Keystone Bank Limited has re-emphasised its commitment to the growth and development of the Africa’s creative industry as the lender recently partnered with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and other multilateral agencies to host the maiden edition of the Creative Africa Exchange Weekend (CAX WKND) in Kigali, Rwanda. According to the organizers, the Creative Africa … Read more
The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has constituted a committee, headed by President Roch Marc Christian Kabore of Burkina Faso, to study and make a full report on Nigeria’s land border closure with her neighbours. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development … Read more
…………Nnamdi Kanu reveals why nobody can stop the IPOB mission The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),Nnamdi Kanu has revealed IPOB sponsor, saying his group is under divine instruction from God to seek secession from Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that Kanu revealed IPOB sponsor during a live broadcast on Radio Biafra on Saturday, February … Read more
Tony O. Elumelu, CON, has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, on their commitment to African entrepreneurship, with the disbursement of $2.5million seed capital to the AfDB-sponsored beneficiaries of the 2019 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. $2.5m was released today, with the remainder expected to be disbursed to the entrepreneurs … Read more
…….Surprises the Oscars with a performance of ‘Lose Yourself’ American rap legend, Marshall Mathers popularly known as Eminem made a surprise appearance on stage at the 2020 Oscars. Ekohotblog Understands that this was Eminem’s first performance at the Oscars. He was reportedly set to perform at the 2003 ceremony but refused the offer as the Academy wanted … Read more
The 92nd Academy Awards, better known as Oscar, was held on Sunday night in Los Angeles with Parasite and its director Bong Joon-ho winning Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best International Feature Film, and Best Director. Netflix made out with just two awards at the 2020 Oscar Awards despite having 24 nominations. The streaming company won Best … Read more
……..1000 bombs can’t stop ‘sons of Oduduwa’ Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to an explosion that rocked the Ekiti State Government House. Ekohotblog reports that an explosion had rocked the Ekiti State Government House on Saturday causing tension in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Reacting in a post on his Twitter page, … Read more
……….Criticized Nancy Pelosi For Posting A Threat To US Angelina Jolie’s dad, Jon Voight, who is also a Hollywood veteran, has expressed his support for US President Donald Trump, describing him as “the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln”. Voight in a video published 6 February, also criticised House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accusing her of posing … Read more
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in Edo, has organised free breast and cervical cancer screening outreach for women for early detection of the disease. Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the President of MWAN Edo chapter, made the disclosure during an awareness programme on Breast, Cervical and prostate cancer held in Oredo, Benin. She described cervical … Read more
Most of the petroleum stations in Badagry communities have closed as the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria (NUPENG) suspended distribution of fuel to the city. Mr Tayo Aboyeji, Chairman, South-West Chapter of the union told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Badagry that the suspension was due to harassment … Read more
……..Nigeria lacks the capacity to deal with crisis Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has released another prophecies for the year 2020 saying more disasters will occur. Ekohotblog recalls that during the 2019 RCCG Crossover Service, Pastor Adeboye prophesied that there would be fire outbreaks. READ ALSO: … Read more
The House of Representatives has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) and Control to sensitize Nigerians against using paracetamol to boil meat. Ekohotblog understands that the house of representative at the plenary, mandated NAFDAC and other relevant agencies to urgently embark on widespread sensitization and public awareness against the consumption … Read more
The publisher of Safety Record Newspaper , and founder of General Safety Services Limited, Alhaji (Dr.) Lateef Adegbuyi Alebiosu is dead. Dr. Lateef Alebiosu was a former President of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) and a British-trained veteran fireman. According to HSENations, Alhaji (Dr.) Lateef Adegbuyi Alebiosu died early hours of today, … Read more
Uber facilitated 14 million rides a week in India last year, the American ride-hailing firm said as it claimed the tentpole position in the key overseas market. In a report (PDF) published on the sidelines of its quarterly earnings Thursday afternoon, Uber said that it commanded over 50% of the ride-hailing market in India — … Read more
As part of its initiative to continuously encourage female entrepreneurs in the country, Ecobank Nigeria last week in Lagos trained over 140 female business owners on digital marketing skills in its state-of-the-art Academy. The empowerment programme organized by Ecobank Female Entrepreneurs’ Initiative (EFEI) drew participants from Lagos and its environs. EFEI program which was launched … Read more
UNITY Bank Plc has partnered Nigerian cashew farmers under the auspices of the Association of Cashew Farmers, Processors and Aggregators of Nigeria (ACFAP) to boost production and drive export. The bank, which is reputed for its focus on the Agribusiness value chain, partnered ACFAP to host a stakeholders’ and export summit intended to promote cashew … Read more
South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has responded in combative style after he was slapped with an arrest warrant for failing to appear for a pre-trial hearing on corruption charges. A day after his lawyers said he was unable to attend the proceedings because he was ill, Zuma posted a tweet showing himself with a rifle, aiming through … Read more
Ekohotblog understands preparation is in top gear ahead of Friday, February 14 burial date of parents of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB); Nnamdi Kanu, His Royal Highness Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and his wife, Ugoeze Meme Sally Kanu at their country home, Isiama Afaraukwu Community in Umuahia Local Government Area of … Read more
Chinese doctor, Li Wenliang, who tried to warn others about the Wuhan coronavirus died on Thursday from the disease, according to Chinese state media, Global Times. Li, a 34-year-old doctor working in Wuhan, raised the alarm about the virus on December 30, but was silenced by local police. According to CNN, he was one of … Read more
Some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Wednesday, paid an appreciation visit to President Muhammadu Buhari over the increment of their monthly allowances from N19,800 to N33,000. The NYSC members were led to the State House by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare and the Director General of the … Read more