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Infanta Pilar Of Spain Dies At 83

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz who is the sister of King Juan Carlos and aunt of King Felipe VI passed away in Madrid on Wednesday at the age of 83. Infanta Pilar had been admitted to hospital in the Spanish capital earlier this week. Although details of her condition weren’t confirmed, she had … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Announces Closure Of Ikeja, Iganmu Roads For Rail Project

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Lagos State Government , on Wednesday, announced that it would close two roads to traffic on January 9 and January 11 respectively. It said this was to facilitate the completion of the construction of the ongoing Lagos – Ibadan standard gauge rail line, where the roads were located. The Public Affairs Unit of the … Read more

Gov. Ikpeazu Wins At Supreme Court

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2019 governorship election in Abia State, Alex Otti, which sought to unseat Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering a lead judgement, Justice Hamiru Sanusi held that Otti’s appeal lacked merit and … Read more

Photo News: Commissioner For Housing Inspects State-Owned Housing Scheme At Igbogbo

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, P/S Ministry of Housing, Mr. Wasiu Akewusola and SSA on Housing, Mr. Abdul-Akeem Ayodeji Amodu inspecting the state-owned housing scheme at Igbogbo in Ikorodu. Read Also: LASG To Begin Clean-Up Of VI, Ikoyi The scheme has 360 homes to be delivered soon to increase the stock of decent shelters … Read more

Three Men In Court For Possesion Of Human Skulls

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Three men were on Wednesday brought before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over alleged possession of two human skulls. The defendants, Kazeem Olanrewaju, 27; Amidu Kazeem, 38; and Muritala Salami, 43, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful possession of human parts. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Empowers 1050 ‘Vulnerable’ Residents

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday empowered 1,050 residents in the state that his administration considered vulnerable and indigent. The move, Sanwo-Olu said, was in fulfilment of his pledge to end poverty through the implementation of socio-economic empowerment programmes. They received, in addition to financial support, business support tools and equipment like grinding … Read more

Buhari Congratulates First Bank CEO On Prestigious Award

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, congtatulated Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, First Bank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, on his award of Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by Cranfield School of Management, United Kingdom. A statement signed by the Special Adviser On Media And Publicity, Femi Adesina read: “The President believes the award is a vote of confidence … Read more

#IranVSAmerica: Major Airlines Divert Flights From Iran and Iraq Airspace

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Major airlines canceled Iran and Iraq flights on Wednesday and re-routed others away from both countries’ airspace, following an Iranian missile strike on United States-led forces in Iraq. Recall Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles from its territory targeting at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S.-led coalition personnel early on Wednesday Germany’s … Read more

Lady Reveals 7 Requirements Her Potential Man Must Have

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

…….Her List Sparked Outrage On Twitter A lady has taken to Twitter to list 7 must-have qualities of her potential boyfriend. According to her list, her potential boyfriend must be rich, he must have luxurious cars and houses, he should be 6-feet tall, 6-packs very necessary, he must ‘knack’ well in bed and last but … Read more

Man Goes Naked To Curse Popular Courier Company, See Why

Jan 8, 2020.Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

An unidentified young man captured in a viral video may have had a rather rough ‘new beginning’. The young man who stirred controversy in front of a FedEx office, alleged theft against officials of the delivery company, according to a social media user. In the video, shared by one @Greatman on Twitter, captures the young … Read more

Video: Woman Attacks Lady Trying To Snatch Her Husband

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Drama said to have ensued at Ikeja shopping mall, Lagos as a woman finally bumped into a lady she has allegedly be warning to stay away from her husband for a while.

Ekohotblog reports that the woman accosted the lady after several warnings to leave her husband alone.

READ ALSO: Read Lady’s Shocking New Year Resolution

The incident got messier as the woman pulled off the lady’s wig to provoke her reaction but she still could not say a word to the woman.

She also called her a husband snatcher, yet, she kept her cool.

Watch the video below:

eHealth Platform: Stakeholders To Meet, Proffer Workable Solutions

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Stakeholders in the health sector will converge in Lagos between Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th January, 2020 to discuss the landscape & challenges confronting the eHealth platform, with a view to proffering workable solutions. The conference with the theme: “Lagos State Smart Health Information Platform” is aimed at establishing a smart health information platform that … Read more

Man Remanded In Prison For ‘Unruly Conduct’

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Court Sentences UNILORIN Student To Jail For Fraud

A Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State has remanded a 37-year-old man, Nwanosike Emmanuel, in Ilesha for conduct likely to breach of peace. The Police prosecutor, Shoyemi Bose told the court that on 4th of January, 2020 at about 5:30pm at No 9B Makai street, Oluode area, Osogbo the accused person invaded the shop of … Read more

Lagos Begins E-registration Of 2020 WASSCE Candidates

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Lagos State Government has commenced the 2020 May/June E-Registration (Data Capturing) of Senior Secondary School candidates in all Public Secondary Schools for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state. In her address on the free registration of candidates for the Examination, Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, disclosed that … Read more

Lagos Gets New Citizen’s Mediation Centre

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday advised Lagosians to embrace alternative dispute resolution in settling disputes rather than engage in self-help through violent means. Sanwo-Olu gave the advise while commissioning two new offices of the Citizen’s Mediation Centre (CMC) at Iba and Ojo areas of Lagos. “I will use this opportunity to appeal to … Read more

#IranVSAmerica: Donald Trump Is An Inspiration Says Adeboye

Jan 8, 2020.Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Senior Personal Assistant of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Leke Adeboye has described the US President, Donald Trump as an inspiration. Adeboye commended Trump for his actions even as he described him as an inspiration. His comment is coming at the heels of the growing tension building up … Read more

Oil Prices Spike Over 4.5% After Iran Attacks

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Oil Prices Fall To $31 In Wake Of Saudi Price War

Oil prices spiked Wednesday morning, rising over 4.5 percent at one point after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles against two airbases in Iraq used by the US and coalition forces. The benchmark WTI jumped as much as 4.53 percent to $65.54 a barrel before settling down slightly after Iran unleashed its first response … Read more

176 Killed As Boeing 737 Plane Crashes In Iran

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

All 176 people on board a Ukrainian passenger plane were killed when it crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported. State news agency IRNA said 167 passengers and nine crew members were onboard the aircraft operated by Ukraine International Airlines. “Obviously it is impossible that passengers” on flight PS-752 … Read more

Nigeria: Bolt Appoints New Country Manager

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The leading on-demand transportation platform, Bolt, has appointed Femi Akin-Laguda as the Country Manager for its operations in Nigeria. Having served in various capacities at Bolt over the last three years most recently as City Manager for Lagos where he engineered the introduction of an identity verification portal- a first of its kind safety feature … Read more

David Lyon Receives Award For ‘Best Governor In 2019’ Despite Not Being Sworn-In

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Governor-Elect of Bayelsa, David Lyon, was spotted in a video celebrating an award he claimed was given to him by ‘God’ for being “the best governor of the year 2019.” Lyon is yet to be sworn in as governor of Bayelsa State as Seriake Dickson still holds the position. David did not mention the organisation … Read more