The Ebonyi Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old herdsman, Laulo Isa, in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 56-year-old woman, identified as Mary Okereke. The State Commissioner of Police, Awotunde Awosola, told newsmen in Abakiliki on Tuesday that the suspect allegedly committed the dastardly act around 8 pm on December 28 in … Read more
A Nigerian fashion photographer Tosin Akinyemiju hit the headlines today after he chose to toast a woman he loves via Gmail. Toasting ladies via postal mail was an old tool of romance in Nigeria. Tosin chose the modern mailing tool in asking for Halima’s friendship. Twitterati can’t just get over it, for his creativity, just … Read more
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDC), on Saturday said the commission was seeking an amendment of the Electoral Law to enable more than 20 million Nigerians living abroad to vote in country’s general election. Dabiri spoke in Ado-Ekiti at the celebration of the 2019 Ekiti Diaspora Homecoming Reception, organised by … Read more
The Mathematics Certification Institute of Japan on Tuesday said a 9-year-old boy from the Western Japanese province of Hyogo has passed a university-level maths exam. According to the Kyodo news agency, the institute said Shogo Ando had been studying for the exam for two years, from the age of 7. Shogo Ando, a fourth grader … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 1. Lagos Marks Black Heritage Festival In Style Badagry town was agog at the weekend as all gathered for the celebration of the annual Black Heritage Festival. READ MORE 2. Maersk Speaks On Robbery Attack On MD, Wife Maersk has … Read more
A Texas-based youth identified as Jackub Jackson Hildreth, was arrested on Friday night for allegedly punching his girlfriend and carving his name into her forehead during a violent scuffle. The 19 year -old accused, who is a resident of San Antonio has been charged with aggravated assault using a deadly weapon. Read Also: South Sudan … Read more
Following the launching of its first large-scale vaccination campaign against the Ebola virus, Rwanda’s health minister Diane Gashumba said at the weekend that at least 200,000 people will be vaccinated over the next year in areas bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo. There have been no confirmed Ebola cases in Rwanda, although priority will be … Read more
Zenith Bank has supported and sponsored various technology start-ups and innovative ideas at its recent Tech fair. Zenith Tech Fair, which held at the Land Mark Event Centre, Victoria Island Lagos, was themed ‘Future forward’, which showcased leading technology innovations across every aspect of life. Speaking at the event, Jim Ovia, Chairman, Zenith Bank Plc, … Read more
Members loyal to the Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, have perfected plans to storm the Assembly complex for the impeachment of the House of Assembly Speaker, Abel Diah. Sources disclosed that Governor Ishaku has set aside N200m to effect the impeachment. It was also gathered that Majority Leader of the House of Assembly, Joseph Albasu … Read more
The proposed sale of 539,003,333 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each of C&I Leasing Plc through rights issue has received the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company has been given the go-ahead to conduct the rights issue by opening subscription from Monday, November 18, 2019 and close the exercise by Friday, … Read more
The son of former German president, Richard Von Weizsaecker has been stabbed to death by an assailant in an attack at a Berlin hospital that left one other person seriously injured. The police noted that the motive for the attack on Fritz von Weizsaecker, 59, on Tuesday evening was unclear. A police spokesman noted that … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. 1. It’s Not Enough To Declare June 12 Democracy Day, Atiku Challenges The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to focus on curbing the level of hunger in the country … Read more
Have you read the recent latest stories from Ekohotblog.com? Here are the latest CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ COMPLETE STORY OF THE CLICKED HEADLINE 1. Buhari Arrives Eagles Square For June 12 Democracy Day Celebration President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagles Square in Abuja where the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations are holding for … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. 1. Gbajabiamila Makes History As He Emerges As Speaker The second time bid of All Progressive Congress (APC) top aspirant, Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila as speaker of House of Representatives has become a resounding success. (READ MORE) 2. Buhari Congratulates New … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. 1. INEC To Meet Over Certificates Of Return To Lawmakers-Elect The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will meet on Tuesday, regarding judgments and orders served on it from various Courts of Law on the issuance of Certificates … Read more
Have you read the recent latest stories from Ekohotblog.com? Here are the latest CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ COMPLETE STORY OF THE CLICKED HEADLINE 1. Buhari Accepts Onnoghen Voluntary Retirement Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has okayed the voluntary retirement Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. 2. FG Announces Wednesday As Public Holiday To Celebrate Democracy … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Monday, June 10th, 2019. 1. LASG Debunks Commencement Of Sanitation Exercise The Lagos State Government (LASG) has debunked reports that there will be an environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday, June 9th, 2019. (READ MORE) 2. Saraki Donates N7.4m To Leah Sharibu’s Family, Others … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Sunday, June 9th, 2019. 1. LASG Warns Against Usage Of Unapproved Bus-Stops Lagos State Government has on Friday, warned those in the habit of picking and dropping passengers at undesignated bus stops, especially on the highways, to desist or face the full wrath … Read more
Have you read the recent latest stories from Ekohotblog.com? Here are the latest CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ COMPLETE STORY OF THE CLICKED HEADLINE 1. Clerics To Get Licence Before Preaching In Kaduna Just a few hours before the end of their four years legislative duties, members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, on … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Saturday, June 8th, 2019. 1. UK Cable TV, Sky Removes NTA From Its Platform Sky, a United Kingdom’s leading cable TV platform, has barred the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) from its platform indefinitely. (READ MORE) 2. OKOROCHA : INEC Promises To Do The … Read more