The Federal Government has ruled out imposing another lockdown, despite the increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF), Boss Mustapha, stated this on Thursday, during the daily media briefing. Mustapha was asked if the government was looking to shut down the country again, in a bid to flatten … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Thursday, granted state pardon to 10 inmates on death row across various Correctional Centres in the state. The governor commuted the death sentence of the 10 condemned inmates who were awaiting execution to life imprisonment while five inmates serving life imprisonment had their status commuted to various … Read more
The Presidency has reacted to a campaign flier of a man who wants to contest for Local Government Chairmanship in Osun State. The candidate identified as Comrade Akeem Samiu Esho was dressed in native doctor’s attire, with cowries and beads all over his body. Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie … Read more
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control(NCDC) Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said there is no global collaboration to deceive Nigerians on the existence of Covid19 in the country. The DG said this on Thursday during the presidential Task force briefing while addressing the issue of alleged doubts among some Nigerians about the existence … Read more
The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Hyginus Omeje, on Thursday handed over to Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, following his redeployment to Abuja. Omeje, who was recently promoted from the rank of Corps Commander to that of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), said at the handover ceremony that he had … Read more
The Lagos State Government recently, unveiled a portal – www.lasrera.lagosstate.gov.ng, toward curbing cases of fraud by estate agents in the state. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, told newsmen at a news conference in Ikeja, that the portal would be used to register all estate agents in the state. … Read more
Teachers of private schools have appealed to the government to assist them with palliatives, saying the prolonged closure of schools as part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19 is subjecting them to starvation. In a statement signed by their spokesman, Abdul-Ganiyy Raji, and made available to the Tribune Education in Kaduna, the private … Read more
A 75-year-old man, Jacob Ayinla, has reportedly raped a 15-year-old local juice seller popularly known as ‘Pito’ in his apartment in Osogbo, Osun State. The Nation learnt the incident happened on Wednesday evening around Odi-Olowo area Osogbo when Ayinla lured the teenager girl into his house under the pretence that he wanted to buy the … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Nigerians for marking this year’s Democracy Day. The Speaker said since 1999, Nigeria has come a long way in democratic practice, noting that the country’s system is growing by the day. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre … Read more
Professor James Nwoye Adichie, father of renowned novelist, Chimamanda is dead. He was 88. A family source told The Nation Thursday in Awka, Anambra State the erudite academic died on Wednesday night . He was admitted at the Chira Memorial Hospital in Awkuzu, Oyi local government area of the State. The Emeritus Professor of Statistics … Read more
The House of Representatives has honoured leader of the Inspector-General of Police’ Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, over his exceptional service to the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria. Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, was invited in the chamber during Thursday’s plenary. This is sequel to a resolution by the House todays ago upon adoption … Read more
TB Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), says God has instructed him on how to mark his 57th birthday, which is on Friday. The 56-year-old clergyman, while speaking to his viewers on Thursday, said his birthday should be used to aid the “many TB Joshua’s” that are sick, needy, or in … Read more
A lady has narrated how she almost died from a sex-related accident that occurred while using her vibrator. According to @webdesignher, this occurred after deciding to use her vibrator on the “highest and most violent setting” for the first time. She Tweeted; So my vagina almost caught fire today pic.twitter.com/jgu6Dq1s94 — Sarcasm + Satire #EndSARS … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno Command, has arrested a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier. NSCDC Commandant, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed that the suspect was caught with a car filled with fuel and other commodities. Abdullahi said that the suspect, 35-year-old Bakura Ibrahim was arrested on June 6, at the Muna Garage … Read more
The story of an Indonesian man Muh who “divorced” his wife two days after their wedding after finding out she is a man has gone viral. It is gathered Muh met his wife Mita on Facebook about a month ago and they began dating online. The two later met in real life and went out … Read more
A now-viral video on social media has caused an uproar after a lady tattooed her face as a proof of love to her man. Ekohtoblog understands that the young lady had her face tattooed with the name of her lover ‘Anjola’. The tattoo reads; “Anjola my Love.’ Though the facial expression of the young lady … Read more
Family of a rape victim, identified as Favour, has demanded justice even as she is currently fighting for her life at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos State. Ekohtoblog earlier reported that Favour was allegedly raped until she became unconscious by 28-year-old Godday Robinson and dumped in a deep pit in the Agbara area of … Read more
A minor (name withheld) has been raped by a 21-year-old man, named Ahmed Olaiya, in the Shade area of Epe, Lagos State. The culprit was said to have sent the Innocent girl on an errand to buy Hollandia Milk for him. On getting to the man’s house to deliver the item, the man drag the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, June 11th, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 409 Coronavirus Cases The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 409 news cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria READ MORE 2. Buhari Condemns Boko Haram Killings In North East Following the recent … Read more
Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd whose killing by police sparked worldwide protests against racism, made an emotional plea to the US Congress Wednesday to “stop the pain” and pass reforms that reduce police brutality. One day after burying his brother in Houston, Philonise Floyd appeared in person before a House hearing, where he described … Read more