Lagos News – Page 114

Infamous Kidnapper Surrenders Self Voluntarily To Police

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Date Is Set For Fresh Nigeria Police Recruitment- Ogun CP

A notorious kidnapper identified as Buju Bazamfare, has voluntarily surrendered himself and the ammunition in his possession, to the Nigeria Police Force. Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule confirmed when he visited the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, commending the police in the state for ensuring that peace and harmony reigns. While describing the feat as … Read more

Lagos Airlifts Pilgrims To The Holy Land Of Israel

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Lagos State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday airlifted pilgrims to the holy land of Israel and Rome. The pilgrimage which will last for nine days would convey them to the papal city of Rome in Italy and the holy land of Israel. Addressing the Pilgrims during the airlifting ceremony at Christ the Light Chapel, Alausa … Read more

Two Actors Die While Rehearsing Movie Scene In Mexico

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Two actors fell from a bridge and died while rehearsing a scene on location for the Mexican TV series “Sin Miedo a la Verdad,” broadcaster Televisa said Friday. Televisa said in a brief statement that Jorge Navarro Sánchez and Luis Gerardo Rivera died Thursday night but did not give further details. Don’t Miss: Man Sentenced … Read more

Transfer: Ashley Young Finally Joins Inter Milan

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Former Manchester United captain Ashley Young has completed his move from Old Trafford to Inter Milan on a six-month deal with an option to extend for a further year. A deal between the two clubs was agreed on Thursday with Inter paying a £1.3m (€1.5m) fee plus bonuses for the winger turned full-back. Young travelled … Read more

Leicester City: Rodgers Gives Updates on Ndidi’s Injury

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Super Eagles Midfielder 'Flattered' With Man U, Liverpool Links

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rogers gave update on Wilfred Ndidi’s injury. He said Nigeria international is making progress with regards to his recovery but he is still out of training and will be missing out in their next Premier League match. He said: “Wes has been out, and he’s been back on training field, so … Read more

JSS Student Goes Swimming During Break, Drowns In River

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A Junior Secondary School (JSS) student of Kekeshi in Abaji, identified as Aromeh, has drowned in a river in the area while trying to swim at about 12:00pm on Wednesday. A teacher who pleaded anonymity disclosed that the 13-year-old boy left the class along with three of his classmates during break to swim in the … Read more

Man Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment For Stealing Cooking Utensils

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Court Sentences UNILORIN Student To Jail For Fraud

41-year old Tunde Taiwo has been sentenced without an option fine to two years imprisonment for stealing cooking rentals from two different people and selling them to an unknown buyer. Taiwo was reported to have gone to one Mrs. Christiana Ikelu’s shop at No 7, Chief Dotun Street, Ago Okota, pretended to rent some cooking … Read more

World Shortest Man Dies At 27

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The world’s shortest man who was capable of walking, as verified by Guinness World Records, died Friday at a hospital in Nepal, his family said. Khagendra Thapa Magar, who measured 67.08 centimeters (2 feet, 2.41 inches), died of pneumonia at a hospital in Pokhara, 200 kilometers outside Kathmandu, where he lived with his parents. “He … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Saturday, January 18th, 2020

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, January 18th, 2020 1. Afenifere Leader In Police Net For Obstructing Osinbajo’s Convoy Abagun Kole Omololu, National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Abagun Kole Omololu was arrested and detained for blocking Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s convoy. READ MORE 2. Ifeanyi Ubah Reacts To Court … Read more

Afenifere Leader In Police Net For Obstructing Osinbajo’s Convoy

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Abagun Kole Omololu, National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Abagun Kole Omololu was arrested and detained for blocking Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s convoy. According to him, he was arrested by one of the police officers on the entourage of the Vice President , Yemi Osinbajo and was detained at Onikan Police Station. A message sent to … Read more

Ifeanyi Ubah Reacts To Court Order Says, He Was Denied Fair Hearing

Jan 18, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Just In: Court Sacks Ifeanyi Ubah From Anambra Senate, See Why

Following the Federal High Court order removing the Young Peoples Party, YPP senator, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah from the senate, he has alleged that he was denied fair hearing. It could be recalled that Federal High Court in Abuja had sacked the lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District from the senate on the grounds that he … Read more

EPL: Man United Announce New Captain, See Fans Reaction

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

EPL: Manchester United Crush Man City In Derby Match

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday announced England international, Harry Maguire as the new captain of the club following the exit of Ashley Young. Football fans around the world have taken to Twitter to express their diverse opinion. Some threw their weight behind the Norwegian trainer, others faulted his decision and opted for long-term … Read more

Protesters Storm National Assembly Over Ihedioha’s Removal

Jan 18, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Imo: Ihedioha Breaks Silence On Judgement That Removed Him From Power

Hundred of protesters have stormed the National Assembly complex to protest the removal of Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as Governor of Imo state by the Supreme Court. It could be recalled that the Supreme Court in its judgment bad declared the election of Ihedioha viod and declared Hope Uzodinma of the … Read more

NFVCB Lifts Ban On Banky W’s ‘Sugar Rush’, Returns To Cinemas

Jan 18, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Days after it prohibited “Sugar Rush” movie from showing in cinemas across the country, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has lifted the ban. NFVCB earlier banned Sugar Rush which hit cinemas on 25 December, 2019, because the temporary approval given for the movie exhibition had expired. Speaking on the suspension of the movie, the … Read more

Buhari Says, His Re-Election Was Not Rigged

Jan 18, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

President Muhammadu Buhari, has defended his reelection, stressing that it was not fluke going my the number of votes he got in the 2019 presidential poll. Buhari noted that the 2019 presidential election of free and fair hence, he was a beneficiary of the product of a free and fair election. Speaking at a dinner … Read more

Nnamdi Kanu To Storm Nigeria For Parents’ Burial

Jan 18, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Nnamdi Kanu leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced his plan to attend the burial of his parents slated for February 14, 2020. Kanu who spoke through IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful said the burial would follow the normal burial preparation, according to the custom of the land. He however refused to disclose the … Read more

Amotekun: Are Yorubas Finally Speaking With One Voice? (OPINION)

Nov 4, 2020.Jan 17, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Needless Controversy Over Amotekun! By Abiodun Komolafe

There has been no shortage of intrigue since the Governors of the South West states united to launch Operation Amotekun. That step, it can be argued was the first time in a long while that the Yorubas united to speak with one voice, ditching political allegiances to stand as one. Of the six South West … Read more

Eminem Surprises Fans, Releases New Album (See How To Download)

Jan 17, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Popular US rapper Marshall Mathers better known as Eminem has again surprised his fans as he drops a new album titled “Music To Be Murdered By” in the early hours of Friday, January 17. Eminem, sometime ago shocked his fans with his second album in 2018 titled, “Kamikaze”. The 20-track album features acts like Anderson .Paak, … Read more

Super Falcons Star Oshoala Backs Nigeria To Host 2020 AWCON

Jan 17, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has backed Nigeria in their quest to host the 2020 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) because it would benefit the country. Oshoala who emerges the 2019 African Footballer of the Year, believes the Confederation of African Football (CAF) should hand over the hosting rights of the tournament to Nigeria … Read more

#JusticeForChima: VP Osinbajo To Police, Stop Harassing Young People (Video)

Jan 17, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Vice President Yomi Osinbajo speaks against Police Harassment, Extra Judicial Killings and need for the senior police officers to curtail the excesses.

Ekohotblog earlier reported the alleged killing of a mechanic Chima Ikwunado by some operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

This online news platform understands that Chima was tortured to death by some rogue police officers attached to the Mile 1 police station in Port Harcourt.
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