After its investigation into the public assault of a woman who was beaten almost to pulp by Senator Elisha Abbo, the Police in Abuja have taken the senator to the Zuba Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Bala Ciroma, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday. “They (Police officers) have taken … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday resumed its petition at the Presidential Election Tribunal by calling Buba Galadima as its first witness. The PDP and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar are challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at the February 23 poll. He was called to the witness stand at the proceedings of the … Read more
Two housemates, Avala and Isilomo have been evicted from the ongoing fourth season of the Big Brother Naija show on Sunday. The two housemates were amongst the four housemates with the least number of BET Naija coins. They were taken into the arena to play one more game which would determine their continuous stay in … Read more
Various goods and wares worth over N2million were on Sunday destroyed as fire gutted Ife new market, located in Ife Central local government area. A credible source informed Newsmen that the inferno was caused by electric sparks from the grinding machine before it spread to some sections of the market.
Eleven kidnap victims including three children have reattained their freedom in Zamfara. The children whom are aged between one and seven years have, alongside five men and three women, been handed over to Gov.Bello Matawalle on Sunday in Gusau. This was made known in a statement signed by the Director-General, Press Affairs to the governor, … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has nabbed a pastor who allegedly impregnated a 15-year old girl in Igando area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana on Sunday stated that on July 2, 2019, at about 3pm, the mother of the victim (name withheld) from Akure Ondo … Read more
The Gombe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Godwin Omiko, has denounced the increasing incidents of crashes involving motorcyclists in the state. He said between January and March this year, 103 persons have been involved in motorcycle accidents, which left seven persons dead and 66 others with vaying degrees of injuries. … Read more
A senior protocol officer in the Ministry of Power, Works, and Housing, Maikudi Haruna, has been arrested for allegedly forging the official Identity Card and signature of the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. According to a statement by Sunday James, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Haruna had forged the … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), yesterday came hard on the education policy of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as wicked, criminal and against the needs of Nigerian youths. The union in a statement issued yesterday by the Chairman, University of Ibadan chapter, Prof. Deji Omole, also accused the All Progressives … Read more
The Super Eagles duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem, were selected by officials of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), after the game against Cameroon on Saturday for a random dope test, reports says Both players did not return to their hotel in Alexandria with their team-mates. Omeruo and Awaziem were picked randomly, as … Read more
The Edo State government on Sunday stated that it is under pressure to set up a Commission of Enquiry to probe the billions of naira spent on the numerous contracts awarded for the reconstructed Central Hospital Complex in Benin City. The move is to ascertain if details of the contracts were strictly followed, especially the … Read more
Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle scored for the United State Women’s Team as they defeated the Netherlands to claim the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. US, ranked No. 1 in the world, were no match for the European champions, as they defended their trophy. Captain, Megan Rapinoe, opened the scoring in Lyon with a penalty … Read more
No fewer than 19 persons were confirmed dead and many injured in a auto crash on Sunday at Dinyar Madiga in Takai Local government area in Kano state. The National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW), chairman in the area Malam Datti Musa Shawu confirmed the development to newsmen.
The Nigeria Football Federation has commended top Nigerian dignitaries including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for their support in Super Eagles win over Cameroon on Saturday. The dignitaries were in Alexandria, Egypt on Saturday to cheer the Super Eagles to victory in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nation round of 16 clash as they … Read more
The Aare ona kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has disclosed that the Yoruba tribe will not forgive governors that adopt Ruga settlement, a scheme initially proposed by the federal government to tackle crisis between farmers and herdsmen. In an interview with he likened the federal government’s plan for Ruga settlement to an “afonja scenario,” saying … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, July 8th, 2019 1. PDP Condemns Buhari’s Appointments, Says Presidency Is Insensitive Following recent appointments announced by the presidency, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday condemned President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for alleged insensitivity to the welfare of … Read more
Controversial but hugely influential player’s agent, Mino Raiola, has stated that an agreement on personal terms is in place between Matthijs de Ligt and Juventus. According to the super agent, however, a transfer fee is yet to be agreed with Ajax, which means the 20-year-old will report to training with the Eredivisie title-holders on Monday … Read more
Like his coach, Dani Alves, a long-term Lionel Messi collaborator at club level has taken an exception to what the Argentina captain said about Brazil being favoured throughout the Copa America hosted by the South American giants. Alves, voted the player of the tournament, was full of praise for the Selecao coach, Tite staff as … Read more
Brazil coach, Tite has stated his belief that Argentina’s superstar, Lionel Messi, needs to show more respect and accept losing in good faith. While reacting to Messi’s claims that the Copa America was set up for Brazil, Tite, who guided the Selecao to a 3-1 win against Peru late Sunday, hit back at the Barcelona … Read more
Controversial radio presenter, Daddy Freeze, has said that he doesn’t mind being called an anti-Christ because of his take on issues in Christianity. The 43-year-old broadcaster said this in an interview with Punch, stating: “Christ Himself was called the Antichrist; so, who am I to care? Christ was so controversial that in just His third … Read more