Zimbabwean Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over the alleged irregular purchase of $60million COVID-19 medical supplies. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) confirmed the arrest of the minister Friday night. “I can confirm that Minister Moyo is currently detained at Rhodesville Police Station and will likely appear in court today,” ZACC … Read more
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo has berated leaders of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu again on the Biafran agitation. According to DailyPost, Asari Dokubo called the leaders of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, an “idiot” Asari Dokubo alleged that Kanu’s faction was promoting religious intolerance. He said … Read more
The federal government is set to review the Capital Market Masterplan in order to align with the assumptions and projections of the current realities in the country. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, while inaugurating the National Savings Strategy, NSS, Workgroup in Abuja on Friday said the Capital Market Masterplan proposed … Read more
IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu has stated that the Federal Government must invite the group to negotiate the peaceful exit of Biafra to prevent widespread protests. Ekohotblog understands that Nnamdi Kanu stated this in a statement signed by IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, in reaction to the arrest of Nastura Sharif, the alleged mastermind of the Katsina protests. … Read more
Six-year-old alcoholic monkey has been sentenced to life imprisonment for aggressive behavior that began when he stopped getting liquor. The drunk monkey identified as Kalua left one man dead and 250 injured after going on the rampage when his liquor supply dried up in India. Zookeepers at Kanpur Zoological Park charged with re-assimilating the primate … Read more
Prophet Odumeje has released a new prophecy. Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere popularly called Prophet Odumeje, who is the Spiritual Director of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry World Miracle Center, alias Land of Freedom released the prophecy via his micro-blogging site, Twitter. The controversial Anambra based prophet tweeted saying this week of God shall know … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the death of Mrs Shola Oladeinbo, the Women Leader of the party. A statement signed by Prince Muiz Dosunmu, the State Secretary of the party said she died on Friday, June 19, after a brief illness. Describing the deceased as a dedicated member of the PDP family, he … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 667 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 667 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Friday evening, June 19. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that … Read more
Ninety-eight more COVID-19 patients have recovered from the deadly virus in Lagos State. This was disclosed by the State Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Friday. According to the governor, the discharged patients consist of 71 males and 27 females. Giving a breakdown of the figures, Sanwo-Olu said 23 were from … Read more
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has appointed Mr Ephraim Inyang-eyen, the state’s Commissioner of Works, as his Chief of Staff (CoF). Emmanuel had not appointed a chief of staff since he assumed office as governor in 2015. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Udoh, announced the appointment in a statement made available to newsmen … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday June 19, paid a condolence visit to Pastor Ituah Ighodalo husband of business woman, Ibidun Ajayi-Ighodalo. The notable event planner passed away on Sunday, June 14 in Port Harcourt. Read more at: Girl Bleeds To Death In Lagos After Being Injured By Police The former President offered consoling words … Read more
The government of Chad Republic has formally requested the Nigerian government to connect the country to the Nigerian electricity grid. The request was presented by the Chadian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abakar Saleh Chachaimi during a working visit to the Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman in Abuja. While describing the need as pressing, the Ambassador … Read more
A yet-to-be identified lady is already receiving lots of insults from Nigerians over an act she carried out. This lady returned the N299 million she was credited mistakenly by Bishop David Oyedepo Ministry. Read Also: Deliberate Killing Of Christians In Nigeria Is False, Buhari Tells UK She was shocked when she received the alert of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has described a report that claimed that there is a deliberate killing of Christians in the country as false and mischievous. An international report had claimed a group made up of British parliamentarians said Christians in Nigeria are being targeted by Boko Haram insurgents because of their faith. Reacting to the report, … Read more
A lady identified as Aleeya Kakangi has come out to decry the ill-treatment being received at an isolation centre in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Aleeya who tested positive for Coronavirus called out Governor Nasir El-Rufai over the poor food and dirty condition of the isolation centre located in Barnawa. She said the patients are not well … Read more
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has seized assets belonging to Umaru Baba Abdullahi, the chief promoter of Doggi Group Limited, over a N440 million debt. AMCON took possession of two properties located at Plot 3810, Cadastral Zone A04, Asokoro District, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and Plot 1274, Cadastral Zone B07, Katampe Hills, Katampe … Read more
Queensland coal miners have discovered an ancient dinosaur footprint in Australia with proof that the dinosaur is larger than the average Tyrannosaurus Rex which once roamed through the region’s swampland. The footprints, that measure up to 80cm in length, were discovered by miners in the 1950s and 1960s but were only recently studied by scientists … Read more
The Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, oba Ewuare II, oba of Benin finally speaks on the ongoing political crisis in Edo state. Oba of Benin in a statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council kicked against imposition and godfatherism in the state. The statement debunked reports on social media that the … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of wild polio. The declaration followed the completion of documentation for the free status. WHO regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, announced this Thursday. “Today, Nigeria’s complete documentation for Wild Polio virus-free status was accepted by the Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio eradication (ARCC). … Read more
Leader of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, use his office to split Nigeria into parts before the 2023 election. Giwa, in a statement on Thursday specifically said the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress was as a result … Read more