29 Nigerian words and expressions have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary during the January updates. World English editor of the dictionary, Danica Salazar said “The majority of these new additions are either borrowings from Nigerian languages, or unique Nigerian coinages that have only begun to be used in English in the second half … Read more
Alex Okosi has been appointed by YouTube as Managing Director of Emerging Markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa. It was made known through a statement on Tuesday that the appointment takes effect in April 2020. Head of YouTube EMEA, Cécile Frot-Coutaz, said, Alex “brings a wealth of experience in the content industries and has … Read more
Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Okey Onyekanma has resigned his position. Subsequently, nine lawmakers have defected to the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and more are prepared to move. Don’t Miss: Ikosi-Isheri LCDA Loses Chairman The Speaker of the house read the defection letter at about 3:30 pm. He also announced the … Read more
Chairman of Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Engineer Abdul Fatai Oyesanya is dead. Ekohotblog understands that Oyesanya died on Tuesday, 21 January, 2020 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja Lagos after a brief illness. Read Also: LASG Assures Parents Of ‘New Dawn’ In Primary Education System Oyesanya has … Read more
The Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Hon.Wahab Alawiye-King has assured parents and Lagosians as a whole of a new dawn in the State Primary Education system. He said that teachers across state government-owned schools are now better informed and prepared for the demands and expectations of the 21st primary education system. … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it arrested and reprimanded 25 of its officers for extorting money from motorists in the last three months. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olajide Oduyoye, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos. Oduyoye said the authorities had undercover agents who … Read more
The Lagos State Government has given two weeks ultimatum to some occupants of the old Jankara market site. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, gave the ultimatum during an assessment tour of Lagos Island on Monday. Salako said that the Jankara market had been earmarked for modern development, in line … Read more
A 42-year-old man, Confidence Samuel, has been remanded in a custodial centre for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl and threatening the life of his victim’s mother. Chief magistrate Doja Ojo sitting at an Igbosere Chief Magistrates Court ruled that the accused person be remanded pending the receipt of legal advice from the Lagos State Director … Read more
Lagos State Government has upgraded and equipped Ajayi Crowther Memorial Senior Grammar School library. The Library is now equipped books and modern ICT infrastructure in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of improving Education and Technology in Lagos State and making Lagos a 21st Century Economy. Read Also: Lagos State Traffic Radio, Lagos State … Read more
As part of efforts to promote the Inter-Modal and Integrated Transport System in the State, Lagos Traffic Radio and Lagos State Bus Service Limited have agreed to foster a relationship in their areas of comparative advantage. The General Manager, Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM. Mr. Tayo Akanle received a delegation led by the Managing Director, … Read more
A 20-year-old woman, Folorunsho Emmanuel, who allegedly beat up her neighbour, over unpaid electricity bills on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Emmanuel, who resides at No. 21, Banjoko, St., Oshodi, Lagos, is charged with two counts of conspiracy and assault. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Insp. Evenly … Read more
A housekeeper, Joy Ibi, 22, and a driver on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing $8,400 (N3million) belonging to their employer. The police charged Ibi, who resides in the Lekki area of Lagos, alongside Friday Udu, a driver, with four counts of conspiracy, theft, receiving stolen money and possession of forged … Read more
The publisher of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba TJ Abass has commended the Nigeria Institute of Journalism’s proactive approach in addressing the sexual harassment charges levied against one of its lecturers According to Otunba Abass: “The setting up of a panel to investigate the allegation and eventual dismissal of the accused lecturer speaks volume about the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 1. Sen. Danjuma Says His Endorsement Of Obaseki Personal One of the member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Daisy Danjuma, has revealed her endorsement of Gov Godwin Obaseki for reelection was personal. READ MORE … Read more
PSG are plotting a huge contract offer for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The Daily Express says PSG are ready to offer Guardiola a huge deal to leave City this summer. French champions PSG have been linked with a move for Guardiola in recent weeks and he is believed to be top of the club’s shortlist if … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family of renowned businessman, Chief Lekan Are, who passed away on Saturday, urging them to find solace in the good deeds and the good life lived by the departed. The President’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, … Read more
26-year-old Udoh Effiong has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by Egor Magistrates Court in Benin for stealing a laptop from his employer. He was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to stealing and begged the court for leniency. The court however, gave the convict an option to pay a fine of N10,000. According to the … Read more
The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commssion (EFCC) on Monday, January 20, 2020, arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil better known as “Mama Boko Haram”. She was arraigned alongside Tahir Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyade, before Justice Aisha Kumalia of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on an amended five-count charge bordering … Read more
Former US First Lady, Michelle Obama took to her Instagram page, @michelleobama, to share her workout playlist for 2020 and Nigerian Singer and song writer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy ‘My Money’ ‘My Baby’ song falls fourth on her list. The first lady who clocked 52 years three days ago, said the playlist helps … Read more
Victims of the Ile-Epo pipeline explosion have blamed the government for not responding on time. On Sunday, Ekohotblog reported a pipeline explosion in the Ile-Epo area of Lagos state. Ekohotblog visited the scene of the incident on Monday and spoke with victims of the explosion. Adebayo, a resident of the area said that they had … Read more