An Akure Magistrate court has ordered that Mrs Elizabeth Akinola who allegedly tortured her 6 year old daughter to death, be remanded in prison custody in Akure. Testimony Awe, a 6 year old girl was allegedly tortured to death by her mother on the 21st of August, 2019 at Iro street in Akure, the state … Read more
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the removal of a member of the Ondo state House of Assembly, representing Okitipupa constituency 11, Sina Akinwumi. The Apex court therefore upheld the judgement of the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure that set aside the election of the APC lawmaker. The Supreme Court panel presided over by … Read more
A 40-year-old teacher, Emmanuel David, was on Tuesday, September 3, brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State charged with sending pornographic pictures and videos to his 14-year-old student. David, whose residential address is unknown, however, pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of sexual harassment. According to the Prosecutor, ASP Ezekiel Ayorinde, the … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Idorenyin Essien who allegedly doused his son with kerosene and burnt him to death for stealing neighbour’s N500 to buy food. The incident happened at Afia Nsit community in the Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The spokesman of the command, DSP. Mac-Don Achibe, … Read more
-Oodua Youth Coalition issued seven days to south African investors to leave Nigeria or risk being attack. The Oodua Youth Coalition has issued a seven day ultimatum to all South African investors in Nigeria to leave the country or risk being attacked. President of the OYC, Oluyi Tayo gave the warning in Akure,Ondo state while … Read more
-Civil society group gives Irish government 21 days to reverse judgement. Coalition of Civil Society Groups took to the street, carrying various placards with inscription such “$9.6bn judgement is a fraud,” “No to illegal take over of our national assets,” “Nigeria rejects fraudulent judgment from British judge,” among others. Addressing the protesters at their resumed … Read more
– The venue of PDP governorship primary election in Bayelsa has turned into a pandemonium – Thugs wearing campaign vests of an aspirant have engaged security operatives in a shootout at the accreditation venue – They detonated an explosive close to the venue and shot continually at the Ijaw House Thugs … Read more
-South African President Cyril Ramophosa condemns attacks on Foreigners Following the response of President Muhammadu Buhari expressing his displeasure over attacks on Nigerians in south Africa. The South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday in a series of tweets condemned the xenophobic attacks and the violence in his country. The president said in order to … Read more
Have you read the recent latest stories from Ekohotblog.com? Here are the latest CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ COMPLETE STORY OF THE CLICKED HEADLINE 1. How EFCC Recovered $690,400, N550m From Suspects In Kano The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered $690,400 and N550,692,362 from some suspects in Kano State. READ MORE 2. … Read more
Emerging reports have claimed that mob of angry looters has invaded Shoprite in Lekki, Lagos to retaliate the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Nigerians in South Africa have been attacked with their buildings and businesses burnt by a mob of South Africans, alleging they were taking over their jobs and country. Though they … Read more
– South Africa government has arrests 90 for xenophobic attacks, looting – The government earlier denounced the widespread violence and crime as a way of addressing grievances Government has summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. No fewer than 90 persons have been arrested … Read more
– Federal government has taken a step further in finding a lasting solution to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa – President Buhari has instructed the minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to pay a visit to the country over crisis – The Special Envoy is expected to arrive in Pretoria on Thursday, September … Read more
– Victor Adoji has debunked reports that claimed that he has stepped down for former Governor Idris Wada in the Kogi governorship race – Adoji is one of the governorship aspirants on the platform of the PDP in the state – According to him, it’s is a news, coming from other opponents who already are … Read more
-Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has cut short his trip to tanzania to address xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that he would be cutting short his trip to Tanzania, where he is attending the 50th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region) conference holding in … Read more
– People of IMO state have reacted to the recent directive that the immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha – The secretary to the Imo state government, Uche Onyeaguocha, was said to have made the order – The MIM urged the governor, Emeka Ihedioha, to immediately relieve Onyeaguocha of his position before he … Read more
– A suit querying the authenticity of President Buhari’s academic has been disqualified by the supreme court – The suit was filed by Kalu Kalu, Labaran Ismail and Hassy El-Kuris – The apex court through its five-man panel, averred that the suit lacked the jurisdiction The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit querying the authenticity … Read more
– Victory of PDP candidate, Bamidele Salam, has been disqualified by election petition tribunal – Justice Eyo Ita ordered a re-run in the seven units of the federal constituency – Reacting to the judgment, Salam said he was not “moved” over the judgment The Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, has … Read more
Ahead of the primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi, seven aspirants are said to have stepped down. The aspirants who stepped down are from Kogi East and have decided to support Captain Idris Wada The decision of the aspirants came after a meeting between elders in the area and the politicians … Read more
– Federal government has taken a step further in finding a lasting solution to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa – The government in its action summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, for questioning – Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs, vowed that the government would take definitive … Read more
– Alleged demolition of a mosque in Portharcourt by Governor Nyesom Wike has caused a lot of reaction – The Coalition of Northern Youth Groups said the reports were orchestrated by politicians – The coalition said the politicians want the furnace of ethnic, religious or regional division just for self-serving and fiendish gains The Coalition of … Read more