The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Gboyega Oyetola as the duly elected governor of Osun State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke had gone to the tribunal to contest the declaration of Oyetola, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Osun State … Read more
An FCT High Court Maitama on Thursday has adjourned the trial of the Sen. Dino Malaye in alleged falsehood filed against him until Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 The judge, Justice Olasumbo Goodluck adjourned the trial after the second prosecution witness finished giving his evidence. Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West in the … Read more
Seven people have been reported dead in a helicopter crash off the Bahamas, including US billionaire coal magnate Chris Cline. The chopper went down near a small outcrop in the country’s north early on Thursday morning, the Nassau Guardian newspaper reported the minister of tourism and aviation as saying. “We’ve located the craft. It seems … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, July 5th, 2019 1. Ruga Settlement: We Will Hold Northern Governors Responsible- Ohaneze The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has threatened fire over the ultimatum issued by what it called a faceless coalition of Northern Youths over the controversial Ruga settlement. (READ MORE) … Read more
Former Nigeria international, Garba Lawal, has said the Super Eagles can defeat any side at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, including Cameroon, if they show the right attitude and play as a team. Speaking ahead of an encounter with perennial rivals, Cameroon, he said: “I have the conviction that these Eagles can beat any … Read more
As one former Chelsea star becomes manager of the Blues, another is left frustrated with not being included in the new backroom staff, with Gianfranco Zola admitting disappointment with the timing of his departure. As former team-mate, Frank Lampard, takes charge at Stamford Bridge as Maurizio Sarri’s successor on Thursday, it was made known Zola … Read more
Frank Lampard has stated his readiness to put his legacy as a club legend on the line as he becomes manager of Chelsea years after cementing his status as a Blues legend. The 41-year-old, who left his role as coach of Derby County to join Chelsea following the departure of Maurizio Sarri, admits there is … Read more
Veteran goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has offered his appreciation to Juventus for the “splendid gift” of being able to play with Cristiano Ronaldo following the goalkeeper’s return to the club. Buffon left the Seria A champions last year, spending a season at Paris Saint-Germain, before sealing a return to his beloved club where he spent 17 … Read more
Fresh from winning the award for Best International Act at the recently-held BET Awards, Burna Boy hosted an exclusive party to celebrate his 28th birthday at Quilox nightclub on Wednesday. The “Down Below” singer clocked 28 years old on Tuesday and he invited friends over to celebrate the occasion along with his girlfriend and British … Read more
Notable filmmaker and comedian, Ayo Makun, has taken to social media to celebrate his daughter on her graduation from primary school. In an Instagram post on Thursday, the 30 Days in Atlanta producer wrote a letter expressing his joy at the girl’s achievement while encouraging her to continue to be compassionate in all that she … Read more
A day after popular dancer and choreographer, Kaffy, hit out at the dance routine for Naira Marley’s latest single, “Soapy”, the controversial musician hit back at Kaffy with choice words on Thursday. Kaffy had described the dance as immoral and disgusting in an Instagram post on Wednesday, with the Guinness World Record holder lashing at … Read more
As far as Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, is concerned, the apology offered by Senator Elisha Abbo after assaulting a woman in an Abuja sex shop was insincere. The 47-year-old Roti actress delivered a rebuke to the senator on Twitter, writing: “Your supposed apology smacks of arrogance, Elisha Abbo! You said ‘no matter what she did … Read more
Perhaps dwelling on some of the socio-political issues in the news about Nigeria, music star, Tiwa Savage, has said she is embarrassed to be a Nigerian. Speaking on constant abuse and assault of women, the latest of which had to do with Senator Elisha Abbo in an Abuja sex toy shop, the former Mavin Records … Read more
Still fuming over a false report attributed to him in which he was said to have criticized industry colleagues who have come out to knock Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Kizz Daniel is threatened legal action. The publication which was about his supposed reaction to the rape saga after … Read more
Not even being in faraway Istanbul in Turkey could stop Nollywood star actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, from celebrating her Instagram followers who reach four million days ago. “4 Million. Just Got into Istanbul and took this picture specially for You,” the 41-year- old wrote as caption for the photo on Thursday. The landmark celebration of Omotola, … Read more
Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid, took to social media to celebrate his mother on Thursday, showing a soft side with the post. In an Instagram post on Thursday, the 28-year-old pledged to do anything for her, writing: “My backbone, prayer warrior, my life!! ❤❤ I love you. I’ll do anything for you, I do everything for … Read more
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said the Ijegun pipeline fire has been successfully quenched with the assistance of safety firemen after 17 hours of tedious services. South-West Coordinator of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the pipeline explosion occurred at … Read more
Another tragedy was averted in Ogun state on Thursday when a Liquefied Natural Gas – laden tanker crashed and its content escaped on the Joju Road, in Sango area of the State. Hundreds of motorists plying the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway were stranded for several hours as a result of the incident. The state Commander of the … Read more
Hundreds of protesting students of the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, took over Ikorodu Road on Thursday to protest against the crisis that has grounded academic activities in the school. The students sang solidarity songs and carried placards with different inscriptions like “Library is down, medical is down, no electricity, save our soul,” as they marched … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in the February 23 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday opened the trial at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja by tendering the results of the polls in Niger and Yobe states. Atiku and PDP are challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari and his … Read more