September 21, 2020. Following the recent increment in electricity tariff and the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, the Bishop of the Diocese of Akure, Rt. Rev. Simeon Borokini has scold the federal government over the development. The Anglican Bishop described the hike as callous, he stated that the people are … Read more
Ex Ekohotblog Reporter, Ibrahim Kegbegbe Welcomes New Baby, Naming Ceremony Holds Today Former Ekohotblog Reporter, Ibrahim Taofeek Kegbegbe will today, August 19, 2020, name his newly born baby. Ibrahim, a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism welcomed the baby boy together with his wife on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in an undisclosed maternity home. … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Sunday, July 12th, 2020 1. COVID-19: Nigeria Records 664 New Cases — Total Now 31,987 Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Saturday disclosed that the country has recorded six hundred and sixty four fresh COVID-19 Cases. READ MORE 2. PaxHerbal Cugzin Not Approved … Read more
Ondo State Government has refuted claims that it has closed its Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) where COVID-19 patients are treated. The state government also denied it also sent the patients out due to the alleged closure of its isolation centre. READ ALSO: Former African Heavyweight Boxing Champion Recovers From Cancer Although it was reported that … Read more
Award-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie mourns her father, Professor James Nwoye Adiche, who passed on, on June 10, last month. Ekohotblog learned that he died at the age of 88 years. In a lengthy post shared on Facebook, In July, Adichie said she loved her dad so much and was thinking he would be around … Read more
Any discerning student of Anambra State’s recent history will not fail to identify the progression of “motivation” and “standards” playing out in the government and politics of the State since 2003. The reward for Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju’s failure in governance was his emphatic rejection in the 2003 governorship election for the second term in office. … Read more
A woman identified as Mrs. Ifeoma Ozougwu has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for drilling nails in the head of Miss Chinonye Nneoma Nnadi a 10-year-old maid The spokesperson of the state police command, Daniel Ndukwe Ikea, said Ifeoma Ozougwu, 24, and her husband, Jude Ozougwu, 40, were arrested following the above … Read more
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani’s cousin has been shot inside his home in Kabul. A cousin of Ashraf Ghani, the President of Afghanistan, was found dead inside his residence in Kabul, local media reported on Saturday. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/07/04/armed-men-kill-one-make-away-with-cash-in-bank-attack-in-bayelsa/ Rishad Ahmadzai was reportedly assassinated inside his home in PD6 of Kabul city by unidentified assailants. The … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday stated its position on reopening of schools amid COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic. Ekohotblog reports that ASUU kicked against the reopening of schools by the Federal Government due to the pandemic currently ravaging the country. According to Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU National President, Federal Government needed to address … Read more
A fire outbreak razed 11 shops on 401 road in Gowon Estate in Lagos State in the early hours of today June 27. According to reports, several properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed in the inferno. However, Men of the state fire service were on hand to help put out the fire. Meanwhile, the … Read more
Social media user, Karimot Odebode recounted how a father allegedly raped his 3-year-old daughter in Ibadan and how her mother is crying out for justice for her child. According to Karimot, the father raped his daughter at least two times before her mother knew that was what he had done to her the first time. … Read more
Khloe Kardashian’s BFF, Malika Haqq, has penned down a tribute to former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi. Malika who is friends with one of Ajimobi’s daughters Abisola shared some of her photos with the late politician she described as an “amazing spirit”. She went on to say she will teach her son of Ajimobi’s … Read more
The video of a side chic insulting a Nigerian married woman has gone viral. In the 44 seconds video, the side chic who is a single mum and hails from Delta state, called the married woman to hurl insults at her and also “educate” the married woman on how she can sexually satisfy her husband. … Read more
N-Power, a social investment program of the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has fixed Friday, June 26, 2020, to commence enrolment for the new batch of N-Power beneficiaries. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the deputy director (information) of the federal ministry of humanitarian affairs, disaster management, and social development, Rhoda … Read more
Nigerians controversial broadcaster, Daddy Freeze, receives serious criticism for promoting alleged fraudster, Ramon Abass, otherwise Hushpuppi. Daddy Freeze, known for his incessant attacks on pastors, last year did a mini-documentary on Hushpuppi to promote the alleged fraudster. In the documentary which began trending in the wake of Hushpuppi’s recent arrest, Daddy Freeze is seen mocking … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 594 infections, total now 22,614 in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 594 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Thursday evening, June 25. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that of the 594 COVID-19 cases recorded on … Read more
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises again in Nigeria, it has sparked concerns about whether another lockdown is imminent. Recall months ago the Federal Government had declared total lockdown and interstate ban on citizens in order to ease the spread of COVID-19. However, Nigerians clamored for ease of lockdown, so as to meet their … Read more
Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu on Thursday announced the immediate reopening of all three of the landlocked country’s international airports to help revitalize the tourism sector hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Lungu said decreased economic activity since the start of April caused a loss in revenues of 20.8 billion kwachas ($1.1 billion). He announced the … Read more
A suspected armed robber was, on Thursday shot dead by a member of his gang while trying to escape from the scene of their operation in Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. The armed men reportedly attacked a POS centre in Okitipupa, headquarters of Okitipupa local government area of the state. Police … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, June 25th, 2020 1. NCDC Announces 649 Cases Of COVID-19 In Nigeria, 250 In Lagos Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 649 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Wednesday evening, June … Read more