Christmas gifts sent from the Edo State Government to Ex-Governor and the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has been turned down by his mother. Crusoe Osage, the Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communications, who disclosed this in a statement in Benin on Wednesday, said the conventional Christmas … Read more
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has urged all Nigerians, irrespective of religion, to devote the Christmas season to reflect on the lessons of peace, truth, kindness, and compassion that described the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Tinubu, in his Christmas … Read more
More than 200 residents of Ilaje, in Bariga area of Lagos State, went home with smiles on their faces as they received food items, clothes, medical check-ups, sanitary pads, snacks courtesy of Access to Learning and School (ATLAS) initiative in partnership with other non-governmental foundations. The outreach with the theme: ‘Christmas with a smile’, took … Read more
The former Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Ganiyu Sopeyin has stressed the need for effective management of human resources, especially in the school environment. This he said will bring about development in such an organization. Sopeyin, who made this known recently at the public presentation and launch of his book, ‘Managing … Read more
After robbing a bank, an armed robber reportedly threw the stolen cash in the air and wished passers-by a merry Christmas. The incident, according to reports, happened two days before Christmas and has stirred up mixed reactions across the internet. Colorado police confirmed in a statement an “older white male” robbed the Academy Bank in … Read more
Former Super Eagles player, Kanu Nwankwo Wednesday announced the death of the first beneficiaries of his heart foundation turned daughter Enitan. “Why why why one of Kanu heart foundation gone,” Kanu posted on Twitter. “My daughter gone gone gone I can’t believe this R I P Eniton God knows all.” Kanu’s wife Amara Kanu on … Read more
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has defended Antonio Rudiger after he was criticised for his part in Tottenham forward Son Heung-min’s red card on Sunday. Spurs manager Jose Mourinho was unhappy with the Blues defender’s reaction to Son’s challenge in Chelsea’s 2-0 win. Lampard said it was “disappointing” to question Rudiger’s integrity while an investigation into … Read more
English Premier League side Everton has confirmed that Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi will be out for two to three weeks. Iwobi who lasted only 11 minutes in the premier league match against former club Arsenal at the Goodison Park suffered a hamstring injury and was replaced by Turkish international Genk Tosun. The new … Read more
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has thanked the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Sunday Dare for his fatherly intervention towards sourcing funds for injured D’Tigress player, Nkem Akaraiwe. The federation described the $15,000 intervention by the Ministry as an early Christmas gift which is well appreciated by the players, her fans and also the federation. … Read more
Rohr’s contract will expire in the middle of June 2020 and it is unlikely that the Federation and the German tactician will meet for a new discussion before the year. The future of the former Gabon head coach has dominated the media space recently and it is unlikely the rumor surrounding his future will come … Read more
Seven cattle rustlers have been arrested by the police in Kano with ammunitions recovered from them. Commissioner of Police in the state, Habu Ahmed Sani, said this while the suspects were paraded alongside other criminal suspects. Sani said, “Seven notorious kidnapping/cattle rustling suspects, who were terrorising parts of Kano, Kaduna and Katsina states, were trailed … Read more
Phanfone leapt from one small island leaving thousands stranded at evacuation centres at the height of the festive season on Wednesday, and residents cowered in rain-soaked homes. The typhoon toppled houses and trees and blacked out cities in the Philippines’ most storm-prone region, but no deaths were reported. Though weaker, Phanfone was tracking a similar … Read more
The Osun state House of Assembly has reversed the impeachment of the Chairman of Osogbo Local Development Council, Hon Akeem Olaoye. The Local Council Development Area House of Parliament had earlier in the day impeached Oladoye citing gross misconduct. According to the statement, signed by Hon. Akeem Olaiya and three others, the council chairman among … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, December 24 received the credentials of the United States newly appointed ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard. Leonard, an indigene of Massachusetts, graduated from Boston University where she majored in economics and minored in French. In 1988, she got her masters in international relations with specialization in African studies from … Read more
As Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the religious event to offer special prayers for sustained peace, unity and progress of the country. Gov. Ugwuanyi, in a message, felicitated with his fellow Christian faithful, wishing ‘Ndi Enugu’ and indeed all … Read more
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has given reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari cannot afford to change or appoint new service chiefs for now. He told medium in an interview that Buhari could not afford to change the military leadership because Nigeria was in a complete state of war. The … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 1. 100 Merry Christmas Messages, Wishes For Friends, Family Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the 25th day of the month of December, a day set aside for Christmas celebration for the year 2019 by Christians. READ MORE 2. VIO … Read more
Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Yekini Nabena, has hailed Monday’s Appeal Court judgement reversing an earlier ruling of a Federal High Court, which disqualified the party’s Deputy Governorship candidate, Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, from participating in the November 16 Governorship election in Bayelsa State. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, the … Read more
Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with the Lagos State Government to host one of the biggest End of Year Festival dubbed the Greater 2020, a carnival that will hold across five locations in Lagos and feature some of the biggest Nigerian artistes including Olamide, Fireboy, Zlatan and D.J Spinal, among others Themed … Read more
Authorities have confirmed an attack on a military base in northern Burkina Faso, by Jihadists killing 35 civilians, mostly women. The attack on the Arbinda, Soum province, military base was carried out Tuesday morning by dozens of jihadists and lasted several hours before the attackers were driven back by the air force and armed forces, … Read more