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Ondo State Police have arrested an official of the Ondo State Ministry of Natural Resources, Mayomi Faponle, for allegedly killing a motorcyclist, Deji Busayo, in the state. According to reports, Faponle allegedly committed the act on February 23, 2020, at Adegbola Junction area of Akure, the Ondo State capital when he knocked down Busayo with … Read more

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

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

As more states continue to struggle to pay the minimum wage, while others are able to implement the consequential adjustments, The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Niger state chapter has asked the State government to immediately implement the new minimum wage and its consequential adjustments for all category of its members. This demand by the … Read more

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

Following the announcement of the first case of coronavirus in Nigeria, the price of hygiene masks and hand sanitizer gels have skyrocketed compared to the price it was sold before In a move to stay protected from the deadly covid-19 disease, the demand for face mask and hand sanitizers has been on the rise, and … Read more

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

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

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

As the fear of Coronavirus continues to keep Nigerians on edge, reports reaching our quarters says people who had direct contact with the Italian patient has been identified in Lagos and Ogun State. In a Statement by the Director of Communications, LaFarge Africa plc, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem on Friday, it was gathered that The Italian had … Read more

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

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

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

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

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 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