Reps To Dress In Black During Next Plenary For Sexual Violence Victims, Others

… Want IGP Adamu To Investigate Such Indecencies. Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to dress in black at the next plenary sitting, in solidarity with the women and girls who have been victims of sexual violence, and all other forms of violence against humanity worldwide. The House raised concern over the high rate of … Read more

Reps Move To Protect Right Of Women, Girls

Just In: Coronavirus: Reps To Suspend Plenary For 2 Weeks

… Want F.G To Rise Against Violence Against Female. The Members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have called for legislative framework that will enshrine safety, inclusion, protection, and assurance of the right of women and girls. The Federal Legislators said the women being more fragile in society, deserve more protection which should be a … Read more

Lagos Identifies Gaps In Potable Water Supply

The Lagos State Water Corporation recently said that the state government had evolved measures that would ensure equitable potable water distribution in the state. The corporation’s Managing Director, Mr. Adekunle Badmus, told newsmen that globally there was shortage of potable water supply. The LSWC boss spoke on the sidelines of the 11th Olu Awoyinfa Distinguished … Read more

Tinubu Describes Olumilua As Servant Leader Committed To National Unity

Tinubu Condemns CBN's Interest Rates Policy, See Why

A former governor of Lagos State, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described Mr. Bamidele Olumilua as a servant leader who was passionate about the unity of the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former old Ondo State governor died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 80. Tinubu, in a condolence message … Read more

‘Popular Movie Producer’ Reacts To Alleged Rape Accusation, Pleads With Victim Actress Sharon Jatto

Popular movie producer, Victor Okpala who was called out by Actress Sharon Jatto for allegedly demanding s3x in exchange for movie roles when she was underaged, has asked for forgiveness. Actress Sharon Jatto who called out movie producer Victor Okpala for allegedly demanding for sex in exchange for movie roles when she was barely 17, … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Friday, June 5th, 2020

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, June 5th, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Records 350 Coronavirus Cases, See Breakdown Nigeria has recorded new Coronavirus cases with the NCDC announcing 350 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. Man Faints During Sex Romp With Married Lover In … Read more

Lightning Strikes Man Dead In Edo

A man has died after he was struck by lightning during a downpour in Edo state. The man, identified simply as Mr. Edafe, died on Thursday, June 4, in Benin, Edo State. The deceased was reportedly working at a building site around the Cattle Market in Asoro Hill, on Ekehuan Road, when the rain started. … Read more

Rain Wreaks Havoc In Minna, Destroys Goods And Property

Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in some parts of Minna, capital of Niger State, destroying property worth millions of naira. The downpour that came with ice drops started at about 8am and lasted 45 minutes, but left a lot of destruction behind it. Checks  round the town revealed that several rooftops, houses, fences, were destroyed as … Read more

Gbagada General Hospital Doctors ‘Abandoned’ After ‘Critical COVID-19 Case’

Gbagada General Hospital doctors have been reportedly abandoned after a ‘critical COVID-19 case‘ was confirmed in the hospital. Ekohotblog learned that a male COVID-19 patient who was admitted at the casualty ward of the renowned Lagos State General Hospital tested positive to COVID-19 after six days on admission. A report filed by Jameela News, quoted … Read more

Black Thursday In Kogi As Many Die In Bank Robbery (Graphic Photos)

It is indeed a Black Thursday for Kogi residents as armed robbers in their numbers stormed Isanlu in Yagba East LGA of the State, killing many. For two hours, they robbed First Bank Plc, the only commercial bank in the town,  killing customers and staffs. Read Also: Buhari Mourns With Ondo People They now moved … Read more

Buhari Mourns With Ondo People

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with government and indigenes of Ondo State over the death of Evangelist Bamidele Isola Olumilua, who was a governor of the state from 1992-1993. A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Thursday, said the president sympathized with family members, friends … Read more

Just In: Churches, Mosques To Reopen June 19 ~Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that as from June 19 mosques will reopen, while churches can reopen as from June 21. The governor also said that churches and mosques in the state should not accommodate more than 40 per cent of their capacity, limited to a maximum of 500 regardless of the size. … Read more

Youths Stop Nigerian Soldier From Committing Suicide

For over an hour, residents of Jalingo, Taraba State, have been struggling to save a military man from committing suicide. The soldier, whose name is given as Ali, has climbed the Welcome to Taraba Roadblock Tower -over 24fts high, and is threatening to jump down. He is speaking in Hausa and pidgin, saying: “I want … Read more

Biafra Agitation: MASSOB Leader Knocks IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Denies Receiving Oil Block

Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has denied receiving money to drop agitations for Biafra. Ekohotblog understands that the MASSOB leader was reacting to allegations credited to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in which he claimed the MASSOB leader … Read more

COVID-19 In Nigeria: FG Sets Date For Resumption Of Interstate Movement

The Federal Government through the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has set a date for the resumption of interstate movement in Nigeria. Ekohotblog gathered that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 said interstate movement in Nigeria may resume on Sunday, 21 June 2020. Although, the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir … Read more

JUST IN: House Of Reps Reject Castration As Punishment For Rapists

The House of Representatives has voted against a prayer seeking to recommend castration for rapists. Ekohotblog understands that the House, at the plenary on Thursday, considered and adopted a motion on the rising cases of sexual violence in Nigeria. A member, Mr James Faleke, had recommended that persons found guilty of rape should be castrated. … Read more

2 Chinese Expatriates Abducted In Ebonyi

Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the abduction of two Chinese expatriates working in a mining site in Ihietutu, Ishiagu in Ivo local government area of Ebonyi by unknown gunmen. The abducted Chinese nationals are employees at Greenfield Metals Nigeria Limited which specialises in lead and zinc mining. Mrs Loveth Odah, the Police Public Relations … Read more

See What Happened To Man Who Raped A 2 Year-Old To Death

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A Nigerian man who raped a 2-year-old to death in Kaduna has been sentenced by a High court to death by hanging. The man identified as Usman Shehu Bashir was sentenced by Justice Kabir Dabo of the Kaduna State High Court to death by hanging for raping a two-year-old girl to death in a case … Read more

Reps To Investigate NNPC Pipelines Right Of Way

NNPC Records N5.20b Trading Benefits Surplus

Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate Compliance with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Pipelines Right of Way, citing of Tanks Farms, Oil and Gas Stations within and around Residential buildings in the country, Electricity Power Lines, Communication Cable Lines, Railway Lines, Highways and the role of all … Read more

Gbajabiamila Denies Purported Letter On Extension Of Year of Service For Some NASS Staff

Reps Approve ₦148bn Refund To Five States

The Speaker of the House of Representatives,Femi Gbajabiamila in has denied the Purported Letter on Extension of Year Of Service For Some NASS Staff. The Press statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker,Lanre Lasisi reads: “The attention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has … Read more