Otunba T.J Abass President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday pledged his administration’s continued political will and determination towards ridding the country of insurgency and other forms of criminalities. Buhari, who was represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, made the promise at the Grand Finale of the 2019 Nigerian Army Day Celebration and Combat Support Arms Training Week at Ikeja Cantonment … Read more
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Malam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha over their re-appointments by the President. Lawan, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa said the re-appointments … Read more
Elated like majority of Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a statement congratulating the Super Eagles of Nigeria for progressing further at the ongoing African Cup of Nations Egypt 2019. In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the president described the aftermath of today’s encounter as “a delightful … Read more
The Super Eagles came from behind today to beat Cameroon, thereby booking a place in the quarter-final of the ongoing 2019 AFCON in Egypt. The Super Eagles, trailing 2-1 at the end of the second half, scored two goals through China-based Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi to win the match in regulation time with a … Read more
For scoring three goals against Cameroon, an output better than all they managed in their three previous matches at the ongoing Africa Nations Cup, the Super Eagles will get $75,000 from the team’s major sponsor, AITEO. Ahead of the match, the boss of the firm, Benedict Peters, who touched down in Alexandria early today, had … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State was present live at the Alexandria Stadium as Nigeria beat Cameroon today. The Super Eagles, who flew past the Indomitable Lions into the quarter-final of the ongoing continental football fiesta, did it in style with the number one citizen of Lagos watching. Also, live at the venue was Rt. … Read more
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. Anambra, Rivers Get New Police Commissioners The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has announced the appointment of two new Police Commissioners for Rivers and Anambra states (READ MORE) … Read more
A police sergeant and a kidnapper on Friday died in a duel in Anambra State. It was reported that a gang of kidnappers engaged a police team in a gun battle on the Abba-Ukwulu Road in the state. The deceased gang member, whose identity has yet to be ascertained, was said to have ambushed the … Read more
A new deal of rapprochement between the police and bandits is yielding dividends in crisis-plagued Zamfara in Nigeria’s north west region. On Friday, the Police Command has secured the release of no fewer than 40 people being held in various hideouts by bandits and volunteer vigilante groups. Their release on Thursday and Friday followed reconciliation … Read more
Following a game challenge played by three teams on Friday night, where two housemates, Mike and Ike were part of the losing team, an eviction is likely to happen on Sunday live show. Team green and red emerged winners, while team white lost in the game challenge. From calculation by Big Brother at the … Read more
The Issele-Asaba junction on the Asaba-Benin Expressway have been blocked by Fulani herdsmen who were protesting the killing of the driver of a truck conveying cattle on Thursday night. A truck driver, Adamu Adamu, was allegedly killed at Issele-Azagba junction by revenue collectors who immediately disappeared from the area after the incident. The herdsmen, who … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Dr Nkereuwem Etok before Justice A. Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on a five count bordering on abuse of office and money laundering. The accused, who is the Director and Project Manager of Akwa Ibom State, for Control of … Read more
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Water Is Life, yesterday called on Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to pay attention to the water infrastructure decay in the state. According to a Telegraph newspaper repeort, the group said Lagosians are groaning over acute shortage of public water supply, with the convener of Water Is Life, Tunde Ogunbiyi, saying the … Read more
Despite finishing their Round of 16 match against North African side, Morocco, with 10 men and conceding a penalty with seconds to the end of regulation time, Benin became the first side to reach the quarter finals of the ongoing AFCON late Friday. Riding their luck, the Squirrels eliminated their much more fancied opponents via … Read more
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), is the latest notable cleric to react to the rape allegations made against founder and Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo. Speaking on Friday during a church programme at the Redemption Camp, the revered pastor said he was … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, July 6th, 2019 1. Group Reacts To Buhari’s Re-appointment Of Kyari, SGF Mustapha The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-appointment of two top government officials and 11 personal staff less than 24 hours after the opposition … Read more
Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola on his affirmation by the Supreme Court as the duly elected Governor of the State. Ambode, in a statement signed by his media aide, Habib Aruna, said it was a well-deserved victory and an affirmation of the … Read more
The Kwara State Police Command has warned against the planned festival of cultism in Ilorin, the state capital. The police said they have received credible intelligence report that some cult members were planning to celebrate the anniversary of their movement in the state on Monday. Findings revealed that previous celebrations in notable area of the … Read more
A Lagos-based cleric, Apostle Chris Omatsola, has advised the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo to seek God’s face for mercy before returning to ministry following the rape allegations leveled against him. The cleric, who said he believed the allegations made by singer, Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola, against Fatoyinbo were … Read more
The Federal Government and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has proposed to recruit National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and graduates of the N’Power Programme to beef up the manpower needs of the Nigeria Police Force. The corps members and N’Power cadets are to make up for the inadequacy of the ongoing recruitment of 10,000 … Read more