Fears of massive community transmission of the Novel Coronavirus has hit the nation’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, following the discovery of 12 positive cases in Mabushi, a local community in the heart of the city. On Saturday, 49 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Nigeria, with 12 of such cases in Abuja. There … Read more
A middle-aged man identified as Friday Ifeanyi Arunsi on Friday night was shot dead by a trigger happy policeman in Ebem, Ohafia local government area of Abia state. Since the commencement of the lockdown in Abia, this is the third time a security agent is killing innocent citizens in the state. It was gathered that … Read more
Some men of the Nigeria Navy have allegedly set a medicine store assisting residents of Igbokoda under Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on fire. The store belonging to one Taiwo Menuko was razed by the naval personnel on a patrol around 77:00 pm on Thursday. Ekohotblog reliably gathered that those behind the act … Read more
Some hoodlums have murdered a 17-year-old boy, Marvellous Akinbutuwa and dumped him in the river where he was found on Friday during an attack on the home of the deposed Olugbo of Ugbo, Prince Adebanjo Mafimisebi. Sources said the hoodlums were from Ode Ugbo axis of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo state. The … Read more
A man, Suarau Azeez Oladimeji (Brain), has donated foodstuff and soft drinks to members of his community as a means of cushioning the effect of the coronavirus lockdown on the people. Oladimeji, a resident of Olowo in the Obawole area of Lagos State, said that though he is a private citizen, everybody has a role … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has flagged off the distribution of palliatives to the six Area Councils of the territory to cushion the impact of the Presidential sit-at-home order on the vulnerable. At a brief ceremony Friday in Abuja, Minister of State in the FCT, Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu said the items would be given … Read more
To curtail the spread of coronavirus in the environ, sanitation officers and men of Egbe-Idimu LCDA on Friday were seen disinfecting public places at Governor’s Road, Ikotun Lagos. See photos below:
Residents of Shasha area in Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos state have been left in shock as policemen from the Idimu Police Station stormed Akeem Lasisi close, arrested some residents on vigilante duties in the community and paraded them for murder. The unfortunate incident happened on Tuesday, April 14th, at around 4 am, Ekohotblog … Read more
Scores of Farmers and some residents of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State have been killed as gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen allegedly invaded their villages in the early hours of today. The herdsmen were said to have simultaneously invaded the communities shooting sporadically at every object in sight while some of the … Read more
The entire Ijaw nation was thrown into mourning Wednesday, following the death of a 42-year-old businessman, politician, and philanthropist, Mr. Keniebi Okoko, in a Lagos hospital after a failed surgery. The son of Prof Kimse Okoko – a former Pro-Chancellor of the University of Uyo and ex-President, Ijaw National Congress (INC) – Keniebi Okoko, who … Read more
Since Sunday, 29th March 2020 when President Muhammadu Buhari in a Nationwide broadcast declared total lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun State for an initial period of fourteen days to break the circle of transmission of coronavirus pandemic, people have lately found themselves struggling to survive their lives and preserve themselves and properties beyond the … Read more
Fire on Wednesday razed a building and some shops in the Lebanon area of Dugbe/Ogunpa market , Ibadan, Oyo State. The fire reportedly started at about 1.20 p.m. Men of the fire service from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the state fire service were seen at the scene of the fire emptying three … Read more
Another robber Identified as Ifeanyi Ukachukwu has been caught at Ogunlana area of Egbeda for robbing residents. Ukachukwu confessed to the youths who apprehended him that it was his first attempt of robbing. He also mentioned the names of his accomplice in which one, identified as Friday, had already been caught and beaten to a … Read more
Some robbers terrorizing Igando community in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city have been caught. Ekohotblog understands that the Igando robbers were caught on Monday night, April 13 by Igando residents amid the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown extension declared by President Muhammadu Buhari. A video uploaded by one Thompson Jotham showed the moment the robbers were apprehended by … Read more
Shittu Hafeez Adetokunbo is an Assistant Director with Lagos State Government and Head Operations at Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency. He is the Founder of The Integrity Group Epe. He has donated over 300 COVID-19 Food Palliatives Packages across 8 Wards in Epe Local Government in complimenting a good job of Mr. Governor Babajide … Read more
The unbroken chain of quality representation that members of Epe Federal constituency have always experienced since the emergence of Honorable Wale Raji as the lawmaker representing the federal constituency, reached a crescendo on Monday, April 6, 2020. It was both a moment of respite, and ecstasy for his constituents at Eredo LCDA, his first point … Read more
By: Idris Tele-Olukoya A non- governmental association, Epe Club 70’s, on Thursday, embarked on free food distribution drive for old and the needy within the community as part of their community social responsibility during restriction of movement directive by government. Mr Ibrahim Sanuth, the Club President, said that the support was part of measures took … Read more
The Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State (LCDA), Alhaji Monsurudeen Bello, on Thursday, debunked rumor of his death, saying it is a case of mistaken identity. The LCDA Media Officer, Kunle Oladele, said the news report of the death of Chairman of Ejigbo Local Government in Osun, Gbenga Ayegbayo, who died … Read more
Three persons have been killed in Jootar community of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State by suspected Jukun militia from Taraba State. EKOHOTBLOG gathered that the militia stormed the border town at 4:00 am on Wednesday, shooting sporadically, and burning down several houses as residents fled for safety. A local in … Read more
.. Security Personnel Punishes Fitness Group Using Deserted Roads Lagos State security agencies earlier today apprehended an unidentified fitness group using deserted roads for their workout sessions. This is following the uproar by Nigerians on social media who complained that the group was violating the lockdown order and the ban on public gatherings of more … Read more