Farming: Over 250 Pigs Die Daily By Swine Flu, In Ogun, Lagos

………Pigs Now Sold At Giveaway Prices Report reaching this online news platform has it that over 250 pigs die daily by swine flu in Ogun, Lagos. The largest pig farm in West Africa, Oke-Aro Pig Farm, situated in the Oke Aro area of Ogun State with 10,000 acres of land and over 2000 small and … Read more

Sallah: I Won’t Lockdown Nigeria Longer Than Necessary -Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that lockdown measures put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus would not remain longer than necessary . He said this in a statement containing his message to Muslims on the occasion of this year’ s Eid – el-Fitr . The statement issued on Saturday was signed by … Read more

Tragedy Averted As Woman Kills Snake In Son’s Room

Tragedy was averted last night as a mother found a snake in her son’s room before it could cause harm. A photo of the dead snake was shared with singer Nathaniel Bassey. The mother had stayed awake to take part in the singer’s Halleluyah challenge. When she was done, before retiring to her room, she … Read more

Fear As Thunderbolt Shuts Down Broadcasting Stations In Delta

There was pandemonium following a thunderstorm that struck which shutdown Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) and the Radio Station in Asaba, Oshimili north local government area of Delta State. Trouble started Thursday at about 3:00pm when the thunder storm hit the media house, comprising the television and radio stations and they immediately went off air. It … Read more

Eid-el-fitri: Violent Protest Rocks Sultan Of Sokoto’s Residence

Some angry Muslims in Sokoto State on Saturday stormed the residence of Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar to protest his declaration of Sunday as the first day of Shawwal 1441, which is Eid-el-fitri day in Nigeria. The angry residents made up of mainly youths during the protest pelted the residence with stone and other objects. … Read more

Controversial Ghanian Pastor, Obinim Released From Police Net

Head pastor of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim has been released from the custody of the Ghana Police Service after meeting the bail requirements. The controversial preacher was arrested for the alleged publication of false news and forgery of documents contrary to sections 208 and 159 of the Criminal and other offences … Read more

Lagosians Urge Dangote To Continue His Kind Gesture After Ramadan

Are Dangote’s freebies meant for the period of Ramadan only or as long as COVID-19 is still existing? These are the questions the residents in Lagos State, especially the Muslims among them, have been asking one another for the past two days. Since the advent of COVID-19, churches and mosques have been giving freebies, especially … Read more

Woman Escapes Death As Water Tanker Collapses In Warri

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A middle-aged woman and many others, on Saturday, escaped death in Bazunu area of Warri, Delta State, when three water tanks anchored on a single water tower collapsed at a private car park near the popular Igbudu Market, Warri. Eye witness account say each of the collapsed tanks contained 2,000 liters of water. The incident … Read more

You Have No Choice Than To Reopen Churches, Oyedepo Tells Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun

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Bishop David Oyedepo Of Winners Chapel (Faith Tabernacle) has said that Lagos, Ogun and other States of the Federation yet to allow worship services in Churches and other worship centres no longer have any choice but to do so. Speaking during a live broadcast on Saturday morning at the Covenant Hour of Prayer service of … Read more

Nollywood Mourns Again As Popular Yoruba Actor Passes On

Nollywood is mourning again as another veteran actor and producer identified as Prince Femi Oyewumi, also known as Laditi, is dead. This is coming few days after veteran actress, Emilia Dike slumped and died. It was learned that the Yoruba actor died in the early hours of Friday at the age of 51. He was … Read more

This Is What Will Happen In Nigeria From Tomorrow, FG Declares

There is a going to be a positive change in our country, Nigeria from Sunday, May 24th – Sunday, May 31st 2020. Lots of activities are already lined up that will make this Nation look interesting next week. Because in the past weeks, there have been so much chaos, unrest and upheaval, coupled with the … Read more

COVID-19: Watch How Oyo Residents Will Die Like Flies -Kemi Olunloyo

Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has declared that residents in Oyo State will die like mere flies if the  Government doesn’t declare a  lockdown to curb the spread of Coronavirus. With a total of  199 confirmed cases, 47 recovery and a death toll of 4, the State is on the verge of a serious covid-19 crisis, … Read more

NAF Deploys Additional Special Forces To Sweep Out Bandits, Kidnappers In Katsina

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has deployed additional sixty (60) special forces to complement the effort of the ongoing Hadarin Daji operation out to sweep out bandits and kidnappers terrorising innocent citizens of Katsina state. Comprising three well trained officers and 57 men, the special forces have been deployed along with additional platforms … Read more

Ramadan: Super Falcon Star Teased Over Moon Sighting

Asisat Oshoala’s photo has been sighted on her Instagram account, with different interpretations from friends, supporters, and fans, where the most humorous of all the people’s comments was that the star player has been expecting the new Islamic (month) moon to be sighted. The Super Falcon and Barcelona forward, Asisat, who has joined other Muslims … Read more

Ekohotblog Ramadan Lecture Day 30

All praise is due to Allah. The King of kings. He alone we worship and ask for assistance, guide us to the right path. The path of those on whom you have favor, not those who have gone astray. We thank Almighty Allah for the completion of 2020 Ramadan and we pray that may He … Read more

Coronavirus In Nigeria: SWIFT Networks Distributes Palliatives In Lagos

As coronavirus continues to threaten human life in Nigeria, Swifts Networks Limited on Thursday distributed relief items to Lagosians. As part of its contribution towards containing the scourge, the company distributed Food items, Hand Sanitizers and Face Masks to members of the public within the environs of its Victoria Island and Ogba, Ikeja offices. According … Read more

COVID-19: Ex-Kano Commissioner Who Mocked Abba Kyari Returns Home

Former Kano State Commissioner of Works and Infrastructural Developments, Muazu Magaji, has been discharged after recovering from COVID-19. Magaji took to his Facebook page to announce his status. “To the Glory of Allah SWT, today Friday 22nd May and 29th Ramadan I have been confirmed COVID-19 negative and discharged from Isolation centre,” he wrote. Magaji … Read more

Fasting Continues Tomorrow As No Moon Has Been Sighted -NSCIA

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced that the Ramadan fast would continue on Saturday. The National Moonsighting Committee of the NSCIA said no moon was sighted in the country on Friday. It said the Ramadan fast would reach 30 this year as against preparations earlier made by Muslim faithful to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri … Read more

Buhari Appoints INEC Commissioner As New NECO Registrar

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Godswill Obioma as the new National Examinations Council (NECO) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. The approval was contained in a letter dated 15th May 2020 with Reference No: FME/PS/396/C1/1/134. It was signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu. The letter noted that the appointment, … Read more

2020 Budget: Lawmakers Breach Legislative Procedure As FG Moves To Avoid Confrontation

Insecurity: Senate Moves To Decentralise Police

The National Assembly has breached its legislative procedure after it engaged the Federal Government on the revised 2020 budget before submission to the chamber. According to reports, the National Assembly and FG are deliberating to avoid the usual confrontation that trails the budget submission. It was disclosed that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National … Read more