The Senate President , Ahmad Lawan has on Wednesday appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) to shelve its proposed industrial action over alleged delay in implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage. Lawan made the appeal when the executives of the NLC and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, (PASAN) led by Mr Ayuba Waba … Read more
Fans back in home have attacked Naby Keita’s house in Conakry, the capital of Guinea to event their frustrations with the player’s AFCON struggles. The house was besieged by angry youths over the weekend, with the frustrated group was reported to have accused Keita’s relatives of witchcraft. “We sent a team of policemen to a … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected and declined assent to 17 bills passed by the 8th National Assembly. Buhari, however, gave accent to nine other bills passed by the last senate. The Senior Special Assistant to President (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang made this known to journalists at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. He … Read more
Nigeria is ready to sign the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA Agreement in a few days time, leaving out only Benin and Eritrea of the 55 African countries. President Muhammadu Buhari made this indication after accepting the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on the Impact and Readiness Assessment of AfCFTA.. Buhari will be signing … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called for a thorough investigation into the widespread allegations of rape against the founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assemble, COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo, cautioning against any form of blackmail. CAN noted that although COZA is not a member of any of its families, the body condemned in totally … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday declared a major change in his cabinet, dismissing eight commissioners in the reshuffle. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie. The statement also showed the nomination of six persons for appointment as commissioners and … Read more
Veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has announced that her son who is also a music artist, Michael Ekeinde, also known as Captain E has graduated as communication and media student in Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus. This is coming just days after the veteran actress shared the news of her daughter, Meraiah Ekeinde bagged two degrees … Read more
The senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Senator Ishaku Abbo, has apologised to Nigerians, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and women in general, this followed after a viral video in which he was seen physically assaulting a lady. He made the apology at a press conference at the PDP headquarters in Abuja. IGP Orders Comprehensive … Read more
LDU Quito are set to play Manchester United at Old Trafford next summer for Antonio Valencia’s testimonial. Valencia left United this summer after the club decided against triggering a one year extension, and was announced at LDU last week. The former captain spent ten years at United since joining from Wigan, winning six major trophies … Read more
The first son of Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, fondly known called Captain E, has graduated from the Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus. His excited Nollywood star mum, who attended the graduation ceremony amade it know today. She took to Instagram early Wednesday to announced her son’s graduation with honours in Communications and Media Studies with … Read more
It was a song that put the spotlight on him, landing him in trouble in recent times yet Naira Marley would be hoping there is no repeat of that this time around. The “Japa” singer has been called out by popular Nigerian dancer, Kaffy, over the dance form attached with his new song, “Soapy” which … Read more
The latest person to have shared her alleged rape account since celebs and entertainers started talking about it last week is Simbee Davis, an up and coming Yoruba actress. Davis said she was raped by Innocent Udeme Udofot, better known as MC Galaxy, back in 2010, narrating how the singer raped her at knifepoint on … 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. Breaking: Buhari Bows To Pressure, Suspends Ruga The Federal Government led by president Muhammadu Buhari has finally suspended the controversial Ruga initiative, it proposed to resolve the clashes between farmers … Read more
Suspected political thug, Dauda Momoh has been killed by a mob in Adavi l Local Government Area of Kogi State for stabbing Ahmed Okino to death in Ogaminana market near Okene, Kogi Central. The incident was said to have occuredon Monday. Eyewitness report said Okino was accosted by Momoh at Ogaminana market where he … Read more
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has confirmed that some Nigerians were among the 40 people killed in Tuesday night’s attack at the Tajoura Detention Centre in Tripoli, Libya. The IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Mr Franz Celestin, confirmed this development in a statement on Wednesday, however, he did not disclose the number of … Read more
Rapper Nicki Minaj will perform in Saudi Arabia this month, organisers said, triggering a storm on social media as the ultra-conservative kingdom loosens decades-old restrictions on entertainment. Minaj, known for her profanity-laced lyrics and raunchy music videos, will perform in the western city of Jeddah on July 18, organisers of the ongoing Jeddah Season cultural … Read more
Fly Boi Inc boss, ”MADU” frontliner and award winning singer Kizz Daniel has distanced himself from those supporting Busola Dakolo’s allegations of rape meted out out to her by pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo After the now viral interview was published, many celebrities jumped on the trend and lambasted the COZA pastor, demanding that he steps … Read more
The Federal Government led by president Muhammadu Buhari has finally suspended the controversial Ruga initiative, it proposed to resolve the clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Ekohot Blog reports that the development was made known by the governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi, at the presidential villa in Abuja on Wednesday, July 3. The Ebonyi state … Read more
Brazil coach, Tite, might be very well enamoured of Argentina superstar, Messi but after coming up top against him with his side early Wednesday, he is happy his game plan worked to perfection. Tite, whose Brazil side, are yet to concede a goal in this year’s tournament, was happy with how his Thiago Silva-defence limited … Read more
Rapper and YBNL lead act, Olamide, has announced the name of his second son whose birth became public knowledge on Tuesday. According to the Bariga, Lagos-bred rapper, the new boy shall be called Tunrepin Myles Adedeji. While sharing a picture of himself carrying his new son on Instagram, the “Wo” singer wrote: “July the 1st. … Read more