Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 328 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 328 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Friday evening, June 5. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that … Read more
Leader of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, has said his church will not reopen until COVID-19 is defeated. Recall that the Lagos State Government on Thursday lifted the ban on religious gatherings with mosques to return June 19 and churches, June 21. The State Government also issued other guidelines towards the reopening of … Read more
Spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, SP Fadeyi Olugbenga has confirmed the death of a 29-year-old pregnant woman identified as Azeezat Dhikirulahi. Azeezat who was 7-month pregnant was murdered in her room at Ijefun Community in Oyo state. Azeezat who got married three years ago and was expecting a child recently returned to Oyo … Read more
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the House would engage the 36 states Houses of Assemblies on the need for the domestication of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act and the Child Rights Act. According to the Speaker, the engagement would be technologically conducted due to the urgency and critical nature of the … Read more
The Court of Appeal on Friday affirmed the judgment of Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, finding that the Government of Kaduna State violated the constitutional rights of Audu Maikori, when they arranged to abduct him from his residence in Lagos to Kaduna in February 2017 on the orders of the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir … Read more
…Vow to deal with Common Enemies Of The Nation Until Normalcy Is Restored The Military high command says its Operation KATSINA, a subsidiary Operation under Operation Kadarin Daji has neutralized 392 bandits since its commencement on the 14th of May, 2020 through Land and Air Offensives. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major -General John Enenche stated … Read more
… Lament Spate Of Killings, Attacks Across the Country The Lower Chamber of the National Assembly, House of Representatives has Blamed the spate increase in killings, kidnapping and armed banditry attacks across Nigeria The Lawmakers who called for the change of the service chiefs which is long overdue lamented the way and manner the security … Read more
Three medical doctors have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa State. The Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Dr Bulus Umaru confirmed this to newsmen on Friday. Dr Bulus Umaru said, “three gynaecologists and two auxiliary staff have contracted the coronavirus in the course of their work of dealing with patients. “The doctors are now … Read more
A Post Graduate student of the University of Ilorin was allegedly raped and murdered on Thursday night at Aba Ijefun Area, Akinyele in Ibadan. This is coming barely few days after an undergraduate in UNIBADAN, Barakat Bello was sexually molested and killed in her home still in Akinleye, Ibadan. Nigerians have taken to Twitter to … Read more
A woman and her three-month-old baby were allegedly beaten up by a SARS official in Ibadan. According to a report confirmed on Friday by the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu, a woman and her three months old child has been molested by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. READ … Read more
The Association of Nigerian Women Safety Professionals (ANWOSAP) commemorates the global celebration of the United Nations World Environment Day (WED) hosted in Columbia this year, urge all stakeholders to preserve the environment, restore degraded ecosystems and co-exist sustainably with nature to make the world a habitable place safe for mankind. In a statement made available … Read more
Police personnel attached to the Intelligence Response Unit have arrested three siblings for the gruesome murder of a mother of five, Mrs Janet Ogbonnaya, The PUNCH reports. The deceased, a widow, was lured from Facebook by the suspects, who allegedly poisoned her and buried her corpse in a septic tank in a house in the … Read more
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has again insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. According to reports obtained from Naija News, the IPOB leader, who is on exile, released pictorial evidence to back up his claim that “Buhari is no more” on Wednesday, June 3, during a live broadcast on Radio Biafra. Kanu … Read more
… Want IGP Adamu To Investigate Such Indecencies. Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to dress in black at the next plenary sitting, in solidarity with the women and girls who have been victims of sexual violence, and all other forms of violence against humanity worldwide. The House raised concern over the high rate of … Read more
… Want F.G To Rise Against Violence Against Female. The Members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have called for legislative framework that will enshrine safety, inclusion, protection, and assurance of the right of women and girls. The Federal Legislators said the women being more fragile in society, deserve more protection which should be a … Read more
The Lagos State Water Corporation recently said that the state government had evolved measures that would ensure equitable potable water distribution in the state. The corporation’s Managing Director, Mr. Adekunle Badmus, told newsmen that globally there was shortage of potable water supply. The LSWC boss spoke on the sidelines of the 11th Olu Awoyinfa Distinguished … Read more
A former governor of Lagos State, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described Mr. Bamidele Olumilua as a servant leader who was passionate about the unity of the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former old Ondo State governor died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 80. Tinubu, in a condolence message … Read more
Popular movie producer, Victor Okpala who was called out by Actress Sharon Jatto for allegedly demanding s3x in exchange for movie roles when she was underaged, has asked for forgiveness. Actress Sharon Jatto who called out movie producer Victor Okpala for allegedly demanding for sex in exchange for movie roles when she was barely 17, … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, June 5th, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Records 350 Coronavirus Cases, See Breakdown Nigeria has recorded new Coronavirus cases with the NCDC announcing 350 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. Man Faints During Sex Romp With Married Lover In … Read more
A man has died after he was struck by lightning during a downpour in Edo state. The man, identified simply as Mr. Edafe, died on Thursday, June 4, in Benin, Edo State. The deceased was reportedly working at a building site around the Cattle Market in Asoro Hill, on Ekehuan Road, when the rain started. … Read more