Otunba T.J Abass Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi has said he would prefer to play as a central midfielder for his club, Arsenal if the decision was down to him. The 23-year-old is currently at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with Nigeria where he enjoys playing from the midfield but has been utilised in a forward … Read more
Derby County manager, Frank Lampard, has agreed a contract to return to Stamford Bridge as coach, according to multiple reports. With an announcement by Chelsea said to be imminent, it was revealed that Chelsea will buy out the last two years of the contract Lampard, who is set to replace Maurizio Sarri, at the cost … Read more
Despite justifying Nigeria’s defeat against Nations Cup debutants, Madagascar over the weekend, Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, doesn’t want people to write off his team just yet. According to the German tactician, his men have all it takes to go all the way in Egypt in spite of the being overrun and beating to the … Read more
With the issue of rape back on the burner as a trending topic, the latest celebrity to recount her sexual abuse experience is musician and celebrity photographer, TY Bello. According to the musician, who, along with Emem and Lara George, shook the Nigerian music terrain over a decade ago as members of KUSH, being silent … Read more
As far as gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, is concerned, the rape allegation made against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) is an indication of God’s move in the church. The allegation was brought into the public domain by Busola Dakolo, wife of the singer, Timi Dakolo, in an interview on Friday, … Read more
Known for his closeness to his mother who acted as his manager for years, Burna Boy has unveiled his father in a rare photo. The “Down below” singer shared the rare photo, which is of himself along with his father, Samuel Ogulu, on Instastories. The 27-year-old singer, whose BET award, like others before it, was … Read more
Record producer, Ayoola Agboola, popularly known as Kiddominant, has expressed his excitment with meeting American rapper and producer, Kanye West, who he sees as his idol. The producer, known for his many productions for music superstar, Davido; Maryorkun among others, disclosed this in an Instagram post. Sharing a video of the meeting, he wrote: “Met … Read more
According to burial arrangements, late General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the National Theatre will be buried on July 12. The announcement stated that Stella Oyedepo, who died in an auto accident on April 22 while on her way to Lagos from Ilorin and will be buried in the town later this month. As … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 1. Buhari Finally Sacks Embattled NHIS Boss, Appoints Sambo As Replacement President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of appointment of the Current Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Prof. Usman Yusuf and has approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Nasir … Read more
No fewer than twenty-one cult members from Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi, who recently denounced their membership of different cult groups in the area, were on Monday led through spiritual deliverance. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event took place at Lion the Holy Ghost Deliverance Ministry in Echara community in … Read more
The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force, said they have arrested 77 suspected criminals, including sex workers during a midnight raid in some parts of the state. Chairman of the task force, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, disclosed this in a press statement signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Head, Public Affairs Unit. He said that the mid-night … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Hon Al-Hassan Doguwa who represents Doguwa/Tundun Wada Federal Constituency, Kano State, as Majority Leader of House of Representatives. The National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, said this on Monday when Deputy Governor of Kano State Malam Nasiru Gawuna led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit in … Read more
A Chinese national working with the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) has been deported by his employer months after allegedly impregnating a young lady, identified as Mary from Benue State in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The expatriate whose name has not been revealed was with CCECC the firm currently handling the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has described as illegality, the move by the Peoples Democratic Party to investigate how its members voted in the 9th National Assembly election. Recall that the candidates of the APC – Ahmed Lawan, Ovie Omo-Agege, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Ahmed Wase, had emerged as Senate President, … Read more
Some suspected cultists on Monday set the Otoko police station in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State on fire. It was learnt that the hoodlums, who sacked the few policemen on duty made away with no fewer than four firearms. A village source who confirmed the development to Punch said that the villagers … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has revealed that three months after the 2019 general elections expenses, only one political party has so far submitted its audited report on the poll. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, while speaking during the review of the 2019 general elections with political parties. … Read more
A suspected armed robber, Terkaa Tsamber, was on Sunday apprehended at the Dunamis Church, in Makurdi, the Benue state capital for allegedly stealing church offering and other valuables worth thousands of naira. The robber reportedly went into the church premises during the Sunday service and made his way into the pastor’s office shortly after the … Read more
Several residents were reportedly feared dead after a fallen fuel-laden tanker they were scooping fuel from exploded in Ahumbe village on the Alliade/Makurdi Federal Highway in the Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Monday. An eyewitness, Mr. Austin Nembe, said the tanker was coming from the eastern part of the country and … Read more
It was gathered that some assailants now on the run invaded a police station in Agudama, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State around 2:15am, and killed the Divisional Police Officer, SP Ola Rosanla; a pregnant policewoman, identified as Joy Wellington; and two other yet-to-be-identified officers on duty. The gunmen reportedly made away with rifles, … Read more
British prime ministerial contender Jeremy Hunt on Monday pledged billions of pounds to mitigate the effects of a possible no-deal Brexit, but the country’s finance minister dismissed the plans as unaffordable. Hunt is vying with frontrunner Boris Johnson to win the support of predominately pro-Brexit Conservative Party members, who will vote this month for Theresa … Read more