The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested three suspected highway robbers who pose as commercial motorcyclists to rob passengers in Ayobo-Ipaja area of the state. The suspects Shefiu Aliu, Biodun Oladimeji and Afiz Tajudeen, were arrested at different parts of the area. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, said in a … Read more
A Malaysia based Nigerian man, Okoroji Stanley Chinonso, arrested over his involvement in organised crime in December 2018 has been arraigned before a Federal High Court, Abuja for allegedly laundering N58 million. He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a three-count bordering on money laundering. Okoroji’s journey to the dock … Read more
The 78-year-old mother of Kate Owoko, a former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly has been gruesomely murdered by some suspected kidnappers after spending two months in their custody. The abductors reportedly dumped the remains of the septuagenarian at the bank of Amassoma River, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in the state. It … Read more
Nigeria’s effort at ensuring the nation become a major producer of rice seems to be getting the desired fillip as the German government, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has stated its commitment to provide €2 million for the implementation of the second phase of the Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) in … Read more
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued no fewer than 20 persons from a ritualist shrine at Agungun area of Ibadan, the State capital. According to the state’s Police Command, the owner and operator of the shrine, Alfa Oloore, as he is fondly called, has been arrested and detained for questioning. The discovery which attracted … Read more
Some residents of Osborne in Ikoyi area of Lagos are still in awe following the mysterious death of a 50-year-old Ghanaian artisan, popularly known as Pabobo, while working inside a water tank. He was said to have become unconscious while in the tank at No. 8B Ondo Street, Osborne Foreshore, Ikoyi, around 4.45pm on Saturday, … Read more
A traditional medicine practitioner in Anambra State, identified as Igwe Ofomba, has predicted that the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February elections, Atiku Abubakar, would defeat President Muhammadu Buhari at the ongoing election petitions tribunal. The PDP and its candidate are challenging INEC’s declaration of Buhari as the winner of the … Read more
The staff of the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA) have threatened a showdown with the management over alleged assault on one of their colleagues by a member of the state House of Assembly, Hon Roland Asoro. The lawmaker representing Orhionmwon South constituency in the Edo House of Assembly was accused by the staff of … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Thursday, June 6th, 2019. 1. PDP Summons Buhari To Apologize Over Comment On FCT Buhari had on Tuesday in Abuja, during the Sallah visit of some stakeholders from FCT, in a ‘jest’ described Abuja residents as ” necessary evil”, saying, though they didn’t … Read more
The newly inaugurated governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he will soon release emergency hotlines to the public to call the Lagos State Public Works for immediate fixing of potholes and roads that need urgent repairs. Recall the governor during the electoral campaign had said his administration will be that of a listening … Read more
Self-styled Port Harcourt 1st Son, Duncan Mighty, has posted a video of himself dancing with unlimited joy after his wife was delivered of their third child. Shorty after his wife, Vivien, gave birth to their third child, the “Fake love” singer couldn’t hide his palpable joy as seen in his video which he posted along … Read more
Travelbeta, one of Nigeria’s leading travel and tour companies, has announced Nigerian music superstar, Davido, as its first brand ambassador. According to the company, which operates mostly online, Davido will henceforth represent the brand in Travelbeta’s marketing campaigns. Davido, being an international artiste with a massive fan base worldwide, fits perfectly with Travelbeta’s innovative approach … Read more
How great would her joy have been had she been alive to witness it! The eldest of the children late Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya, left behind, just bagged a degree from Babcock University. Adun, as the dashing young woman is called, made the announcement on social media, with the feat coming barely two years after … Read more
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, got into a philosophical mode yesterday and the reason was not far-fetched. It was because Yul, who is also a political activist, survived an auto crash on his way from Lagos to the southeastern part of the country. In a post on social media, the son of legendary actor, Pete Edochie, … Read more
Neymar must be feeling very positive for the first time in the last few days as the President of his native Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, publicly backed the PSG star over his accuser. Neymar, who faces charges of sexual assault and a probe connecting publishing sensitive materials on social media, got the backing of Bolsonaro on … Read more
Arsenal fans are currently jittery over the prospect of losing striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to another team including those in the China. Reports circulating in the last few days indicate both Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG are interested in the Gabon striker. However, recent actions of the footballer on social media have gotten some supporters worried … Read more
With three Women’s Cup of Nation titles under her belt already, many would expect Super Falcons star striker, Asisat Oshoala, to be satisfied with how her career has unravelled. However, the forward newly signed on a two-year deal by Barcelona’s female side doesn’t harbour such thoughts having set eyes on the Women’s World Cup kicking … Read more
Fresh for a first stellar season with Juventus aside Champions League heartache, Cristiano Ronaldo was back in extraordinary terms yesterday. The Portugal captain led by example, firing his country into the final of the Nations League via a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in Porto. The encounter, close by all means, is another instance to make … Read more
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, who has gone on loan regularly despite being a Chelsea player for the past four seaons, is finally set to leave the London club permanently. Along with Omeruo, another Super Eagles player, Ola Aina, is seeking the exit at Chelsea after failing to make an impression at Stamford Bridge under … Read more
The Nigerian police force says it has arrested Two Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy-Five (2,175) suspects for the following offences: Kidnapping – Eight Hundred and Fifty Two (852) Armed Robbery – Eight Hundred and Sixty Five (865), Murder – Three Hundred and Fifty Nine (359) and Cultism – Ninety Nine (99). IGP Mohammed Adamu … Read more