President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have ended their defence in the petition by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the Presidential Erection Petition Court (PEPC). Buhari’s lead lawyer, Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and lead lawyer to the APC, Lateef Fagbemi declared that the 2nd and 3rd respondents (Buhari … Read more
Another two-storey building has collapsed in Gbagada area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The building, located on 24 Adio Street, near New Garage Bus stop, Gbagada, was said to have partially collapsed on Thursday. It was gathered that the building collapsed early on Thursday morning. No casualty has been recorded yet. Officials of the Lagos State … Read more
Cambridge University student, Alana Cutland, died while on an internship in Madagascar earlier this month. A Cambridge University student has died in Madagascar after falling from a plane. Alana Cutland’s family said they had been left “heartbroken” and paid tribute to the “bright, independent woman.” The 19-year-old from Milton Keynes died while on an internship … Read more
The federal government on Thursday, August 1, disclosed its plans to establish a community policing Initiative which will see 40,000 people recruited across the 774 local government areas of the country. This was disclosed by the presidency in a series of tweets, explaining that under the guidance of the police, the community police officers will … Read more
Two students and non-academic staff of the Federal University Wukari have reportedly abducted and killed by suspected Tiv militia group in Taraba state. The Nation reports that the state police spokesman, David Misal, an ASP, who on Thursday, Agust 1, confirmed the abduction of the trio said: “They were abducted at Kasuwan Shanu, near Chonku.” … Read more
A suspected cultist, identified as Chinedu Obi, who threatened to invade a police station with his colleagues and kill those who arrested him, has died on Wednesday. The suspect, according to Ogun State Police Command spokesman Abimbola Oyeyemi, died on July 20 at a hospital he was taken to for treatment after he was … Read more
Two soldiers, one member of a vigilante group and two residents were reportedly injured on Tuesday evening when bandits invaded four villages in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The gunmen were reported to have set ablaze three vehicles belonging to the Nigerian Army during the attacks. The villages are Wagini, Shekawa, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, July 31, claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was jittery over its collapsing defence at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Vanguard reports that the PDP scolded the APC over a statement it issued on Tuesday, July 30, calling for the arrest of its presidential candidate in … Read more
The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Josephine Udeh, before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, sitting in Maiduguri on a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N5, 059,000. Udeh, who was the Proprietress … Read more
The Conservator of the Gashaka Gumti National Park in Taraba, Alhaji Mohammed Kabir has disclosed that illegal loggers have killed no fewer than nine Rangers and living several others injured in the last few years. Kabir spoke on Wednesday at an event to mark the 2019 World Rangers Day celebration at Serti, headquarters of Gashaka … Read more
Senator Dino Melaye, the People’s Democratic Party’s Governorship aspirant in Kogi State shared his dream of becoming a President after the realization of his Governorship ambition in a meeting with party excos at the party secretariat in Lokoja. The Senator representing Kogi West Constituency also presented his blueprint comprising his mission and vision for the state … Read more
In a bid to to produce sufficient meats in the state, the Akwa Ibom state government has disclosed that it had imported 2,000 cattle from Brazil. The government also revealed that it took the decision with a view to increasing protein intake for Akwa Ibom people and ensuring food sustainability in the state. The state … Read more
A man identified as Mr. Seidu Dan Iya has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly slitting his daughter’s throat. The suspect believed to be suffering from a psychological problem after an alleged long time drug abuse was arrested after a neighbour reported the incident to the police. It was further learnt that … Read more
15 people have been confirmed dead, while many others missing in a boat accident in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered the victims were returning from Warrah market, a border community in the Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State to Sabo Yumu in Borgu, when the accident happened on … Read more
Angry South Korean football fans are seeking compensation after Christiano Ronaldo failed to take to the pitch during a Juventus pre-season friendly. The superstar was contracted to play 45 minutes when the match against K League All-Stars was announced, organisers say, but he stayed on the subs’ bench. Fans became angry when he made no … Read more
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday, July 31, sentenced a 25-year-old man, Umar Yakubu, to death by hanging for stabbing his friend, Ibrahim Adamu, 22, to death during an argument over N20 borrowed by him. Yakubu, who lives at Sabuwar Gandu Quarters in Kano, was convicted on one count charge of culpable homicide, contrary … Read more
As part of measures to address issues of insecurity in Nigeria, President Buhari today announced plans by his government to install CCTVs strategically along highways and monitor forests as well as bushes using aerodrones. The President disclosed this when he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and other monarchs from the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, August 1st, 2019 1. APC Suspends AbdulMumini Kofa For Alleged Anti-Party Activities The All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended the member representing Babeji/Kiru Local Governments, Abdulmumini Jibrin Kofa, for alleged anti-party activities. (READ MORE) 2. Buhari Meets With South West Traditional Leaders, Identifies … Read more
British professional boxer, Dillian Whyte, has been provisionally suspended as WBC interim world heavyweight champion and mandatory challenger to Deontay Wilder. The 31-year-old boxer tested positive after an ‘A’ sample collected by UK Anti-Doping days before he defeated Oscar Rivas on Saturday, July 20, came back positive. For testing positive to small amounts of epimethandienone … Read more
NBA star, Steph Curry and wife, Ayesha, are celebrating the 8th anniversary of their marriage which has produced three children, Riley, Canon and Ryan Curry. The basketball star’s wife took to Instagram to pen a sweet note to her husband in celebration of their wedding anniversary. Sharing a lovely photo of them, she wrote: ‘My … Read more