Togolese nationals in Lagos,Nigeria have called for the removal of the Togolese President, Faure Eyadema. The protesters, who carried banners with different inscriptions, said that Eyadema must be stopped from pursuing a fourth term in Togo. They called for the intervention of African leaders and the international community, especially the Economic Community of West African … Read more
Two persons have been reportedly killed and many injured as rival members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities clashed on Alhaji Qudus Giwa Street, near the Oando filling station, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Eyewitnesses said that policemen evacuated one of the corpses after the clash, which occurred last Thursday around 7pm. The eyewitnesses said the residents … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said that 22 former Governors are either on trial or facing investigations over corruption allegations. Malami, who made this known at a meeting with newsmen at his office in Abuja on Thursday, did not name the affected former Governors. The minister … Read more
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has accused the former Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose of selling the party secretariat. The party, who threatened to sue Fayose, said that the secretariat which was a collective property of PDP members was allegedly sold by the former Governor to one of his cronies without the knowledge … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), in Abuja. Adoke was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja at 3:45pm by the anti-graft agency on Thursday, on his return from Dubai. A brief statement by the EFCC reads: “Former … Read more
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has dismissed an appeal by a former Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Joseph Nwobike. Nwobike had approached the appellate court in a suit challenging his conviction by the Lagos State High Court. Nwobike was convicted in April 2018 of attempting to pervert the course of justice by inducing … Read more
Nigerian artiste, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has waded into an alleged video of Davido promoting a programme for the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), laying curses on “fake pastors.” Davido was spotted in the clip alongside a little girl and an older woman for the programme titled “12 days of glory. Since the … Read more
The Senate has suspended plenary in honour of the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, who died on Thursday. Late Senator Uwajumogu represented Imo North Senatorial District until his death. The Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, drew the attention of the Senate to the death of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, coming on order 43. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/19/impeached-white-house-reacts-over-trumps-impeachment/ The Senate … Read more
Nigerian Vice-President,Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is presiding over the National Economic Council(NEC) meeting in Abuja. The meeting is attended by state Governors. The meeting started around 11.06am at the Presidential Villa and which is the last NEC for 2019. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/18/delta-gets-approval-to-establish-court-of-appeal/ The meeting is still ongoing as at the time of filing in this report.
Poverty has led some many people to become a fake pastor, Nigerian rapper, Onome Onokohwomo, popularly known as Yung6ix, opined. Yung6ix gave the opinion in a tweet on Wednesday, where he berated the situation of the country. According to the young rapper, the government has failed its citizens who will go to any length to … Read more
Residents of Orin Ekiti in the Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State have protested alleged plot by suspected herdsmen to take over their community. The Orin Ekiti indigenes carrying placard, lamented that the invading herdsmen had allegedly destroyed farms worth N50m owned by 70 farmers. Inscriptions on the placards are, ‘Save Orin Ekiti from … Read more
The National Association of Yoruba Descendants in North America, Egbe omo yoruba has condemned the re-arrest of the Convener of #Revolutionnow, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare by the Department of State Services (DSS) operatives. The group said that It was particularly disgraceful that the actions of the DSS agents took place in the court room … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered an investigation into the death of a United States of America returnee, Mutiu Agbosasa, who was murdered in the Ikorodu area of the state on Sunday. Agbosasa,returned to the country early this year after spending 45 years in the US, was murdered by gunmen while returning … Read more
Five-time winners Manchester United cruised to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup after defeating Colchester United 3-0 on Wednesday night. The Red Devils set up meeting with city rivals Manchester City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side reached the last four of the competition for the first time since 2017 when they went on to lift the … Read more
Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic injury-time winner – five minutes after coming on as a substitute – to give Liverpool victory over Mexican side Monterrey and book their place in the Club World Cup final. The Brazilian striker, who replaced Divock Origi in the 85th minute, poked in fellow substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross from close … Read more
It was the first time since 17 years ago that Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a goalless draw in a largely uneventful El Clasico at the Nou Camp on Wednesday. Gareth Bale’s disallowed goal was the closest either side came to scoring, but Real left-back Ferland Mendy was judged to be offside in the … Read more
Six persons have been killed and dozens injured in Hong Kong on Wednesday when a double-decker bus smashed into a tree, police said. Live footage showed firefighters trying to reach victims on the vehicle’s top deck, which had been turned into a tangled mess of twisted metal and shattered glass, leaving some passenger seats dangling … Read more
Six persons have died when a mining pit collapsed at Zawan Community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The member representing Jos South Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Mr Gwottson Fom, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday. Fom said that the ages of the victims … Read more
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Nasarawa state Governor, Abdullahi Sule. The seven-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili dismissed the appeal filed by David Ombugadu and the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to challenge Sule’s victory at the March 9, 2019 election. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/13/former-prime-minister-tebboune-wins-algeria-presidential-election/ More Details later….
Norwich goalkeeper, Tim Krul has faulted Kelechi Iheanacho for his unsportsmanlike behaviour in the Canaries’ 1-1 draw with Leicester City, Sports extra reports. In the first half of the game, the Canaries knocked the ball out of play so Emiliano Buendia could receive treatment and they expected to receive it back, but Iheanacho chose to … Read more