Otunba T.J Abass Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, July 4th, 2019 1. Minimum Wage: Lawan Appeals To NLC Over Proposed Strike The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has on Wednesday appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) to shelve its proposed industrial action over alleged delay in implementation of the N30,000 minimum … Read more
European champions, Netherlands, edged Sweden in a 1-0 thrilling encounter that went into extra time late Wednesday, with the now poised to meet United States, which beat England 2-1 on Tuesday, in the final. And ahead of that game, Dutch midfielder, Danielle van de Donk is confident they can shock the United States in Sunday’s … Read more
Like its captain, Lionel Messi, who blasted the officiating after Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0 early Wednesday, the body in charge of football in Argentina, AFA has issued a strongly worded complaint blaming the officials for not consulting Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for certain decisions that would have altered the result. “In particular, by not using … Read more
Manchester U winger, Anthony Martial has reportedly stated his desire to hold talks with Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the new season. Far from being one of those with contract extension issues having signed a new long term deal last season, the Frenchman is reportedly just eager to find out where he … Read more
Peru stunned Chile and perhaps most of the footballing world in the early hours of today by advancing to the final of Copa America after pounding reigning champions, Chile 3-0. Peru, who have not won the Copa America since their last victory as far back as 1975, took the lead 20 minutes into the match … Read more
Atletico Madrid have announced the completion of the signing of Benfica attacker, Joao Felix for a club record €126 million ($142m). All of Manchester City, Juventus, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Real Madrid had been linked to the player before Digeo Simeone-led Atletico secured his signature. According to reports, the Argentine also played a key role … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday admitted that his administration has performed poorly in the power sector, saying that this called for more efforts by Electricity Distribution Companies to provide the needed resources and technical expertise. Buhari noted that the Federal Government would play its own part by improving the transmission of electricity. He spoke in … Read more
A Ghanaian man identified as Mallam Abass Abdulai reportedly locked up his 23-year-old son, Basty, for 20 years due to his epileptic condition. According to Myjoyonline, Basty has lived most of his life in a locked room so that he would not have the opportunity to walk out. He eats, sleeps and defecates in the … Read more
The Nigerian Military has revealed that a total of 20 persons participated in the murder of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Late Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (Rtd). Chairman of the Joint Investigative Panel, Maj Gen Bamidele Shafa has disclosed this on Wednesday during the parade of 15 of the suspected killers. Badeh was … Read more
The President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Alhaji Aminu Goronyo, has said Nigerians now consume local rice worth N1.2 billion daily. Goronyo, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, explained that from 2015 till date, there was no official exchange of currencies for rice importation into the country as it … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the departure date for the first batch of pilgrims from the state, just as it said 2,234 pilgrims from the state would be participating in the 2019 Hajj to Saudi Arabia. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, revealed this while inaugurating an 11-man committee for this year’s Hajj … Read more
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has advised the Lagos State Government to redouble efforts on its inter-modal system of transportation, as a solution to the gridlock in the state. Oyeyemi spoke on Wednesday while delivering the first distinguished lecture of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo School of … Read more
Global technology giant Google has sent gifts to a baby boy in Indonesia named after the company by the parents, local media reported on Wednesday. Google was born in November but his birth certificate went viral recently after his mother posted it on social media. Some online commenters quipped that he would find it hard … Read more
A heartbroken man has dragged his unfaithful estranged wife to court after discovering that he is not the father of their eight-year-old son. The man is demanding from his estranged wife a refund of ‘every penny’ he spent on the child he thought was his but was actually fathered by someone the woman had an … Read more
Worried by the rift between former Edo Governor Adams Oshiomole and his successor Godwin Obaseki, members of the Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. In his speech at the meeting which was made available to State House correspondents, … Read more
With several celebrities and entertainers in Nigeria expressing their views over the latest assault scandal involving Senator Elisha Abbo, representing Adamawa State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uti Nwachukwu has aired his own opinion also. In an Instagram post, the “Weekend Getaway” actor was seemingly overwhelmed by the situation, wondering how … Read more
Like notable professional dancer and instructor, Kaffy, singer, Lamboginny has slammed fellow musician, Naira Marley, over his trending new song, “Soapy” along with the immoral dance form. Speaking just days after he went as far as the International Human Rights Summit at the United Nations to protest the large number of prisoners awaiting trials for … Read more
With the latest furore over a lawmaker, Senator Elisha Abbo, assaulting a woman multiple times in an Abuja sex toy shop, Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi, has lamented that Nigeria doesn’t seem a safe place for women. The stunning actress, married to music star and actor-turned-politician, Banky W, was making her comments known just as she … Read more
American rapper, A$AP Rocky was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man on the street in Stockholm, Sweden. According to TMZ, two men accused Rocky of breaking a pair of headphones, with the men reportedly following Rocky and threatening to contact the police, which led into an argument with the rapper. “Rocky and three other … Read more
Popular Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe, has fired back at a radio presenter, Kamene Goro, who alleged that she sells her body for money. During a table talk with media personalities, Andrew Kibe and Xtian Dela, Kamene had described the socialite as a woman with Standard Three English certificate, wondering how she is able to own … Read more