Zamfara State Executive Governor, Hon (Dr) Bello Mohammed (Matawalle Maradun) has commenced the payment of the backlog of N1. 3 billion NECO examination fees which accrued from 2015 to date. This was disclosed by the Governor while delivering his speech at the special breakfast organised in honour of the orphans in the state at his … Read more
Ahead of the National Assembly and election of principal officers, a new twist has emerged as a major contender to the office of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has been dragged to court for allegedly lying under oath. He has subsequently been served criminal summons by an Abuja Grade 1, Area Court … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Wednesday, June 5th, 2019. 1. Buhari Lauds VP Osinbajo, Reveals Competence President of the federation, Muhammadu Buhari has again shown gratitude to his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, adding that he has been competent and dedicated to the service of Nigeria. (READ MORE) 2. Ali … Read more
Officers of the Zone XI Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested an Islamic cleric identified as Mojeed Oyelami for operating an unregistered quranic school where he was training pupils under an inhumane environment, in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Parading the suspect on Monday, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone XI, Leye Oyebade, … Read more
A medical charity group, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has revealed that there are close to 6,000 migrants trapped in different detention camps in Libya who need to be evacuated to Europe “as soon as possible.” Doctors Without Borders, known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in French, is an international humanitarian medical non-governmental organisation of French … Read more
No fewer than four people have been killed and several others injured after a man believed to be an associate of an outlaw motorcycle gang newly released from prison allegedly went on a shooting spree in Darwin’s city centre on Tuesday, police and government officials said. The alleged attacker, a 45-year-old man, has been arrested and … Read more
A Nigerian man Arthur Okeke who disguises as a woman on social media to swindle his victims been arrested for allegedly duping a retired official of the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the country’s the premier investigating agency. Okeke, 33, was arrested in Delhi, for swindling an ex-CBI official in 2018 of around Rs … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Audu Umar, for killing a 30-year-old man, Abubakar Muhammadu who was allegedly making love advances to his wife. It was gathered that the incident happened at Wawa village in New-Bussa in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state where the duo live. Audu, however, said … Read more
A 35-year-old man, Ismail Abdulmumini, and his 20-year-old accomplice, Sani Haruna, who lured their neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter into an uncompleted building to molest her will appear before a Katsina Senior Magistrates’ Court on July 8, 2019. The suspects, of the Tundun Ali Quarter, Dandume, Katsina State, will answer to charges of criminal conspiracy and rape … Read more
President of the federation, Muhammadu Buhari has again shown gratitude to his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, adding that he has been competent and dedicated to the service of Nigeria. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during a special occasion to mark the Id El-Fitr celebrations at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. According to him … Read more
Just a day after celebrating her birthday, celebrity entrepreneur and model, Dabota Lawson, has taken to social media to express appreciation for a new home. The former Mrs Aku, who turned 28 years old on Monday, took to her Instagram yesterday to give thanks to God over the recent completion of her new home. “Proud … Read more
Adeniyi Johnson, a Nollywood actor and former husband of actress, Toyin Abrahams (formerly Aimakhu), yesyerday took to social media in celebration of the birthday of his lover, Seyi Edun. The dashing actor wrote a lovely message directed to his actress via Instagram on Tuesday, noting: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE…. NO EPISTLE THIS YEAR …. I … Read more
Veteran comedian, Ali Baba has suggested to incumbent Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu that there exists an automated system that will not only solve much of the perennial traffic problems in Lagos but also help generate huge sum for development. In a Instagram post on Tuesday, the Delta State-born humour merchant shared the suggestion, tagging … Read more
For some of those who are hardly taken in or are already tired of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh’s social media drama, a recent message might show she is not beyond redemption. In a recent message on Instagram, she stated her opinion that the best moments in life are not experienced or shared on social media. … Read more
In an unusual move but that which fulfils a promise to his wife, Hollywood actor, Chris Hemsworth, has announced his decision to quit Hollywood for family reasons. According to the actor, the “Star Trek” actor’s decision to quit acting is fuelled by the desire to spend more time with his family. The actor, who got … Read more
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn has announced on Tuesday that Joshua’s team has triggered the rematch clause in the contract and that the second fight will take place in November or December, with a venue still to be confirmed. This coming barely three days after losing his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles to Mexican boxer, … Read more
Less than a year after he was sacked from two of the most coveted posts in world football, Julen Lopetegui has been named the coach of Sevilla for the next three seasons. Lopetegui was sacked as Spain coach on the eve of the 2018 World Cup following Real Madrid’s announcement then that he would replace … Read more
Brazil and PSG star, Neymar Jnr., has a bit of cheer in his ongoing rape scandal after lawyers of his accuser backed out from representing her. According to a Globo TV report, the lawyer’s decision was due to the many contradictions in her story. Speaking about the matter, officials of the law firm, whose name … Read more
European football governing body, UEFA, has announced that new rules planned to be introduced in European football will not apply for Nations League finals in Portugal this week. Making this known on Tuesday, UEFA, saying the rules concerning penalty-taking, free-kicks and accidental handballs will not be introduced until June 25. The rules, unveiled in March … Read more
Spanish football giants, Real Madrid, have announced the signing of Serbia international footballer, Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt. According to the most successful club in the Champions League, Jovic, signed for an undisclosed fee, will join the capital club on a six-year deal “Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt have agreed on the transfer of Luka … Read more