There is a deadly and abusive industry growing rapidly in Nigeria. It’s the child begging industry. It’s not unusual to see children with begging bowls or twins strapped to their mothers’ backs while they ask you to bless the twins. I think it needs to be said that when you give children alms on the … 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
No fewer than 502 women benefited from a free breast and cervical cancer screening exercise organized by the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) in Enugu on Saturday. NAOWA also organised an 11 kilometres cancer awareness walk as well as talk as part of activities to mark the 2020 World Cancer Awareness Week. Mrs Rasheedat … Read more
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Malam Falalu Bello said in Kaduna on Saturday said that, The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) is now firmly on track, revived and ready to take off and there is nothing that can stop it from relegating other parties in Nigeria to the background, come 2023. The National … 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 Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday declared a one week fasting and prayers for God to restore the mandate of the former governor of the state, Mr Emeka Ihedioha. According to a statement signed by the party’s State Secretary, Nze Ray Emeana, on Saturday, the spiritual exercise would commence … 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
A corp member has taken to Twitter to share a love letter he received from a junior secondary school 2 girl. The content of the letter was unclear but it was simply explaining how the student is head over heels in love with the corper and jealousy creeps in when she sees the corper … 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
Fuel attendants raised alarm when a huge python was found at the lubricant warehouse at Conoil filing station at Apapa on Thursday 6th February 2020. The python which had been hiding there caused fear amongst the people as able bodied men emptied a gallon of fuel on the reptile, to weaken it before it was … 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
Since its launch in February 2015, DStv channel 166, Zee World has experienced a tremendous growth. As the channel marked its fifth birthday of airing in Nigeria, Zee World has achieved a number of industry firsts; last year, viewers were introduced to Mehek, the first Bollywood produced series to ever feature actors from the African … Read more
Some youths on Saturday protested against the ban of motorcycles (Okada) and tricycle ( Keke) at the finish line of the 2020 Lagos City Marathon, Eko Atlantic. The placard – carrying protesters complained that the Okada ban was making life difficult for them. Don’t Miss: Lagos City Marathon: Couple Emerge First Nigerians To Reach Finish … Read more
After Kenya’s David Barmasai emerged winner, Emmanuel Gyang and his wife, Deborah Pam, have emerged first Nigerians to complete the 42km race at the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. Gyang, who was the fist male Nigerian, finished 33rd overall with a time of 2:25.30secs. Pam was the first female Nigerian to get to finish in her … Read more
A loud bang, perceived to be a bomb explosion, rocked the peaceful Ekiti capital, causing palpable fear at the Ekiti State Government House in Ado Ekiti and its environ. The incident which occurred at about 7:40 am on the morning of Saturday caused scare and tension as people scampered for safety. After the explosion, there … Read more
Hanan Buhari, daughter to President Muhammadu Buhari, has been sued by an Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Oluwatosin Ojaomo, for alleged illegal use of the presidential aircraft for a private visit to Bauchi State on January 10. On Friday, copies of the processes filed by the claimant at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory … Read more