Asisat Oshoala’s photo has been sighted on her Instagram account, with different interpretations from friends, supporters, and fans, where the most humorous of all the people’s comments was that the star player has been expecting the new Islamic (month) moon to be sighted. The Super Falcon and Barcelona forward, Asisat, who has joined other Muslims … Read more
President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that US state governors allow places of worship to reopen immediately, as the country moves gradually towards a lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures. “Today I am identifying houses of worship churches, synagogues and mosques as essential places that provide essential services,” Trump told a news conference at the White … 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 thank Almighty Allah for the completion of 2020 Ramadan and we pray that may He … Read more
As coronavirus continues to threaten human life in Nigeria, Swifts Networks Limited on Thursday distributed relief items to Lagosians. As part of its contribution towards containing the scourge, the company distributed Food items, Hand Sanitizers and Face Masks to members of the public within the environs of its Victoria Island and Ogba, Ikeja offices. According … Read more
Former Kano State Commissioner of Works and Infrastructural Developments, Muazu Magaji, has been discharged after recovering from COVID-19. Magaji took to his Facebook page to announce his status. “To the Glory of Allah SWT, today Friday 22nd May and 29th Ramadan I have been confirmed COVID-19 negative and discharged from Isolation centre,” he wrote. Magaji … Read more
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced that the Ramadan fast would continue on Saturday. The National Moonsighting Committee of the NSCIA said no moon was sighted in the country on Friday. It said the Ramadan fast would reach 30 this year as against preparations earlier made by Muslim faithful to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Godswill Obioma as the new National Examinations Council (NECO) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. The approval was contained in a letter dated 15th May 2020 with Reference No: FME/PS/396/C1/1/134. It was signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu. The letter noted that the appointment, … Read more
The National Assembly has breached its legislative procedure after it engaged the Federal Government on the revised 2020 budget before submission to the chamber. According to reports, the National Assembly and FG are deliberating to avoid the usual confrontation that trails the budget submission. It was disclosed that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National … Read more
A popular Portuguese rapper David Mota aka Mota Jr is dead after flaunting cash and jewelry on his social media page. According to reports, Mota Jr who shared his ‘billionaire lifestyle’ with fans online was reported missing for over two months. The Portuguese musician went missing on March 15, when it is believed he was … Read more
As the Muslim Ummah in the country rounds off the year 2020 Ramadan fasting and prepare for Eid el-Fitr celebration, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has said that socio-religious gatherings remain prohibited. While congratulating Nigerians on the celebration, Adamu said the successful conclusion of the Ramadan, a period of self-denial geared towards attaining … Read more
Sri Lanka on Friday lifted a ban on wedding receptions as part of its ways to easing of coronavirus restrictions, but grooms may not kiss the bride — at least in public. The country’s well-heeled usually holds wedding celebrations with thousands of guests, and the festivities can last for days with much eating, drinking, dancing … Read more
A renowned seer, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has released fresh prophecies. Ekohotblog reports that Primate Ayodele, who is the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has dropped some shocking prophecies concerning the primaries set to hold in Ondo and Edo States and the states upcoming governorship elections. In Edo State, Primate Ayodele said there is the need for the … Read more
The chairman of All Nigeria Youths Reoriented Initiative (ANYRI) and presidential aspirant for the 2023 election, Olufemi Ajadi, has taken to his social media page to share with his friends and supporters the Eid-il-Fitri season’s greetings. Ajadi whose political party has not been known yet said all the Muslims should see this year’s Ramadan as … Read more
Ten South Sudan former members of the high-level task force on COVID-19 have tested positive to the deadly disease. Information Minister Michael Makuei has told the BBC that all former members of the high-level task force on coronavirus – apart from the health minister – have tested positive for Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by … Read more
The story of Fella Adebiyi, Nigerian born Correctional Supervisor at Lansing Correctional facility in Lansing Kansas is another unfortunate story of one of several Nigerians whose life was cut short by the virulent coronavirus. Fella Adebiyi, 59 popularly called ‘Big Daddy’ who died on May 12, 2020 was earlier diagnosed with high blood pressure making … Read more
It was just like a mystery as a year and two-month-old baby found reciting the National Anthem of Nigeria. The amazing act was done by the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kareem at Ilasan Jakande Housing Estate, Lekki, Lagos, today, Friday 22nd May 2020. The baby whose name is Mardiyyah Abdul Kareem could easily recognize … Read more
Three persons have died after a bomb exploded in Eziorsu community in Oguta local government area of Imo state. The three middle-aged men who died were identified as Elvis Ukado, Kasiemobi Uzoma and Justice Adiemea. Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Police Command, Orlando Ikeokwu said the incident occurred at about 2pm on Thursday. … Read more
The Chairman of Transport and Port Management System Limited, Jean Codo, has died at the Kirikiri correctional facility, Lagos on Thursday. The businessman reportedly collapsed in prison and rushed to the military hospital in Lagos where he lost his life. Politics Nigeria reports that the businessman from the Republic of Benin is being investigated by … Read more
The league’s board has said relegation across all three divisions of the EFL is crucial to the integrity of the competition. The board’s position appears to deal a blow to League Two’s plans to curtail the 2019-20 season without a team being relegated to the National League, although the framework the board has laid out … Read more
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