Brazilian star David Luiz left Chelsea because of England defender Fikayo Tomori, according to the London side’s coach Frank Lampard. Luiz joined Arsenal from Chelsea during the summer of 2019 for eight million pounds after claiming the Europa League with the Blues. Tomori played under Lampard while he was on loan at the Championship side … Read more
In a bid to uphold the virtues of Islam, Kano State Government has banned persons of opposite genders from boarding same commercial tricycles across the state, to take effect from January 2020. Speaking on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of 77th annual Islamic Vacation Course (IVC) organised by Zone A of Muslim Society of Nigeria … Read more
In a bid to sensitise road users on the need to embrace safety measures during the Yuletide, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Niger has launched operation Eagle Eye. Mrs Lydia Wagami, Head of Operations, , NEMA, Minna Operations Office, said during the inauguration of the exercise in Minna on Thursday, that it would … Read more
Bvlly, a 24-year-old Toronto-based rapper, was shot and killed early Christmas Eve, police in the country have said. The police authorities have described the killing as a homicide. Bvlly, whose real name was Jahquar Stewart, was killed Tuesday morning in a north Oshawa home, according to Durham Regional Police Service. Read Also: Naira Marley Fixes Date … Read more
Controversial singer, Naira Marley has declared 30th May for “Marlians Day” celebration as it was widely requested by his fans. Ekohotblog reports that “Marlian” is used to categorise the fans of the “Soapy” crooner. Among those who requested for the date was DJ cuppy, who tweeted “We need a National Marlians day”. Following this request, … Read more
Nigerian singer Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ better known as Brymo who took to Twitter to reveal that he is anti-social. According to Brymo, he didn’t just grow up being anti-social, but he spent his childhood days with his parents alone. The singer, who said he is the only child said he wants to see only things that … Read more
The Nigeria entertainment industry is set to experience yet again another high profile wedding ceremony as global music star, Starboy Wizkid took to his Twitter handle to announce that he would be getting married in 2020. This announcement has left many curious as people wondered who the father of three would be getting married to. … Read more
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has been shunned for her excessive use of power, abuse of office and employment of staff beyond the financial capacity of the ministry. Earlier Farouq refused to approve the payment for the National Home Grown School Feeding Program for Lagos, Imo, Kogi and … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 26th, 2019 1. Fuel Subsidy: FG Spent N12.7bn In Five Days The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, spent N12.69 billion to subsidise Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, in five days, between Monday, December 16 and Friday, December 20, 2019. … Read more
Olumba Olumba Obu, the Spiritual Leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), has cautioned against the eating of meat and drinking of drinks in this yuletide period and thereafter. Speaking with Journalists in Calabar, Cross River State capital to present the Everlasting Gospel of Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, the BCS Spokesman Christ … Read more
Some communities in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State say they use donkeys and ox-drawn trucks to transport pregnant women and sick people to hospitals due to lack of motorable roads. The communities disclosed this on Wednesday when a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent visited Babuwuri and Ngummachame settlements, which are tagged“Hard-To-Reach (HTR)” … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Plateau State House of Assembly have rejected the tenure extension for caretaker chairmen of four local government areas of the state. Mr Sohchang Zimgtim, member representing Langtang South in the assembly, spoke on behalf of his colleagues in a news conference in Jos. It could be recalled … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, spent N12.69 billion to subsidise Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, in five days, between Monday, December 16 and Friday, December 20, 2019. This was contained in data obtained, yesterday, from the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA. In the pricing templates for PMS, also known as … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo youths have expressed concern about the recent attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan’s country home. The group, in a statement by its President-General Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Secretary-General Okwu Nnabuike called on security agents to fish out the perpetrators and sponsors of this devilish act. Read Also: Ohaneze Youths To Buhari: Release Other Prisoners … Read more
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday declared 2019 as a very successful year for the nation, thanking Nigerians for believing in him and supporting his administration to take Nigeria to the Next Level. President Buhari while receiving the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led by the Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, during the traditional … Read more
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, stated that the turnout of people in the 36 states of the federation whenever he visits shows that majority of Nigerians understand and sympathise with him. President Buhari stated this during while he received the residents Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led by the Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, during the … Read more
Following the release of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col Sambo Dasuki (retd) and publisher/political activist Omoyele Sowore, the Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide on Wednesday called for the release of pro-Biafra agitators in detention. Earlier, It praised President Muhammadu Buhari for complying with court orders to Dasuki and Sowore. The group, in a statement … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has challenged the staff of Alimosho General Hospital, Igando to justify the attention being paid to the hospital in recent times by government and upscale their service delivery to meet the yearnings of the populace. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the annual Christmas day celebration with the patients of the … Read more
In the spirit of Christmas, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed two Executive Orders – Executive Commutation of Death Sentence Order and Executive Grant of Clemency Order expected to take immediate effect. Sanwo-Olu’s Media Aide, Gboyega Akosile, said in a statement that the governor also commuted death sentences of three convicted inmates to life. … Read more
The Lagos State Government through the Office of Establishments and Training held a 2-Day Joint Negotiating Council meeting from Monday 23rd to Tuesday 24th December, 2019. The meeting was held to resolve outstanding Labour issues, career development and welfare matters affecting employees in the State Public service. The meeting held at the Combo Hall of … Read more