Otunba T.J Abass Bandits were reported to have allegedly murdered 16 persons in Kanoma District of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara on Sallah day. While confirming the attack, the Director-General on Media to the state governor, Yusuf Idris, stated, in a press statement in Gusau on Wednesday that the governor visited the community and sympathised with them”. … Read more
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has on Wednesday, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the aides of the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who are still in possession of government vehicles to return them or risk being arrested. The governor gave the order after it had observed that some former political … Read more
Buhari had on Tuesday in Abuja, during the Sallah visit of some stakeholders from FCT, in a ‘jest’ described Abuja residents as ” necessary evil”, saying, though they didn’t vote for him, he would do his best to protect them. This was owing to the fact that, in the recently elected 2019 elections, the residents … Read more
Oyefemi, 33, a construction worker and graduate of Geology and Minning from the University of Jos, has been apprehended by the Police in Jos for allegedly killing a 24- year old sex worker , Patience. Oyefemi, a resident of Millionaires Quaters, Jos, was said to have picked the 24-year-old Musa at the West of Mines … Read more
The 8th session of the House of Representatives will round off legislative activities on Thursday with a valedictory session. Acting Clerk of the House of Representatives, Patrick Giwa, disclosed this in a press release issued in Abuja. According to the statement, “This is to inform all Honourable Members that a Special Valedictory Session to end … Read more
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. Gianni Infantino re-elected as FIFA president Gianni Infantino was re-elected by acclamation for a second term as FIFA president at the Congress of world football’s governing body in Paris on … Read more
Two persons have been confirmed dead in separate accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun on Eid-el-Fitri day. Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident in Abeokuta on Wednesday. Oladele disclosed that the first crash occurred around 4:52 am on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Wednesday, June 5th, 2019. 1. Buhari Lauds VP Osinbajo, Reveals Competence President of the federation, Muhammadu Buhari has again shown gratitude to his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, adding that he has been competent and dedicated to the service of Nigeria. (READ MORE) 2. Ali … Read more
Officers of the Zone XI Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested an Islamic cleric identified as Mojeed Oyelami for operating an unregistered quranic school where he was training pupils under an inhumane environment, in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Parading the suspect on Monday, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone XI, Leye Oyebade, … Read more
A medical charity group, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has revealed that there are close to 6,000 migrants trapped in different detention camps in Libya who need to be evacuated to Europe “as soon as possible.” Doctors Without Borders, known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in French, is an international humanitarian medical non-governmental organisation of French … Read more
No fewer than four people have been killed and several others injured after a man believed to be an associate of an outlaw motorcycle gang newly released from prison allegedly went on a shooting spree in Darwin’s city centre on Tuesday, police and government officials said. The alleged attacker, a 45-year-old man, has been arrested and … Read more
A Nigerian man Arthur Okeke who disguises as a woman on social media to swindle his victims been arrested for allegedly duping a retired official of the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the country’s the premier investigating agency. Okeke, 33, was arrested in Delhi, for swindling an ex-CBI official in 2018 of around Rs … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Audu Umar, for killing a 30-year-old man, Abubakar Muhammadu who was allegedly making love advances to his wife. It was gathered that the incident happened at Wawa village in New-Bussa in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state where the duo live. Audu, however, said … Read more
A 35-year-old man, Ismail Abdulmumini, and his 20-year-old accomplice, Sani Haruna, who lured their neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter into an uncompleted building to molest her will appear before a Katsina Senior Magistrates’ Court on July 8, 2019. The suspects, of the Tundun Ali Quarter, Dandume, Katsina State, will answer to charges of criminal conspiracy and rape … Read more
President of the federation, Muhammadu Buhari has again shown gratitude to his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, adding that he has been competent and dedicated to the service of Nigeria. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during a special occasion to mark the Id El-Fitr celebrations at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. According to him … Read more
Just a day after celebrating her birthday, celebrity entrepreneur and model, Dabota Lawson, has taken to social media to express appreciation for a new home. The former Mrs Aku, who turned 28 years old on Monday, took to her Instagram yesterday to give thanks to God over the recent completion of her new home. “Proud … Read more
Adeniyi Johnson, a Nollywood actor and former husband of actress, Toyin Abrahams (formerly Aimakhu), yesyerday took to social media in celebration of the birthday of his lover, Seyi Edun. The dashing actor wrote a lovely message directed to his actress via Instagram on Tuesday, noting: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE…. NO EPISTLE THIS YEAR …. I … Read more
Veteran comedian, Ali Baba has suggested to incumbent Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu that there exists an automated system that will not only solve much of the perennial traffic problems in Lagos but also help generate huge sum for development. In a Instagram post on Tuesday, the Delta State-born humour merchant shared the suggestion, tagging … Read more
For some of those who are hardly taken in or are already tired of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh’s social media drama, a recent message might show she is not beyond redemption. In a recent message on Instagram, she stated her opinion that the best moments in life are not experienced or shared on social media. … Read more
In an unusual move but that which fulfils a promise to his wife, Hollywood actor, Chris Hemsworth, has announced his decision to quit Hollywood for family reasons. According to the actor, the “Star Trek” actor’s decision to quit acting is fuelled by the desire to spend more time with his family. The actor, who got … Read more