Otunba T.J Abass Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Monday, June 3rd, 2019. 1. Lagos Reconsiders Restriction Of Movement During Sanitation Incumbent Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu may revert to the restriction of movement of vehicles and persons for the purpose of environmental sanitation every last Saturday of the month. (Read More) 2. Anthony Joshua … Read more
Favour Ekemedili, a senior secondary school one, SS1, student of Sedar College, Baruwa, has been confirmed dead by Operatives attached to the homicide unit, State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos. Ekohotblog understands that operatives of the department are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the student. The SSS I student … Read more
Incumbent Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu may revert to the restriction of movement of vehicles and persons for the purpose of environmental sanitation every last Saturday of the month. However, as the administration had promised to be a listening one, the State Government has created a poll on its social media handles on Facebook … Read more
Former chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC), John Odigie Oyegun has his successor, Adams Oshiomhole, saying that he lacks the capacity to manage the different interests and tendencies that constitute a political party. Oyegun in apparent reaction to the allegation by the South-south APC chairmen that he laid booby traps for the Oshiomhole-led national … Read more
World No. 2, Rafael Nadal has stormed into the quarter-final of the French Open yesterday, making it his 13th time of doing so. The win Nadal, over Argentina’s Juan Ignacio Londero 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, was the 90th match at Roland Garros as he stormed into the quarter-finals for the 13th time. Also the defending champion, … Read more
Hours after his stunning upset via knockout, Anthony Joshua has decided to enforce an immediate return fight with Mexican boxer, Andy Ruiz Jr The Nigerian-British boxing champion, who lost his WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles in his debut fight in America, admitted he was overconfident in the run-up to his crushing defeat, saying he … Read more
Veteran Nigerian singer, Daddy Showkey has offered to train Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua against his next fight. It will be recalled that the “Showkey” crooner was skilled as a boxer before venturing into music as a career. Speaking with an online newspaper, Qed.ng hours after AJ suffered his first defeat against Mexican boxer, Andy Ruiz … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has sent a message to Nigerians, saying that he is optimistic that peace will reign in the country. The monarch said this at the grand finale of the World Ifa Festival held in his palace in Ile-Ife. According to him, the Ifa Festival signals the beginning of a … Read more
Former housemate of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, Tokunbo Idowu, popularly Tboss, has called for a ban to be in place on Nigerians from accessing social media. The 35-year-old made her advocacy for a ban on social media platforms in the country known in a post on her InstaStories on Sunday. According to her, a … Read more
Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson, on Saturday fulfiled a promise he made to his father 16 years ago to win a Champions League final. According to his father, Brian Henderson, the Reds captain promised he would not only play in a Champions League final one day but win it. When father and son attended the 2003 … Read more
A socialite and businesswoman, Freda Francis, has urged women who want to enjoy sex and have normal orgasms to come her way. According to the aesthetics specialist, she and her team can help such women tighten their genitals. On how she intends to help women get tighter under, Oasis Medspa CEO said: “We have a … Read more
Big Brother Naija 2018 second runner up, Tobi Bakre, has celebrated clocking 25 with a number of lovely photos and powerful message. The entrepreneur and actor shared pictures from a themed photo shoot to celebrate the occasion, writing in parts: “25?… A year older today. What an amazing journey it’s been so far. 25 years … Read more
As far as Nollywood actress and producer, Uche Ogbodo, is concerned, her decision to share nude pictures on her birthday recently was bot about anything other than documenting her evolution as a woman. The controversial “Power of Beauty” actress released the pictures on April 17, sparking diverse reactions on social media. However, speaking with Punch, … Read more
Nigerian music superstar, Davido, has once again followed indigenous rapper, Zlatan Ibile, on Instagram about a week after unfollowing him over a misunderstanding. Zlatan, who shared a screenshot of a video chat between himself and the ‘Aye’ singer on InstaStories on Saturday, showed that the artistes have settled their rift. A check of his account … Read more
From bringing nothing to the table, Mexican boxer, Andy Ruiz went away with the IBF, WBA, WBO world titles early Sunday after upsetting Nigerian British boxing champion, Anthony Joshua. Joshua was knocked down in the seventh round in the first defeat of his career after winning 20 straight victories with 19 knockouts, with Ruiz’s victory … Read more
The grand slam ambitions of the top two favourties of the women’s game ended in disappointment on Saturday at Roland Garross, with Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka sent packing. World number one, Naomi Osaka’s bid for a third straight Grand Slam ended at the hands of unseeded Czech Katerina Siniakova at the French Open. Osaka, … Read more
Liverpool went on better against Tottenham Hotspurs on Saturday, banishing the ghosts of last season’s disappointing Champions League final loss. Recording a 2-0 win, the Reds claimed the trophy for the sixth time with victory over Tottenham in Atletico Madrid’s sparkling new stadium. The first goal was scored by Egypt striker, Mohamed Salah early in … Read more
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha, was on Friday arraigned in a Scotland court based in Aberdeen on money laundering charges. The 45-year-old made no plea when he appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on two charges in the closed-door hearing, with Okocha reportedly arriving in court dressed in white trainers, black … Read more
Tributes continue to pour in from across the globe as the footballing world comes to grips with news of the death of former Arsenal striker, Jose Antonio Reyes. The Spanish footballer was declared dead after a traffic collision that ended tragic yesterday at the age of 35. The sad incident was confirmed by his current … Read more
President Donald Trump escalated his abrupt tariff threats against Mexico on Friday, triggering alarm about the likely economic fallout, spooking global markets and raising the prospect of US trade wars on multiple fronts. Trump unexpectedly announced his readiness to levy tariffs on all Mexican imports, beginning at five percent starting June 10 and rising monthly … Read more