– COZA authoritatively has officially broke its silence over the lingering alleged rape by it’s Senior Pastor, Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo – The church said Busola Dakolo was not raped by Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo and she had never been in a relationship with him either – According to the assembly, Busola will soon be served with justice will … Read more
Men of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a 75-year-old man for having sex with a five-year-old girl in the bush. The suspect, whose name was given as Moses Eze, hails from Azuebo village in Eha-Ndiagu, Eha-Alumona in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The septuagenarian is now with the operatives of the … Read more
The leadership of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), has declared support for their founder, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo in the on going rape trial between him and Busola Dakolo. The leadership of the church gave the support through a statement signed at the weekend by the Executive Senior Assistant to the Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of … Read more
– The long awaited Epe cultural festival, Kayo Kayo, has started – The festival began at his royal palace, Olu- Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Adewale – Its grand finale is said to feature the carnival procession, musical performance of hip hop artist and one of the leading Fuji artist, Alhaji Shefiu Alao … Read more
The long awaited Epe cultural festival on Friday, September 21, started at his royal palace, Olu- Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Adewale. The festival which began with a press conference in Epe, Lagos state would be would be brought to a close on Friday, September 28. Among the dignitaries present at the commencement of … Read more
Biodun Fatoyinbo, the founder and Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the rape lawsuit filed against him by Busola Dakolo. Fatoyinbo asked that the case be dismissed on grounds of incompetence and frivolity. He went on to also demand N50m in damages. … Read more
The UN Development Programme (UNDP), has released 30 million U.S. dollars to Nigeria from the regional stabilisation facility for the humanitarian crisis in the North East. UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Mr Mohamed Yahya disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the first inaugural meeting convened by UNDP on the way forward in actualising the … Read more
– CUPP accused APC of plot to influence the supreme court – Today the judiciary has been finally captured – The ruling party, with the assistance of “friends in the judiciary” plans “to hurriedly appoint five new justices into the apex court as “Plan B” The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has … Read more
– Army and MNJTF killed Boko haram commanders and ISIS trainer – The MNJTF and the armed forces, in their combined efforts of artillery and air bombardments of suspected hideouts of Boko Haram and ISWAP – At least seven commanders of the Boko Haram insurgents in the Lake Chad region of Borno State, including the … Read more
– Oyo APC warned Governor Seyi Makinde against reforming Oyo state electoral commission – This is not the first time the government of Governor Seyi Makinde will disobey court judgement – This present step by Gov. Makinde is yet again another challenge to the judiciary The Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned … Read more
– Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar said that he would ensure votes in the election counts – I would Pursue my case to a logical conclusion – I urge all Nigerians to continue their support for this recourse to constitutional order via the courts The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for … Read more
– Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila donated drugs to Borno state Government – The drugs comprised of antibiotics and other essential drugs – Gbajabiamila is the first speaker of the House who considered to visit Borno State mainly to feel the plight of the IDPs Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, September 21st, 2019 1. LASG Outlines Activities For 2019 Independence Day Celebrations The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has described the forthcoming Nigeria’s 59th Independence celebration as a period for Nigerians to be hopeful for a better Nigeria … Read more
– LASG has fixed the bad portion of Gberigbe road – The repairs will cut- down travel time and cost of vehicle repairs, boost the economy of the area – The intervention was undertaken to ease the suffering of the people The Lagos State Government has reconnected the cut-off point and fixed the bad … Read more
– President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawal said the 9th Assembly is hungry and thirsty to receive the 2020 budget Proposal – The National Assembly will work so hard to ensure that the 2020 budget is passed before we go on Christmas break – The Senate President said that the budget is one issue that … Read more
– Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, Upheld the victory of Omoyele Sowore – Evidence submitted by the Mr Wemimo Owolabi of APM was insufficient to nullify the election of Oluomo of APC – Oluomo called on all aggrieved parties to put their grievances behind them and give him their support The Ogun state election … Read more
-PDP congratulates Okowa and Ikpeazu over the Governorship Elections Petition Tribunals judgment which upheld their elections -The party noted that the report of celebrations in the states at the breaking of the news of the verdict was a testimony that indeed justice was upheld in the rulings -The PDP urges the governors not to relent … Read more
The Ogun House of Assembly has granted Governor Dapo Abiodun’s request to access N1.5 billion loan under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Anchor Borrowers’ Programme. This followed the adoption of a motion by Yusuf Sheriff (APC-Ado Ota I) and seconded by Sikiratu Ajibola (APM- Ipokia) at plenary on Friday. Leading the debate on the … Read more
A housewife, Favour, has asked an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve her 13-year-old marriage to her husband, Azeez Solomon. Explaining that he doesn’t perform his responsibilities, the woman said she had been paying the children’s school fees until last year and that Solomon threatened to kill her during arguments. According to Daily Trust, Favour disclosed … Read more
– DSS Charges Sahara reporter Publisher, Sowore for treasonable felony – Sowore was arrested for planning a protest tagged #Revolutionnow – Arrested on August 3 along with other activists The Department of State Services(DSS) has charged pro-democracy activist and publisher of Sahara reporter, Omoyele Sowore to court for treasonable felony, cyberstalking President Muhammadu Buhari among … Read more