Otunba T.J Abass 
Following an impressive 3-1 win over Switzerland in the semi-final with all goals supplied by Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal secured Nations League glory on Sunday. This time, it was through a solitary 60th-minute effort by Goncalo Guedes after Ronaldo succeeded in dragging Netherlands defence anchored by the impressive Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de … Read more
He might be a club legend and all but Wayne Rooney didn’t hold back when asked to offer an assessment of the current state of his former club, Manchester United. As far as the club’s all-time highest goal scorer is concerned, not even signing global stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Sergio Ramos … Read more
Francis Alimikhena (APC-Edo), one of the contesters in the race for Deputy President of the 9th Senate, says he is still in the race. Mr Alimikhena in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Abuja denied stepping down as being insinuated in some quarters, saying, “that will not happen.” He called on his supporters and … Read more
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has kicked against the candidacy of Ahmed Lawan as President of the ninth Senate. The group made it known that the support Lawan is currently getting from chieftains within the All Peoples Congress (APC) is because of their personal ambitions ahead of the 2023 general elections, and not in … Read more
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has debunked reports that there will be an environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday, June 9th, 2019. The state government made this known through a statement which was made available to Ekohotblog.com by Gboyega Akosile, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to him, the … Read more
Weeks, after he was paraded along with nine suspected internet fraudsters by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an Abuja-based music producer, has threatened to sue the anti-graft agency. The producer, Nasiru Ali, was arrested when EFCC officials raided suspects’ residence at Favour Land Estate, Life Camp in Abuja. According to the … Read more
As an entertainer and content producer who became a brand in controversial surroundings, Charly Boy, has admitted to being unbothered about his controversial nature. In a chat with Punch, Charly Boy, who has become an activist in recent years, said: “My middle name is ‘controversy’ and when people do certain things thinking it would hurt … Read more
Former Kennis Music act an songwriter, Jaywon said he might have benefited from the proceeds of internet fraud, better known in Nigeria as “Yahoo Yahoo.” However, the 33-year-old musician best known for his hit song, “This year” (Odun yi) said such could only have happened because he was unsure of the source of the money. … Read more
A year after his death, some associates of late Reggae music star, Ras Kimono, have announced plans to launch a foundation in his name. The foundation announced via a statement signed by Godfrey Osakwe on behalf of the associates. The statement further said the plans are led by Gideon Nwaomu, who owns Giddy’s Place, a … Read more
Nigerian music star, Dbanj, bought himself a new Rolls Royce to celebrate his birthday on Sunday. According to a stylist close to the “Emergency” singer, Swanky Jerry, D’Banj added the luxury car to his garage in celebration of turning just year shy of 40. “DO IT BIG , DO IT RIGHT , DO IT WITH … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal office, on Friday, has secured the conviction of Seventeen (17) illegal oil bunkers before Justice Nnamdi O. Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba Delta State. The convicts are Shola Ilurimi, Monday Atie, Mene Endurance, Demeyin Omolere, Olushoji Juwon, Omotehinse John, Aroyo Ade, … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Sunday, June 9th, 2019. 1. LASG Warns Against Usage Of Unapproved Bus-Stops Lagos State Government has on Friday, warned those in the habit of picking and dropping passengers at undesignated bus stops, especially on the highways, to desist or face the full wrath … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the chiefs and leaders of Andoni Local Government Area to ensure the immediate release of three kidnapped expatriates of Raffoul Nigeria Limited who are involved in the construction of the Unity Road in the area. In a Government House press statement, signed by … Read more
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Saturday emphasised the need to strengthen efforts over the coming years to stimulate growth and create jobs in critical sectors to insulate the economy from global shocks. Emefiele said this while giving a welcome address at a consultative roundtable titled, “Going for Growth” … Read more
Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday celebrated her 93rd birthday with a parade, a cause for Meghan, the duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry, to make her first official engagement since the birth of their son Archie in May. Elizabeth II is the Queen of the UK and the other Commonwealth realms. She was … Read more
Sudanese security forces have arrested two prominent rebels and an opposition leader, a day after they met the Ethiopian premier during his reconciliation mission to Khartoum, their aides said Saturday. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has emerged as a key regional leader, met representatives of both sides on Friday in a bid to revive talks … Read more
Lagos State Government has on Friday, warned those in the habit of picking and dropping passengers at undesignated bus stops, especially on the highways, to desist or face the full wrath of the law. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Salaam, who handed down the warning, stated that the practice would … Read more
Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, says every qualified and licenced teacher would be employed as part of efforts to rid the educational sector of unqualified teachers. Mr Echono said this while monitoring the May Diet of the Teachers Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) organised by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in Abuja … Read more
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC), on Saturday, said denial by Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria of its threat to attack Southeast over non-provision grazing land was a tactic to get back to the people ‘unawares’ and ‘unprepared’. The Zonal Chairman, Miyetti Allah, Southeast, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, denied a report that they would … Read more
No fewer than 19 passengers were burnt to death on Saturday in an accident along the Akure-Owo Expressway in Ondo State. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph, said that bodies of the victims had been deposited at the mortuary of the Ondo State General Hospital in … Read more