Tanker Explosion Kills 14, Injured 164 People In China

At least 14 people were killed and more than 160 wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded on a highway in China on Saturday, state media said. The force of the blast caused nearby homes and factories to collapse, the government said on social media and sent huge clouds of black smoke billowing into the … Read more

COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 501 New Cases, 8 Deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 501 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 501 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Saturday evening, June 13. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that of … Read more

JUST IN: Former NDDC Commissioner, Amioku Is Dead

A Former Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Commissioner, Chief Tom Amioku is dead. Amioku who represented Delta State in the board died on Saturday after suffering from a protracted illness. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/06/13/french-protesters-clash-with-police-at-anti-racism-rallies/   Hon. Julius Evwoja who confirmed his death said the former commissioner for Works, Delta State died in the afternoon. The deceased … Read more

REVEALED: Why Gunshots Were Fired In Aso Rock Villa

Governance: Presidency Reacts To Editorials, Says Buhari Critics Should Appreciate Due Process

Fresh facts have emerged why there was shooting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday evening. Vanguard reliably gathered that attempt by the Presidential Assistant, Sabiu Tunde Yusuf to find his way out of the Aso Rock premises led to shooting as he struggled to zoom off. A Villa staff who claimed to have witnessed … Read more

Covid-19: 51 Health Workers,17 Inmates Test Positive In Bauchi

Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed on Saturday says 51 medical officers and 17 inmates of the correctional facility had so far tested positive for coronavirus in the state. Dr. Mohammed who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi advised health workers … Read more

See Why #NigeriansMustFall Is Trending On Twitter (VIDEO)

#NigeriansMustFall tops twitter trends in South Africa after a video of a South African lady stripping and twerking for Nigerian men went viral. Ekohotblog understands that #NigeriansMustFall started trending in South Africa as a protest against Nigerians living in South Africa. As seen in the video, a half-naked South African lady was twerking for some … Read more

Coronavirus In Nigeria: Over 80 Health Workers Test Positive To COVID-19

Over 80 health workers consisting of 22 doctors and 60 other health workers in the frontline of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic have tested positive to the killer virus in Rivers State. Chairperson of the state’s chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr. Obelebra Adebiyi disclosed this to newsmen. Adebiyi further called on the government … Read more

Covid-19: NCDC Releases New Guidelines For Places Of Worship

  Following the review of recent restriction measures by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has developed new guidelines for places of worship in Nigeria. The NCDC which continues to lead the public health response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria said this is to ensure safe … Read more

Osun Deputy Governor Mourns Adejare 

The Deputy Governor, State of Osun, Benedict Alabi, has described the death of deputy chief of staff, general administration, to Gov. Adegboga Oyetola, Barr. Adejare Adebisi as shocking and extremely sad. This was contained in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Olaniyi, on Saturday in Osogbo, the state capital. In the press … Read more

Covid-19: 22 Doctors, 60 Others Test Positive

… As NMA demands Upward Review Of Hazard Allowance The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State branch has announced that 22 doctors in the state have tested positive for covid-19 pandemic. The NMA, which lamented lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for its members fighting the virus, said 60 other health workers also tested positive … Read more

Top Nigerian Politician Donates Ropes To Community For Tying Goats (Photos)

One Daniel Ukpera has donated ropes to the people of his community in Makurdi LGA of Benue State. He donated the ropes so that they can use to tie their goats, LASGIDI ONLINE reports. Ukpera contested for the Guma State Constituency seat in the 2019 Benue State House of Assembly Election under the platform of … Read more

Nigeria Is Gone, Welcome Biafra

#EndSARS: FG Committed To Fulfilling Youths' Demands, Says Buhari

The Independent People Of Biafra (IPOB) have reacted to the ongoing chaos rocking the presidency. Reports have it that gunshots were fired in the Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja on Thursday night, when the First Lady’s Aide-de-camp, Usman Shugaba, attempted to force President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant, Sabiu Yusuf, into self -isolation over COVID-19 fears, … Read more

COVID-19: Nigerians React As Buhari Considers Another 2-Week Lagos Lockdown

Controversial self-acclaimed Journalist, Kemi Omololu Olunloyo has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari is considering a two-week total lockdown for Lagos State. In a tweet via her official Twitter handle on Saturday morning, Kemi  who claimed to have a source at the presidency said Buhari might lock down Lagos State again following the rise in COVID-19 … Read more

BBNaija: Khafi Mourns As Younger Brother Is Assasinated

BBNaija star, Khafi Kareem, is presently mourning the death of her younger brother, Alexander, who was attacked in west London on Monday, June 8. Alexander, 20, was shot close to his family house in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. He was said to have been walking back home from a convenience store when he was shot … Read more

Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, June 13th, 2020

Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Saturday, June 13th, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 627 New Cases, Total Now 15,181 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 627 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Releases Document That Caused Panic … Read more

IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Releases Document That Caused Panic In Aso Rock

Nigeria Under Buhari Can Never Defeat Terrorism Says Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu has finally released the contents of the IPOB document that caused panic in Aso Rock, Nigeria’s Presidential Villa. According to reports via NewsOneNigeria, the pro-Biafra group submitted a document to the United States Department titled: “Nigeria: A history of serial genocide and the urgent need for US Intervention.” The IPOB document got the … Read more

ICC Blasts US As Trump Sanctions Officials Probing Afghanistan War

BREAKING: International Criminal Court Acknowledges Yoruba Nation Agitators’ Petition, ICC Blasts US As Trump Sanctions Officials Probing Afghanistan War

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the United States’ imposition of financial and travel sanctions on-court officials. Recall President Donald Trump imposed new travel and property sanctions Thursday on International Criminal Court officials, attempting to penalize them for investigating alleged wrongdoing by U.S. military personnel and intelligence operatives fighting against terrorism in Afghanistan over … Read more

COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Announces 627 New Cases, Total Now 15,181

Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases as Lagos daily infection drops to 38.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 627 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 627 new COVID-19 cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Friday evening, June 12. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that of … Read more

Edo Elections: The Worst Is Yet To Come In Edo Primaries Says Primate Ayodele

Coronavirus Is Here To Stay, May Become Airborne- Primate Ayodele

…………..Releases New Prophecies, Predicts Doom Primate Elijah Ayodele has disclosed that the worst is yet to come in Edo primaries as he releases new prophecies, predicting doom in the process. Ekohotblog reports that Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has predicted doom for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and … Read more

Daughter Escapes Death As Auto Crash Kills Woman In Abia

An accident which occurred today June 12, at Omoba Road in Ogbor Hill community of Aba, Abia state claimed the life a middle-aged woman identified simply as Mrs Ekenta. An eyewitness said the sad incident occurred after the driver of the tipper truck lost control of the vehicle which suffered a brake failure. While the … Read more