Ekohotblog had earlier reported the fresh outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ondo State. Currently, hearts are jumping into mouths over the outbreak of the deadly disease. Fifteen deaths have been recorded, while twenty-eight lives are on the line as the government is yet to speak on the issue. Daily Post source at the Federal Medical … Read more
The UK-Africa Investment Summit 2020 in London is aimed at generating new opportunities in Africa for businesses across the UK. During a bilateral discussion on the sidelines, Ghanian President, Nana Akufo-Addo pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to hasten the process of reopening the closed borders because of its side effects on the economy … Read more
Popular Nigerian comedian, Otaghware Onodjayeke better known as ‘I Go Save’ narrated why it took him 9-year to legalize his union with mother of his three children, Iyabo. Ekohotblog reported that the popular comdian tied the knot with his long time lover, Iyabo. In an interview, he said: “I am not really into ladies and … Read more
Nigerian Singer and song writer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy ‘My Money’ ‘My Baby’ song makes Michelle Obama, former US First Lady’s, workout playlist for 2020. Obama took to her Instagram page, @michelleobama, on Sunday, where she posted her playlist. She said the playlist helps her go through her toughest workout sessions. A rundown … Read more
Five people – including a child – have died after a pipe exploded and flooded a hotel in Russia with boiling water. A five-year-old girl and her mother were reportedly among the victims following the incident at the Mini Hotel Caramel in Perm, more than 700 miles east of Moscow. All of the victims were … Read more
A 29-year-old man identified as Mustapha Idris has allegedly killed his 20-year-old pregnant girlfriend because he was scared of what people would think when news of her pregnancy out of wedlock spreads. The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed that Idris is currently in police net for murdering Nafisa Hashimu. Spokesperson for the police in … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan zonal office, at the weekend, arrested 89 suspected internet fraudsters at the popular Club 360 located on the Akala Expressway, Oluyole Extension in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. In preparation for the late night operation, officers of the commission had carried out series of discreet surveillance on … 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
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries. A circular released on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, confirmed the appointments as part of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s giant strides to attain the set objectives espoused in the THEMES agenda. Okunola listed former Director of Financial … Read more
The Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola has declared zero tolerance for safety infractions across the State. He said this at the weekend during the safety awareness campaign tagged: “Keep Safe, Stay Alive.” The Commission took to the street on Lagos Island to sensitize commuters and residents in pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa, and lgbo … Read more
The Police in Lagos State have arrested a 26-year old woman and her boyfriend after she allegedly faked her own kidnap to extort money from her employer. The woman, Ataghar Namdoo was arrested on Thursday around 10.00pm by operatives from Anti-kidnapping Unit, Lagos State Police Command for faking her own kidnap, PM News reports. Police … Read more
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) will soon begin a campaign tagged: #HallofFame and #WallofShame, to recognize efforts of individuals whose activities promote environmental cleanliness in the state, while naming and shaming residents who indulge in reckless waste disposal. LAWMA disclosed this following the arrest and sentencing to community service by a mobile court of … Read more
An elderly couple who had been together for nearly 65 years died on the same day earlier this month while living together in a nursing home. The couple, Jack and Harriet Morrison, pushed their beds together so they could hold hands in the St. Louis-area nursing home where they each died on Jan. 11, the … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the pipeline explosion that rocked Abule-Egba area aof the state as ‘unfortunate’. On Sunday night, ekohotblog.com broke the news about a pipeline explosion around Abule Egba area. The governor on Monday tweeted: My thoughts and prayers are with the families & businesses affected in the unfortunate incident … Read more
University workers have begun moves to go on strike over non-implementation of the new national minimum wage law by their employers. This happened against a presidential directive that the minimum wage law would be implemented by December 31, 2019. A source close to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) told The Nation that the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, January 20th, 2020 1. Update: Three Dead, Buildings Destroyed As Pipeline Explodes In Abule Egba At least three persons have reported died while buildings have been destroyed in the pipeline fire that raged on Sunday in Ekoro/ Ile-Epo axis of Abule-Egba in Lagos. … Read more
The dead body of a 35-year-old nursing mother, Mrs. Idenyi Ebere Ukamaka, was at the weekend discovered in a drainage behind Enugu North Mass transit park along Afikpo road Abalaliki, the capital city of Ebonyi State. The deceased, popularly known as Mama Ebuka and nursing an 11 days old baby, was said to have been … Read more
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Council Chairman Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (aka Mc Oluomo) has secured the bail of 17 union members from police custody. Their bail was made easy following their clearance by the Lagos State Police Command after interrogation. The Nation learnt that action would be taken on the … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored for a seventh successive Serie A game as his brace gave leaders Juventus victory at home to Parma. Ronaldo opened the scoring two minutes before half-time with a deflected effort off Matteo Darmian. Andreas Cornelius’ powerful header restored parity, but Ronaldo slotted home Paulo Dybala’s pass to restore Juve’s lead three minutes … Read more
Lionel Messi’s second-half strike against 10-man Granada gave new coach Quique Setien a winning start at Barcelona, but it was not a convincing display by the La Liga champions. Barca had more than 80% of the possession, but the build-up was often slow and ponderous at the Camp Nou. Setien’s tactics for Barcelona’s attack was … Read more