Okagbare Bags 200m Gold In Prefontaine Classics

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Nigerian sprints star, Blessing Okagbare, clinched the gold medal in the Women’s 200m race at Prefontaine Classic on Sunday. At the Standford, United States of America athletics meet, the sprint sensation clocked 22.05secs to defeat Olympic 100m and 200m champion, Elaine Thompson, and double European champion, Dina Asher-Smith. With her 22.05secs sprint in the women’s … Read more

“Ajoche” Actor Aligns With Dakolos, Renounces COZA Membership

Barely two days after his first post on the rape allegations against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani, has renounced his membership of the church. The “Ajoche” actor, who is also a Vlogger, disassociated himself from the church in an Instagram post while declaring that he believes Busola … Read more

Horror In Benue As Mother, 2 Children, Military Officer, 20 Others Killed In Agatu

A woman, her two children, retired military personnel and 20 others have been found dead in an early morning attack on Okokolo community by armed youths and militia from Abugbe village all in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, yesterday. It was gathered from reliable sources in the troubled communities that the age-long crisis … Read more

Ekohotblog Breaking Stories: Major Stories For Monday, July 1st, 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. No Shame In Losing To Madagascar -Rohr As many Nigerians continue to wail about the humiliating loss of the Super Eagles against Madagascar on Sunday, Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, seems … Read more

65 Injured In Car Bomb In Kabul

Dozens of people were wounded with fatalities feared as a powerful car bomb rocked Kabul early Monday and gunmen battled Special Forces in an area housing military and government buildings. The rush-hour explosion sent a plume of smoke into the air above the Puli Mahmood Khan neighbourhood of the Afghan capital and shook buildings up … Read more

Police Arrests Bariga Suspected Cultists In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday has disclosed that it had arrested a 19-year-old member of the Aiye Confraternity in Bariga area of the state. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Bala Elkana, said that operatives of the Bariga Police Division arrested the suspected cult member on June 26, at Odo-Eran Street, Bariga. Elkana, in a … Read more

Three In Police Custody In Lagos Over Fake Hennessy, Jack Daniels, Others

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

Three people are in the custody of The Lagos State Police Command following their arrest last month overproduction of fake and adulterated drinks. According to a statement released by PPRO, Bala Elkana, the arrest of the suspects followed a tip-off about the illegal production of alcoholic beverages on Lagos Island. Giving the address as No. … Read more

All Die As Plane Crashes In Texas

BREAKING: Plane Crashes In Abuja, All Passengers Aboard Dead

A small twin-engine passenger plane crashed in the US state of Texas on Sunday, killing 10 people, officials disclosed. A spokeswoman for the town of Addison, Texas disclosed that, “The Dallas County Medical Examiner has confirmed 10 fatalities and no survivors”. The National Transportation Safety Board tweeted that it had sent a team to Addison … Read more

Step Down, Clear Your Name, Durotoye Tells Fatoyinbo

Step Down, Clear Your Name, Durotoye Tells Fatoyinbo

Frontline motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye, has called on estranged senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo to step down from being in charge at the church. Fatoyinbo, who faces rape allegations for Busola Dakolo, a celebrity photographer and wife of music star, Timi Dakolo, was still in charge in the Abuja headquarters of … Read more

Governor Sanwo-Olu Pays Tribute To Tinubu’s Late Mother

Governor Sanwo-Olu Pays Tribute To Tinubu's Late Mother

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday paid tribute to late Alhaja Abibat Mogaji, describing the market leader as a “fantastic adviser and selfless leader”. The governor said this at a thanksgiving service marking the 6th remembrance of the late Iyaloja-General of Nigerian market woman. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu said the late mother of … Read more

Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Monday, July 1st, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, July 1st, 2019 1. Benue Assembly Condemns Implementation Of Ruga Settlement The Benue State house of Assembly has condemned recent plans by the Federal Government to establish Ruga settlements across the country. (READ MORE) 2. Presidency Explains Benefits Of Ruga Settlements Across The … Read more

HIV/AIDS Patients To Get Free Treatment In Rivers

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has said people living with HIV/AIDS would henceforth receive free treatment in the state. Rivers is ranked third among the states with the highest prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, according to the Nigerian HIV/AIDs Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) released in March this year. Akwa Ibom State has the … Read more

Why We Cut-Off Power Supply During Rainfall – AEDC

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), says that it cuts-off electricity supply most times when it rains to save lives, properties and to protect its equipment. Oyebode Fadipe, AEDC’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, gave the explanation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Fadipe was reacting to complaints … Read more