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A supposed disciplinarian, Felix Ezike, has allegedly stabbed on Deji Animashaun, 19, to death in the Egbe area of Ikotun, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that Deji’s father, Dada, invited Felix to help him discipline his son, who was reportedly caught stealing and had failed to take to correction. While Felix was disciplining Deji, it … Read more
Khalid Mu’azu Izala, the Public Relations Officer of the Peoples Democratic Party in Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State, has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly insulting Governor Inuwa Yahaya and some members of the All Progressives Congress. Izala is being detained on the orders of an area court following his arraignment for … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the fuel price hike which has been approved by the federal government. In its statement which served as a response to PDP’s rejection of fuel price hike and increased electricity tariff, the APC alleged that successive PDP governments foisted Nigeria a corruption-tainted fuel subsidy regime. According to the … Read more
Good Story, Fat Wallet Get Me On A Film Set, Says RMD Nollywood super actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, has revealed the major motivations for accepting a movie role. In an interview, RMD revealed that a good story determines his decision to accept or reject a movie role before a fat wallet. “The story. And it … Read more
Five years is long time in a life of any human but such duration can seem short and pass unnoticed when one expends it on fruitful and excellent endeavours. In 2015, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye, a lawyer and a journalist of repute was appointed as the Provost of the Nigerian institute of journalism, Ikeja, Lagos. He … Read more
By BAYO OSIYEMI, (A Political Analyst) Kerosene is a transparent, combustible hydrocarbon liquid derived from petroleum. It is used to power jets in aircrafts or as a cooking and lighting fuel. In this clime, it is referred to in sundry ways. In Yorubaland, for example, because it is used for cooking, like palm oil. But … Read more
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba You have probably seen on social media the “Onye ije” airline video mocking the Anambra airport venture as a mirage embarked upon by the Willie Obiano administration. Sometimes too about mid-2019, the same year I first saw the video, a newspaper columnist, giving vent to the propaganda of the opposition in the … Read more
A South African conservationist has been killed by lions he hand-reared, the family said on Thursday. West Mathewson, 69, was walking two white lionesses on Wednesday when one of the animals attacked and killed him without warning. The incident took place on the premises of the family-owned Lion Tree Top Lodge, in South Africa’s northern … Read more
A man was reportedly found dead on Thursday morning, August 27, after he was swept away by heavy flood in Abuja. The moment the man drowned was caught on video. In the tragic video, the man is seen wading through the brownish flood water that extended above his waist. He appears to miss his step … Read more
In commemoration of the first one hundred days of the appointment of Professor (Ambassador) Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Commander-In-Chief, Armed Forces of Nigeria, Resilience Television will on Friday August 21st 2020 devote prime time to a documentary on the President’s Chief adviser and ally. Much of it is … Read more
By Anonymous Author This coronavirus pandemic has claimed so many valuable lives across the world since it exploded early this year. In Nigeria, especially in Lagos, we seem to be losing count of its victims. It has not been discriminatory in its choice; as it has mauled the low, high and the mighty in our … Read more
The socio-economic contributions of Nigerians resident in the United States to the country’s growth is quite invaluable. Acknowledging the enormous contributions of Nigerians to the US economy, Sylvester Turner, the Mayor of Houston Texas stated that Nigeria Immigrants in the United States are dynamic, the most vibrant and the most educated. Their contributions to the … Read more
As international flights resume August 29, the Federal Government on Monday issued fresh COVID-19 protocol for passengers and airlines. It noted that a negative COVID-19 test result remained important for each passenger before boarding and upon arrival in Nigeria; while it also warned that airlines that fail to comply would pay a fine of $3,500 … Read more
Days after the conclusion of Presidential and national election in 2015, tragedy struck in Epe, an incident that somewhat overshadowed the joyous atmosphere that characterised the outcome of the election occurred, six persons who were on their way back from an electoral duty in Epe met their death when the boat they are being conveyed … Read more
The indefatigable new Alara of Ilara, Oba Ogunsanwo Folarin on Wednesday added another feather to his cap as he bagged a doctorate degree award. You recall that EkoHotBlog had reported how the newly installed king observed the 3-day ceremonial, cultural and traditional rites that preceded the enthronement of a new king which was followed by … Read more
By Lucky Ihanza According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), one in six young people is out of work while those still working have experienced a drop in hours by an average of 23% – thanks to the global pandemic. With a quarter of the world’s workforce made up of young people, and about 400 … Read more
As the race for Lagos east senatorial district hots up, the contenders are also being seperated from pretenders. The seat of the senatorial district became vacant following the demise of Adebayo Osinowo, who represented the district at the senate before his death in June. Following Osinowo’s death, many political gladiators and influential persons from the … Read more
By Lucky Ihanza The USADF- LSETF Employability program currently being implemented by DDI and targeting 15,000 young people in Lagos State, was not designed for a pandemic era.It was designed in response to the need to promote small enterprise development in underserved communities, drive community benefits through social enterprises, and establish sustainable development models, especially … Read more
The Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has felicitated with his mum Lolo Lucy Okali at the occasion of her 65th birthday anniversary. Mr. Okali described her mother as a true definition of a virtuous woman who is committed to service to God and society. In a message to congratulate his mother on Thursday, Okali … Read more
On this day, August 19, in 2014, Stella Ameyo Adadevoh paid the supreme price as laid down her life so that millions of Nigeria can, she died in the line of duty after taking care of Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American who was diagnosed of the Ebola virus disease. Nigeria would have been throw into a … Read more