A Caucasian man identified as Andrew, has taken to his twitter handle to express how ridiculous the Nigerian laws surrounding Citizenship are. He said the Nigerian laws are frustrating him from becoming a citizen, just by marriage. Andrew, an expatriate, moved to Nigeria a few years back and married a Nigerian lady. https://twitter.com/NigeriaBuilding/status/1204133089196294144
An Igando Customary Court, in Lagos, on Tuesday granted the request of Mrs Ayo Amos, seeking dissolution of her union to 72 year old Funsho Amos on the grounds of sex starvation and irreconcilable differences. The court president, Adeniyi Koledoye, while delivering the judgment, said it appeared that the estranged couple was tired of the … Read more
The Mathematics Certification Institute of Japan on Tuesday said a 9-year-old boy from the Western Japanese province of Hyogo has passed a university-level maths exam. According to the Kyodo news agency, the institute said Shogo Ando had been studying for the exam for two years, from the age of 7. Shogo Ando, a fourth grader … Read more
Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said the institution decided to expel its female student in the viral sex video as part of measures to protect the school’s name. Ekohotblog recalls that in November, a sex tape of a female student of the Institution and another male student that had been expelled, went viral. The school … Read more
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi says he is greater than the duo of Sango and Ogun, two deities worshipped by the Yoruba. He said, though he respected the deities for the role they played during their eras and proud to call himself their son, he stressed that education and exposure to other … Read more
A teacher at CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos, Mr Ikena Ekwenam, has been arrested by the police for inflicting injuries on his 10-year-old pupil, David Uwakwe. Ekwenam, who teaches Agricultural Science at the school, beat up the Junior Secondary School 2 pupil for allegedly failing to come early for a make-up test. According to report, … Read more
Egbin Power Plc, one of the largest thermal power plants in Sub-Saharan Africa with distinction for over four decades recently celebrated a ‘3 Million Man-Hours Worked With Zero Loss Time Injury. This achievement was part of the highpoints of the company’s safety week celebration which took place recently at the company head office Egbin town. … Read more
Former South African archbishop Desmond Tutu has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of what his wife calls a ‘stubborn infection.’ A statement by their joint foundation on Wednesday said the 88-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner had been hospitalised several times for a similar condition over the past few years. Tutu has been treated … Read more
The Elegushi of Ikateland, His Royal Majesty Oba Saheed Elegushi, Kusenla III, on Wednesday celebrated his second wife, Olori Hadiza, on her birthday. The monarch took to his Instagram to share how his wife Hadiza brings him happiness and prayed that she lives long to continue making him happy. “On this day My Wife was … Read more
A young lady identified as Lydia Okojie who graduated from UNIBEN shared photos of herself with her dad at his workshop to appreciate her parents for educating her with their little earnings. She said she is proud to be the daughter of a mechanic (Dad), the Jewel of a zobo seller (mom) and a role … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Wednesday adjourned till 13th of February, 2020 to arraign the Chairman of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Senator Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah and his company. The arraignment that supposed to take place Wednesday could not hold due to the absence of the defendants. The prosecutor, Mr … Read more
Here is how you can watch the Shiloh 2019 programme tagged ‘Breaking Limits’ with your mobile device or computers Ekohotblog reports that Shiloh 2019 which began on Tuesday, December 3rd will end on Sunday, December 8th, with a live broadcast from Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. READ ALSO: #Shiloh: Bishop David Oyedepo States Position … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended four self-acclaimed pastors for performing fake miracles and disseminating fake prophecies within Lekki and Epe area. According to sources, Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) nabbed the suspects around 5am on November 30 after thorough investigation, it was revealed that one Pastor Ikpom David … Read more
Bishop David Oyedepo, the General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, has kicked against the proposed National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill introduced by Senator Sabi Abdullah, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate. Ekohotblog reports that Bishop Oyedepo opposed the bill at the opening of Shiloh … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State government on Monday arrested 180 persons and secured court judgment against 18 others for gender-based violence. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Agriculture Glory Edet who disclosed this to journalists in Uyo, the state capital, listed the offences to include rape, child abuse, molestation and wife battery, adding that the passage of … Read more
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the Police Service Commission (PSC)’s suit, challenging Inspector-General Muhammad Adamu’s power to recruit 10, 000 police officers. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the judgement, said the PSC’s suit lacked merit. Ekohotblog understands the Police Service Commission had taken the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to court over the … Read more
Men of the Nigerian Police Force have allegedly raided homes in Ilaje (JMJ Quarters) area of Ajegunle, Lagos using guns and fists on residents under the cover of looking for criminal elements. According to a resident, Tomoloju Ayodele, who spoke with newsmen, the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. Many people, including … Read more
An officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Ola Oyeshina has been stoned to death at Iganmu-Sifax axis of Apapa, Lagos while trying to decongest the area of traffic. Ekohotblog understands the incident occurred on Friday around 5.00pm.c Acording to LASEMA’s General Manager, Olajide Oduyoye, a large stone was thrown at him by some … Read more
Some members of staff of Dangote Industries Limited were recently celebrated in Lagos by the conglomerate for their commitment, loyalty, exceptional service and invaluable contribution to the growth of Africa’s most admired brand. High point of the ceremony was the recognition of about 160 employees of the company. They were given long service award for … Read more
A Nigerian Chimezie Stanley Duru, 38, and two Australians aged 46 and 58 were among those arrested during a police drug sting in Thailand Thursday. The operation netted 1.2 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine, also called ice , guns and a car. The meth was packed in clear plastic bags. Also arrested were two Thais Jiraporn … Read more