19-Year-Old Norwegian Goal Machine Scores Hat-trick On His Dortmund Debut

19-year-old Norwegian youngster, Erling Braut Haaland who joined Dortmund for £17.1m last month came off the bench to help Dortmund win with a resounding hat-trick. Dortmund were trailing 3-1 before the former Red Bull Salzburg forward was introduced which secured all needed three points. Haaland netted 28 goals in 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this … Read more

Madrid Displace Barcelona On Laliga Standing After 2-1 Victory Over Sevilla

Real Madrid moved three points clear of champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory against Sevilla at the Bernabeu. Brazil midfielder Casemiro scored twice for Zinedine Zidane’s side, either side of Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong’s exquisite, curled equaliser. Luka Jovic’s clever backheeled pass had allowed Casemiro to break Sevilla’s … Read more

Video: Another Building Sealed In Lagos Island, See Why

Lagos State Government  through the Safety Commission has sealed another under construction building in Nnamdi Azikwe road, Lagos Island  for allegedly violating building laws of the state. Ekohotblog reports that the sealing occurred during the safety awareness campaign walk tagged ‘keep safe, stay alive. In recent time, there have been series of collapsed buildings across … Read more

Transfer: Ashley Young Finally Joins Inter Milan

Former Manchester United captain Ashley Young has completed his move from Old Trafford to Inter Milan on a six-month deal with an option to extend for a further year. A deal between the two clubs was agreed on Thursday with Inter paying a £1.3m (€1.5m) fee plus bonuses for the winger turned full-back. Young travelled … Read more

Leicester City: Rodgers Gives Updates on Ndidi’s Injury

Super Eagles Midfielder 'Flattered' With Man U, Liverpool Links

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rogers gave update on Wilfred Ndidi’s injury. He said Nigeria international is making progress with regards to his recovery but he is still out of training and will be missing out in their next Premier League match. He said: “Wes has been out, and he’s been back on training field, so … Read more

EPL: Man United Announce New Captain, See Fans Reaction

EPL: Manchester United Crush Man City In Derby Match

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday announced England international, Harry Maguire as the new captain of the club following the exit of Ashley Young. Football fans around the world have taken to Twitter to express their diverse opinion. Some threw their weight behind the Norwegian trainer, others faulted his decision and opted for long-term … Read more

NFVCB Lifts Ban On Banky W’s ‘Sugar Rush’, Returns To Cinemas

Days after it prohibited “Sugar Rush” movie from showing in cinemas across the country, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has lifted the ban. NFVCB earlier banned Sugar Rush which hit cinemas on 25 December, 2019, because the temporary approval given for the movie exhibition had expired. Speaking on the suspension of the movie, the … Read more

Kenya In Talks With World Bank For $1 Billion Loan

World Bank Grants $750m Loan For Nigeria’s Power Sector

Kenya is in advanced talks with the World Bank for “a fairly priced” loan of up to 100 billion shillings ($991.57 million), nearly half of its required external funding this fiscal year, a senior Treasury official said on Friday. The East African nation wants to cut debt from overseas capital markets, after a borrowing binge … Read more

Eminem Surprises Fans, Releases New Album (See How To Download)

Popular US rapper Marshall Mathers better known as Eminem has again surprised his fans as he drops  a new album titled “Music To Be Murdered By” in the early hours of Friday, January 17. Eminem, sometime ago shocked his fans with his second album in 2018 titled, “Kamikaze”. The 20-track album features acts like Anderson .Paak, … Read more

Super Falcons Star Oshoala Backs Nigeria To Host 2020 AWCON

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has backed Nigeria in their quest to host the 2020 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) because it would benefit the country. Oshoala who emerges the 2019 African Footballer of the Year, believes the Confederation of African Football (CAF) should hand over the hosting rights of the tournament to Nigeria … Read more

Fuel To Be Sold At N97 Per Litre Soon Says FG

Fuel To Be Sold At N97 Per Litre Soon Says FG

The Minister of State for petroleum resources, Timipre Sylva has disclosed the federal government is working on a cheaper fuel alternative for Nigerians. He said with the alternative, Nigerians may be able to get fuel at the cheap rate of N97 per litre as against the current N145 per litre. The Minister made the submission … Read more

Don Jazzy Announces His Return To Social Media After Brief Illness

Legendary music producer Don Jazzy who is an active user of social media platforms has come out to reveal that he battled an illness but has now recovered. He has been absent on both Twitter and Instagram for quite some days, and that is enough reason his fans should worry about him. Don Jazzy who … Read more

Ex-BBNaija Star Tacha To Venture Into Music, Movie Industry

BBNaija: Tacha Reveals Why She Canceled South Africa Trip

Former BBNaija housemate Tacha Akide is another act to look out for in the music and movie industry as she reveals that she would be releasing a song with singer Slim Case. Tacha asked her fans to expect a lot from her in 2020 as she will be storming the Nollywood industry as well. The … Read more

Nollywood: ‘Ignore Competition If You want To Be Successful’, Says Yul Edochie

Nigerians Attack Celebrities Instead Of Government - Yul Edochie

Veteran Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie revealed that competition will causes setback for any young actors who wants to grow in the Nollywood industry. The actor urges young and upcoming thespians to ignore competition and stay focus so as the height of their chosen career. According to him, bringing others down in order to rise in their … Read more

Finally, Bruno Fernandes Agrees Personal Terms With Man United

Sporting Lisbon captain and midfielder Bruno Fernandes has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, Concise news reports. United will have to agree a fee for the player with Sporting, as Jorge Mendes is set to present a proposal to the Portuguese club after he attended United’s FA Cup clash with Wolves. It was learned that … Read more

Chelsea Defender Signs New Five-Year Contract

Chelsea Reacts As FIFA Lift Transfer Ban On London Club

Chelsea young defender Reece James has extended his stay with the Blues until 2025 after signing a new contract, the club confirmed on Thursday. James has pushed himself into contention under Frank Lampard, becoming a regular feature of the manager’s backline this season as the Blues turned to their academy following a FIFA-imposed transfer ban … Read more

Transfer: Man United Star Agrees £1.3m Deal To Join Inter

EPL: Manchester United Crush Man City In Derby Match

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Inter Milan for the signing of Ashley Young in the January transfer window. The fee is £1.3m (€1.5m) plus bonuses and Young will fly to Milan on Friday ahead of a medical, according to Sky Sports News. Antonio Conte’s side are close to agreeing a swap deal with … Read more

Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins Best Foreign Exchange Provider Award

Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has emerged the Best Foreign Exchange Provider in Nigeria at the Global Finance World’s Best Foreign Exchange Provider Awards. The event held at RSA House in London recently. Ekohotblog understands Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC won the award having performed excellently in the following areas: … Read more

MURIC And Its Tales By Moonlight By Abdulhafis Abiade

MURIC

I have the profoundest respect for the highly-revered Professor of Islamic studies, Ishaq Akintola, and the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). Sadly, my admiration for the eminent scholar and the group he spearheads is on a downward spiral, no thanks to MURIC’s endorsement of Hanan Buhari’s stark misuse of the presidential plane. MURIC’s half-arsed attempt to … Read more

Pop Culture: The Big Deal About Big Butt Movement

Pop Culture: The Big Deal About Big Butt Movement

The rising rate of ladies getting into the big butt movement in Nigeria is enough proof that most men prefer big butts and some ladies without one would do anything to get it, including butt implants. Even with highly publicized deaths of a mother of two who did not succeed in her implant, there seems … Read more