MTN share price soared in South Africa following the withdrawal of a $2 billion tax demand by the Attorney General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami. Ekohotblog understands that the withdrawal of the tax claim which ended a 16-month long battle with the AGF caused the shares of the company to close 5.3% higher in Johannesburg lastweek. … Read more
Sources close to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) , Panti, Yaba, have disclosed that the Department is set to commission a 300-seater ultra-modern lecture theatre with office spaces for officers. According to the source, SCID had recently completed the lecture theatre and office complex project which started from the scratch in July 2019 mainly … Read more
An Imam, Sheikh Mohammed Mutumba, has been suspended from his clerical work after unknowingly wedding a fellow man in Islamic culture (Nikah).The regional Kadhi, Sheikh Abdul Noor Kakande, said Sheikh Mutumba, 27, who is an Imam of Kyampisi Masjid Noor mosque in Kayunga District, is under investigation over the “unfortunate” incident. According to Sheikh Isa … Read more
Lately, writers have bombarded the internet with different views on how the empire of the former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has suddenly ‘crumbled’ following the demolition of his family property, Ile Arugbo, by the vindictive Kwara State government. Some would have thought that ended with Bukola Saraki’s defeat at the polls. However, the … Read more
The Oscars 2020 nominations were revealed earlier today Monday and with 11 nominations from the pack of films released in 2019, Joker sits at the top on the list of Oscars 2020 Nominations. The academy awards ignored movies like The Tale, The Cakemaker, Ingrid Goes West, Leave No Trace among other top-rated movies to compile … Read more
A bus preacher was almost lynched at popular Upper Iweka Park in Onitsha, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria when some condoms reportedly fell out of his bible as he preached the ‘Word of God’. Ekohotblog learned that the Anambra bus preacher was dragged out of the commercial bus and beaten into a pulp before he was … Read more
Reigning champions Juventus seized their opportunity to edge two points clear of Inter Milan in the Serie A title race with victory over Roma. Maurizio Sarri’s side struck twice in the opening 10 minutes, as Merih Demiral met Paulo Dybala’s free-kick before Dybala then earned a penalty which Cristiano Ronaldo duly converted. Roma responded in … Read more
Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, has joined the host of celebrities who are confident that afro-fusion star, Burna Boy will make the country proud by winning Grammy award. Burna Boy was nominated in the Grammy’s World Music category for his album ‘African Giant‘ which was released on Friday, July 26. Speaking during … Read more
The Soundcity MVP Award Festival was held at the Eko Hotel, Lagos on Saturday with outstanding performances by some top African artiste such as Davido, Diamond Platinumz, Tekno and Tiwa Savage among others. The new fishes Joeboy and Rema also graced the stage with other top entertainment celebrities. African’s golden girl, Bonang Matheba was the … Read more
Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 4-1 on penalties to win the Spanish Supercopa in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night. In a low-quality match in which opportunities were scarce, Zinedine Zidane’s side prevailed on spot kicks as the Rojiblancos missed two of their three efforts. Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos all converted, with … Read more
Sergio Aguero hit a hat-trick to become the Premier League’s all-time leading overseas goalscorer as Manchester City hammered Aston Villa to leave Dean Smith’s men struggling in the relegation zone. The Argentine took his tally to 177 league goals to surpass Thierry Henry’s mark as a brace from Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus’ strike helped … Read more
Nigerians has spent about N6.97 billion to watch films in the cinemas across the country in 2019. This is according to data provided by cinemas and gathered by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), NAN reports. The year opened with ‘Aquaman’, ‘Chief Daddy’ and ‘Up North’ sitting on the top three of the chart, … Read more
Popular Nigerian singer, Jaywon who recently posted huge amount on his social media page few days ago was robbed at a club in Ibadan. It seems the singer enticed the armed robbers through is recent show off on social media. The singer recently posted a photo via Instagram of himself posing on the bed with … Read more
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will be out for four months following a knee operation on Sunday. The Uruguay striker suffered an injury to the external meniscus on his right knee and was operated on by Spanish surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat. Suarez played the whole match as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in the … Read more
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will undergo knee surgery on Sunday. The Uruguay international has suffered an injury to the external meniscus on his right knee and will be operated on by Spanish surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat. Suarez played the whole match as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final … Read more
It was a sweet victory for Jurgen Klopp and his men and Liverpool as defeated highly inspired Mourinho’s Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the English Premier League EPL matchday 22 encounters. The Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points after second-place Leicester lost to Southampton … Read more
Jordan Ayew’s deflected equaliser earned Crystal Palace a point at home against Arsenal, who had goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent off by the video assistant referee (VAR). Captain Aubameyang had put his side ahead with a well-worked team goal as Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the first half. But Ayew brought Palace level after the break, his … Read more
Malaga have sacked head coach Victor Sanchez four days after he was suspended following the publication of an explicit video of the 43-year-old on social media. The Spanish second-tier side said Sanchez had been dismissed for “disciplinary reasons”, adding that they had been unable to agree terms on a mutual termination of his contract. “Malaga … Read more
Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspired struggling AC Milan to a 2-0 win over Cagliari in Serie A match on Saturday. The Swedish who made his return to the club said scoring his first goal for AC Milan since rejoining the club made him “feel alive” as his side eased past Cagliari in Serie A. Rafael Leao had … Read more
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry may already have had their financial independence plan all plotted out before the shock announcement last week that they wanted to step back from royal duties. Report sighted on various online platforms reports that the Dutchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has signed a voiceover … Read more