been handed over to the police by the management of the company for investigation. The Managing Director of the company, Mr. Mubashiru Hassan, disclosed this during the week in a press statement. He said … Read more
Former Nigeria international, Garba Lawal, has urged Kelechi Iheanacho to be consistent in scoring goals for Leicester City when the 2019-20 season gets underway. The 22-year-old delivered largely underwhelming performances last term, with just two goals in 35 appearances across all competitions for the Foxes but he has been impressive in the pre-season, with three … Read more
After weeks of discussions and unrelenting reports, Manchester United have finally agreed a deal with Leicester City for defender, Harry Maguire. Reportedly as high as £85m, it means the England footballer has become the most-expensive ever in football. According to Mail Online, The deal was finally reached following weeks of negotiations between both clubs and … Read more
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram terrorist hideout and killed some fighters at Alafa on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibukunle Daramola, confirmed this in on Friday. According to him, the success … Read more
A woman residing in Lagos State and identified simply as Mrs David has said the devil is to blame after she poured boiling water on her 13-year-old daughter’s body. The incident, according to reports, occurred in the Ilupeju area of the state on Tuesday July 30th with the woman deciding to punish her daughter, Glory … Read more
A prominent Ugandan lecturer, Stella Nyanzi, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail over a poem dwelling on President Yoweri Museveni’s mother’s private part. Nyanzi, who used the president’s mother’s genitals to criticise what she considers his “oppression, suppression and repression” in the country, was found guilty of cyber harassment over the viral Facebook … Read more
R Kelly has pleaded not guilty to child pornography and sex trafficking charges at a hearing in New York. During his appearance at a Brooklyn Federal Court, the 52-year-old singer was denied bail and will be returning to Chicago. According to Variety, Judge Steven Tiscione referenced the 52-year-old’s alleged “multitude of crimes spanning from 1997 … Read more
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the Government House Correspondents to imbibe professionalism and ensure “fair reportage” of activities by his administration in the discharge of their duties. Sanwo-Olu was speaking on Friday as he led senior government officials including his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on a courtesy visit to the State House … Read more