Buhari Congratulates Oyetola On His Victory

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on his victory at the Supreme Court where his victory in the State Governorship election of September 2018, was affirmed. President Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina said, “The decision of the apex court lays … Read more

Court Arraigns 2 Men Over Alleged Car Theft

TWO men, Taiwo Bamidele, 45, and Olorunyemi Olusola, 44, were on Friday docked before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla saloon car worth N3million. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Sgt. … Read more

Ekohotblog Breaking Stories: Major Stories For Friday, July 5th, 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.  Supreme Court Affirms Oyetola’s Election As Osun Governor The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Gboyega Oyetola as the duly elected governor of Osun State, dismissing the appeal filed … Read more

Supreme Court Affirms Oyetola’s Election As Osun Governor

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Gboyega Oyetola as the duly elected governor of Osun State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke had gone to the tribunal to contest the declaration of Oyetola, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Osun State … Read more

Melaye’s Trial  Adjourned Until Nov. 19

An FCT High Court Maitama on Thursday has  adjourned the  trial of the Sen. Dino Malaye in alleged falsehood filed against him until Nov. 19 and Nov. 20   The judge, Justice Olasumbo Goodluck adjourned the trial after the second prosecution witness finished giving his evidence.   Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West in the … Read more

7 Die In Bahamas Helicopter Crash

BREAKING: Plane Crashes In Abuja, All Passengers Aboard Dead

Seven people have been reported dead in a helicopter crash off the Bahamas, including US billionaire coal magnate Chris Cline. The chopper went down near a small outcrop in the country’s north early on Thursday morning, the Nassau Guardian newspaper reported the minister of tourism and aviation as saying. “We’ve located the craft. It seems … Read more

Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Friday, July 5th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, July 5th, 2019 1. Ruga Settlement: We Will Hold Northern Governors Responsible- Ohaneze The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has threatened fire over the ultimatum issued by what it called a faceless coalition of Northern Youths over the controversial Ruga settlement. (READ MORE) … Read more

Play More As A Team Against Cameroon, Garba Lawal Urges Super Eagles

Former Nigeria international, Garba Lawal, has said the Super Eagles can defeat any side at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, including Cameroon, if they show the right attitude and play as a team. Speaking ahead of an encounter with perennial rivals, Cameroon, he said: “I have the conviction that these Eagles can beat any … Read more

Zola Unhappy With Timing Of Chelsea Departure

As one former Chelsea star becomes manager of the Blues, another is left frustrated with not being included in the new backroom staff, with Gianfranco Zola admitting disappointment with the timing of his departure. As former team-mate, Frank Lampard, takes charge at Stamford Bridge as Maurizio Sarri’s successor on Thursday, it was made known Zola … Read more

Buffon Thanks Juventus For ‘Splendid Gift’ Of Playing With Ronaldo

Veteran goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has offered his appreciation to Juventus for the “splendid gift” of being able to play with Cristiano Ronaldo following the goalkeeper’s return to the club. Buffon left the Seria A champions last year, spending a season at Paris Saint-Germain, before sealing a return to his beloved club where he spent 17 … Read more

D’banj, Phyno, others present As Burna Boy Hosts Exclusive Birthday Party

Fresh from winning the award for Best International Act at the recently-held BET Awards, Burna Boy hosted an exclusive party to celebrate his 28th birthday at Quilox nightclub on Wednesday. The “Down Below” singer clocked 28 years old on Tuesday and he invited friends over to celebrate the occasion along with his girlfriend and British … Read more

Naira Marley Hits Back At Kaffy Over ‘Soapy’ Dance

A day after popular dancer and choreographer, Kaffy, hit out at the dance routine for Naira Marley’s latest single, “Soapy”, the controversial musician hit back at Kaffy with choice words on Thursday. Kaffy had described the dance as immoral and disgusting in an Instagram post on Wednesday, with the Guinness World Record holder lashing at … Read more

Kate Henshaw Brands Senator Abbo’s Apology ‘Very Insincere’

Kate Henshaw Brands Senator Abbo’s Apology ‘Very Insincere’

As far as Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, is concerned, the apology offered by Senator Elisha Abbo after assaulting a woman in an Abuja sex shop was insincere. The 47-year-old Roti actress delivered a rebuke to the senator on Twitter, writing: “Your supposed apology smacks of arrogance, Elisha Abbo! You said ‘no matter what she did … Read more

Omotola Celebrates Reaching 4m Instagram Followers

Not even being in faraway Istanbul in Turkey could stop Nollywood star actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, from celebrating her Instagram followers who reach four million days ago. “4 Million. Just Got into Istanbul and took this picture specially for You,” the 41-year- old wrote as caption for the photo on Thursday. The landmark celebration of Omotola, … Read more