Channels TV Celebrates Christmas With Sunrise Thanksgiving EKO HOT BLOG reports that Channels TV has celebrated the Christmas season with a thanksgiving of Sunrise. Anchoring the show, Ali Baba and Ayo Makinde cracked joke after joke putting laughter on the faces Nigerians at the Sunrise Thanksgiving edition. After surviving the different break out of Covid19 … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Sues For Peace, Compassion As We Lagosians Christmas EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Christians to be peaceful and compassionate as they celebrate this year’s Christmas. The Governor, in a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, rejoiced with residents of the State, … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved free rides on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors on Christmas and New Year days for all residents on Saturday, 25th December, 2021 and Saturday, 1st of January, 2022, in celebration of the festive season. A statement signed by the Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority … Read more
Gas explosion has rocked Lagos state on Christmas eve. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is panic at the Ayobo Ipaja area of Lagos State over a gas explosion that occurred in the area on Friday. It was learnt that the gas explosion happened around 1 am on Friday – Christmas eve. Read Also: EFCC Probes … Read more
FG has declared three days as public holidays. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf … Read more
LAWMA, LASPARK Build Christmas Trees From Recyclable Items EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Agencies have creatively used recycle items to build a Christmas tree, demonstrating to residents that waste materials could be used to creatively improve the aesthetics of the environment. Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency … Read more
The below are five (5) Nigerian churches that do not celebrate Christmas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. However, some churches in Nigeria still fault the celebration of Chrismas on December 25, claiming it’s “unscriptural and … Read more
David Beckham proudly showcases daughter Harper’s ice skating skills in sweet video EKO BHOT BLOG reports that David Beckham was every inch the proud father as his daughter Harper, 10, took to the ice on Thursday. The sweet moment was captured by David, 48, as he shared videos of his ‘pretty skater’ gracefully skating outdoors, to … Read more
Comedian Bovi’s Son Makes It Home for Christmas, Despite UK Red List Drama, Siblings, Mum Cry As They Reunite EKO HOT BLOG reports that Comedian Bovi’s son makes it home for Christmas in the amidst UK travel restrictions. Kris Asimonye, wife of humor merchant, Bovi, has taken to Instagram to share with her followers on … Read more
Here are the first warning signs to look out for in Omicron Covid-19 and what to do Omicron, the latest “variant on concern”, is on the rise in the UK pushing the Government to unleash tightened restrictions on Britons just one week before Christmas. Since it was first detected in South Africa, over 3,000 confirmed cases … Read more
With the festive season comes the partying and occasional heavy drinking that leads to endless hangovers here are 10 things that will cure your Hangover This Christmas Dr Carol Cooper explained that typical hangover symptoms are primarily due to dehydration, stomach irritation and low blood sugar levels. According to the World Health Organisation, Nigeria ranks … Read more
The below are ten (10) songs that you should have on your playlist for this Christmas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. It is also one of … Read more
Zambia Road Crashes Zambia recorded 234 road traffic accidents, 18 of them leading to 28 deaths during this year’s Christmas holidays. According to statistics released Monday by police spokesperson Esther Katongo, from December 24 to December 28, the capital city, Lusaka, recorded the highest number of 105 road accidents with five deaths, followed by Copperbelt … Read more
Christmas, Gov. Douye Diri Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has urged people of the state to look forward to better days ahead as they celebrate Christmas festivities. The governor charged them not to be discouraged by the effects of COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant economic challenges. Diri, who said these in his Christmas message on … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the Yuletide period to strengthen their bond of unity and reach out to one another in love “so that the joy that Christmas brings would not be lost.” As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, the admonition was contained in a statement in celebration of the … Read more
The Chairman Christian Association Nigeria, CAN in Kaduna State Rev. Dr. John Joseph Hayab has called on Christians to use the Christmas period to pray for continuous peace and harmony among Nigerians in the country. The CAN Chairman who stated this in his Christmas message in Kaduna urged Nigerian Christians to pray for the country … Read more
The Member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency of Kaduna State at the National Assembly Mr. Shehu Nicholas Garba (Sarkin-Noma) wants Christians and Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, peace and forgiveness as they celebrate Christmas to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. In a statement by his Personal assistant on media and publicity Mr. Mock … Read more
The night leading to Christmas and beyond may be more silent if the COVID-19 pandemic refuses to budge. All over the world, the most anticipated holiday period of the calendar year might eventually pass with many oblivious that it was ever here. While this year’s affected celebrations is not peculiar to any country, region or … Read more
Christmas, FRSC The Kwara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will deploy 2000 marshals to control traffic during the Christmas celebration. The Kwara Sector Commander, Mr Jonathan Owoade, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin that the deployment was to prevent gridlock and ensure prompt response to … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO), on Wednesday, warn of a “further resurgence” of the Coronavirus in early 2021, as it urged families to wear face masks during this year’s Christmas gatherings. The UN health organisation said in a statement that while some “fragile progress” had been made, “Covid-19 transmission across the European region remains widespread … Read more