The Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 has declared that there would be records of more coronavirus deaths in Nigeria. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, spoke during the daily press briefing of the task force on Thursday. He noted that as the number of cases keep increasing, more casualties should be expected. Read … Read more
Burundi has finally sworn in Evariste Ndayishimiye as it’s president after the sudden death of his predecessor. The swearing-in ceremony of Ndayishimiye is coming a few weeks after the sudden death of his predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza who ruled the East Africa nation for 15 often tumultuous years. Ekohotblog recalls that Ndayishimiye was elected in May … Read more
A wood seller identified as Mohammed Bara’u, who is reportedly in his 80s has been arrested by the Yobe State Police Command for allegedly raping a10-year-old girl in the state. According to reports, the 80-year-old man had made several attempts to get down with the young girl who is reportedly an orphan, but all proved … Read more
The Ghanaian High Commissioner to Canada, his Excellency Ayikoi Otoo, Esq has stated that one of Africa’s major challenges is identifying the different Economic classes. He made this statement during a webinar series of Africa Canada Trade and Investment Venture themed: COVID-19: AN AFROCENTRIC RESPONSE. “Africa, despite its effort to curtail the spread of the … Read more
The Immediate Past PDP Federal House of Representatives Candidate Ibeju Lekki Constituency, Lagos State, Honourable Wasiu Elemoro, expressed his pain over the death of Bayo Osinowo, Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Lagos State. Honorable Wasiu Elemoro stated that it is with a heavy heart that he joins the bereaved family, the people of … Read more
The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Melee Kyari, has revealed that Nigeria lost $48 million to pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft between January and June, 2020. made this known on Wednesday in Abuja. Kyari said the Federal Government requires $2billion to replace obsolete pipelines from Excravos to Kaduna. He spoke via … Read more
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA are carrying out a search to recover a 4-year-old child who was swept away by flood in Lagos. The rescue team began their search at 38 Fashola street, Papa Asafa, Orile, Agege, Vanguard reports. The incident reportedly happened around 10 am during the torrential rainfall with attendant heavy flooding. … Read more
The government of the United States of America has called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to do more about the rising insecurity in Nigeria. The US government in a statement released on Thursday morning also condemned the actions by the insurgents, terrorists and bandits. America also challenged the Nigerian government to strengthen the security … Read more
Cubana Chief Priest has been detained by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit in Lagos State. The Instagram celebrity was invited for alleged misuse of police escorts and weapons as well as unexplained wealth. Cubana Chief Priest, however, arrived at the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, around 10 am and was detained afterward. A top police … Read more
A ZCC Wangamurena bishop was recently killed in a funeral service vehicle accident after a mysterious snake is said to have appeared from underneath the driver’s seat causing the car to veer off the road and ram into a tree. Bishop Ezekiel Mapuranga died on the spot when a South African registered funeral service vehicle … Read more
Rescue search is ongoing by men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA at 38 Fashola Str of Olabode street Papa Asafa Orile Agege to recover yet to be identified four-year-old child allegedly being swept away by the flood of early morning heavy rainfall in Lagos. According to an eyewitness, the incident happened around … Read more
The blood of a young man is already crying out for vengeance after an untimely death. The yet-to-be identified man who was a cultist was killed by his brother for proving stubborn and attempting to leave the fraternity group. The murderer identified as Scorpion confessed that during the initiation, he warned his naive brother that … Read more
Popular Iranian-born Australia-based Islamic cleric, Mohammad Tawhidi a.k.a Imam of Peace has again slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for lying over his defeat in insurgency. Recall that, some weeks ago, the Imam dragged Buhari on Twitter over his failure to protect Christians in Nigeria. He said Buhari has failed as a President and should be ashamed … Read more
A father rejoiced while an angry mob decided to kill his 20 year old daughter identified as Joan. Joan was burnt after she after was found stealing an iPhone 11 from a popular phone store. When asked the cause of his laughter, the father said she deserved the consequences of her action because Joan had … Read more
The US government has reacted to the killings in Nigeria, calling on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to do more in terms of security. Killings by armed groups such as bandits and Boko Haram have triggered protests in the north where the unfortunate incidents have been happening. In a statement released early on Thursday, … Read more
A medical expert simply identified as Doctor Bright Oris has revealed how a father brought his 11-year-old son (name withheld) to his clinic for some examination only to find out the little boy had been defiled several times by his neighbor with maggots inside his anus. On wanting to know why the parents allowed the … Read more
Nigeria has recorded 587 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday as the national total has soared to 17,735 cases. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 587 new COVID-19 cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Wednesday evening, June 17. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that of the 587 … Read more
In its efforts to curb the alarming rate of molestation in Nigeria, the High Commission of Canada to Nigeria has donated $750,000 to boost women’s rights organizations fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the country. The commission confirmed this on Wednesday via its official twitter handle; “Canada is pleased to announce an additional $750K … Read more
George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd on Wednesday begged the United Nations to help African Americans because “black lives do not matter in the United States”. His appeal came as the UN’s rights chief urged reparations for centuries of discrimination. Philonise Floyd made an impassioned speech via video-link to an urgent United Nations Human Rights Council … Read more
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Wednesday, echoed the organization’s call for concerted global action against racism. In a passionate speech during a virtual meeting of the Human Rights Council, Mohammed said the “poison of racism still rages”. Hence, the need to stop and must be fought to stop. She highlighted the suffering of … Read more