Ooni Of Ife Loses Grandmother

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has lost his grandmother, Madam Comfort Faramobi Ajoke Olasoji Soji-Opa. Mrs. Faramobi gave up the ghost on Saturday night at her residence in Ile-Ife at the ripe age of 103 years. In a statement, signed by Director, Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, the deceased … Read more

Simi, Adekunle Gold Welcome Baby Girl, Adejare

Nigerian celebrity couple Adekunle Gold and Simi have welcome their first child together, baby Adejare. The Nigerian celebrity couple got married a little over a year ago in a private ceremony. Only a few months ago, Simi revealed she was expecting her first child in the music video for ‘Duduke’. In a bit of good … Read more

Gbajabiamila Congratulates New Oniru Of Iru, Oba Gbolahan Lawal

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the Oniru of the Iru Kingdom, Victoria Island of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal (Abisogun II), on the occasion of his presentation of the staff of office by the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu on Sunday. The Speaker … Read more

Obaseki Insists Direct Primary Won’t Work In Edo

Certificate Forgery: Court Throws Out APC Suit Against Obaseki

Amidst the controversy rocking the forthcoming June 22 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has insisted that there would be no direct primary in the state, stressing that only indirect primary could hold in the state in accordance with the rule gazetted in newspapers on Friday. The … Read more

Surulere Overtaken By Debris After Saturday’s Rain (Photos)

Welcome to 2020 rainy season in Lagos and with the forecast of unprecedented rainfall this year, what we are witnessing in Surulere part of Lagos is a tip of the iceberg compared to what is expected across the state. One of the major problems of surulere is flood and erosion. The city has experienced countless … Read more

NASC Insists Omolori Proceed On Retirement

The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) is insisting on getting the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omolori, to proceed on retirement in line with the existing length of service and retirement age conditions in the public service. Omolori joined the National Assembly Service in 1985 and is already due for retirement. But he … Read more

Edo APC Gov’s Primary: INEC Backs Oshiomole

As controversy rocking the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress continued over the mode of primary to be used in the conduct of its June 22 governorship primary, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will only honour the mode of primary submitted to it by the national chairman of the party. … Read more

COVID-19 Lockdown Will Soon Be A Blessing -Adeboye

More Disasters Will Occur In Year 2020 Says Pastor Adeboye

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye,  has commended the federal government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Adeboye who was reacting to the lockdown ease on religious gathering thanked the government for its decision. Recall that President Buhari on Monday, June 1st, lifted the ban on religious gatherings across … Read more

Abacha’s Daughter, Gumsu Speaks On Running For Political Office

Hajiya Gumsu Sani Abacha, the daughter to former late Head of State, Sani Abacha has debunk reports making the rounds on her involvement in politics. This is following the proliferation of campaign posters bearing her name which went viral on social media. Gumsu via her official Instagram handle told the general public to discard such … Read more

How I Was Sexually Harrassed By Davido ~Kemi Olunloyo

Controversial journalist,  Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo has narrated how she was sexually harrassed by David Adeleke better known as Davido on the 20th of October, 2018. She explained that sexual violence actually begins with sexual harrassment and no one knew how she was harrassed by Davido and he has failed to apologise. She declared her utmost hatred … Read more

#LiquidMetalNg: Prophet Odumeje Bags Endorsement Deal

#LiquidMetalNg: Prophet Odumeje Bags Endorsement Deal

Prophet Odumeje ‘the Indaboski’ has bagged an endorsement deal with Liquid Metal Management. Ekohotblog reports that founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry and one of Nigeria’s controversial pastors, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, better known as Odumeje has signed a management deal with Liquid Metal Management. READ ALSO: Burial Ends In More Tears As … Read more

Church Reopening: Pastor Chris Slams Leaders Who Approved Guidelines

Church Reopening: Pastor Chris Slams Leaders Who Approved Guidelines

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of the Christ Embassy Church has berated religious leaders who approved the new COVID-19 guidelines for churches to open for worship. Ekohotblog recalls that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 lifted the ban on religious gatherings on Monday, June 1. This online news platform understands that some of the modalities and guidelines … Read more

Recruit Additional 100,000 Soldiers to Fight Insurgents, Reps Tell FG

The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to as a matter of national emergency, empower the Nigerian Army to recruit additional one hundred thousand (100,000) soldiers to make up for the shortfall in manpower–the same way it did during the civil war. The House which believed that this can be achieved, … Read more

COVID-19 In Nigeria: Sokoto Discharges All Coronavirus Patients

The Sokoto State government has discharged all the 101 isolated COVID-19 patients in the state. Ekohotblog gathered that the State Commissioner for Health, Ali Inname, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday in Sokoto. Ali Inname, who doubles as the chairman of the state’s task force committee on COVID-19, said his committee received 839 alerts from … Read more

Outrage In Edo Over Rape And Murder Of Politician’s Pregnant Wife

Violent protests is still ongoing in Benin city as residents are demanding justice for the murder of Queen Igbinevbo the pregnant wife of Comrade Promise Igbinevbo. Queen was raped and murdered in her home on May 20 by some unknown persons who gained access into the house through the ceiling. The attackers initially came for … Read more

Rape: Monarch Seeks Legalisation Of Stun Gun, Pepper Spray For Women

Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged the Federal Government to legalise the use of stun gun and pepper spray for females as defence tools against rape in the country. The monarch in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, on Saturday said possession of a stun gun or pepper … Read more

AfDB Crisis: ECOWAS Pledges Support For Adesina

The Heads of State of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged support for the leadership of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the head of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Saturday, ECOWAS chairman and President of Niger Republic Mahamadou Issoufou described Adesina’s achievements during his first term as impressive The … Read more

COVID-19: Arts Entrepreneur Seeks Lifelines For SMEs

BREAKING: Covid-19: Total Toll Hits 40,532 As Nigeria Record 555 New Cases

A creative arts entrepreneur, Chief Chinwe Ezenwa, told the Federal Government on Saturday to provide lifelines to Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) for the Nigerian economy to survive the impact of the coronavirus. Ezenwa, Creative Director of a company, known as Le Look Nigeria, made the call at an online meeting, organised by the National … Read more

NASFAT Seeks Stricter Punishment For Rapist

An Islamic group, Nastrul Lahil Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), has called for stricter penalties against gender-based violence in the country. The Chairman of NASFAT in Kaduna State, Engr. Muhyideen Yusuf made the appeal in a statement made available to the Newsmen recently in Kaduna. Yusuf expressed concern over the escalation of gender-based violence against … Read more

Obasa Faces Panel, Explains N80m Spent On Lawmakers’ Wives Dubai Trip

Mudashiru-Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday appeared before the House panel of enquiry on the corruption allegations levelled against him by an online medium. Obasa told the panel that the allegations were untrue and that they were the handiwork of his enemies. The Speaker appeared before the … Read more