Otunba T.J Abass 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. Edo: Obaseki Moves To Probe Oshiomhole The Edo State government on Sunday stated that it is under pressure to set up a Commission of Enquiry to probe the billions of … Read more
The Lagos State Government has reacted to a claim that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Ol expended $470 million of state funds on his trip to Egypt to support Super Eagles at the ongoing AFCON. The governor was part of the delegation led by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; and … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced seizing a truckload of “Ebola Ponmo” which it said was imported into the country. According to New Telegraph report, police officers in Ikotun area of the state made the arrest of a vehicle fully loaded with the “ponmo” before informing officials of the state government. Speaking on the development, … Read more
Troops of 1 Division Nigeria Army under exercise HARBIN KUNAMA III, have killed one suspected bandit and rescued 13 kidnapped victims in Kuyelo community in Birnin Gawri Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Col Ezindu Idimah disclosed this in a press statement issued on Monday in Kaduna. Idimah said … Read more
After its investigation into the public assault of a woman who was beaten almost to pulp by Senator Elisha Abbo, the Police in Abuja have taken the senator to the Zuba Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Bala Ciroma, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday. “They (Police officers) have taken … Read more
Two housemates, Avala and Isilomo have been evicted from the ongoing fourth season of the Big Brother Naija show on Sunday. The two housemates were amongst the four housemates with the least number of BET Naija coins. They were taken into the arena to play one more game which would determine their continuous stay in … Read more
Various goods and wares worth over N2million were on Sunday destroyed as fire gutted Ife new market, located in Ife Central local government area. A credible source informed Newsmen that the inferno was caused by electric sparks from the grinding machine before it spread to some sections of the market.
Eleven kidnap victims including three children have reattained their freedom in Zamfara. The children whom are aged between one and seven years have, alongside five men and three women, been handed over to Gov.Bello Matawalle on Sunday in Gusau. This was made known in a statement signed by the Director-General, Press Affairs to the governor, … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has nabbed a pastor who allegedly impregnated a 15-year old girl in Igando area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana on Sunday stated that on July 2, 2019, at about 3pm, the mother of the victim (name withheld) from Akure Ondo … Read more
The Gombe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Godwin Omiko, has denounced the increasing incidents of crashes involving motorcyclists in the state. He said between January and March this year, 103 persons have been involved in motorcycle accidents, which left seven persons dead and 66 others with vaying degrees of injuries. … Read more
Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle scored for the United State Women’s Team as they defeated the Netherlands to claim the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. US, ranked No. 1 in the world, were no match for the European champions, as they defended their trophy. Captain, Megan Rapinoe, opened the scoring in Lyon with a penalty … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation has commended top Nigerian dignitaries including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for their support in Super Eagles win over Cameroon on Saturday. The dignitaries were in Alexandria, Egypt on Saturday to cheer the Super Eagles to victory in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nation round of 16 clash as they … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, July 8th, 2019 1. PDP Condemns Buhari’s Appointments, Says Presidency Is Insensitive Following recent appointments announced by the presidency, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday condemned President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for alleged insensitivity to the welfare of … Read more
Controversial but hugely influential player’s agent, Mino Raiola, has stated that an agreement on personal terms is in place between Matthijs de Ligt and Juventus. According to the super agent, however, a transfer fee is yet to be agreed with Ajax, which means the 20-year-old will report to training with the Eredivisie title-holders on Monday … Read more
Like his coach, Dani Alves, a long-term Lionel Messi collaborator at club level has taken an exception to what the Argentina captain said about Brazil being favoured throughout the Copa America hosted by the South American giants. Alves, voted the player of the tournament, was full of praise for the Selecao coach, Tite staff as … Read more
Brazil coach, Tite has stated his belief that Argentina’s superstar, Lionel Messi, needs to show more respect and accept losing in good faith. While reacting to Messi’s claims that the Copa America was set up for Brazil, Tite, who guided the Selecao to a 3-1 win against Peru late Sunday, hit back at the Barcelona … Read more
Controversial radio presenter, Daddy Freeze, has said that he doesn’t mind being called an anti-Christ because of his take on issues in Christianity. The 43-year-old broadcaster said this in an interview with Punch, stating: “Christ Himself was called the Antichrist; so, who am I to care? Christ was so controversial that in just His third … Read more
As far as musician and actor-turned-politician, Banky W, is concerned, Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has been unfairly targeted by critics even regarding the ongoing 2019 AFCON. After Ighalo scored two goals and provided an assist to lead Nigeria past Cameroon on Saturday, Banky W praised him in a tweet on Saturday, writing: “Ighalo had … Read more
Irish police officers were forced to shut down a concert being headlined by controversial Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, on Sunday in Dublin, Ireland. According to Dublin Live, the music fest was shut down on the early hours of the day by the police after a gang of youths were spotted fleeing the concert scene as … Read more
Nollywood veteran actress, Joke Silva, is seemingly happy to be “twinning” with actor and music star, Sound Sultan. The 57-year-old actress, who has also been very visible on stage throughout her career, shared a video of herself and the musician wearing matching outfits on Sunday. “Kinda twinning with @soundsultan,” she wrote as caption for the … Read more