Human rights crusader and convener of RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, has spoken for the first time since his arrest in a Lagos hotel by operatives of the Department of State Services on Saturday morning. The activist, who urged Nigerians to pour out to the streets to protest against bad governance in the country, was picked … Read more
A man from Nigeria was on Monday, August 5, jailed for life in the United Kingdom after murdering a student who vanished following a Boxing Day service. Shohfah-El Israel, whose real name is Ajibola Shogbamimu, has never admitted what he did with the body of Joy Morgan, from Hertfordshire, after killing her last Christmas. The … Read more
President Donald Trump has condemned hatred and white supremacy in a public address following mass shootings that left 31 dead in Texas and Ohio. He called for mental health gun control reforms, the death penalty for those who commit mass murder and more bi-partisan co-operation over gun laws. “Mental illness and hate pull the trigger, … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Sunday, stormed the residence of former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari. Governor Yari’s house, located in his hometown of Talata Mafara Local Government, was raided by more than a dozen EFCC personnel who drove to the house in a convoy of vehicles. The search … Read more
Jeremiah Omolara, a resident pastor of the Living Faith Church, Romi New Extension, in Kaduna State has been killed while his wife was abducted by unknown gunmen in Kaduna state on Sunday August 4th. The clergyman, his wife and son were driving along the Kaduna-Abuja Road when they were intercepted by gunmen who opened fire on … Read more
The Enugu State Police Command has nabbed a notorious gun manufacturer who had been supplying firearms to armed robbers and cultists in the state. The suspect was identified as one Eze Cyprian, aged 69, from Umuabi in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu state. In a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP … Read more
Tension is currently mounting in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State following the murder of a Police Inspector in the area. It was gathered that the slain officer identified simply as Lasisi, was shot dead at a check point on Ise-Akoko-Isua road, border towns to Kogi and Edo states. It was gathered … Read more
A federal high court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, granted the prayer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) operational account number: 0998552074 of the Bauchi state government. Taiwo Taiwo, the judge, urged the EFCC to put the party concern on notice of the order within … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 1. Gani Adams Appeals To FG For Release Of Sowore The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has appealed to the Federal Government to release the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC), Omoyele Sowore. (READ MORE) 2. … Read more
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, (LASPARK) has beefed up efforts to regenerate degraded areas across the State in line with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Executive order to rid the highways of indiscriminate occupancy. In an official statement issued by the General Manager of the Agency, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, the intervention is to complement the ongoing … Read more
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has heaped on “Ten Virgins”, the latest movie by fellow actress and producer, Blessing Egbe. Dominic, in an Instagram post on Monday, the “Meeting” who is also a producer through her collaboration with Mildred Okwo at the Audrey Silva Company, said she impressed by Egbe’s latest offering after watching it at … Read more
Lagos State Government has issued a warning to the residents of state-owned housing Estates to desist from modifying the approved designs of structures within their environment. The Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Wasiu Akewusola gave the warning on Monday during a meeting with the representatives of the Residents Association of Abraham … Read more
The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Services today flagged off its bi-annual 2019 Safety Campaign Week with the theme: “Employing Technology To Enhance Compliance And Safety On Lagos Roads”. Briefing the press today on the activities surrounding the week at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Olufemi Salaam, … Read more
American record producer, DJ Khaled, has welcomed Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, to Roc Nation after the young Super Eagles star signed a management deal with the outfit. Chukwueze, who currently plies his trade with Spanish La Liga side, Villareal, shared a video of Khaled’s welcome on Instagram. “@djkhaled, @rocnation, @rocnationsports on behalf of @10manage and … Read more
The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olawale Musa has said that Lagos road users must change their attitude and obey traffic rules and regulations in order to reduce the incessant traffic gridlock experienced by all motorist. Musa made the assertion while delivering a paper titled “The Task of Maintaining Sanity on … Read more
The Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Dr. Ganiyu Sopeyin has decried the increasing trend of cultism and abuse of drugs among school children, advising parents to take a keen interest in their children now that schools are on holidays. He said the fact that school children are on long vacation makes … Read more
Actress and producer, Blessing Egbe, has stated that her newly-produced movie, “Ten Virgins”, cost her a whopping N40million to produce. Egbe, widely known for producing the wave-making “Lekki Wives” disclosed this in an interview with Pulse, saying: “It is a high budget film. Over 40 million Naira has gone into the film. The cast is … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced the sales of Lake Rice at various outlets across the State in preparation for the coming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya disclosed that Lake Rice is available for sale at sales centres across the State including the Agricultural Development Authority Complex, Oko-Oba; Lagos … Read more
If Toke Makinwa’s latest social media post is anything to go by, marriage might soon be on the cards once more about four years after she called it quits with her former husband, Maje Ayida. The media personality and Vlogger took to Instagram on Monday, to write about this year being her last as a … Read more
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has appealed to the Federal Government to release the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC), Omoyele Sowore. Adams said that such arrest portended grave danger for Nigeria’s democracy. The publisher of Sahara Reporters and convener Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria was arrested … Read more