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 65-year-old man, Ezekiel Adewale, was on Wednesday, remanded in correctional custody for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Abdulhamid Lawal, of Ado-Ekiti Magistrates Court ordered that the case file be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice after he failed to take the plea of the defendant. Read … Read more
A Kaduna State – based businessman, Muhammad, on Wednesday prayed a Shari’a Court ll sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna to assist him to recover some household items from former wife , Umma. The complainant told the court that Umma had gone away with his refrigerator , a gas cooker, three pots and three food warmers … 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
Friends, family and loved ones have taken to social media to pen down tributes to a Nigerian soldier who lost his life in an accident. Gabriel Osemudiamen reportedly passed away in the car crash barely two weeks after his wedding. The fatal auto accident occurred on Monday, December 2, in Warri, Delta state. Read Also: … 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
Adamawa State Police Command have arrested no fewer than thirty-seven susepeced rapists in the past five months. The state Commissioner of Police, Audu Madaki, said that 33 of the suspects were undergoing prosecution, while the remaining four were under investigation. Read Also: Italian Police Burst Nigerian Sex Trafficking Gang, Arrest 32 He commended the public … Read more
The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced an investigation into the death of an octogenarian, Pa Mathias, 84, who allegedly died by suicide in a community in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu, said that the alleged suicide was … Read more
29 suspected drug traffickers have been arrested by the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo command on Tuesday, State Commander of the agency disclosed. Mr Buba Wakawa said in an interview that the suspects, comprising 23 males and six females, were arrested in November. He added that the suspects were in possession of about … Read more
Ogun State Police Command on Saturday arrested three suspects who specialised in vandalising telecommunications companies mast in the Ibafo area of the State. The suspects, Adeola Oyesanya, Bashiru Mohammed, and Musa Mohammed, were arrested following a report by a vigilant security guard attached to an MTN mast at the Papa Ibafo area. Read Also: Fans … 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
Three men and a lady have been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court on a four-count charge of conspiracy, breach of the peace, assault and obstructing police officer from performing his duty. The defendants, Kujembola Olawashina, 36; Kola Afolabi, 42; Alade Adeyinka, 26, and a female, Toyin Obide, 49 committed the offence on November 18 … 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
Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Agege Local Government Chairman in Lagos State, has lauded the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) for planning to establish a study centre in Agege. The NOUN management had in November solicited the council’s support to establish a study centre in the area, NAN reports. Read Also: LASG To Demolish Houses … Read more