Eko2020 – Page 2

#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.

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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

Iran Vs US: Shi’ites Protest In Abuja

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Some members of the Shi’ites Movement, and youths on Monday, protested the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States of America. The protesters took to the streets of Bannex, Wuse area of Abuja to burn the American flag and chant “Death to America.” They took the opportunity to demand tbe release of … Read more

UBA Appoints New CEO

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Monday, announced the appointment of Oliver Alawuba as CEO of UBA Africa, overseeing the bank’s 20 African country operations, ex-Nigeria. Alawuba succeeds Victor Osadolor, who retires from the Group Board, after 9 years of service working at UBA. The Board further appointed Senegalese national, Abdoul-Aziz Dia as … Read more

Boko Haram Explosion Hits Gamboru In Borno, Children, Women Killed

Jan 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

An explosion, which is believed to have been masterminded by Boko Haram has rocked Gamboru Ngala local government in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, killing several people, mainly women, and children. Ekohotblog gathered that the explosives were said to have been planted close to a bridge between Nigeria and Cameroon border. READ ALSO: Lady Posts Love … Read more

Trove Secure Equity Funding From ARM

Jan 6, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Nigerian fintech startup, Trove, has secured an undisclosed amount of equity funding from an assets management company, ARM. With this funding, ARM hopes to partner with the Fintech to help broaden investment opportunities for its teeming customers around the country. Ekohotblog understands the investment comes after Trove participated in the Labs by ARM programme launched … Read more

Alleged Sexual Predator, Harvey Weinstein’s Trial Begins

Jan 6, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The rape trial of the fallen movie mogul Harvey Weinstein begins on Monday in a Manhattan courtroom, opening a critical new chapter in the #MeToo movement that seeks justice for victims of alleged sexual assault at the hands of powerful men. Weinstein set to face his toughest legal challenge yet in New York trial Weinstein, … Read more

Iraq Must Pay Billions Before US Troops Quit- Trump

Jan 6, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

President Donald Trump said the over 5,000 US troops in Iraq will not leave until Iraq compensated America for the “extraordinarily expensive air base” there. And he is not asking for chicken change, but billions of dollars. Trump’s remarks came on the heels of Iraq’s Parliament vote asking for the expulsion of the U.S. military … Read more

Do You Know What 150 Minutes Of Exercise Can Do To Your Brain?

Jan 6, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Exercise may do more than build body strength: A new research conducted in Germany shows it might also keep brain cells in shape. According to the study, exercise helps maintain the brain’s gray matter, which is linked to various skills and thinking abilities. So, keeping your gray matter intact may help prevent thinking declines, the … Read more

Gold, Oil Jump In Asia As U.S. And Iran Trade Threats

Jan 6, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The United States detected a heightened state of alert by Iran’s missile forces, as President Donald Trump warned the U.S. would strike back, “perhaps in a disproportionate manner,” if Iran attacked any American person or target. Iraq’s parliament on Sunday recommended all foreign troops be ordered out of the country after the U.S. killing of … Read more