Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos has extended his contract with the French champions until June 2024, the club announced on Monday. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who joined the capital side from Roma in 2013, has played 271 games for PSG and won 14 major trophies including five Ligue 1 titles. Marquinhos told AFP last year that he … Read more
President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, says the Ukrainian plane tragedy resulting from the Iran-U.S. crisis stresses the need for diplomacy in international conflict resolution. He stated this while outlining his priorities for 2020 at an informal plenary of the Assembly in New York on Monday. The Boeing 737-800 plane crashed shortly … Read more
At least three persons suspected to be members of the Kwankwasiyya group have died while two injured in a ghastly accident along Kaduna-Abuja road. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by Sanusi B. Dawakin Tofa, an aide to the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Abba K. Yusuf. The statement read: “We received the sad … Read more
Following the alleged conviction of the Deputy Senate President,Ovie Omo-Agege for felony by a United States’ court in 1996,a coalition of nine civil society organizations have threatened to stage a protest at the National Assembly if he(Omo-Agege) failed to resign and the Delta Central Senatorial District seat declared vacant within the next 72 hours. The … Read more
Erstwhile Ogun State Deputy Governor, Senator Gbenga Kaka, has said that he was not a loyalist of any political godfather, but he was loyal to the constitution of the All Progressives Congress. The former deputy governor, who served as deputy to Osoba between 1999 and 2003, made this known on Monday while dissociating himself from … Read more
The police and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps have beefed up security around the United States Embassy and British High Commission in Abuja, following reports of possible attack on the embassies. The head of Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed in a US drone strike near Baghdad airport on January 3. His … Read more
Aston Villa have signed former Liverpool and Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season. The World Cup winner, 37, was in the stands as Villa lost 6-1 to Manchester City on Sunday. Villa needed to add to their goalkeeping options after England international Tom Heaton was ruled … Read more
Barcelona have confirmed the appointment of former Real Betis manager, Quique Setien as their new head coach after Ernesto Valverde was shown the exit door on Monday. Setien, 61, led Betis to their highest finish since 2005 and to the Copa del Rey semis before leaving in May. He has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal … Read more
Barcelona have confirmed the sacking of coach Ernesto Valverde following their elimination in the Spanish Supercopa last week. A change had been on the cards since Barca CEO Oscar Grau and sporting director Eric Abidal travelled to Qatar for talks with Xavi on Friday, in the aftermath of the club’s 3-2 Supercopa defeat to Atletico … Read more
MTN share price soared in South Africa following the withdrawal of a $2 billion tax demand by the Attorney General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami. Ekohotblog understands that the withdrawal of the tax claim which ended a 16-month long battle with the AGF caused the shares of the company to close 5.3% higher in Johannesburg lastweek. … Read more
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Monday lauded the creation of the regional security outfit of the Southwestern States with the code-named ‘Operation Amotekun. Soyinka, while describing the security outfit inaugurated last week as “a desirable New Year gift,” said he had earlier given up on the political leadership of the region until the launch … Read more
Two housewives, who allegedly beat up their 58-year-old neighbour, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Ejiro Johnson, 43, and Patience Samuel, 42, who live at 40, Mufutau Ope-Ifa St., Oke-Odo, Abule Egba road, Lagos with conspiracy, assault, breach of peace and theft. They pleaded not guilty to the charges. … Read more
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has signed the finance bill into law. He made this known via his Twitter handle on Monday. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/12/lagos-goes-tough-on-okada-keke-marwa/ “I am pleased to announce that this morning I signed into Law the Finance Bill, 2019,” he tweeted. More Details later…
Two persons on Monday reportedly dead when their two-seater aircraft crashed at Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province, said the City’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS). DEMS spokesperson, William Ntladi, said the aircraft crashed near Springs Airfield, and that rescuers were called to the scene. “Both patients were found inside the wreckage when paramedics and rescuers arrived … Read more
The Supreme court has suspended hearing of the appeals of Governors Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano States, including four other governors over rowdiness and high noise level in the court. Other Governors, whose appeals were affected are Emeka Ihedioha (Imo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Simon Lalong (Plateau), and Samuel Ortom (Benue). The … Read more
The fate of seven states Governors in Nigeria will be known on Monday(today) as the Supreme Court has hinted on its readiness to deliver judgement. The states and governors are Sokoto – Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Imo – Governor Emeka Ihedioha, Kano – Abdullahi Ganduje, Plateau – Simon Lalong, Benue – Samuel Ortom, Bauchi – Bala … Read more
China police shot and killed a kidnapper who held three people hostage using a homemade gun and explosive devices, local authorities said Monday, in a rare case involving firearms in the country. The incident took place in Hohhot, capital of the northern Inner Mongolia region, on Sunday at around 11:00 am (0300 GMT). The suspect, … Read more
The Northern Governors’ Forum has said that it was happy that Senate President Ahmad Lawan was leading the National Assembly putting national interest above all other considerations. The chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong made this known in a statement. They hailed the Senate President for providing a harmonious … Read more
Reigning champions Juventus seized their opportunity to edge two points clear of Inter Milan in the Serie A title race with victory over Roma. Maurizio Sarri’s side struck twice in the opening 10 minutes, as Merih Demiral met Paulo Dybala’s free-kick before Dybala then earned a penalty which Cristiano Ronaldo duly converted. Roma responded in … Read more
Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, has joined the host of celebrities who are confident that afro-fusion star, Burna Boy will make the country proud by winning Grammy award. Burna Boy was nominated in the Grammy’s World Music category for his album ‘African Giant‘ which was released on Friday, July 26. Speaking during … Read more