Nigerian Troops Neutralize 392 Bandit Within 21 Days

Troops

…Vow to deal with Common Enemies Of The Nation Until Normalcy Is Restored The Military high command says its Operation KATSINA, a subsidiary Operation under Operation Kadarin Daji has neutralized 392 bandits since its commencement on the 14th of May, 2020 through Land and Air Offensives. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major -General John Enenche stated … Read more

Security Challenges: Reps Blame Service Chiefs, Want Overhauling Of Security Apparatus

… Lament Spate Of Killings, Attacks Across the Country The Lower Chamber of the National Assembly, House of Representatives has Blamed the spate increase in killings, kidnapping and armed banditry attacks across Nigeria The Lawmakers who called for the change of the service chiefs which is long overdue lamented the way and manner the security … Read more

Coronavirus In Nigeria: Three Doctors Test Positive For COVID-19 Again

COVID-19: 34 Doctors Test Positive In Kano

Three medical doctors have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa State. The Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Dr Bulus Umaru confirmed this to newsmen on Friday. Dr Bulus Umaru said, “three gynaecologists and two auxiliary staff have contracted the coronavirus in the course of their work of dealing with patients. “The doctors are now … Read more

#JusticeForAzeezat: Post Graduate Student Raped And Killed In Ibadan

Adamu Mohammed

A Post Graduate student of the University of Ilorin was allegedly raped and murdered on Thursday night at Aba Ijefun Area, Akinyele in Ibadan. This is coming barely few days after an undergraduate in UNIBADAN, Barakat Bello was sexually molested and killed in her home still in Akinleye, Ibadan. Nigerians have taken to Twitter to … Read more

#EndSARS: Woman And Her 3-Months-Old Baby Serioulsy Dealt With By SARS

A woman and her three-month-old baby were allegedly beaten up by a SARS official in Ibadan. According to a report confirmed on Friday by the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu, a woman and her three months old child has been molested by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. READ … Read more

World Environmental Day 2020: ANWOSAP Seek Protection Of Mother Earth

The Association of Nigerian Women Safety Professionals (ANWOSAP) commemorates the global celebration of the United Nations World Environment Day (WED) hosted in Columbia this year, urge all stakeholders to preserve the environment, restore degraded ecosystems and co-exist sustainably with nature to make the world a habitable place safe for mankind. In a statement made available … Read more

3 Brothers Kill Widow In Abuja, Buries Her In Tank

Police begin manhunt for 9 escapees – PPRO

Police personnel attached to the Intelligence Response Unit have arrested three siblings for the gruesome murder of a mother of five, Mrs Janet Ogbonnaya, The PUNCH reports. The deceased, a widow, was lured from Facebook by the suspects, who allegedly poisoned her and buried her corpse in a septic tank in a house in the … Read more

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

Newspaper Headlines

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