Reports say the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila may likely name three committees each today (Thursday). The two leaders are also expected to announce the adjournment of both chambers sine die on June 20. Investigations by The Punch in Abuja on Wednesday revealed that the lawmakers of … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command, on Wednesday, said it has arrested a herdsman for allegedly beheading a lady believed to be his girlfriend in Ilasa Ekiti, Ekiti East Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Caleb Ikechukwu who confirmed the killing, said investigations into the incident had commenced. … Read more
Worried by the increasing rate of mental health disorders, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it will be addressing emergencies and mental disorders in Nigeria and several other countries this year. In a report published on Wednesday, WHO listed other countries affected to include Bangladesh, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, South Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, the … Read more
Some gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Wednesday, unleashed mayhem on travellers at the Ikire axis of the Ife-Ibadan Expressway and shot dead an employee of the Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun State, Samson Adenipekun. It was gathered that the deceased was travelling to Ibadan, Oyo State, in an unregistered Toyota Corolla … Read more
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has reportedly cut off power supply to seven streets at Gowon Estate in the Alimosho area of Lagos over claims that one of its officials was assaulted by a resident of the Estate. According to The PUNCH, that the IE officials had vowed not to reconnect the 5th Avenue, … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. 1. It’s Not Enough To Declare June 12 Democracy Day, Atiku Challenges The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to focus on curbing the level of hunger in the country … Read more
Several persons have been feared injured in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital following an explosion at a mall. The incident was said to have taken place at about 5:00 pm in the Kitchen area of the mall. This incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, on Wednesday. Omoni revealed … Read more
A senior Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the federal government to honour other Nigerians who participated in the annulled June 12, 1993, election. Falana said this on Wednesday as the country marks the 2019 Democracy Day which was moved from May 29th to June 12 in honour of the acclaimed winner of … Read more
Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine has regarded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to be autocratic rather than democratic. He added that it will be hard for the country to produce the likes of the late Moshood Abiola who was the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. “I see Buhari’s government as … Read more
Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri, is believed to have moved out of his home in London while waiting for what many regard as his imminent move to Seria A champions, Juventus. According to The Daily Mail, Sarri and members of his staff are waiting for their Chelsea exit to be confirmed, with the former Napoli coach … Read more
Following a match that ended as a goalless draw against less-fancied Zimbabwe in a friendly game in Asaba, some pundits are fearful that Nigeria will suffer from a perceived goal drought ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has moved to calm such fears, with the Shanghai … Read more
As Premier League side, Arsenal are looking to reinforce by bringing in new players, so are some of their players hinting of moving on. It was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang removing Arsenal from his Instagram bio just last week. Now, Uruguay international has fuelled talks of an impending move to Italian side, AC Milan, citing language barrier … Read more
For France and Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has shared his perspective of racism in football, with the World Cup winner saying it is caused by ignorance among supporters. And contrary to the thinking that many that he has not been a victim of such incidents, the former Juventus playmaker revealing he has been a … Read more
With many now used to seeing her in the news almost on a daily basis these days, mostly for the wrong reasons, fans of Tonto Dikeh won’t mind the latest happening about the controversial Nollywood actress. A brief but hilarious episode played out between the actress and a follower of her who was seeking to … Read more
How rough could life be, for one person to have suffered raped, survived a house fire and yet kidnapped by suspected herdsmen? That is the story of an actress named Steph Isuma. To celebrate her 28th birthday, the actress, popularly known as the Calabar Chic, has recounts how she was raped in the most humiliating … Read more
American TV show host and author, Wendy Williams, has said she is so not bothered about her boyfriend’s past that even being a likely convicted criminal won’t stop her from living her life. This is after reports that the new guy in the life of the media mogul’s life, Marc Tomblin, has been jailed for … Read more
Nigerian producer and singer, Maleek Berry, has appeared on Season Six, Episode 150 of NBC talk show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, on Monday. He appeared on the show hosted by comedian, actor and television host, Jimmy Fallon, going on Twitter to share the news with the message: “This one is for the culture … Read more
Nollywood actress, Chike Ike, has announced her readiness to launch her own beauty line in a matter of weeks. According to the “Pride of a Princess” actress, the beauty line is to be known as Chika Cosmetics, with the BLOOM Edition set to be announced in August. “Bloom Edition. Coming soon. August 2019,” a message … Read more
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has vowed to bring to reality in the state, the vision of the acclaimed winner of the June 12 , 1993 Presidential election, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola. Abiodun stated this on Wednesday during the June 12 anniversary commemoration and 2019 Democracy Day celebration, held at the MKO Abiola Stadium … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu has advised that young Nigerians should be educated on the significance of the June 12 anniversary. The Governor stressed that it is through the formal education on the importance of the day that the people will appreciate and immortalize the acclaimed winner of the adjudged freest and fairest election … Read more