Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo has arraigned a 57-year-old man, identified as Khalil Babalola, who allegedly reneged on a promise to pay back a loan obtained to travel to Saudi Arabia for the lesser hajj in 2013. The defendant, who is facing two counts of stealing and obtaining unlawful credit, was said to … Read more
Days after quitting Newcastle United after failing to agree on a new contract with club owner, Mike Ashley, Rafael Benitez has reportedly put pen to paper to become the coach of Dalian Yifang. According to Sky Sports News, the former Liverpool and Real Madrid coach will earn a huge salary after accepting an offer in … Read more
It was an awful day, on Monday for the Nigeria Police Force as it lost six of its personnel to unknown gunmen in Bayelsa and Rivers states, while a station was set ablaze in Imo State. In the attack, some gunmen invaded a police station in Agudama, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, and … Read more
A year on from the beginning of his loan deal with Chelsea, Mateo Kovacic has completed his switch to the Blues from Real Madrid, penning a five-year contract with the Europa League champions. The deal, reportedly worth £40m, could be the Blues only transfer for the summer on account of a two-window transfer ban slammed … Read more
Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi has said he would prefer to play as a central midfielder for his club, Arsenal if the decision was down to him. The 23-year-old is currently at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with Nigeria where he enjoys playing from the midfield but has been utilised in a forward … Read more
Derby County manager, Frank Lampard, has agreed a contract to return to Stamford Bridge as coach, according to multiple reports. With an announcement by Chelsea said to be imminent, it was revealed that Chelsea will buy out the last two years of the contract Lampard, who is set to replace Maurizio Sarri, at the cost … Read more
Despite justifying Nigeria’s defeat against Nations Cup debutants, Madagascar over the weekend, Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, doesn’t want people to write off his team just yet. According to the German tactician, his men have all it takes to go all the way in Egypt in spite of the being overrun and beating to the … Read more
With the issue of rape back on the burner as a trending topic, the latest celebrity to recount her sexual abuse experience is musician and celebrity photographer, TY Bello. According to the musician, who, along with Emem and Lara George, shook the Nigerian music terrain over a decade ago as members of KUSH, being silent … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has so far recovered eight bodies comprising seven males and a female after Saturday’s boat accident at Ikorodu. LASEMA’s Public Affairs Officer Kehinde Adebayo who disclosed this on behalf of the agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyetolu, this afternoon, stated that rescue operation was … Read more
A petroleum tanker accident in Ahumbe village along Alliade- Makurdi federal highway in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, yesterday claimed 60 lives with several others injured. An eyewitness, who identified himself as Austin, said the tanker was carrying fuel from the eastern part of the country, heading to Makurdi when it … Read more
As far as gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, is concerned, the rape allegation made against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) is an indication of God’s move in the church. The allegation was brought into the public domain by Busola Dakolo, wife of the singer, Timi Dakolo, in an interview on Friday, … Read more
Known for his closeness to his mother who acted as his manager for years, Burna Boy has unveiled his father in a rare photo. The “Down below” singer shared the rare photo, which is of himself along with his father, Samuel Ogulu, on Instastories. The 27-year-old singer, whose BET award, like others before it, was … Read more
Four policemen, including the DPO, were killed early today by unidentified gunmen, who attacked the Agudama Ekpetiama Police Station, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Two other policemen were also injured, during the attack. The Inspector General of Police, M.A Adamu, has ordered a massive manhunt for the perpetrators of the dastardly act. He said no stone will … Read more
Record producer, Ayoola Agboola, popularly known as Kiddominant, has expressed his excitment with meeting American rapper and producer, Kanye West, who he sees as his idol. The producer, known for his many productions for music superstar, Davido; Maryorkun among others, disclosed this in an Instagram post. Sharing a video of the meeting, he wrote: “Met … Read more
Five whaling ships set sail from Kushiro in Japan for the country’s first commercial hunt since 1986. The ships are allowed to catch up to 227 whales in Japanese waters, after it pulled out of an international whaling moratorium. Shigeto Hase, the Director General of the Japanese Fisheries Agency, said many people had been hoping … Read more
Labour unions in the public service on Monday said they had started mobilising workers against the delay by the Federal Government to implement the new minimum wage signed into law on April 18. The unions, under the aegis of the Trade Union Side (TUS) of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), said in … Read more
According to burial arrangements, late General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the National Theatre will be buried on July 12. The announcement stated that Stella Oyedepo, who died in an auto accident on April 22 while on her way to Lagos from Ilorin and will be buried in the town later this month. As … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 1. Buhari Finally Sacks Embattled NHIS Boss, Appoints Sambo As Replacement President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of appointment of the Current Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Prof. Usman Yusuf and has approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Nasir … Read more
No fewer than twenty-one cult members from Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi, who recently denounced their membership of different cult groups in the area, were on Monday led through spiritual deliverance. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event took place at Lion the Holy Ghost Deliverance Ministry in Echara community in … Read more
The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force, said they have arrested 77 suspected criminals, including sex workers during a midnight raid in some parts of the state. Chairman of the task force, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, disclosed this in a press statement signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Head, Public Affairs Unit. He said that the mid-night … Read more