A Texas-based televangelist is facing scrutiny following a recent TV interview in which he defended his use of three private jets and referred to the public as “a bunch of demons” that he needed to avoid while preparing his sermons. Kenneth Copeland, head of Kenneth Copeland Ministries, was confronted by reporter Lisa Guerrero of “Inside … Read more
The police on Monday arraigned one Caroline Afor in a Kubwa Grade I Area Court for allegedly stealing a He-goat, valued at N8, 000. Afor, who resides in Kubwa village, Abuja is charged with theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Chinedu Ogada told the court that one Kajida Umar of Arab Road, Kubwa reported the matter at … Read more
At least four people have been reported killed on Monday when a bomb tore through a bus in Kabul. According to an official, it is marking the second day straight that attackers have targeted a bus. The vehicle was taking workers home from a government watchdog agency ahead of the Eid holidays marking the end … Read more
Not fewer than 14 people, among them five children, were killed on Monday when a van ran into a lorry in south-western Pakistan, an official said. The accident, in which six other people were injured, occurred near Qila Saifullah district in the province of Balochistan. “At least 14 people including a woman and five children … Read more
Mr. Mutiu Olaniyi Adio Sunmonu, ex-CEO of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, has been appointed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to take over Oando. Sunmonu will lead an interim management of Oando Plc, pending the constitution of a substantive management for the indigenous oil company. Sunmonu was a former managing director of Shell … Read more
A senior Iranian commander has dismissed the United States’ aggressive posturing against Iran, reasoning that any potential confrontation in the Persian Gulf would instantly increase oil prices to over 100 dollars per barrel, something that Washington and its allies would not be able to endure. Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military adviser to … Read more
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has disclosed that it has flagged off an intensive waste evacuation operation tagged, “Lagos at 4 am”, to address the menace of improper waste disposal in the metropolis. Obinna Onyenali, LAWMA Public Relations Officer, revealed in a statement on Monday in Lagos that the early morning operation was to … Read more
Pope Francis apologised to the Roma people on Sunday for the Roman Catholic Church’s “discrimination” against them as he wrapped up a visit to Romania. Making up around 10 percent of Romania’s 20 million people, many Roma are marginalised and live in poverty and have suffered centuries of discrimination and insults. “I ask forgiveness in … Read more
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries on has disclosed its decision to suspend ‘Pastor’ of its branch in Life Camp area of Abuja, David Onyekachukwu, over an indecent relationship with a 16-year-old girl. The church, however, claimed that Onyekachukwu is “not an ordained Pastor” and has been arrested by the police. The MFM premised … Read more
The Adamawa police command disclosed it has arrested 42 suspects in connection with kidnapping and armed robbery incidents in various parts of the state. Presenting the suspects to newsmen, on Friday in Yola, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Audu Madaki, said 31 of them were arrested for alleged kidnapping while 11 were for armed robbery. … Read more
The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have locked up the commission’s building on Monday morning over a court order to reinstate Mounir Gwarzo as the Director General of the commission. Gwarzo had been suspended by Kemi Adeosun, former minister of finance, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. He was accused … Read more
With less than a week before a friendly encounter with Zimbabwe, Super Eagles coach, Genort Rohr, has said the team will commence training on Monday. Speaking in the Delta State capital yesterday, Rohr said 18 players were already in camp for the match, a warm up for the 2019 edition of AFCON kicking off in … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Monday, June 3rd, 2019. 1. Lagos Reconsiders Restriction Of Movement During Sanitation Incumbent Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu may revert to the restriction of movement of vehicles and persons for the purpose of environmental sanitation every last Saturday of the month. (Read More) 2. Anthony Joshua … Read more
Favour Ekemedili, a senior secondary school one, SS1, student of Sedar College, Baruwa, has been confirmed dead by Operatives attached to the homicide unit, State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos. Ekohotblog understands that operatives of the department are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the student. The SSS I student … Read more
Incumbent Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu may revert to the restriction of movement of vehicles and persons for the purpose of environmental sanitation every last Saturday of the month. However, as the administration had promised to be a listening one, the State Government has created a poll on its social media handles on Facebook … Read more
Former chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC), John Odigie Oyegun has his successor, Adams Oshiomhole, saying that he lacks the capacity to manage the different interests and tendencies that constitute a political party. Oyegun in apparent reaction to the allegation by the South-south APC chairmen that he laid booby traps for the Oshiomhole-led national … Read more
World No. 2, Rafael Nadal has stormed into the quarter-final of the French Open yesterday, making it his 13th time of doing so. The win Nadal, over Argentina’s Juan Ignacio Londero 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, was the 90th match at Roland Garros as he stormed into the quarter-finals for the 13th time. Also the defending champion, … Read more
Hours after his stunning upset via knockout, Anthony Joshua has decided to enforce an immediate return fight with Mexican boxer, Andy Ruiz Jr The Nigerian-British boxing champion, who lost his WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles in his debut fight in America, admitted he was overconfident in the run-up to his crushing defeat, saying he … Read more
Veteran Nigerian singer, Daddy Showkey has offered to train Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua against his next fight. It will be recalled that the “Showkey” crooner was skilled as a boxer before venturing into music as a career. Speaking with an online newspaper, Qed.ng hours after AJ suffered his first defeat against Mexican boxer, Andy Ruiz … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has sent a message to Nigerians, saying that he is optimistic that peace will reign in the country. The monarch said this at the grand finale of the World Ifa Festival held in his palace in Ile-Ife. According to him, the Ifa Festival signals the beginning of a … Read more