An “angry” British tortoise managed to set his house on fire on Christmas Day — and didn’t look thrilled when firefighters extinguished the blaze and saved his shell, according to officials. The 45-year-old reptile was home alone in Essex on Wednesday afternoon when he knocked over a heat lamp, setting his bedding alight, the Essex … Read more
While congratulating President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawan, on his son’s marriage, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday urged young couples to always seek advice from exemplary persons. Ibrahim, son of the Senate President, got married to Amani, the daughter of a businessman, Alhaji Bala Umar, a Kano indigene, in Kano on Friday. See Also: … Read more
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has urged traditional rulers in the state to fast and pray for peace in the state ahead of the Edo governorship election in 2020. The traditional gave the charge at the quarterly meeting of the Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in Benin on Saturday. The monarch said … Read more
Over one Hundred persons have been prosecuted for violation of environmental laws in Nasarawa state, the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Musa Ibrahim, said. Ibrahim stressed that the state government would ensured that anyone who violates the environmental laws in the state capital, Mafia, faces the wrath of the law. The commissioner noted … Read more
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has raised the alarm over the possibility of Nigeria been Bankrupted under the Buhari’s Administration. The ex-president lamented the increased external and internal debt of Nigeria under Buhari adding that, the figures are worrisome and as such, Nigeria stands the risk of bankruptcy. Obasanjo disclosed this while speaking … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has replied the Sultan of Sokoto, His eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, who recently said that Christians were not been persecuted because not all Fulani were Muslims. In its reaction, CAN noted that the Sultan’s assumption was wrong, adding that, the association stands by its statement on the Christians persecution … Read more
Ibrahim Umar, a former electoral officer in charge of Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, and Sahabo Hamman, a retired staff member of INEC and representative of West African Network of Election Observers, have been sentenced to 21 years in prison on three counts bordering on conspiracy, and for corruptly enriching themselves. The … Read more
After the management’s commitment to comply with the state’s Environmental Laws, Regulations, guidelines, and standards, the Lagos State Government on Friday re-opened the Club Quilox. The popular club owned by a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Abiola Peller, had organised a 36-hour non-stop event that led to traffic gridlock and noise pollution with … Read more
Following the kidnap of his sister two weeks ago from her home at Dangani Village under Musawa Local Government Area in Katsina, suspected kidnappers have taken hostage one Ibrahim Lukman while he was dropping off ransom for his sister, Aisha. According to Daily Trust, Ibrahim was said to have agreed to meet the kidnappers with … Read more
To familiarise children with the etiquette of safety at a much younger age, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has advised schools management to consider introducing road safety course in their curriculum. Deputy Corps Commander, Lagos Command, Mr. A.S Oyegade, stated this at the Indomie Fan Club,IFC, Road Safety Quiz Competition organised in partnership with … Read more
One Achor Clinton Chris has reportedly committed suicide inside his apartment in Rumuekini community, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The remains of Chris, who hailed from Rumuokwuta community was found beside a bottle of a brand of Dichlorvos, Sniper inside his apartment in Rumuekini where he resides. Read Also: Two Persons Dead In … Read more
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji recently promoted nine chiefs amongst which are Akogun Sarafadeen Alli, a former Secretary to Oyo State Government and Chief Lowo Obisesan, a former Commissioner for Environment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Alli, Obisesan and seven others were promoted during a traditional event held at the Popoyemoja … Read more
Indian Police have confirmed the arrest of two Nigerians for allegedly possessing drugs worth over Rs 15 lakh. Senior inspector Ravindra Budwant of the crime branch’s anti- human trafficking cell (AHTC), said the Navi Mumbai police on Thursday nabbed cloth sellers Kenneth Siman Kezi (28) and Nomenan Dozi Isikerial (44) for allegedly possessing drugs worth … Read more
The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State released a statement yesterday confirming the death of an American defense contractor who was killed in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base in Kirkuk on Friday. Although the contractor’s name has not been released, several U.S. service members and Iraqi personnel were equally wounded. Colonel Myles Caggins, … Read more
The opposition People Democratic Party PDP, has replied president Muhammadu Buhari comment he made recently saying that he hoped history would be kind to him. PDP in its reaction to the comment stated that there was no way history would be kind to the Buhari’s administration that engaged in looting of the public Treasury. The … Read more
The recitation of Quran has been suggested by the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Mohammed Abubakar III, on Friday as one of the ways to end corruption in Nigeria. NAN reports that he spoke at the 34th National Quranic Recitation Competition, in Lagos. ”If we work with the Quran, there will be no issue of corruption,” … Read more
The Ebonyi State Government ordered that St Vincent Hospital, Igbeagu in Izzi Local Government Area be shut down on Friday. This is coming after the death of one Ephraim Ogaranya due to fresh outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ebonyi, as the victim was admitted in the said hospital before his death. He was said to … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, December 28th, 2019 1.Mum Goes Blind After Losing Two Soldier Sons To Insurgency The loss of her two breadwinner sons to Boko Haram left a mother without source for funds for medicare, leading to her loss of sight. READ MORE 2. Oshiomole Remains … Read more
The loss of her two breadwinner sons to Boko Haram left a mother without source for funds for medicare, leading to her loss of sight. Malama Aisha Umar, also called Indo, is one of the parents that lost their soldier children while fighting Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East. The 45-year-old woman lives at her … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole from the party still stands until he apologises. The governor said this during an expanded meeting with leaders of the APC from all the wards and local government areas in Edo North held … Read more