A 40-year old man identified as Olanrewaju Adeyinka is pleading with the Ogun State Police Command for mercy regarding the crime he committed, saying it was not intentional. He allegedly stabbed his younger brother , Gabriel to death for bringing a parrot home. Olanrewaju who resides in Ilaro area of the state, confessed to the … Read more
A New Mexico woman was arrested after she stole a car then tried to convince police who caught her that she is the superstar Beyonce Knowles. A police officer spotted 48-year-old Surena Henry in a stolen car and tried to conduct a traffic stop, the Las Cruces Sun News reported, citing court documents. However, Surena … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged his commitment to the welfare of the state’s delegation to the 2020 National Sports Festival in Edo State. Sanwo-Olu said this when he received the sports festival’s Torch of Unity from the representative of the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Femi Ajao, and the Lagos State Liaison … Read more
IgbereTV boss, Emeh James Anyalekwa who was reportedly abducted after attending a meeting in Abuja has been found dead IgbereTV who wrote about the abduction of the TV boss on Thursday said, The Executive Director of Igbere TV, Emeh James Anyalekwa has been abducted in Abuja, the Nation’s capital. As at the time of writing … Read more
Chelsea football star Callum Hudson-Odoi has said that he is fully recovered from coronavirus symptoms after testing positive for the deadly virus. Hudson-Odoi in a video uploaded on his social media page on Friday, said he has totally recovered from the virus after self-isolating. In the video, Hudson Odoi said; “Hi guys, as you may … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, told members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geopolitical zone to unite and work together to reposition the party and reclaim its glory. Governor Makinde made the call while speaking at a South-West Stakeholders’ meeting of the PDP held at the Government … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged striking ASUU to accept the Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System. Buhari, who spoke on Thursday at the 14th convocation ceremonies of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, described ASUU’s protest against the payment system as “needless.” Represented by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, … Read more
The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King has reiterated the determination of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration to improve public schools in Lagos. The Chairman stated this on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Army 81 Division who paid him a courtesy visit at his Office … Read more
The sum of fifty million naira has been released for the renovation of the state NYSC permanent camp in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle made this known at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2020 Batch ‘A’ stream 1 corps members held at Tsafe Permanent Orientation Camp. Read Also: Coronavirus: … Read more
Chelsea star, Callum Hudson-Odoi has contracted the deadly coronavirus. Ekohotblog reports that Chelsea announced that Hudson-Odoi has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, hours after Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, was confirmed to have contracted the pandemic. This online news platform understands that the entire Chelsea first-team, coaches and support staff will now self-isolate after … Read more
The first lady of Canada Sophie Gregoire Trudeau who returned from a speaking engagement in Britain has tested positive to Coronavirus. The office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday night in a Statement This statement said Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was feeling unwell and would remain in isolation. “The Prime Minister is in good health … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde has tasked corps members to give their best during their service year which would invariably help in contributing towards nation-building. He made this request on Thursday, at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2020 batch ‘A’ stream 1 corps members deployed to the state at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, … Read more
After its suspension for 11 years due to security challenges in the North, Kebbi State is now set to celebrate the annual Argungu Agricultural and Fishing Festival. President Muhammadu Buhari was in Kebbi on Thursday to open the floor as well as grace the ocassion. However, there was a drama as a man attempted to … Read more
Reports reaching Ekohotblog desk at this hour of the day says the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU,at the end of the meeting agreed to integrate University Transparency and Accountability Solution, UTAS, into the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS. The minister of Labour and Employment Senator Chris Ngige disclosed this … Read more
The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Ibrahim Liman, has disclosed that the federal government has procured 96 fire fighting trucks for distribution to the 36 states of the country including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Liman, who disclosed this during the deployment of two fire fighting trucks in Katsina State Wednesday, said the … Read more
The Appellate court in Abuja on Thursday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah against the judgment of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which removed him from office as Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District. Justice Stephen Adah after hearing the arguement from both parties said they will … Read more
Days after the former Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido was dethroned and banished to Nasarawa state by the Kano State government, his expansive private library worth 200million Naira have been removed from the palace. This was made known by Montana Abba the former Emir’s principal private secretary during an interview monitored by Ekohotblog He confirmed … Read more
Internationally renowned football player Cristiano Ronaldo is reported to be quarantined in Madeira after his teammate Daniele Rugani tested positive for COVID-19. Daniele Rugani is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a center back for Serie A club Juventus and the Italy national team. Cristiano along with other teammates who came in contact with … Read more
Wife of the Lagos State governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said the state government would intensify awareness among residents on the devastating effect of kidney disease. The governor’s wife said this at a programme to commemorate the World Kidney Day 2020, with theme ”Chronic Kidney Disease: Stop the Epidemic in Africa (Kidney Health for Everyone … Read more
Deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II is reportedly receiving the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai. It was gathered that the governor left Kaduna on Thursday morning to visit the dethroned Emir in Awe, Nassarawa state. Recall that the Emir recently bagged an appointment as Chancellor of Kaduna State University. Read Also: Political Science … Read more