A Nigerian citizen, Babatunde Martins, residing in Accra, Ghana, has been extradited to Memphis, Tennessee to stand trial for an indictment charging him with wire fraud, money laundering, computer fraud and aggravated identity theft. Assistant Attorney General Brian A Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant of the Western District … Read more
A mechanic, Monsuru Adesina, has been arrested for impregnating a mother of four, Bose Familu, her 19-year old daughter, Opeyemi and also defiled the 13-year-old sister, Morenikeji. According to AllNews.ng, the unfortunate incident happened at Iju Station area of Lagos State, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government. Nemesis caught up with Monsuru when Opeyemi summoned the courage to … Read more
Nigerian singer Simi said that the government wants the social media bill to be passed because of their own interest and not that of the entire nation. Simi made this known while reacting to a tweet by Banky W, who made reference to human rights infringements in the country. Banky W had said “There is … Read more
Instagram big boy and Bureau De’ Change Operator, Mompha has narrated his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he spent 40 days in their custody. Mompha was granted bail on Friday, November 29, by a Federal High Court, Lagos, after being arraigned on a 14-count charge bordering on fraud and money … Read more
World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has revealed his desire to defend his titles in Nigeria after his rematch win over Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua, who is of Nigerian heritage, was congratulated on his points success in Saudi Arabia by President Buhari. Joshua is expected to return to London to defend his titles against Kubrat … Read more
World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will soon present his belts to President Muhammadu Buhari, according to the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare. Laolu Akande, Media Aide to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made the disclosure known while briefing State House correspondents on behalf of the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare. Speaking after the Federal Executive … Read more
A 19-year-old boy known as Ekenem has allegedly impregnated his mother while testing his love charm. According to report, he was said to have gone to a native doctor, who allegedly prepared a love charm for him to use on his mother and one of the matrons in the college where he is a boarding … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has ignored the pleas of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Oyo State chapter not to reconstitute the Local Government Councils in the state. The Governor in the bid to reconstitute the local government councils in the state, has sent names of nominees for sole administrators/caretakers … Read more
The House Of Representative has lunched a probe into an alleged N2.3B Fraud in Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) meant for workers. Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, sponsored the motion on the floor of the lower chamber during the Thursday plenary. While moving the motion, Waive recalled that a national newspaper had reported the alleged … Read more
The Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Eredo-Epe, Lagos, Prof. Nosiru Onibon, has called on all private sectors to come to the aid of the development of the college. Onibon stated this at the ongoing 25th Anniversary of the college which began on Monday in Noforija, Eredo-Epe, Lagos with a press … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has urged electoral stakeholders on the need to promote credible elections across the country. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mr Emeka Ononamadu, disclosed this in Enugu on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ forum on the new electoral bill before the National Assembly. Ononamadu urged the stakeholders to identify challenges as … Read more
Champions League debutants Atalanta reached the knockout stages with victory at Shakhtar Donetsk after recovering from losing their first three games. The Serie A side only had one point after four games – including a 4-0 and 5-1 defeat – but wins over Dinamo Zagreb and Shakhtar have taken them through behind Manchester City. Timothy … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 12th, 2019 1. Lagos Assembly Assures Lagosians Of More Road Construction In 2020 The leadership of the Lagos State Assembly’s Committee On Works and Infrastructure has assured Lagosians of more repairs of bad roads in the city in bid to upgrade the … Read more
Four staff of the Akwa Ibom Newspaper Corporation, publishers of Pioneer Newspaper, have been reported dead in a ghastly accident on Wednesday evening. It was gathered that the accident occurred along Airport Road, outskirts of Uyo, the state capital when the staff were returning from a marriage ceremony of one of their colleagues at Ekpene … Read more
Atletico Madrid eased into the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable victory over Lokomotiv Moscow at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico’s win sees them finish second ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who were beaten 2-0 by Group D winners Juventus in Germany. Kieran Trippier saw his early penalty saved but Joao Felix then scored … Read more
Tottenham Spurs were defeated 3-1 by Bayern Munich in the final Champions League group game on Wednesday at the Alliance Arena. Both sides had already qualified for the last 16, with Bayern progressing as Group B winners and Tottenham going through as runners-up, and consequently they made numerous changes for Wednesday’s encounter at the Allianz … Read more
Serie A giant, Napoli have appointed Gennaro Gattuso as the Italian club’s new head coach following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday. Ancelotti was sacked just hours after taking Napoli into the Champions League last 16 with a 4-0 win over Genk. Gattuso, 41, previously managed AC Milan but left the Serie A club … Read more
The 9th Senate has commenced a probe of Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC following an alleged violation of maritime laws. The senate began a probe into the actions of the NNPC in ensuring participation of indigenous companies in the freight of Petroleum products, in line with the provisions of Presidential Executive Order 5(2018). Consequently, the … Read more
The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has rejected the suit filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government of Nigeria alleging that his human rights were violated. The regional court, in its judgement that was read by Justice Dupe Atoki, held that the IPOB … Read more
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has signed the Anti-Corruption Bill 2019 into law. The Governor stressed that the law was aimed at fighting corruption and should not be seen as a tool for witch hunting adding that, his assent was a signal his government was ready to enforce probity and accountability. The governor set … Read more