Ten South Sudan former members of the high-level task force on COVID-19 have tested positive to the deadly disease. Information Minister Michael Makuei has told the BBC that all former members of the high-level task force on coronavirus – apart from the health minister – have tested positive for Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by … Read more
The story of Fella Adebiyi, Nigerian born Correctional Supervisor at Lansing Correctional facility in Lansing Kansas is another unfortunate story of one of several Nigerians whose life was cut short by the virulent coronavirus. Fella Adebiyi, 59 popularly called ‘Big Daddy’ who died on May 12, 2020 was earlier diagnosed with high blood pressure making … Read more
Three persons have died after a bomb exploded in Eziorsu community in Oguta local government area of Imo state. The three middle-aged men who died were identified as Elvis Ukado, Kasiemobi Uzoma and Justice Adiemea. Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Police Command, Orlando Ikeokwu said the incident occurred at about 2pm on Thursday. … Read more
The Chairman of Transport and Port Management System Limited, Jean Codo, has died at the Kirikiri correctional facility, Lagos on Thursday. The businessman reportedly collapsed in prison and rushed to the military hospital in Lagos where he lost his life. Politics Nigeria reports that the businessman from the Republic of Benin is being investigated by … Read more
Some Lagos residents have lamented the hike in prices of food items and transportation, as a result of the Eid-Al-Fitr and ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Currently, Ekohotblog understands that the restrictions by the Lagos State Government have negatively impacted the food supply chain with the tightening of transportation which has resulted in the shortage of food … Read more
A 16-year old Secondary school student (names withheld) has been reunited with her parents after an Akure Family court stopped her forced marriage to an Islamic Cleric identified as Alhaji Yusuf Lateef. The court presided over by Justice Aderemi Adegoroye ordered the return of the girl to her family for proper care and education amd … Read more
One Mr Toheeb Badmus aka Tomori is currently on the run after allegedly stabbing the mother of his child multiple times with a ceramic plate. Mr Toheeb is married to Tosin (the victim) and they recently welcomed a new born child together. Narrating the incident on 22nd of May, the victim’s sister disclosed that the … Read more
A tragic incident occurred at Tarau Gwer local government area in Benue state on Saturday night, as a family of three were killed by thunder strike. It was gathered that the family died on the spot after the thatch house they were sleeping in was struck by a thunder, folllowing a heavy rainfall on Saturday … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has called for the destruction of the Church of Satan’s temple in the United States, US. Fani-Kayode made the call while sharing a picture showing disciples of the Church of Satan having a procession in the US. In a tweet, the former Aviation Minister called on God to destroy the … Read more
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has revealed when the Pen Cinema Bridge in Agege will be ready. Speaking during an unscheduled visit to construction site of the bridge, Hamzat said the bridge will soon be completed. He posted images of the inspection on his Instagram page on Thursday. He declared that engineers still … Read more
Tears flowed at a Omoku market in Rivers State as an unidentified woman allegedly gave birth to a lizard after two years of carrying the pregnancy. Some neighbours took to social media to share photos of the reptile that came out of a woman who had been pregnant for approximately eighteen months. A resident identified … Read more
The Oyo State Government has debunked a report stating all public worship centers should resume despite ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. This was made known by Governor Seyi Makinde via his official Twitter account on Thursday and urged news platforms to be mindful of the information disseminated to the public this period. He said; “A statement is … Read more
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers state has said that the global COVID-19 pandemic has become a full-scale business for some people and that the world is using it to exploit Africa and Nigeria in particular. The governor stated this when he appeared on Channels TV on Thurday May 21. Speaking on why his state … Read more
It was an unusual onslaught of attacks for Lagos residents by highway robbers in recent days, who have taken advantage of the traffic snarl caused by road construction workers and tanker drivers along several sections of the Oshodi-Apapa expressway. Irrespective of the time of the day, hoodlums have now taken it as a pastime to … Read more
Popular Iranian-born Australia-based Islamic cleric, Mohammad Tawhidi a.k.a Imam of Peace has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over his failure to protect Christians in Nigeria. Recall that, few months ago, the Imam dragged president Muhammadu Buhari on Twitter for pronouncing COVID-19 Virus as ‘Covik one nine’. Asides that, the Imam is well known for criticizing Buhari’s … Read more
Nollywood has lost another veteran actress identified as Emilia Dike. The popular actress reportedly slumped and died in Enugu State on Wednesday, NAN reports. Confirming her death, Movie Director, Okechukwu Oku, took to his Instagram to mourn the deceased, stating that he is really saddened to hear of her demise. He said: “Why is death … Read more
The lifeless body of a young man identified as Kelvin Rhima was found dangling from a ceiling fan by neighbours, Tuesday night, in his mini apartment at Modinatu Street in Ogba area of Lagos. It was gathered that Kelvin Rhima’s neighbours became worried Tuesday evening when they noticed that he had not been seen outside … Read more
A Lagos based nurse and mother of four, has narrated how she found her own death certificate in the vehicle of her husband and father of her children. She wrote, “I am in a very sad mood, I feel used and rejected, I feel so terrible, I am married with four kids and I always … Read more
A Chinese man who was kidnapped 32 years ago when he was a toddler, reunited with his parents on Monday, May 18, thanks to facial recognition technology. He was a toddler when he was abducted from a hotel and sold to a childless couple. Mao Yin was just 2 when he was abducted on the … Read more
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development headed by Dr. Idris Salako on Wednesday sealed at least 20 buildings in various stages of completion in Isheri-North GRA for not being able to produce on-demand Planning Permits authorizing construction of the buildings. Dr. Idris Salako said during a routine compliance monitoring of the area that … Read more