By Otunba T.J Abass He belongs to the class of personages for whom one-word description may never suffice, having plied in fields with no mean reputation. From aviation to technology, and petroleum services to operations, Omo’ba David Olamidiran Ajose-Willoughby, a blue blood of the Aasi Royal House (Ajose Family) in Isale Eko, Lagos, has left … Read more
It is a glaring fact that Nigerians living abroad had never experienced better days until the establishment of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and the eventual appointment of an erstwhile veteran National Legislator, Hon Dabiri-Erewa as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. It is on record that the coming of Hon Dabiri-Erewa as NIDCOM has greatly … Read more
In this fast paced world where everyone is trying to satisfy their own needs, there arises a question of why one should be kind to their fellow humans. The answer to this lies in the fact that everyone is going through the same experience in their lives. We all face problems and go through some … Read more
At EkoHotBlog our mission and priority is to provide our esteemed readers with timely and profound information on current issues in order to keep them abreast of happenings in Nigeria and outside its shores as we strive to play our agenda setting role as a budding online media outfit by laying bare the facts and … Read more
By Otunba T.J Abass It all started as a silent whisper exactly a week ago, and the reaction, expectedly, was one of self-denial, in the midst of obvious proofs. How do you want to accept the news of the exit from terrestrial planes of a man of such immense clout and impact, a larger than … Read more
1. INTRODUCTION Our attention has been drawn to malicious statements made by some armchair historians on behalf of the Hausa/Fulani community in Southern Kaduna. These claims are published under the above title by Blueprint newspaper on August 17th, 2020. It is very worrisome that in this moment of search for peaceful coexistence, they have chosen … Read more
Suspension of twelve traditional rulers in one fell swoop is an unusual occurrence by any measure. But so was the outrage trailing the seeming impunity of a tiny ring of Anambra State’s traditional rulers led in confrontation against the State Government by controversial business man, Arthur Eze. If the arrowhead of the affront could afford … Read more
It took Resilience Television entirely by surprise that what both John Cleese and Sacha Baron Cohen had dismissed as a matter of little significance had degenerated into a major controversy which had developed a life of its own. It had to do with the station’s aversion to airing any COVID-19 virus reports so that its … Read more
John Cleese and Sacha Baron Cohen have been truly amazing. They came up with the brilliant idea of devoting a whole day to extoling the virtues and superlative achievements of women in various fields of human endeavour – as a counterpoise or complement to “ME TOO”. It has been a roaring success on Resilience Television … Read more
By: Ademola Orunbon Nigeria’s past, present and even the future, makes the establishment and operation of a Federal, State and Local Government Policing or Law Enforcement un-debatably mandatory! Nigeria needs and should have Federal Police, State Police and Local Police! It just makes sense! The local people, the local authorities know the neighborhoods, the local … Read more
Glow by J.Lo is a perfume made by that popular American entrepreneur, actress and performer, Jennifer Lopez. Last year, she played a supporting role in a film titled ‘Hustlers’ where she acted as a stripper/pole dancer named Ramona. Her role in the film won her numerous nominations and awards. Whether people approve of her lifestyle … Read more
Not everyone believes in the institution of marriage and this by no means makes those who do not believe less human or weird than those who do. However for those who believe in the institution of marriage and all that it stands for, then we know that most likely, our highest evolving self, into our … Read more
Kaduna state and federal governments provided an enabling terrain for Fulani to eventually take over southern Kaduna and other part of northern Christian communities through deployment of heads of security agents who are purely Fulani Muslims. The approval and granting of a biased, brazen and sudden request from governor El-Rufai that “all policemen of southern … Read more
On Tuesday 28th July 2020, it will be time for the annual Thanksgiving and Memorial Service for late Chief Joseph Koshoniola Randle, MBE; MVO, who was born in Lagos on 28th July 1909. If he was alive we would have been celebrating his 111th (one hundred and eleventh) birthday. 111 is a magical number but … Read more
Injustice done anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly, says Martin Luther. The story of Mama Abriba, in Abia State, may not be different from that helpless man or woman in your … Read more
Interest in Nigerians in Diaspora is greatly driven by the quest for national development, national unity, the need for all hands to be on deck, the need to remind all Nigerians at home and abroad, regardless of their religious beliefs and ethnolinguistic background to collectively build a new Nigeria that will be completely free from … Read more
Professor Martin Ohaeri Ijere (Agbawo Dike Izu of Nsu) (1929- 2006) was an erudite scholar that was very passionate about the plight of the rural dweller. The major thrust of his research work focused on building thriving rural communities and alleviating poverty. These he tried to achieve through Education, Agriculture, Cooperatives and Community banking Initiatives, … Read more
As expected, with the arrest of Hushpuppi came the barrage of criticism and condemnation. However Nigerians have refused to see it as an opportunity to look inside and condemn not just the man who was caught but also the system and culture that produced him. It is important to condemn and reform the system and … Read more
The government is known to make laws and guidelines by which citizens of the state must abide by, and if this is not followed, the citizens are said to have broken the rule and punishment will be given to them for the violation. But what happens when the lawmaker is one who breaks such laws? … Read more
By Fredrick Idehenre I just woke up to my phone (whether it was morning or the midday I wasn’t sure) and I saw many “Happy Sunday” messages. “O so today na Sunday?” I wondered. None of our usual reminders are there anymore. Incase my mind strayed and my mental calendar becomes distorted, the Church almost … Read more