President, Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa, NICASA, Ben Okoli, has expressed his sadness over the death of one Ide on Monday, 10th of February. Ide, a Nigerian from Orlu Senatorial Zone in Imo was killed by his relative, Batista during a hot argument over a failed business transaction at 7:30pm at Kempton Park. The suspect … Read more
The ban on Okada and tricycles did not seem to go well on Lagosians as they have been forced to walk long distances to bus stops to secure a ride. This has spiked series of protests across the state for the ban to be reversed. Ekohotblog reported that a LASTMA patrol vehicle was burnt down … Read more
Inspite of the nonchalant attitude to academics by Nigerian children, there are still kids out there who take their education serious. One of them is Dele, a little girl that was spotted in the night at an ATM gallery belonging to First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Ondo reading and doing her homework. The action attracted … Read more
The Director of the Nigerian Broadcasting Association (NBA), others will on Thursday make a scholarship presentation to nine year old calendar prodigy Siju Olawepo, a primary five pupil of Carol School, Lagos. Ekohotblog understands this is coming after Siju Olawepo was noticed to be able to provide corresponding day to any date he is given … Read more
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Rivers State has declared January 29th “Black Wednesday” over the death of a mechanic, Chima Ikokwu who was allegedly tortured to death by the Police. Ikokwu and four of his apprentices identified as Victor Ogbonna, Osaze Friday, Ifeanyi Osuji and Ifeanyi Onyekwere were arrested by the E-Crack police … Read more
Anambra billionaire and owner of Fireman Generator Chief Ignatius Odunukwe was kidnapped and murdered by criminals pretending to be real estate buyers. Ekohotblog understands Ignatius Odunukwe went missing in November 2019 and his body found on 16th January 2020. The billionaire who hails from Oraukwu in Anambra State went missing when he went to seal … Read more
A bus preacher was almost lynched at popular Upper Iweka Park in Onitsha, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria when some condoms reportedly fell out of his bible as he preached the ‘Word of God’. Ekohotblog learned that the Anambra bus preacher was dragged out of the commercial bus and beaten into a pulp before he was … Read more
Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi is set to shake the Lagos social scene, as activities gears up towards the 10th anniversary of his ascendance on the throne as the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom. Ekohotblog recalls Oba Elegushi was installed as the 21st Elegushi on April, 27, 2010, following the demise of his predecessor and father, Oba … Read more
Accomplished businessman, Chief Razak Okoya will clock 80 years on earth on January 11, 2020 and all plans have been rolled out to make the celebrations grand in Lagos. Chief Okoya who is the CEO of Eleganza Group of Companies is one of the most respected businessmen in Nigeria with his business empire extending across … Read more
2019 was the year of high impact events that threw social media into frenzy from the presidential election to Big Brother Nigeria, amongst others. Ekohotblog has compiled a top five rundown of some of these events that trended In 2019. #NigeriaDecides2019: Presidential Election The 2019 presidential election was an interesting one. All Nigerians started the … Read more
A Nigerian fashion photographer Tosin Akinyemiju hit the headlines today after he chose to toast a woman he loves via Gmail. Toasting ladies via postal mail was an old tool of romance in Nigeria. Tosin chose the modern mailing tool in asking for Halima’s friendship. Twitterati can’t just get over it, for his creativity, just … Read more
His Royal Majesty Oba Adewale Babatunde Ajayi is the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland. In this interview, with Ekohotblog Editorial Team led by our Consultant Editor, Akinduro, on the Odole Oodua of Yorubaland chieftaincy title to be conferred on Sir Kesington Adebutu, he spoke glowingly about the personality of the Remo born multiple titleholder. … Read more
Sir Adebutu Kesgnton, a foremost Businessman and philanthropist of note, is the Chairman of Premiere Lotto. A multiple traditional titleholder, he is the Asoju of Oba of Lagos, Balogun of Remoland, Bobaselu of Ondo Kingdom, Asalu of Ode Remo to mention but a few. This Saturday, the Royal Court of Ile Oodua, Ife Palace headed … Read more
Sky, a United Kingdom’s leading cable TV platform, has barred the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) from its platform indefinitely. A message on Sky’s website read in part, “794: NTA International; currently temporarily removed from EPG (Electronic Programme Guide).” The suspension of NTA International came to public knowledge barely 24 hours after the National Broadcasting Commission … Read more
UEFA have confirmed they are investigating Neymar’s outburst on social media over the Video Assisted Referee (VAR), ESPN reports. The Paris Saint-Germain forward fumed over the use of VAR to award Manchester United a late penalty in their 3-1 Champions League round-of-16 second-leg win at Parc des Princes last week. Injured Neymar could only watch … Read more
Senegalese voters headed to the polls on Sunday for an election President Macky Sall is expected to win after strong economic growth in his first term, although rights groups criticize him for squeezing out rivals. Senegal’s small fish-exporting economy expanded more than 6 percent last year, one of the highest rates in Africa, driven by … Read more
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said that with the results collated so far, he is sure of winning the presidential election. Mr Abubakar stated this on Sunday morning in a statement by his campaign spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu. “With strong shares of vote in SS, SE as well as an … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has won in his unit in Daura, Katsina State, in the presidential and National Assembly elections held throughout the country on Saturday. Though the elections were marred by violence in some states including Lagos, Rivers, and Anambra , they witnessed a massive voter turnout in most polling units where voting took place. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog has a projected winner in Epe House of Representative Federal Constituency election. The projected winner is Honorable Wale Raji (omo Iya Ise). We are awaiting the official INEC result but we are projecting Hon.Wale Raji as the winner of this election given the results obtained by Eko Hot Blog from the wards. … Read more
