Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture to the Federal Government, the sum of $8.4million and another N9.2billion linked to the wife of the former President, Dame Patience Jonathan. Justice Mojisola Olaterogun held that she failed to show reasonable cause why the funds should not be permanently forfeited. The court found … Read more
Barely two days after his first post on the rape allegations against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani, has renounced his membership of the church. The “Ajoche” actor, who is also a Vlogger, disassociated himself from the church in an Instagram post while declaring that he believes Busola … Read more
Facing pressure from within and outside Christendom, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) moments ago announced his decision to embark on a leave of absence as the church’s leader. The embattled cleric has come under intense fire in the last few days, with millions focusing on him on social media after … Read more
Polio has unveiled Nigerian singers; Timaya and Phyno as the ambassadors of Polio campaign by Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, on Sunday. The billionaire’s foundation has been working in conjunction with Rotary International to eradicate polio in Nigeria and last year donated $1million to support the campaign.
A pastor and two men in their 50s have been nabbed by the police in Delta State for alleged involvement in rape and defilement. A police source in Sapele stated that the pastor, who is identified as Collins, was arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. Collins, a senior pastor with the new generation church … Read more
A woman, her two children, retired military personnel and 20 others have been found dead in an early morning attack on Okokolo community by armed youths and militia from Abugbe village all in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, yesterday. It was gathered from reliable sources in the troubled communities that the age-long crisis … 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. No Shame In Losing To Madagascar -Rohr As many Nigerians continue to wail about the humiliating loss of the Super Eagles against Madagascar on Sunday, Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, seems … Read more
Dozens of people were wounded with fatalities feared as a powerful car bomb rocked Kabul early Monday and gunmen battled Special Forces in an area housing military and government buildings. The rush-hour explosion sent a plume of smoke into the air above the Puli Mahmood Khan neighbourhood of the Afghan capital and shook buildings up … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday has disclosed that it had arrested a 19-year-old member of the Aiye Confraternity in Bariga area of the state. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Bala Elkana, said that operatives of the Bariga Police Division arrested the suspected cult member on June 26, at Odo-Eran Street, Bariga. Elkana, in a … Read more
Seven persons have been killed onSunday as tens of thousands of protesters in Sudan took to the streets to call for civilian rule. It was the first mass rally since a bloody crackdown on demonstrators — a show of street power despite heavy troop deployments by the ruling generals. The “million-man” march had been seen … Read more
Three people are in the custody of The Lagos State Police Command following their arrest last month overproduction of fake and adulterated drinks. According to a statement released by PPRO, Bala Elkana, the arrest of the suspects followed a tip-off about the illegal production of alcoholic beverages on Lagos Island. Giving the address as No. … Read more
A small twin-engine passenger plane crashed in the US state of Texas on Sunday, killing 10 people, officials disclosed. A spokeswoman for the town of Addison, Texas disclosed that, “The Dallas County Medical Examiner has confirmed 10 fatalities and no survivors”. The National Transportation Safety Board tweeted that it had sent a team to Addison … Read more
Frontline motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye, has called on estranged senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo to step down from being in charge at the church. Fatoyinbo, who faces rape allegations for Busola Dakolo, a celebrity photographer and wife of music star, Timi Dakolo, was still in charge in the Abuja headquarters of … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday paid tribute to late Alhaja Abibat Mogaji, describing the market leader as a “fantastic adviser and selfless leader”. The governor said this at a thanksgiving service marking the 6th remembrance of the late Iyaloja-General of Nigerian market woman. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu said the late mother of … Read more
As Nigerians continue to express anger over the denial of protesters access to COZA, the church of Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo in Abuja, they are raining attacks on the alleged rapist’s wife, ‘Modele across social media platforms. This is coming after the woman refused to focus on the issue but just saying her husband is not … Read more
As many Nigerians continue to wail about the humiliating loss of the Super Eagles against Madagascar on Sunday, Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, seems to accept it as normal. Reacting to the 2-0 loss, a match that saw the minnows beat their illustrious opponents who have won the Nations Cup three times in their history to … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, July 1st, 2019 1. Benue Assembly Condemns Implementation Of Ruga Settlement The Benue State house of Assembly has condemned recent plans by the Federal Government to establish Ruga settlements across the country. (READ MORE) 2. Presidency Explains Benefits Of Ruga Settlements Across The … Read more
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has said that there is no plan to establish Ruga settlement in any part of the South-East and South-south zones of Nigeria. Mr Umahi disclosed this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Uzor, in Abakaliki on Sunday. The reaction of Mr Umahi, chairman of the South-East Governors … Read more
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has said people living with HIV/AIDS would henceforth receive free treatment in the state. Rivers is ranked third among the states with the highest prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, according to the Nigerian HIV/AIDs Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) released in March this year. Akwa Ibom State has the … Read more
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), says that it cuts-off electricity supply most times when it rains to save lives, properties and to protect its equipment. Oyebode Fadipe, AEDC’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, gave the explanation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Fadipe was reacting to complaints … Read more