He was born in Girgir village, in Jakusko, present-day Yobe State, Nigeria, Yusuf received a local education. Later he studied more of Islam and became a Salafi. Mohammed Yusuf (29 January 1970 – 30 July 2009), also known as Ustaz Mohammed Yusuf , was a Nigerian Muslim sect leader and founder of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram … Read more
The market was established in 1956. Women of Esuk Mba community exchange various food items at the weekly trade-by-barter market in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River State. The Esuk Mba community market in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State is still practising trade by barter, by exchanging one food item for … Read more
According to reports, the deceased was one of the 7 men who formed the first cult group in Nigeria with Wole Soyinka in 1952. Pictures have emerged online showing Nobel Winner, Professor Wole Soyinka, leading other members of the National Association of Seadogs otherwise known as Pyrates Confraternity to perform burial rites by the cult … Read more
In many Nigerian homes, pounded yam with any soup remains a delicacy that is cherished. In many Yoruba communities of the South West, from Ekiti to Ilesa, Ondo, Owo, and other ancient towns, pounded yam is eaten during festivals, celebrations and it is also seen as some status symbol, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. At social … Read more
When the latest news of the death of Shekau, surfaced online a few days ago, Nigerians, as well as the international community, received it with much skepticism The Nigerian and regional security forces had, before this latest report, declared Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau dead not less than six times since 2009, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. … Read more
Without the activities of scientists, the world would remain uncivilized and people would have been ignorant of their environment. The activities of ancient scientists led to the discovery of the continents and countries The scientists responsible for this are Geologists. Geologists are concerned with the study of the earth and objects that are around it … Read more
In less than five months into 2021, some Nigerian air forces personnel have been killed in a ghastly military aircraft crash These men, all vibrant perished after they were involved in the military aircraft that crashed in Abuja and Kaduna, respectively. In this article, EKO HOT BLOG would be looking at who the late pilots were … Read more
Have you ever wondered how people survive when a plane crashes? Think about it, to come out of the wreck of an object flying at a speed of about 800 km/hr and about 5000m above sea level is beyond words. In this article, EKO HOT BLOG will look at Nigerians who survived a plane crash. Bunmi … Read more
All the bridges in Lagos are used daily by Lagosians All these segments of bridges in Lagos in this article, gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, are based on experiences and people’s encounters that were reported. Oshodi bridge This is one of the most notorious bridges in Lagos. Former Governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola tried to clean … Read more
Olumo rock is a rock located in South-Western Nigeria, precisely Ogun State. it served as a natural fortress and a hideout for the Egba people during the inter-tribal warfare in the 19th century. Chief Mrs. Sinatu Aduke Sanni also called Iya Orisa is a 136-year-old woman and was born in 1885. She is also called Iya Orisa Olumo … Read more
A Teacher has revealed she has a bizarre medical condition that makes her cry “crystal” tears. Laura Ponce, 35, says she suffers when the strange white crystals appear under her eyelids, sometimes for weeks at a time. The primary school teacher from Brazil said: “It starts to swell then I have to open my eye … Read more
Breffu was an Akwamu leader of the 1733 slave insurrection on St. John (then known as St. Jan) in Danish West Indies. She committed suicide with 23 other rebels to evade capture as the rebellion weakened in 1734. Breffu was enslaved at a plantation owned by Pieter Krøyer, and lived in Coral Bay. On 23 November 1733, hearing the signal of a … Read more
While festivals are not new to Nigeria, the most popular ones lure tourists from around the world on a visit to the country annually. From the Eyo Festival to riverine ceremonies, there is a variety of events that showcase the religious history, music, art indigenous folklore, and cultural heritage of the nation. EKO HOT BLOG presents these festivals … Read more
Senator representing Osun west has said it’s almost time to kickstart the 2020 re-election. The Senator representing Osun West, Adelere Oriolowo, has said it was almost too late to start Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s 2022 re-election campaign. Oriolowo, said this while speaking at the maiden retreat for the All Progressives Congress Forum of Publicity Secretaries, in … Read more
On 12 January 1897, Rear-Admiral Harry Rawson, commander of the Royal Navy forces at the Cape of Good Hope and West Coast of Africa Station was appointed by the Admiralty to lead a force to invade the Kingdom of Benin, capture the Benin Oba and destroy Benin City. The operation was named the Benin Punitive Expedition. On 9 February 1897, the … Read more
The past few days have being a period of unrest in Israel and Palestine Both countries are currently engaging each other in a serious battle, which, if not de-escalated within the coming days might lead to a full-blown war. It must be brought to attention that Gaza strip is the most affected place so far … Read more
Two days ago, Igboho joined other agitators at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to demand the Yoruba Nation. Present at the rally to maintain law and orderliness were operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Amotekun. Popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo who is … Read more
Lawal was the second Nigerian woman condemned to death by stoning for engaging in sex before marriage. The first woman, Safiya Hussaini, had her sentence overturned in March 2002 on her first appeal. Sharia law was established in northern Nigeria’s mostly Muslim state Zamfara in 2000 and has since spread to at least twelve other … Read more
Man has absconded from his marriage ceremony over incessant demands from his in-law. Drama as bridegroom walks out of engagement ceremony in Isiala Ngwa due to extortion. He paid N100,000 to cater for food, tents, chairs and a public address system. READ ALSO: An Open Letter To Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, The Inec Chairman He … Read more
A war between the people and their countries can cause a traumatic effect on its people changing their lives forever. You’d think that once a war is over, people will return to their basic living standards. it is not everyone that will return, and the characters in this story did that but they took it … Read more