Cultists display severed head of victim in Edo

Cultists belonging to the Aye confraternity have displayed the severed heads of one of their victims on social media. Several persons have been killed in different parts of Benin City and environs since last month when members of Aye and Eiye confraternities resumed hostilities. It was gathered the ongoing cult war began when the rival … Read more

Two dead, others injured over communities clash in Delta

South African Mob

Tension heightened in Obiaruku and its neighbouring communities in Ukwuani local government area of Delta State when youths from Umusume and Obi-Edike communities clashed which led to the death of two youths in both communities. It was learnt that those who were alleged to have sustained gunshots injuries from both communities over the clash had … Read more

Coronavirus: 3 Chinese On Self Quarantine in Plateau

Three Chinese Nationals have been placed on self-quarantine in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Confirming this to correspondents on Saturday, the Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, said the Chinese Nationals do not have symptoms of Coronavirus, but as it is the policy of the Nigerian government, they have … Read more

Nigerian footballer in Italy tests positive for Coronavirus

Italian-Nigerian footballer King Udoh has become the first professional football player to be diagnosed with the disease in Italy. Information that the striker from Pianese, a Tuscan club playing in Serie C (third division), was infected with coronavirus was given by the daily newspapers La Naziones and La Gazzetta dello Sport before being widely relayed … Read more

Ekiti Community inaugurate New National Excos, Promise Unprecedented Development

Ikoro-Ekiti community in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State have inaugurated the new national executives of the Ikoro Progressive Union. The union, a community development organization which have over the years committed to all-round development and growth of the town while promoting peace, love and unity among its people across board have inaugurated an … Read more

Anambra Wears New Look as 2020 Police Games Begins Today

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

The 12th Bienial Police Games begins today , saturday and Anambra State is wearing a new look ahead of the event that is scheduled to last for 10 days with Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo as the special guest at the opening ceremony. Our correspondent who moved round the state reports that one … Read more

Senate seeks ban on Ethiopian airline flights

Insecurity: Senate Moves To Decentralise Police

As part of preventive measures to cripple the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the Senate during plenary on friday appealed to the Federal Government to place a temporary ban on Ethiopian airline flights to Nigeria to reduce the risk exposure of Nigerians to the deadly virus. According to the Chairman Senate Committee on Primary Healthcare … Read more

Coronavirus outbreak sparks anxiety in Edo

The outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has sparked fears among residents of Edo State. This is because many families in Benin City and environs have at least one relative in Italy, these people come home regularly or send goods home. EkoHotBlog learnt that the various families have been contacting their people in Italy to ask … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Saturday, February 29th, 2020

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, February 29th, 2020 1. Corona: Katsina braces up to contain spread The Katsina State Government declared that it was on high alert to contain the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus, following reports that Nigeria has recorded its first case in Lagos State. READ … Read more

Corona: Katsina braces up to contain spread

Mobile phone services, Katsina

The Katsina State Government declared that it was on high alert to contain the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus, following reports that Nigeria has recorded its first case in Lagos State. This was revealed yesterday through the State’s Ministry of Health Executive Director, State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), Dr. Shamsudeen Yahaya. Read Also: … Read more

Dibu Ojerinde cautions against anti-Ajimobi

Former Registrar of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Prof. Dibu Ojerinde has called for caution among leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State over reported protests coming from the camp of an aggrieved group against the recent nomination of Sen. Abiola Ajimobi as Deputy National Chairman (South) of the … Read more

Aviation experts calls for surveillance at country’s international Airports

Following the announcement of the first case of coronavirus in Nigeria, aviation experts have called for better surveillance at all the country’s international airports. Aviation security expert, Group Capt. John Ojikutu (retd.), noted that it had become necessary to adequately equip all the country’s major entry points and deploy skilled manpower in health management. He … Read more

Osun inaugurates action committee on corona virus

Osun State government on Friday inaugurated an action committee on coronavirus, a day after the first case of the dreaded disease was recorded in Lagos. At an event in Osogbo, the state deputy governor, Mr. Benedict Alabi, said inaugurating the committee was necessary as it would help to ensure effective preparation against the scourge. He … Read more

See Why Police Restricted Movement In Enugu

The Police have announced restriction of human and vehicular movements in Enugu State on tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 29, for Local Government Elections. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement in Enugu on Friday that the restriction on Saturday would last between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. … Read more

#Coronavirus: Facebook To Partner Nigeria To Combat False, Misleading Reports

Facebook, has pledged to partner with Federal Government to check the spread of fake news and disinformation in the wake of the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who announced this at a news briefing in Abuja on Friday, said it’s obvious that the purveyors of … Read more

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