Violent protests is still ongoing in Benin city as residents are demanding justice for the murder of Queen Igbinevbo the pregnant wife of Comrade Promise Igbinevbo. Queen was raped and murdered in her home on May 20 by some unknown persons who gained access into the house through the ceiling. The attackers initially came for … Read more
Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged the Federal Government to legalise the use of stun gun and pepper spray for females as defence tools against rape in the country. The monarch in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, on Saturday said possession of a stun gun or pepper … Read more
The Heads of State of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged support for the leadership of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the head of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Saturday, ECOWAS chairman and President of Niger Republic Mahamadou Issoufou described Adesina’s achievements during his first term as impressive The … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday appeared before the House panel of enquiry on the corruption allegations levelled against him by an online medium. Obasa told the panel that the allegations were untrue and that they were the handiwork of his enemies. The Speaker appeared before the … Read more
Two construction workers have died at Ashongman Estates from injuries they sustained from being hit by a collapsed fence wall. They have been identified as Richard Ankrah and Richard Darko. Their colleague, Tommy Dogbenu, is also in critical condition, receiving treatment at the Ashongman Community Hospital. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, Head of … Read more
The General Overseer of Mercy Hour Deliverance Ministry, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Evangelist Peace Egharevba popularly known as Mummy G.O has caused panic among Nigerian celebrities. This is coming after she released another prophecy concerning the mother of a celebrity in Nigeria. In the prophecy which was obtained by newsmen, she urged Nigerian celebrities to be … Read more
Dancer and daughter of the late Afrobeat originator, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Yeni, has finally answered the question that many have been asking for a long time as she revealed when she would eventually be getting married. She said, “I have a partner and we have started our marriage plans. We would get married when I am … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 389 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 389 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Saturday evening, June 6. NCDC noted that of the 389 COVID-19 cases recorded on Saturday evening, 66 were detected in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city, … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified Nigerian man has been nabbed in Lagos picking used sanitary pads within a residential estate in the state. The Nigerian man who was confronted and apprehended by security operatives within the estate was made to go down on his knees while he was being interrogated and filmed by residents. READ ALSO: COVID-19 In … Read more
A COVID-19 patient who refused to receive treatment after testing positive for the disease has been arrested at “Oja Oba” market in Akure, capital of Ondo state. According to Wahab Adegbenro, commissioner for health, the patient, a female, tested positive for the virus in Imo state but escaped to Ondo. Adegbenro said after her escape, … Read more
A 24-year-old man simply identified as Yibala Ibiang Ubi, was murdered on Friday night in Ugep, Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. Ubi was allegedly stabbed to death during the all-night funeral obsequies of late Chief Omini Mbodo of Lepankom, Ijiman in Ugep. An eyewitness, who gave his name as Eno Utre, said that they … Read more
As churches reopen across Nigeria, the Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has begged his members to stop paying tithes and offerings till things go back to normal. The federal government had announced the relaxation on the ban on religious gatherings in the country. It, however, comes with … Read more
Policemen in Lagos State and other parts of the country have been advised to always gauge their actions in the cause of maintaining law and order as its consequences could make them become the arrested. The advice was given on Thursday at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja by the Commissioner of Police in charge … Read more
House of Representatives member, Ahmed Jaha (APC-Borno), has apologised for comments he made at Thursday’s plenary. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Jaha recalled saying women should dress properly to avoid harassment from men who could not control themselves. Jaha, who represents Chibok, Damboa, Gwoza Federal Constituency of Borno, said he regretted making such a statement. … Read more
A yet-to-be identified young man has been beaten and brutalized by residents in South East Nigeria for stealing. The man was caught red-handed stealing a new and expensive generator belonging to a store owner. The store owner identified as Godwin raised an alarm and the whole community came out to nab the thief. Asides beating … Read more
Following the gruesome murder and rape of 22-year old Uwaila Omozuwa Benine, Edo State. Until her demise, Uwaila Vera Omozuwa was studying microbiology at university in Nigeria’s Benin City. The family alleges death threats to their lives. The father of the deceased, Joseph Omozuwa confirmed to TVC News, Saturday, the 6th of June 2020 that … Read more
Two children have been rendered fatherless as their father, Pastor Peter took his own life after discovering that his wife had been cheating on him. Peter was the founder of Jesus Healing Prayer Camp at Kasoa Ofaakor Atopi Hill in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, Ghana. He reportedly caught his wife … Read more
#JusticeforUwa, suspected killer of UNIBEN student has confessed that the church pastor paid him N1.5 million to rape and kill Uwaila Vera. According to reports that a supposed official of Department of State Services (DSS) identified as Peter Kalusky (@peteralusky), has taken to the micro-blogging site, Twitter to reveal that Uwa’s killer who is known … Read more
President of Performing Musician Association of Nigeria, P-MAN in Kwara State, Alh. Maroof Adebayo, (aka Marufu Alujo) has been accused of raping a 15-year-old SS1 student in Ojoku community of Oyun Local Government Area, Kwara State. Ekohotblog understands that the victim,(name withhold) was assisting her mother to hawk snack delicacy popularly known as Puff-puff within … Read more
The Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been called upon to avert possible outbreaks of fire which may destroy lives and property of the residents of Ajara Town in the Badagry Local Government Area of the state. The Nation reports that residents of the community under the umbrella of the Ajara Concerned Citizens Association … Read more