A housekeeper, Joy Ibi, 22, and a driver on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing $8,400 (N3million) belonging to their employer. The police charged Ibi, who resides in the Lekki area of Lagos, alongside Friday Udu, a driver, with four counts of conspiracy, theft, receiving stolen money and possession of forged … Read more
The publisher of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba TJ Abass has commended the Nigeria Institute of Journalism’s proactive approach in addressing the sexual harassment charges levied against one of its lecturers According to Otunba Abass: “The setting up of a panel to investigate the allegation and eventual dismissal of the accused lecturer speaks volume about the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 1. Sen. Danjuma Says His Endorsement Of Obaseki Personal One of the member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Daisy Danjuma, has revealed her endorsement of Gov Godwin Obaseki for reelection was personal. READ MORE … Read more
PSG are plotting a huge contract offer for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The Daily Express says PSG are ready to offer Guardiola a huge deal to leave City this summer. French champions PSG have been linked with a move for Guardiola in recent weeks and he is believed to be top of the club’s shortlist if … Read more
…..If Your Man Cheats On You, Knack His Brother,Father, Others Nigerian Singer, Teni Apata has gone a ranting spree on social media, leaving her followers worried as to whether she got heartbroken in recent times. In three consecutive posts, Teni Apata vented her cheating spouses and what ladies should do when they find themselves in … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family of renowned businessman, Chief Lekan Are, who passed away on Saturday, urging them to find solace in the good deeds and the good life lived by the departed. The President’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, … Read more
26-year-old Udoh Effiong has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by Egor Magistrates Court in Benin for stealing a laptop from his employer. He was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to stealing and begged the court for leniency. The court however, gave the convict an option to pay a fine of N10,000. According to the … Read more
The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commssion (EFCC) on Monday, January 20, 2020, arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil better known as “Mama Boko Haram”. She was arraigned alongside Tahir Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyade, before Justice Aisha Kumalia of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on an amended five-count charge bordering … Read more
Former US First Lady, Michelle Obama took to her Instagram page, @michelleobama, to share her workout playlist for 2020 and Nigerian Singer and song writer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy ‘My Money’ ‘My Baby’ song falls fourth on her list. The first lady who clocked 52 years three days ago, said the playlist helps … Read more
Victims of the Ile-Epo pipeline explosion have blamed the government for not responding on time. On Sunday, Ekohotblog reported a pipeline explosion in the Ile-Epo area of Lagos state. Ekohotblog visited the scene of the incident on Monday and spoke with victims of the explosion. Adebayo, a resident of the area said that they had … Read more
Ekohotblog had earlier reported the fresh outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ondo State. Currently, hearts are jumping into mouths over the outbreak of the deadly disease. Fifteen deaths have been recorded, while twenty-eight lives are on the line as the government is yet to speak on the issue. Daily Post source at the Federal Medical … Read more
The UK-Africa Investment Summit 2020 in London is aimed at generating new opportunities in Africa for businesses across the UK. During a bilateral discussion on the sidelines, Ghanian President, Nana Akufo-Addo pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to hasten the process of reopening the closed borders because of its side effects on the economy … Read more
Real Madrid have completed the signing of teenage Brazilian prospect Reinier from Flamengo on a six-and-a-half-year deal, the Spanish giants announced on Monday. According to reports in Spain and in Brazil, Madrid will pay the player’s buyout clause, amounting to around 30 million euros ($33.3m), with 80 percent going to Flamengo and the remainder to … Read more
Popular Nigerian comedian, Otaghware Onodjayeke better known as ‘I Go Save’ narrated why it took him 9-year to legalize his union with mother of his three children, Iyabo. Ekohotblog reported that the popular comdian tied the knot with his long time lover, Iyabo. In an interview, he said: “I am not really into ladies and … Read more
Nigerian Singer and song writer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy ‘My Money’ ‘My Baby’ song makes Michelle Obama, former US First Lady’s, workout playlist for 2020. Obama took to her Instagram page, @michelleobama, on Sunday, where she posted her playlist. She said the playlist helps her go through her toughest workout sessions. A rundown … Read more
Five people – including a child – have died after a pipe exploded and flooded a hotel in Russia with boiling water. A five-year-old girl and her mother were reportedly among the victims following the incident at the Mini Hotel Caramel in Perm, more than 700 miles east of Moscow. All of the victims were … Read more
Curvy Nollywood actress has said she wonders why sexy women are perceived to be promiscuous because they expose their bodies. In a post she shared on Sunday, January 19, Lawal described women who throw shades at their fellow women as hypocrites. “So I was wondering about something…. Why do women call *Sexy Women * names … Read more
A 29-year-old man identified as Mustapha Idris has allegedly killed his 20-year-old pregnant girlfriend because he was scared of what people would think when news of her pregnancy out of wedlock spreads. The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed that Idris is currently in police net for murdering Nafisa Hashimu. Spokesperson for the police in … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan zonal office, at the weekend, arrested 89 suspected internet fraudsters at the popular Club 360 located on the Akala Expressway, Oluyole Extension in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. In preparation for the late night operation, officers of the commission had carried out series of discreet surveillance on … Read more
Pupils in Primary 4 – 6 on Lagos Island on Monday benefited from a free feeding initiative called ‘Snacks For Thought’, floated by the Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Ekohotblog understands that the Snacks For Thought initiative is different from the federal government’s feeding program as this targets mostly children in their … Read more