BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Businesswoman, Ronke Funktionals Is Dead

Popular socialite and businesswoman, Ronke aka Funktional, has died, according to confirmed reports. According to information gathered, she was found with her head resting on the steering wheel and was subsequently rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead. Ms. Ronke Funktionals, a mum-of-two, was the CEO of a chain of boutiques called Funktionals. … Read more

Violate New Transport Guidelines, Face Prosecution — LASTMA

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned that whoever is caught violating the new transport guidelines from Monday, 4 May 2020, will be ridiculed for doing so. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, 2 May 2020, in Lagos that the authority would … Read more

“I Infected Four Persons With Coronavirus” – Governor El-Rufai

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has revealed that he infected four persons in the state with Coronavirus, all of whom have recovered. El-Rufai, who doubles as the index case in the state, made the revelation at the 24th edition of The Platform hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade. He said “As I announced some days … Read more

COVID-19: BRT Management Announces New Sitting Arrangement Effective Monday

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The Management of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos has declared that only 20 commuters with face masks per bus from Monday, 4 May 2020 to contain further spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Managing Director of the firm, Mr. Fola Tinubu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Saturday, 2 May … Read more

Itire Ikate Council Opens Free Food Centre For Underprivileged

Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos has created a free food centre for fewer privileged people. The free food centre, which was purposefully created for fasting Muslims for Iftar (Breaking of Fast), has attracted more than 3000 citizens as the admission to the centre has no any restriction means. According to the Chairman … Read more

I Don’t Mind Being A Third Wife, Actress Christabel Egbenya Cries Out

Nollywood actress, Christabel Egbenya has cried out that she wouldn’t mind being a third wife as she is in need of a serious relationship. The actress, in an interview with Nollywood Insider, stated that she needs a man badly and is ready to become the third wife if a dedicated married man proposes her for … Read more

SAD! Nigerian Evangelist Commits Suicide After Battling With Depression

A middle-aged Nigerian man, identified as Evangelist Nwabueze Franklin Kelechi, has committed suicide in Malaysia after fighting depression,  shocking family and friends. The man reportedly died after allegedly plunging down from his condo at Skyvilla, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning. According to reports, the deceased was going through a rough … Read more

Police Confirm Abduction Of Nassarawa Traditional Ruler

The Police Command in Nasarawa on Saturday confirmed the kidnap of Abdullahi Magaji, the “Aron Akye” of Ugah, a Second-Class traditional ruler in the state. Bola Longe, Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, who verified the development to journalists in Lafia said the command had mobilised personnel to the area to rescue the monarch. … Read more

Ekiti: Angry Meat Seller Stabs Customer For Down Pricing Meat

The Ekiti Police Command operatives have reportedly arrested a meat seller after hacking a male customer who came to buy meat from him in Ado-Ekiti to death. Reports revealed how a man(Meat Seller) identified as Taiwo has allegedly stabbed a man in the stomach who was a lecturer to death after down-pricing his meat in … Read more

JUST IN: Osun Discharges Four COVID-19 Patients, Records Another Death

Osun State Government on Saturday confirmed the release of four coronavirus patients after testing negative twice. A statement issued by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu disclosed that the index case was discharged thirty-eight days after he was taken into the health facility for treatment. He had arrived Osun from the United Kingdom … Read more

Gov Makinde Confirms 8 New COVID-19 Cases In Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday has confirmed six new COVID-19 cases. He announced via his twitter account that a doctor with the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan and an official of the Department of State Services (DSS) have tested positive for coronavirus in Oyo State. “We have started receiving results of pending COVID -19 confirmation … Read more

Atiku’s Media Aide Confirms Sacking Of Workers

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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakr, radio and television communication company, Gotel Communications has confirmed the sacking 46 staff. Paul Ibe, Atiku’s media aide, confirming the sacking of the workers said it was a culmination of the restructuring process in Gotel Communications Limited, a company under the umbrella of Priam Group. The statement was titled, “Rationalisation of … Read more

Teenager Killed By Stray Bullet From Customs In Ogun

Customs Officer Missing After Attack On Team In Ogun

Customs officials have killed a teenager while raiding locked-up shops in the Yewa-North in search of suspected smuggled rice and other contraband goods. Several men of the customs reportedly came to the Idiroko area and broke into many shops, making some traders to scamper for safety. The men were alleged to have taken away many … Read more

Wike Sues FG For Daring To Deduct N11bn From Rivers State

For daring to deduct N11billion from Rivers State government, Rivers Governor Nyeson Wike says he is ready to sue the Federal Government. The money according to Wike was allegedly meant to fund the Nigeria Police. The Governor said he had already instructed the State Attorney General to sue the Federal Government for the deduction, saying … Read more

COVID-19: Bauchi Records 10 New Cases- Six Almajiris, Four Others

Ten more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Bauchi bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 48 – 42 active cases and six recoveries. Confirming the new infections shortly after the announcement by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Friday night, the Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development … Read more

NNPC Commiserates With Victims Of Obalende Fuel Tanker Fire Incident

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has offered condolences to the families of the victims of Friday’s fuel tanker fire incident at Obalende area of Lagos. According to a statement issued in Lagos by the corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, Dr Kennie Obateru, NNPC wishes all those that sustained injuries in the incident … Read more

Eko Hot Blog Ramadan Lecture Day 9

Hello readers, we believe that you have been having a good time all this while the fast in the month of Ramadan started. Well, we are still on the ethics behind asking permission before entering any room or any enclosure structure. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy your reading. ASKING PERMISSION TO ENTER Umm Habiba … Read more

Covid-19: Woman Uses Bible To Cover Her Face As Mask

It is true that both the state and the federal government have instructed citizens to wear masks to prevent themselves from contracting the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been seeing different users of masks in different styles of making. We just saw a viral video yesterday, Friday, 1 May 2020, where a woman used an opened … Read more

Igando: 2 Robbers Lynched By Mob For Cutting Victim’s Hand With Cutlass

Two robbers have been caught and lynched after they reportedly cut off a victim’s hand for not keeping money for them during operation in Igando area of Lagos. Three armed robbers invaded Olushogbon Street by Oko fili Bus Stop in Igando area and attacked a victim. However, after suppressing and intimidating the victim while demanding … Read more

I Have Not Paid My Staff April Salary, Yemi Alade Tells Fans

Popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has disclosed that she did not pay her staff their complete salary for the month of April. The famous singer made this known yesterday, 30 April 2020 after being asked by a fan on Twitter whether she was able to her staff. The conversation started after she took to her … Read more