Chief Security Officer To Rotimi Amaechi Dies Of Electrocution

Media office of the Ministry of Transportation is yet to release an official statement on the death of the Chief Security Officer, Tony Iwelu. Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is completely devastated as his CSO Mr. Tony Iwelu,  died of electric shock from a shower hose in his hotel room in Kaduna on Monday … Read more

Lagos Socialite, Azeez Igbira Is Dead

After battling with an illness suspected to be liver failure,  former Kogi state senatorial candidate Azeez Igbira has died. Azeez who is also a popular Lagos socialite is to be buried few hours after his death. Don’t Miss: Boko Haram:  Women, Children Seek Refuge On The Streets Azeez rose to fame when many indigenous musicians … Read more

Bayelsa Curfew Extended

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The police in Bayelsa have extended the curfew imposed on the state following the riot that trailed the Supreme Court judgement in the state. Violent protests erupted in the state after the Supreme Court voided the electoral victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Chief David Lyon. The Commissioner of Police, Uche Anozia, … Read more

Two Men In Court For Raping Teenager

Court Sentences UNILORIN Student To Jail For Fraud

The police on Monday arraigned two men, John Ayika, 48, and Olatunji Olasesan 52, in a Chief Magistrates Court in Surulere, Lagos for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl. The defendants, who reside at Mushin area of Lagos, pleaded not guilty to rape. The Police Prosecutor, Anthonia Osayande, told the court that the defendants committed the … Read more

24 Dead In Burkina Faso Church Attack

Gunmen have killed 24 people and wounded 18 in an attack on a Protestant church in a village in northern Burkina Faso, the regional governor said Monday. A group of “ armed terrorists” burst into the village of Pansi, in Yagha province “ and attacked the peaceful local population after having identified them and separated … Read more

Fish-Seller Berated For Returning Carton Of Dollars

A woman has been backlashed by her colleagues because she displayed an act of integrity. The woman whose name is unknown sells fish at a Port-Harcourt slaughter market. Reports had it that after buying two cartons of fish, she found bundles of frozen dollars inside instead of fish. Don’t Miss: Man Stabs Nurse Over Son’s … Read more

Just In: FG Prevents INEC From De-Registering Political Parties

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has halted the Independent National Electoral Commission decision towards de-registering political parties in the country. Ekohotblog reports  that INEC  on February 6, 2020 de-registered 74 political parties in the country, leaving only 18 in existence. In its ruling on Monday, the court ordered INEC to stay action on the … Read more

Sanwo-Olu, Other Dignitaries To Speak On Freedom Online Third Lecture

Coronavirus: LASG Partners Dettol On Handwashing Advocacy

Freedom Online will hold its third annual lecture in Lagos to discuss Nigeria: Foundation, Fundamentals, Future. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will lead a host of other speakers to discuss the future of Nigeria. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi (chairman); former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel (special guest of honour); former Deputy National Chairman of … Read more

Aiye Kingpin, Samora Arrested In Ikorodu

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

The Special Strike Force on Social Miscreants, inaugurated by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has arrested the leader of Aiye Confraternity in Ikorodu, Sikiru Samuel. The spokesman of the state police command, Bala Elkana, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the 24-year-old Samuel, popularly known as “Samora,” was … Read more

NNPC Employs 1050 Graduates, Says It Will Be A Continuous Process

NNPC Records N5.20b Trading Benefits Surplus

1,050 graduate trainees have been employed by the  Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation during the 2019/2020 employment exercise. In a statement by the corporation’s Managing Director, Mele Kyari,  the Human Resources Division of  NNPC has since commenced the issuance of provisional offers of employment to the 1,050 fresh employees. While describing the recruitment as a very … Read more

PHOTOS: LAGFERRY Launches Multipurpose Barge

The Lagferry multipurpose Barge was activated today. The barge which is about 1800 tons can be used for weddings, dinners, cruise etc. It is also available for movement of containers, vehicles, trucks, from one place to the other. See Photos:

Omo-Agege Condemns Killings In Delta, Vows To Bring Perpetrators To Book

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on Sunday condemned in strong terms, the killing of eight persons in Uwheru Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Senator Omo-Agege in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, in Abuja, urged the Nigerian Army to fish … Read more

Man Smashes 15 iPhones After Insults From Attendant

A man whose name is yet to be known could not contain the insult he received from an iPhone attendant as he wreaked a huge havoc. The man had earlier walked into the Thailand  store to get an iPhone. He wasn’t really interested in buying and was only asking a couple of questions which made … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Saturday, February 15th, 2020

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, February 15th, 2020 1. Sanwo-Olu Commissions 11 Road Network In Bariga Residents of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the eastern part of Lagos State have reaped what could be termed “bountiful dividends” of local government autonomy entrenched in the State. READ … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Commissions 11 Road Network In Bariga

Residents of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the eastern part of Lagos State have reaped what could be termed “bountiful dividends” of local government autonomy entrenched in the State. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was in the area on Friday to inaugurate 11 road network recently completed by the council chairman, Hon. Alabi Kolade. Governor … Read more

See How Pastor Adeboye Celebrated Valentine’s Day

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed how he took part in the celebration of Valentine’s day. Adeboye said he spends the day to seek more love for God and renew his marital vows. On his verified Facebook and Instagram pages, he shared a romantic memory of … Read more

Oluwo beats up fellow monarch

Some monarchs in the Osun West Senatorial district have called for the suspension of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, shortly after he beat up another traditional ruler, the Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, during a peace meeting for monarchs in Iwo, Ayedire, and Ola-Oluwa Local Government Areas of the state. The Oluwo, … Read more

Presidency suspends NBC DG, Kawu

The Presidency has suspended the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Mallam Ishaq Modibbo Kawu on Friday. According to some sources in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Modibbo reportedly got the suspension letter within the week but had been battling to have it reversed. “I have confirmed from the … Read more

Coronavirus hits Africa as Egypt confirms first case

#CoronavirusUpdates: Quarantined Italian In Nigeria Has Fully Recovered

Egypt has confirmed the first a case of Coronavirus in its territory, the first in Africa since the deadly virus began ravaging China a few weeks back. But the sufferer is not Egyptian, the ministry of health said in Cairo. The ministry did not disclose the nationality of the person who is quarantined in the … Read more

Five Suspects Involved In Abuja Bank Robbery Arraigned Today

Justice Ajoke Adepoju has ordered the remand of the suspects involved in December 28, 2019 bank robbery in Mpape, Abuja  fixing March 13 for the continuation of hearing. Ehizo Larry and other defendants including Princewill Obinna, Elijah David, Timothy Joe, and Ernest Ewin, were on Friday arraigned at the High Court of the Federal Capital … Read more