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Two Persons Killed,Thirteen Injured As Jihadists Attack Military Checkpoint In Maiduguri

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Insecurity: Boko Haram abducts Dozens of women In Fresh Attack

Two civilians have been killed and 13 others injured when jihadists attacked a military checkpoint in northeast Nigeria, a local government spokesman and residents said Tuesday. Fighters from the Islamic State West African Province in 14 trucks launched an attack on soldiers in Maina Hari village near Biu Town, 180 kilometres southwest of the Borno … Read more

Ebonyi State Governor,David Umahi Re-jigs Cabinet

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Gov David Umahi Suspends 5 Permanent Secretaries For 6 Months

Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi has re-jigged his cabinet, affecting two commissioners. Governor Umahi’s Media Assistant, Mr Francis Nwaze, who made a statement in Abakaliki, said that Commissioner for Human Capital Development, Dr Stephen Odoh, has been posted to the governor’s office. Nwaze added: “Mr Uchenna Orji, Commissioner for Information and Orientation is to take … Read more

SERAP Petitions UN Over Human Rights Violation In Nigeria

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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project(SERAP) has petitioned the United Nations Special Rapporteur, Mr. Clement Voule, urging him to “publicly express concerns about the growing human rights violations and abuses in Nigeria. SERAP alleged that: “Nigerian authorities and police yesterday (Monday) morning in Abuja failed to stop attacks on peaceful demonstrators by young men apparently armed … Read more

I Was Denied Movie Roles Severally Because Of My Father – Yul Edochie

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Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has revealed that he lost many movie roles because of his father, Pete, claiming his name generated envy in the industry. Yul made this known in a tweet on Sunday, after a follower who appears to be an up and coming act alleged that politics is being played in … Read more

Unknown Gunmen Attack Home Of Former President,Jonathan,Kill One Soldier

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Trouble Looms For Jonathan, Diezani As US Court Grants Buhari's Govt Demand To Access Their Banks Statements

Unknown Gunmen have attacked the home of Ex-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Sources in Otuoke, Bayelsa State said that the gunmen, who struck at about 3am, killed one soldier, injured one while another one was taken away to unknown destination. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/24/judge-withdraws-from-sowores-case/ As at the time of filing this report all … Read more

Many Injured For Scrabble Christmas Gift Promotion At Australian Shopping Mall

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A rush for scramble gift promotions left many injured in an Australian mall on Tuesday after hundreds of balloons with prizes inside were dropped on Christmas shoppers gathered below. Around 150 people jostled for prime position as two massive bags full of balloons hovered overhead in the shopping centre in Sydney’s western suburbs. When they … Read more

Gunmen Abduct Ondo Monarch’s Wife,Children

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Gunmen have abducted the wife, children and driver of the traditional ruler of Odigbo town, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Rufus Akinrinmade.

Ekohotblog gathered that the traditional ruler’s family was abducted on Ikare-Owo Expressway in Oba Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state.

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The traditional ruler, who confirmed the incident to our Correspondent, said that the abductors had contacted the family and had demanded a sum of N100m as ransom.

More Details later…

House Of Reps Member,Egberongbe Commends Nigerians For Their Patience

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A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Mufutau Egberongbe, has commended Nigerians for their perseverance in the face of whatever challenges facing the nation. In his Christmas message to Nigerians, Egberongbe, representing Apapa Federal Constituency, said that Nigeria was very fortunate to be peopled by a resilient population. According to the lawmaker, the level … Read more

Judge Withdraws From Sowore’s Case

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Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has withdrawn from the fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by the ‘RevolutionNow’ protests convener, Mr Omoyele Sowore, seeking an order for his release from the custody of the Department of State Services(DSS). Justice Mohammed ruled on Monday that he could not hear Sowore’s case … Read more

Sowore’s Detention: Miscreants Attacked Protesters In Abuja

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Suspected miscreants have attacked and disrupted a peaceful protest organised by a coalition of civil society groups over the continued detention of #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore. The activists had converged at the National Human Rights Commission office in Maitama, Abuja, to present a letter to the chairman of the commission when they were attacked by … Read more

El-Zakzaky Was Being Prosecuted For His Religious Belief- IMN

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The Islamic Movement in Nigeria(IMN) has said that El-Zakzaky was being prosecuted for his religious beliefs. This response followed a statement made by the Minister of Information, Lai Muhammed, that the Shi’ites leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, was being tried for crimes and not for his religious beliefs. The IMN made this in a statement on … Read more

Kidnapped NLC Cross River Chairman Regains Freedom

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Cross River State Police command said that the kidnapped state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Comrade Ben Ukpepi, has regained freedom. Ukpepi, who was abducted from his residence in Akpabuyo on Tuesday night last week, regained his freedom on Sunday night. The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Ubgo, confirmed to our … Read more

Sowore Detention: I Never Recieved Any Letter From US Lawmakers- Malami

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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said that he did not receive any letter from some lawmakers in the United States of America over the detention of activist, Comrade Omoyele Sowore. Malami made the clarifications in a statement through his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr. … Read more

IGP, Adamu Warns Officers Against Extortion,Intimidation

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The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has warned policemen manning the highways during the Yuletide, against misconduct. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The IGP also warned operatives against abuse of rights of Nigerians and called for adherence to laid down rules … Read more

No Rift Between Me And Gov. Matawalle

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Former special adviser to Zamfara state Government, Alhaji Sambo Marafa, has said that there is no rift between him and the Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle. This was contained in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday. He said that he resigned to enable him to concentrate on his private … Read more

Father Slaughters Two Children In Ebonyi

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A young man, Mr Chinasa Ogbaga, a native of Egwuagu Okpuitumo Community in the Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has allegedly slaughtered his two children and left one half-dead. The accused person, who was said to have committed the act on Saturday night when villagers and other family members had gone to bed, … Read more

Olubadan Settles Rift With Former Obas,Promotes Five High Chiefs

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Following the crisis rocking the 2017 Ibadan chieftaincy reform by former Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State,the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji,has finally promoted the five high chiefs at a ceremony held at his Popoyemoja palace in Ibadan. A statement made available to newsmen by Adeola Oloko, Director of Media and Publicity to the … Read more

Fire Destroys Popular Benin Market,EPDA Office

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The Popular Ekiosa market in Benin,Edo state has been destroyed by fire,a five-storey office complex of the Edo Property Development Agency, located on the Sakponba Road. Ekohotblog gathered that the inferno that destroyed the market started around 11am, caught the residents, most of who were still in church, unawares and forced many of them to abandon … Read more

EPL: Lampard Reacts To Chelsea’s 2-0 Win Over Tottenham, Speaks On Racial Abuse

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Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has reacted to alleged racial abuse hurled against the club’s defender, Rudiger in their 2-0 win over Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday. The Englishman also said that he and the club will support defender Antonio Rudiger, who was allegedly racially abused by Tottenham fans. According to … Read more

EPL: Watford Humble Man United To Secure Second Win Of The Season

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Watford boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation as they secured only their second Premier League win this term against a disappointing Manchester United team at Vicarage Road. The result sees the Hornets move within six points of safety and level on points with Norwich in 19th, while United remain eighth. David de Gea’s error gifted … Read more

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