Rihanna Reportedly Ends Relationship With Saudi Arabian Boyfriend

After two and half years of dating, Barbadian R&B star Rihanna and her Saudi Arabian boyfriend, Hassan Jameel have parted ways. Rihanna and Jameel who were private while they dated, reportedly broke up this week. Sometime in 2019, she opened up about her relationship with Jameel in an interview with Vogue, where she said “Yeah, I’m dating,” … Read more

French Cup: Victor Osimhen Scores In Lille’s Win

Victor Osimhen scored once more to send Lille into the French Cup Round of 16 following a 2-0 victory away to ESM Gonfreville. The Nigerian started the game from the bench after replacing Luiz Araujo in the 61st minute, nonetheless, he got the Great Danes’ second goal in the tie’s last minute. Loic Remy broke … Read more

EPL: Chelsea Stunned By Newcastle’s Hayden 90-Minute Strike

Issac Hayden scored a 94th-minute header to snatch a stunning 1-0 win over Chelsea, earning Newcastle their first Premier League victory of 2020. A well-drilled Newcastle side kept Chelsea who had 70 per cent of the possession and 19 shots but at bay and completed the ultimate smash-and-grab with 30 seconds to play as Hayden … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Sunday, January 19th, 2020

Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, January 19th, 2020 1. PDP Berates Oshiomhole Over Politicizing Supreme Court Judgment The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has blasted the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole over what it described as politicizing the Supreme Court judgment that … Read more

Lagos Golfer Wins Gov Dickson Invitational Golf Tourney

Gov. Dickson, Diri

A Lagos State based professional golfer from Ikoyi Golf Club, Francis Epe has emerged the winner of the inaugural invitational open championship organized in honour of the governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson. Epe, who played 7 under par over 18 holes to emerge the overall winner, urged young Nigerians to make a … Read more

Old Grammarian Society Task Government On Education

The President of Old Grammarian Society (OGS), of C.M.S Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos State, Mr. Olu Vincent has called on the government to bring together the critical stakeholders who have ideas to proffer solutions to the challenges confronting the education sector. He urged stakeholders in the sector to work harder at motivating teachers. He made … Read more

2020: Ex-APC spokesman Alleges Obaseki On A Suicide Mission

The former Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Godwin Erhahon, has alleged that the governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, was on a suicide mission following his 2020 second term ambition. He stressed that Obaseki’s continuous fight with the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, was detrimental to his … Read more

Kaduna Gas Explosion: ABU Professor Laid To Rest

The remains of late Prof. Simon Mallam who died in a gas explosion in Sabo Tasha, Kaduna have been laid to rest in his hometown, Malagum, Kaura Local Government, Kaduna State. Mallam, a Professor of Nuclear Physics at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, was until his death, the Chairman of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. … Read more

PDP Berates Oshiomhole Over Politicizing Supreme Court Judgment

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has blasted the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole over what it described as politicizing the Supreme Court judgment that was in favour of the APC. PDP in a statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, described as loathsome that Oshiomhole could “resort to … Read more

Obasanjo Honours Baba Ijebu

The philanthropy and humanitarian activities of prominent businessman and philanthropist Sir Kessington Adebutu,  have been recognised and commended by  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday. He spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during the investiture of Adebutu, popularly known as ‘Baba Ijebu,’ as the first honorary member of Abeokuta Club. At the event, which … Read more

Buhari Speaks On Border Closure

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday revealed N3.7billion has been recovered from Niger Delta Development Commission contractors.

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to his recent decision to close the nation’s boarder with neighboring countries. Buhari stressed that the decision to close the nation’s border was not intended to publish neighboring countries but to strengthen the country’s security and economy ties. Speaking at a meeting with a selected group of the Nigerian Community … Read more

Madrid Displace Barcelona On Laliga Standing After 2-1 Victory Over Sevilla

Real Madrid moved three points clear of champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory against Sevilla at the Bernabeu. Brazil midfielder Casemiro scored twice for Zinedine Zidane’s side, either side of Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong’s exquisite, curled equaliser. Luka Jovic’s clever backheeled pass had allowed Casemiro to break Sevilla’s … Read more

Anthony Joshua To Buhari: “I Will Stand Up For Nigeria Anytime You Need Me”

Anthony Joshua, World heavyweight boxing champion has expressed his readiness to stand for Nigeria when the need arises. He said this at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari  Saturday, in the United Kingdom. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, “ The President congratulated the … Read more

10 shops destroyed In An Inferno In Cross River

At least 10 shops have been destroyed in an inferno in the Ogoja local government area of Cross River State. The inferno which occurred at about 10:00 a.m. Saturday affected shops located along the Federal Science College, Ogboja-Abakpa, Ogoja. The cause of the fire has not been ascertained, but brave residents worked hard to quell … Read more

Lassa Fever: Expert Warns Against Drinking Garri

The Director of Public Health, Enugu State, Dr Boniface Okolo, has cautioned Nigerians against the consumption of cassava flakes, otherwise known as garri to avoid contacting Lassa fever. Okolo, who gave the warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Enugu, said the rats that caused the disease were mostly … Read more

Ihedioha Laments Over Nigeria’s Democracy, Says Judicial System On Trial

Emeka Ihedioha Expresses Disappointment Over Supreme Court Rulling

The former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has lamented over the nation’s democracy following the verdict of the Supreme Court nullifying his gubernatorial victory. Ihedioha stressed that Nigeria’s democracy and judicial system was under trial. It could be recalled that the Supreme Court had declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress APC as … Read more

Ihedioha Sack: Police Warns Protesters Not To Disrupt Peace In Imo

Imo: Ihedioha Breaks Silence On Judgement That Removed Him From Power

The Imo state Police Command has issued a sterling warning to protesters in the state to ensure that they do not disrupt the peace in the state. The Police noted that the planned protest in the state as a result of the Supreme Court verdict that declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress APC … Read more

Amotekun: APC Chieftain Replies Miyetti Allah Says, Southwest Will Produce Next President Of Nigeria

Amotekun 

Following a threat by the Fulani herdsmen association, Miyetti Allah, that southwest stands the risk of losing the 2023 presidential ambition if the region failed to back down on its regional security outfit known as Amotekun, one of the All Progressive Congress APC chieftains Chief Jide Awe, has said southwest destined to rule Nigeria come … Read more

LASIAMA Begins Renovation of 20 Schools in Lagos

Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) has commenced renovation work in Secondary Schools across the state. At a project meeting with Principals of the affected Schools on Thursday, the General Manager of the Agency, Nike Adekanbi stated that this phase of work became necessary following a comprehensive assessment of the state of schools in … Read more

SHOCKING: How Turkey’s Erdogan Funds And Supply Arms To Boko Haram -CBN

There has been shocking revelation that the Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been funding and supplying weapons to the deadly terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The revelation came as an international media outfit CBN News, released a shocking evidence of Erdogan’s participation in aiding the operations of the terrorist group in Nigeria. CBN said “Today’s … Read more