Some Lagos residents have lamented the hike in prices of food items and transportation, as a result of the Eid-Al-Fitr and ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Currently, Ekohotblog understands that the restrictions by the Lagos State Government have negatively impacted the food supply chain with the tightening of transportation which has resulted in the shortage of food … Read more
A 16-year old Secondary school student (names withheld) has been reunited with her parents after an Akure Family court stopped her forced marriage to an Islamic Cleric identified as Alhaji Yusuf Lateef. The court presided over by Justice Aderemi Adegoroye ordered the return of the girl to her family for proper care and education amd … Read more
One Mr Toheeb Badmus aka Tomori is currently on the run after allegedly stabbing the mother of his child multiple times with a ceramic plate. Mr Toheeb is married to Tosin (the victim) and they recently welcomed a new born child together. Narrating the incident on 22nd of May, the victim’s sister disclosed that the … Read more
A tragic incident occurred at Tarau Gwer local government area in Benue state on Saturday night, as a family of three were killed by thunder strike. It was gathered that the family died on the spot after the thatch house they were sleeping in was struck by a thunder, folllowing a heavy rainfall on Saturday … Read more
Popular female musician, Tiwa Savage, has put up with her thoughts on the contemporary African woman on social media. The beautiful artiste said most Africans still believe that the African woman should be timid in nature. She added that it is not bad for a woman to be submissive but she felt that modern African … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has called for the destruction of the Church of Satan’s temple in the United States, US. Fani-Kayode made the call while sharing a picture showing disciples of the Church of Satan having a procession in the US. In a tweet, the former Aviation Minister called on God to destroy the … Read more
Social media has been busy with good wishes from Nigerians to that lover of entertainment, Mrs. Nihinlolawa Mariam Baruwa Ebagua whose best hobby is to see every young Nigerian doing great, especially in entertainment and politics. A mother, who is known as someone that loves supporting Nigerian entertainers and vibrant young Nigerians by sponsoring them … Read more
All praise is due to Allah. The King of kings. He alone we worship and ask for assistance, guide us to the right path. The path of those on whom you have favor, not those who have gone astray. We are still discussing gift-giving in Islam. What should we accept as a gift and what … Read more
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday remote work is here to stay, and that half of the social network’s staff could be doing jobs from afar within a decade. Zuckerberg devoted a live-streamed “town hall’ meeting with employees to how a remote-work trend compelled by the pandemic is being embraced by employees without affecting productivity. … Read more
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Saad III, has announced that the new moon needs to be sighted today, Friday 22 May, adding that if the new moon is sighted, tomorrow Saturday will be the first day of Shawal, the day of Eid-il-Fitr, for the Islamic 1441 After Hijrah. Sultan who is also the Chairman of … Read more
Global infections from the novel coronavirus surpassed five million on Thursday as the pandemic played out unevenly across the planet, with China eager to declare a victory, Europe tentatively emerging from its shell and deaths still rising in hotspots in Latin America. The grim milestone is still only a fraction of the true number of … Read more
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has revealed when the Pen Cinema Bridge in Agege will be ready. Speaking during an unscheduled visit to construction site of the bridge, Hamzat said the bridge will soon be completed. He posted images of the inspection on his Instagram page on Thursday. He declared that engineers still … Read more
A 17-year-old wife who killed her because he tried to have sex with her in Bauchi has said she had no idea sex is a marital obligation, so she thought her husband was trying to defile her. Salma Hassan, a resident of Itas-Gadau, was paraded at the Bauchi Police Command on Tuesday, May 19, for … Read more
Tears flowed at a Omoku market in Rivers State as an unidentified woman allegedly gave birth to a lizard after two years of carrying the pregnancy. Some neighbours took to social media to share photos of the reptile that came out of a woman who had been pregnant for approximately eighteen months. A resident identified … Read more
I have picked up my pen to write on what politicians in Edo State and Ondo State should consider as a paramount value before and after the coming elections. What is that supposed to be if not Love! Love is an essential prerequisite to getting good governance in our country, Nigeria, at this political level … Read more
The Oyo State Government has debunked a report stating all public worship centers should resume despite ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. This was made known by Governor Seyi Makinde via his official Twitter account on Thursday and urged news platforms to be mindful of the information disseminated to the public this period. He said; “A statement is … Read more
Popular African-American lady, Nyajuok Maluoth Bol, has been applauded again for her kind gestures to give people who are interested in having face masks for free. The C.E.O of Queen and King Boutique said she believed that if other palliative cares could not get to everyone that the initiative of giving out face masks will … Read more
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers state has said that the global COVID-19 pandemic has become a full-scale business for some people and that the world is using it to exploit Africa and Nigeria in particular. The governor stated this when he appeared on Channels TV on Thurday May 21. Speaking on why his state … Read more
It was an unusual onslaught of attacks for Lagos residents by highway robbers in recent days, who have taken advantage of the traffic snarl caused by road construction workers and tanker drivers along several sections of the Oshodi-Apapa expressway. Irrespective of the time of the day, hoodlums have now taken it as a pastime to … Read more
Popular Iranian-born Australia-based Islamic cleric, Mohammad Tawhidi a.k.a Imam of Peace has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over his failure to protect Christians in Nigeria. Recall that, few months ago, the Imam dragged president Muhammadu Buhari on Twitter for pronouncing COVID-19 Virus as ‘Covik one nine’. Asides that, the Imam is well known for criticizing Buhari’s … Read more