A housekeeper, Joy Ibi, 22, and a driver on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing $8,400 (N3million) belonging to their employer. The police charged Ibi, who resides in the Lekki area of Lagos, alongside Friday Udu, a driver, with four counts of conspiracy, theft, receiving stolen money and possession of forged … Read more
The publisher of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba TJ Abass has commended the Nigeria Institute of Journalism’s proactive approach in addressing the sexual harassment charges levied against one of its lecturers According to Otunba Abass: “The setting up of a panel to investigate the allegation and eventual dismissal of the accused lecturer speaks volume about the … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has on Tuesday confirmed the beheading of the church leader from Michika town in Adamawa State by Boko Haram. A source revealed that the CAN chairman, Reverend Lawan Andimi was executed on Monday along with a soldier. Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser to CAN President, Bayo Oladeji, said … Read more
Mallam Ali, SAN, who spoke with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on the sideline of a special luncheon he organised in honour of Professor Abdullateef Oladimeji, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikma University, Ilorin, who has been elevated to the status of a professorship of the institution, asked the Federal Government to support Amotekun. He urged … Read more
The President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, has argued that anybody who believes the Nigerian security agencies could surmount the security challenges confronting the country today alone is alien to the reality on the ground. Expressing support for the Amotekun initiative, he said: “The security situation in the country is overwhelming and we must, as citizens … Read more
Governor Dickson said the politicization and over-centralisation of security without an effective funding mechanism and arrangement for professionalism had reduced Nigeria to an un-policed country, therefore, supported the southwest joint security outfit known as Operation Amotekun. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, yesterday, said he was a strong … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 1. Sen. Danjuma Says His Endorsement Of Obaseki Personal One of the member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Daisy Danjuma, has revealed her endorsement of Gov Godwin Obaseki for reelection was personal. READ MORE … Read more
The draws for the qualifying matches for 2022 World Cup in Qatar will take place at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday (today).PutLG The Super Eagles are seeded in the first pot as one of the top 10 ranked African teams in the latest FIFA ranking. Also in pot 1 with Nigeria are African … Read more
PSG are plotting a huge contract offer for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The Daily Express says PSG are ready to offer Guardiola a huge deal to leave City this summer. French champions PSG have been linked with a move for Guardiola in recent weeks and he is believed to be top of the club’s shortlist if … Read more
Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero escaped unhurt after crashing his Lamborghini on his way to training on Monday. Romero, 32, was seen in images posted on social media standing next to the car which was wedged underneath a roadside crash barrier close to United’s Carrington training ground. “Sergio is ok and is training as normal … Read more
One of the member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Daisy Danjuma, has revealed her endorsement of Gov Godwin Obaseki for reelection was personal. “I owe nobody apology for endorsing the second term aspiration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo,” Daisy, wife of former defence minister Theophilus Danjuma told newsmen … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) has directed the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to reverse himself over the dissolution of local government administration in the State. The directive was contained in a letter to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Prof. Oyewo Oyelowo … Read more
…..If Your Man Cheats On You, Knack His Brother,Father, Others Nigerian Singer, Teni Apata has gone a ranting spree on social media, leaving her followers worried as to whether she got heartbroken in recent times. In three consecutive posts, Teni Apata vented her cheating spouses and what ladies should do when they find themselves in … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family of renowned businessman, Chief Lekan Are, who passed away on Saturday, urging them to find solace in the good deeds and the good life lived by the departed. The President’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, … Read more
26-year-old Udoh Effiong has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by Egor Magistrates Court in Benin for stealing a laptop from his employer. He was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to stealing and begged the court for leniency. The court however, gave the convict an option to pay a fine of N10,000. According to the … Read more
The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commssion (EFCC) on Monday, January 20, 2020, arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil better known as “Mama Boko Haram”. She was arraigned alongside Tahir Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyade, before Justice Aisha Kumalia of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on an amended five-count charge bordering … Read more
Former US First Lady, Michelle Obama took to her Instagram page, @michelleobama, to share her workout playlist for 2020 and Nigerian Singer and song writer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy ‘My Money’ ‘My Baby’ song falls fourth on her list. The first lady who clocked 52 years three days ago, said the playlist helps … Read more
Victims of the Ile-Epo pipeline explosion have blamed the government for not responding on time. On Sunday, Ekohotblog reported a pipeline explosion in the Ile-Epo area of Lagos state. Ekohotblog visited the scene of the incident on Monday and spoke with victims of the explosion. Adebayo, a resident of the area said that they had … Read more
Ekohotblog had earlier reported the fresh outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ondo State. Currently, hearts are jumping into mouths over the outbreak of the deadly disease. Fifteen deaths have been recorded, while twenty-eight lives are on the line as the government is yet to speak on the issue. Daily Post source at the Federal Medical … Read more
The UK-Africa Investment Summit 2020 in London is aimed at generating new opportunities in Africa for businesses across the UK. During a bilateral discussion on the sidelines, Ghanian President, Nana Akufo-Addo pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to hasten the process of reopening the closed borders because of its side effects on the economy … Read more