Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has declared that residents in Oyo State will die like mere flies if the Government doesn’t declare a lockdown to curb the spread of Coronavirus. With a total of 199 confirmed cases, 47 recovery and a death toll of 4, the State is on the verge of a serious covid-19 crisis, … Read more
As coronavirus continues to threaten human life in Nigeria, Swifts Networks Limited on Thursday distributed relief items to Lagosians. As part of its contribution towards containing the scourge, the company distributed Food items, Hand Sanitizers and Face Masks to members of the public within the environs of its Victoria Island and Ogba, Ikeja offices. According … Read more
Former Kano State Commissioner of Works and Infrastructural Developments, Muazu Magaji, has been discharged after recovering from COVID-19. Magaji took to his Facebook page to announce his status. “To the Glory of Allah SWT, today Friday 22nd May and 29th Ramadan I have been confirmed COVID-19 negative and discharged from Isolation centre,” he wrote. Magaji … Read more
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced that the Ramadan fast would continue on Saturday. The National Moonsighting Committee of the NSCIA said no moon was sighted in the country on Friday. It said the Ramadan fast would reach 30 this year as against preparations earlier made by Muslim faithful to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Godswill Obioma as the new National Examinations Council (NECO) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. The approval was contained in a letter dated 15th May 2020 with Reference No: FME/PS/396/C1/1/134. It was signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu. The letter noted that the appointment, … Read more
The National Assembly has breached its legislative procedure after it engaged the Federal Government on the revised 2020 budget before submission to the chamber. According to reports, the National Assembly and FG are deliberating to avoid the usual confrontation that trails the budget submission. It was disclosed that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National … Read more
A popular Portuguese rapper David Mota aka Mota Jr is dead after flaunting cash and jewelry on his social media page. According to reports, Mota Jr who shared his ‘billionaire lifestyle’ with fans online was reported missing for over two months. The Portuguese musician went missing on March 15, when it is believed he was … Read more
Sri Lanka on Friday lifted a ban on wedding receptions as part of its ways to easing of coronavirus restrictions, but grooms may not kiss the bride — at least in public. The country’s well-heeled usually holds wedding celebrations with thousands of guests, and the festivities can last for days with much eating, drinking, dancing … Read more
A renowned seer, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has released fresh prophecies. Ekohotblog reports that Primate Ayodele, who is the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has dropped some shocking prophecies concerning the primaries set to hold in Ondo and Edo States and the states upcoming governorship elections. In Edo State, Primate Ayodele said there is the need for the … Read more
Ten South Sudan former members of the high-level task force on COVID-19 have tested positive to the deadly disease. Information Minister Michael Makuei has told the BBC that all former members of the high-level task force on coronavirus – apart from the health minister – have tested positive for Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by … Read more
The story of Fella Adebiyi, Nigerian born Correctional Supervisor at Lansing Correctional facility in Lansing Kansas is another unfortunate story of one of several Nigerians whose life was cut short by the virulent coronavirus. Fella Adebiyi, 59 popularly called ‘Big Daddy’ who died on May 12, 2020 was earlier diagnosed with high blood pressure making … Read more
Three persons have died after a bomb exploded in Eziorsu community in Oguta local government area of Imo state. The three middle-aged men who died were identified as Elvis Ukado, Kasiemobi Uzoma and Justice Adiemea. Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Police Command, Orlando Ikeokwu said the incident occurred at about 2pm on Thursday. … Read more
The Chairman of Transport and Port Management System Limited, Jean Codo, has died at the Kirikiri correctional facility, Lagos on Thursday. The businessman reportedly collapsed in prison and rushed to the military hospital in Lagos where he lost his life. Politics Nigeria reports that the businessman from the Republic of Benin is being investigated by … Read more
Some Lagos residents have lamented the hike in prices of food items and transportation, as a result of the Eid-Al-Fitr and ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Currently, Ekohotblog understands that the restrictions by the Lagos State Government have negatively impacted the food supply chain with the tightening of transportation which has resulted in the shortage of food … Read more
A 16-year old Secondary school student (names withheld) has been reunited with her parents after an Akure Family court stopped her forced marriage to an Islamic Cleric identified as Alhaji Yusuf Lateef. The court presided over by Justice Aderemi Adegoroye ordered the return of the girl to her family for proper care and education amd … Read more
One Mr Toheeb Badmus aka Tomori is currently on the run after allegedly stabbing the mother of his child multiple times with a ceramic plate. Mr Toheeb is married to Tosin (the victim) and they recently welcomed a new born child together. Narrating the incident on 22nd of May, the victim’s sister disclosed that the … Read more
A tragic incident occurred at Tarau Gwer local government area in Benue state on Saturday night, as a family of three were killed by thunder strike. It was gathered that the family died on the spot after the thatch house they were sleeping in was struck by a thunder, folllowing a heavy rainfall on Saturday … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has called for the destruction of the Church of Satan’s temple in the United States, US. Fani-Kayode made the call while sharing a picture showing disciples of the Church of Satan having a procession in the US. In a tweet, the former Aviation Minister called on God to destroy the … Read more
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has revealed when the Pen Cinema Bridge in Agege will be ready. Speaking during an unscheduled visit to construction site of the bridge, Hamzat said the bridge will soon be completed. He posted images of the inspection on his Instagram page on Thursday. He declared that engineers still … Read more
Tears flowed at a Omoku market in Rivers State as an unidentified woman allegedly gave birth to a lizard after two years of carrying the pregnancy. Some neighbours took to social media to share photos of the reptile that came out of a woman who had been pregnant for approximately eighteen months. A resident identified … Read more