Report reaching Ekohotblog says that Access Bank Plc is set to close more than 300 of its branches nationwide in a bid cut down running costs as a result of the pandemic outbreak coronavirus otherwise called COVID-19. This online news platform understands that the move comes in the wake of a statement made by the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria (NEMA). The appointment was announced in a statement by the Director of information the the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. Bassey said the appointment took effect … Read more
A young driver of a Lexus SUV, identified as Mr. Aaron B. Nnamdi, embraced his untimely death in early hours of Saturday, as he collided with a Mercedes Benz 911 along the Onitsha—Nteje Expressway, Anambra State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra … Read more
There is tragedy in Imo as the State Police Command have arrested a woman, Joy Amadin for stabbing her 24-year-old lesbian daughter, Happiness Amadin who she caught in bed with a fellow girl. Prior to this, Happiness had a heated argument with her mother, saying she would not get married to a man as she … Read more
Leading African financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) held its Annual General Meeting virtually by proxy on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – a first in UBA’s seventy-one-year history. The meeting, which had in attendance shareholders, management and staff members, together with representatives of relevant regulatory bodies, was held using an Online Meetings Platform, … Read more
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, has issued new guidelines ahead of operations on Monday in a bid to curtail the further spread of COVID-19. The management said it will only be carrying 20 commuters with face masks per bus. The Managing Director of the firm, Mr. Fola Tinubu, … Read more
A middle-aged Nigerian man, identified as Evangelist Nwabueze Franklin Kelechi, has committed suicide in Malaysia after fighting depression, shocking family and friends. The man reportedly died after allegedly plunging down from his condo at Skyvilla, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning. According to reports, the deceased was going through a rough … Read more
The Ekiti Police Command operatives have reportedly arrested a meat seller after hacking a male customer who came to buy meat from him in Ado-Ekiti to death. Reports revealed how a man(Meat Seller) identified as Taiwo has allegedly stabbed a man in the stomach who was a lecturer to death after down-pricing his meat in … Read more
……..As Comoros Records First Case Of Coronavirus Comoros has announced its first confirmed COVID-19 case, as Lesotho remains the only country in Africa without Coronavirus. “On this day of April 30, 2020, the government declares the first case of COVID-19 on the Comoros,” President Azali Assoumani said during an address to the nation on Thursday … Read more
While companies in various industries have been laying off staff members as well as reducing incomes, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has intimidated to clash with any Maritime firm that intends to make its employees unemployed. The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria stated it will resist any company’s attempt to downsize in the sector. … Read more
Nollywood’s Mercy Aigbe has revealed that for a long time, she had a crush on 2baba (formerly 2face Idibia). Mercy Aigbe stated this during the week as a guest on Gbenga Adeyinka’s Instagram Live chat. After Adeyinka played ‘African Queen’ while on the video call, Aigbe said with a broad smile, “Don’t tell anybody o. … Read more
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has admitted that she appreciates Liz Benson and also Sola Sobowale alot. According to the fashionable role interpreter, Liz Benson and also Sola Sobowale are her favourite. She said, “Coming into the industry, there were two people I admired a lot. Liz Benson and Sola Sobowale. Liz Benson was just so … Read more
Over 1.5 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Europe, just under half the worldwide total, according to an AFP tally on Saturday. Europe is the hardest-hit continent with at least 1,506,853 infections, including 140,260 deaths. Across the world, 3,350,224 cases and 238,334 deaths have been recorded. Spain, with 215,216 cases and 24,824 deaths, … Read more
Customs officials have killed a teenager while raiding locked-up shops in the Yewa-North in search of suspected smuggled rice and other contraband goods. Several men of the customs reportedly came to the Idiroko area and broke into many shops, making some traders to scamper for safety. The men were alleged to have taken away many … Read more
Two robbers have been caught and lynched after they reportedly cut off a victim’s hand for not keeping money for them during operation in Igando area of Lagos. Three armed robbers invaded Olushogbon Street by Oko fili Bus Stop in Igando area and attacked a victim. However, after suppressing and intimidating the victim while demanding … Read more
Laolu Omogunwa, a commercial motorcyclist, popularly known in Nigeria as Okada rider, is currently on the run having raped a pregnant woman to coma in a bush at Ago Akingboye in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. Mrs Sade Jawo had hired Omogunwa at Ajagba to take her to a farm settlement where she … Read more
Donations have poured in to support a poor Kenyan widow based in Mombasa identified as Peninah Bahti Kitsao, who pretended to be cooking for her 8 children but was actually boiling stones. Before the outbreak of Coronavirus, Peninah worked as a laundry woman and was able to gather enough money to feed her family, but … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said a pastor has tested positive for Coronavirus after praying for a deceased COVID-19 patient in the state. Those, who also tested positive for the virus include two children of the deceased. Wike stated this while giving an update on efforts by the state government to contain the … Read more
There is outrage in Akure, Ondo State capital, as policemen attached to Ijapo Divisional Police Station have reportedly taken to their heels after causing a fatal vehicular accident. At about 8:30pm on Friday, the policemen while enforcing dusk to dawn curfew, threw a log of wood at the tyre of a speeding Sports Utility Vehicle … Read more
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), said the agency will work with relevant organizations to identify the animal source of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) based on Emergency Committee recommendations. Ghebreyesus made this known at the agency’s twitter account, @WHO, saying that he reconvened the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations to review … Read more