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
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
Real Madrid have completed the signing of teenage Brazilian prospect Reinier from Flamengo on a six-and-a-half-year deal, the Spanish giants announced on Monday. According to reports in Spain and in Brazil, Madrid will pay the player’s buyout clause, amounting to around 30 million euros ($33.3m), with 80 percent going to Flamengo and the remainder to … 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
Pupils in Primary 4 – 6 on Lagos Island on Monday benefited from a free feeding initiative called ‘Snacks For Thought’, floated by the Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Ekohotblog understands that the Snacks For Thought initiative is different from the federal government’s feeding program as this targets mostly children in their … 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