Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has cautioned Nigerian political leaders,to avoid the mistake British made in Northern Ireland in handling the Biafran agitation and the Independent People’s of Biafra, (IPOB). The former Governor said this when he delivered a lecture titled “Nigeria: The Leadership Question,” at the 2019 Public Service Lecture and Award … Read more
Popular OAP, Toke Makinwa has shared her experience of how she tried to “rush life” at the age of 20. Speaking in a recent episode of her Toke Moments, a vlog, the OAP narrated her past experiences while seizing the opportunity to dish advice to her fans. According to Makinwa, she loved too much at … Read more
American media personality and model, Kim Kardashian disclosed that damages caused by pregnancy made her underwent five surgeries in a year and a half. Kim, a mother of four young children, delivered two naturally and others were carried by a surrogate. According to Kim, she had a condition called preeclampsia or toxemia, and following the … Read more
Eden Hazard has said he would return to Chelsea when he is finished at Real Madrid. The Belgian left the Blues for Madrid this summer after seven years, for an initial £88.5m ($119m) fee. During his spell at Stamford Bridge, Hazard won six major trophies, including two Premier League titles and two Europa League crowns. … Read more
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has urged his players to prove they have the courage to cope with adversity after Bournemouth snatched a shock 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Lampard’s side was beaten for the fourth time in their last five Premier League games as Dan Gosling netted a VAR-reviewed winner with just six … Read more
Philippe Coutinho scored an excellent hat-trick and Robert Lewandowski two more as Bayern Munich thrashed Werder Bremen. Brazilian Coutinho tapped home Bayern’s first before an outrageous lob for his second and then curled a 20-yard shot for his hat-trick. Milot Rashica had given Werder the lead before Bayern came back – with Thomas Muller scoring … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Saturday, marked properties belonging to former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. According to the EFCC, the marking is to ensure that the properties are not dissipated, following the December 5, 2019 order of Justice Muhammed Idris sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos that … Read more
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA) has begun the demolition of distressed buildings in Lagos Island with a three-storey building located at Bamigbose street. The Director General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) during the demolition in Lagos on Saturday. According to him, the three-storey … Read more
The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has inaugurated a Joint Negotiation Committee on the Implementation of the New Minimum Wage with a view to work out modalities that will make it seamless for Government to implement its payment to workers. While inaugurating the 16-man committee,the Governor called on them to see it as part … Read more
The mother of the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, is dead. Madam Muinat Mimiko died in Ondo town at the age of 88. The news of her demise was confirmed by an aide to the former governor, Johnpaul Akinduro via his Twitter handle @akinduro. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/12/man-slumps-dies-at-lagos-airport/ The tweet reads: “Madam Muinat … Read more
Former Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has revealed his aims and objectives of joining the Nigeria movie industry. The Senator who was recently ousted by APC candidate, Smart Adeyemi said that he joined Nollywood to send a message to Nigerians through acting and provide solutions to the problems facing the … Read more
Liverpool manager who just penned a new five-year deal with the Merseyside club has expressed his delight as he will remain at Anfield until 2024. Ekohotblog reported that Liverpool confirmed Klopp signed a new contract extension that will keep him at Anfield until 2024. In a statement released on the club site, it reads: “Liverpool … Read more
Former Brazil international, Ronaldinho, has named Diego Maradona, Pele and Ronaldo de Lima, the best footballers. Ex-Barcelona star said that despite Lionel Messi consistent show of brilliance cannot be called the greatest player of all time. Ronaldinho spent five seasons at Camp Nou, where he won the FIFA World Player of the Year as well … Read more
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaking ahead of their Premier League match against Everton revealed that team has been handed a huge injury boost, with the return of three senior stars ahead of the festive fixtures. The Red Devils host Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday. United then play Watford, Newcastle, Burnley and Arsenal over … Read more
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has signed a new deal with the club that will run until 2024. Klopp, who joined the Reds in October 2015, signed a new six-year contract in July 2016 and that has now been extended further. Liverpool won the Champions League under the German last season and finished second in the … Read more
Erstwhile President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi-Okogie, has said that President Buhari is gradually returning Nigeria into a military era where there is disobedience to the rule of law. Okogie, a former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, fault the frequent disobedience to court orders by the current regime led by the President, … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has reacted to the Federal Government’s directive to take over Sowore’s case from the Department of state service (DSS). The Attorney-General of the Federation, (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Friday directed the Department of State Service, (DSS) to handover the case file of the convener … Read more
At least 25 people have been injured and one injured in an explosion on Friday at a residential building in the German city of Blankenburg. Those hurt suffered severe injuries, said the spokesman, adding that it was too early to identify the dead. Police were also unable to say if the blast was deliberately set … Read more
Some trolls have come for controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh after she shared a photo of herself speaking at a conference in Dubai, which they described as ‘staged one’. Dikeh who has not seized to be in the news over time, attended a networking event alongside some of her friends and other attendees. The mother … Read more
Arsenal came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Standard Liege and progress to the last 32 of the Europa League as group winners. The Gunners were all but through before kick-off, with the hosts needing to win 5-0 to prevent the visitors from going through to the knockout rounds – a result … Read more