Governor Abubakar Sani Bello Celebrates ‘father Of Nigeria’s Modern Democracy’, Abdulsalami @78

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has felicitated with Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar on the auspicious occasion of his 78th birthday. The Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mrs Mary Noel Berje, eulogized the former military leader as full of drive, passion and … Read more

Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, June 15th, 2020

Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, June 15th, 2020 1.BREAKING: Gombe Leads As COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria Hits Over 16,000 COVID-19 in Nigeria continues to rise as the latest statistics provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveal Gombe overtakes Lagos with the most number of … Read more

Ibidun Ighodalo Death: Pastor Ighodalo Breaks Silence On Wife’s Death

Ibidun Ighodalo Death: Pastor Ighodalo Breaks Silence On Wife's Death

………Buhari, Oby Ezekwesili, Dele Momodu, Others Mourn Ibidun Ajayi-Ighodalo Popular Lagos Pastor and husband Ituah Ighodalo has spoken out about the death of his wife, Ibidun Ajayi-Ighodalo. Ekohotblog reports that the wife of Senior Pastor of Trinity House Church, Ituah Iguodala, Ibidun Ighodalo died at age 40 on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Pastor Ituah Ighodalo … Read more

Is Donald Trump Fit For November Presidential Election Election?

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President Donald Trump turned 74 on Sunday, June 14 five months to the November presidential election. But is he fit to withstand the grueling re-election campaign? Some doubts about his fitness are emerging after some incidents during his appearance at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. Scrutiny of a president’s health is … Read more

Health Minister Diagonised With COVID-19

Ghana’s president has announced that Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has contracted COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra. According to local reports, the minister was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday and is “in a stable condition”. It was gathered that the Minister contracted the virus after … Read more

BREAKING: Gombe Leads As COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria Hits Over 16,000

Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases as Lagos daily infection drops to 38.

COVID-19 in Nigeria continues to rise as the latest statistics provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveal Gombe overtakes Lagos with the most number of COVID-19 for the day as Nigeria records 403 new infections. Ekohotblog reports that on Sunday evening, June 14th, NCDC confirmed 403 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria. This … Read more

This Couple’s Photo Will Sure Get You Worried

Love they say is indeed a beautiful thing and this particular one has got a lot of people talking on social media. A photo of a couple circulating the social media space just isn’t the normal everyday couple. The gentleman in the said picture is over 6ft tall and it is presumed the lady is … Read more

Villa Security Incident: Buhari Not In Danger – Presidency.

The Presidency has assured everyone that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari, is not, and was not at any time in any form of danger arising, either from deadly infections or the reported incident by security personnel which is currently under investigation. This was contained in a press statement issued on … Read more

Amidst Defection Rumour: Obaseki Visits Wike In Port Harcourt

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Sunday hosted his embattled Edo State counterpart, Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt. An official statement did not state Gov. Obaseki’s mission but it may not be unconnected to his recent disqualification from running for party primaries for a second term by his political … Read more

Edo Governorship Poll: Atiku Lures Obaseki To PDP

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The former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar has asked Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his reelection bid. It was gathered that Abubakar contacted Obaseki on Friday after he was disqualified from participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the September 19 governorship election in Edo … Read more

Nigerian Troops Repel Attack, Kill 20 BH/ISWAP In Monguno

The report has it that ground troops of Sector 3  and  Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE has repelled an attack on Monguno town and inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram /Islamic State of West Africa terrorists who attempted to breach Munguno Town in Borno State on Saturday, 13 June 2020. The coordinator, defense media … Read more

Reps Member, Wole Oke Mourns Adejare, Consoles Oyetola

The Member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Rep. Busayo Wole Oke, has condoled the Osun state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola over the sudden demise of his Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Barrister Adebisi Adejare, describing it as shocking. In a statement made available to, newsmen in Abuja n Sunday  the lawmaker said the demise … Read more

Nigerian Troops Repel Attack, Kill 20 BH/ISWAP In Monguno

The report has it that ground troops of Sector 3  and  Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE has repelled an attack on Monguno town and inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram /Islamic State of West Africa terrorists who attempted to breach Munguno Town in Borno State on Saturday, 13 June 2020. The coordinator, defense media … Read more

42 Persons Killed In Fresh Borno Attack

About 42 persons were reportedly killed when Boko Haram attacked Goni Usmanti village in Gubio local government area of Borno state on Saturday. Ahmadu Modu, a witness, said the insurgents stormed the village in four gun trucks and motorcycles around 1 am. Read Also:  We Are Not Injecting Terrorists Back Into The Society – Nigerian … Read more

NACCIMA To Collaborate With Australia On Mining, Agriculture

NACCIMA To Collaborate With Australia On Mining, Agriculture

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has consolidated its collaboration with the Australian government on mining and agricultural sectors respectively. The National President of NACCIMA, Hajiya Saratu Iya-Aliyu disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Australian High Commissioner, Ms. Claire Ireland at the Australian High Commission office in … Read more

Death Penalty, Castration Not Sufficient To End Rape — ASUU

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says death sentence and castration of rape offenders is not sufficient to end incessant rape cases in the country. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, the ASUU National President, made this known in an interview with Newsmen in Ota, Ogun State. Ogunyemi said that the death sentences and other stiffer punishment … Read more

COVID-19 Survivor To Pay $1.1million Hospital Bill

BREAKING: Coronavirus Cases Breaks 700,000 Globally

A 70-year-old American man who nearly died of COVID-19 has been billed a heart-stopping $1.1 million for his hospital expenses, the Seattle Times reported Saturday. Michael Flor was admitted to a hospital in the northwestern city on March 4, and stayed for 62 days at one point coming so close to death that nurses held … Read more

Suspected Killer Of Oyo Pregnant Lady Arrested

A suspect connected to the murder of a pregnant woman, Azeezat Somuyiwa, has been arrested by operatives of the Oyo State Police Command. This was announced in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi. The incident occurred on June 5 in Ibadan. READ ALSO: Again, Boko Haram Attack On Borno Village … Read more

COVID-19: Communication Expert Tasks Nigerians On Digital Skill Acquisition

Mrs Christie Adejoh, Lead Consultant, Marcee Mega Communications, recently urged the government and individual Nigerians to focus more on digital skills acquisition to remain compliant as COVID-19 ravaged the world. Adejoh made the call during an online meeting organised by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), to address emerging trends in Nigerian cultural … Read more

269 Nigerians Stranded In India Arrive Lagos, Abuja Stranded

The Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on recently, confirmed the arrival of 269 Nigerians that were stranded in India in Lagos and Abuja. The commission, who announced their arrival on it’s Twitter handle, said that the 269 Nigerians arrived Nigeria at 2:00 a.m. NiDCOM said that evacuees were received from India at the Lagos and … Read more