Sanwo-Olu Commissions 11 Road Network In Bariga

Residents of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the eastern part of Lagos State have reaped what could be termed “bountiful dividends” of local government autonomy entrenched in the State. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was in the area on Friday to inaugurate 11 road network recently completed by the council chairman, Hon. Alabi Kolade. Governor … Read more

See How Pastor Adeboye Celebrated Valentine’s Day

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed how he took part in the celebration of Valentine’s day. Adeboye said he spends the day to seek more love for God and renew his marital vows. On his verified Facebook and Instagram pages, he shared a romantic memory of … Read more

Oluwo beats up fellow monarch

Some monarchs in the Osun West Senatorial district have called for the suspension of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, shortly after he beat up another traditional ruler, the Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, during a peace meeting for monarchs in Iwo, Ayedire, and Ola-Oluwa Local Government Areas of the state. The Oluwo, … Read more

Presidency suspends NBC DG, Kawu

The Presidency has suspended the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Mallam Ishaq Modibbo Kawu on Friday. According to some sources in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Modibbo reportedly got the suspension letter within the week but had been battling to have it reversed. “I have confirmed from the … Read more

Coronavirus hits Africa as Egypt confirms first case

#CoronavirusUpdates: Quarantined Italian In Nigeria Has Fully Recovered

Egypt has confirmed the first a case of Coronavirus in its territory, the first in Africa since the deadly virus began ravaging China a few weeks back. But the sufferer is not Egyptian, the ministry of health said in Cairo. The ministry did not disclose the nationality of the person who is quarantined in the … Read more

Five Suspects Involved In Abuja Bank Robbery Arraigned Today

Justice Ajoke Adepoju has ordered the remand of the suspects involved in December 28, 2019 bank robbery in Mpape, Abuja  fixing March 13 for the continuation of hearing. Ehizo Larry and other defendants including Princewill Obinna, Elijah David, Timothy Joe, and Ernest Ewin, were on Friday arraigned at the High Court of the Federal Capital … Read more

See Why Oshiomhole Insists Duoye Diri Can Not Be Sworn In As Governor

Buni Has No Plan To Serve Out Tenure Of Oshiomhole – Patrick Obahiagbon

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s Duoye Diri cannot be sworn in as governor on Friday. Ekohotblog earlier reported that the Supreme Court had nullified the election of David Lyon as governor-elect of Bayelsa and declared Diri winner of the November 2019 … Read more

Valentine’s Day Wishes, Messages To Share With Your Loved Ones

Valentine's Day Wishes, Messages To Share With Your Loved Ones

Valentine’s Day is here already, feeling uninspired as you try to come up with some poetic love quotes for him or her? create a thoughtful, heartwarming DIY Valentine’s Day card, we don’t blame you. After all, what is there to say besides “I love you,” anyway? Maybe you just need something quick and simple to … Read more

Fidelity Bank, Gazelle Academy Train Youths On Vocational Skills

Fidelity Bank, Gazelle Academy Train Youths On Vocational Skills

Fidelity Bank Plc has expanded the scope of the Fidelity Youth Empowerment Academy (YEA) to accommodate new areas of vocational training. The bank in strategic partnership with Gazelle Academy started the seventh edition of the YEA at the Sokoto State University (SSU), Sokoto. Apart from the training on tailoring and make-up, participants will also be … Read more

IFest Launches New Platform To Curate Talents In Africa

IFest Launches New Platform To Curate Talents In Africa

A pan-African platform, Innovation Festival (IFest), has been launched in Nigeria as an empowerment vehicle to harness talents that will advance the course of humanity and address the societal problems and challenges facing Africa in some critical sectors. IFest, in its inaugural edition, themed “Exploring the possibilities of innovation,” powered by Maxxconnection, an experience marketing company., … Read more

Even At Old Age, Your Death Is A Rude Shock -Lai Mohammed Mourns Victor Olaiya

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the late music icon, Sir Victor Olaiya, as a legend of his time, whose music signposted a great epoch in the history of Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister said Sir Olaiya’s death, even at a ripe old age, came … Read more

Sowore: Court Adjourns Trial To March

Due to the failure of the prosecution team in providing the video evidence, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of human rights activists , RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare, until March 11, 12 and 13, 2020. Sowore and Bakare are standing trial in a case … Read more

Kenyan Lawmaker, Cyrus Omondi Dies In Indian Hotel Room

Liaison Officer of the Kenyan High Commission in India, Rono Kosigi, on Wednesday confirmed the death of a Member of the County Assembly of Kiambi, Kenya, Cyrus Omondi. The MCA who represents Kahawa Wendani Ward was found dead in his hotel room in Mumbai, after staying in  India for a workshop alongside his colleagues in … Read more

Coronavirus: London Confirms First Case

COVID-19: Lagos State Govt Discharges 31 Nigerians And Six foreigners

The first case of coronavirus has been diagnosed in London, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to nine. The patient, understood to be a woman, contracted the illness in China but was diagnosed after flying into a London airport, making it the first instance of coronavirus in the capital, according to the … Read more

China’s new coronavirus cases drop as world still scared

COVID-19: Lagos State Govt Discharges 31 Nigerians And Six foreigners

CHINA reported its lowest number of new coronavirus cases in two weeks on Wednesday, augmenting a forecast by Beijing’s senior medical adviser for the outbreak in the country to end by April – but fears of further international spread remained. The newly 2,015 cases confirmed raised China’s total to 44,653. That was the lowest daily … Read more

Know Your HIV Status Before Valentine’s Day –NACA DG

All Nigerians, especially young people,  should endeavour to know their HIV status, the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, Dr. Gambo Aliyu admonished . Speaking ahead of Valentine’s Day celebrated on the 14th of February, Gambo said it is important that all Nigerians know their HIV status, as it marks the entry … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Thursday, February 13th, 2020

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, February 13th, 2020 1. Ex-President’s House On Fire! Spokesperson to former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, Kehinde Akinyemi, is yet to lend an air to the fire that gutted a building belonging to the ex-president. READ MORE 2. Troops Intercept Bag Containing Bullets … Read more

Troops Intercept Bag Containing Bullets Disguised As Bag Of Rice

A bag containing more than 4653 x rods of 7.62mm (special) have been intercepted by the Nigerian troops deployed to Moriki, Zamfara State on Monday. The ammunition-filled bag was disguised as a bag of rice and conveyed on a motorcycle. After being nabbed by troops, the motorcyclist escaped but the bullets disguised in the bag … Read more

Commercial Driver Arraigned For Stabbing Bus Owner

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A 39-year-old driver, Idowu Oba, who allegedly stabbed a man on the head with a broken bottle, was on Wednesday charged before an Ajegunle Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant, who resides at Babani Street in Ajegunle area of Lagos, is being tried for assault, NAN reports. The Prosecutor, Insp. Gbenga Salami, told the court … Read more

Man Arrested While Trying To Smuggle Huge Python

How can a man handle a poisonous snake and carry it safely in his suitcase? 33-year-old Karissa Iha has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Kenyan python. He was nabbed on Tuesday, February 11, with the snake specie measuring 2.3 metres length and weighing 10 kilograms, probably to sell to foreigners. Police said the suspect … Read more