October 16, 2020. Awka #EndSARS Protesters has taken to the streets to conduct a live ‘Burial’ ceremony for Police Officer who allegedly killed Chijioke Iloany. Ekohotblog reports that Police Boss, Mr James Nwafor who was a former aide to Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has been accused of several killings which included the killing of … Read more
By Lucky Ihanza October 15, 2020. October 15 every year is international Day of Rural Women. With this year’s theme as: “Building Rural Women’s Resilience in the Wake of COVID-19”, the day is set aside to recognize that women bear a disproportionate burden of multi-dimensional poverty, and also elevate the critical role and contribution of … Read more
October 12, 2020. The death toll in the building collapse that occurred in Lagos State on Sunday has increased to eight. Officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said one more body was recovered by emergency responders. LASEMA spokesperson, Mr Nosa Okunbor, also stated that 20 people were rescued while giving an update … Read more
October 11, 2020. The father of Jimoh Isiaka, the End SARS protester killed by the police, says he has accepted his fate. Mr Jimoh Isiaka father, wept uncontrollably on Saturday as mourners commiserated with him. He spoke in Yoruba as he lamented the death of his son. “I have accepted my fate, I had no … Read more
October 10, 2020. The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says normal academic activities will resume on Oct. 12 (Monday) after six months of a break following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which affected the economies and social life all over the world. A statement issued on Saturday by Mr. Ibrahim Sheme, Director, Media … Read more
October 09, 2020. Leader of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as weak and incapacitated. Pastor Giwa, in a statement said that one of the dangers of a “weak president” is Impunity of SARS. There have been nationwide protests over the activities of SARS in the … Read more
October 08, 2020. Popular musicians Falz and Runtown have vowed they won’t back down on the #EndSARS protest slated for Lekki toll gate opposite Oriental Hotel to Onikan, Lagos. In an Instagram live chat on Thursday morning, Falz, son of human rights activist, Femi Falana, said on his way to the protest venue: “No backing … Read more
October 07, 2020. The Lagos Light-rail under construction will begin full operation in 2022, Ekohotblog learnt. Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, (LAMATA), made this known on Tuesday. Mr Mabimbola Akinajo, the Managing Director, in a statement, said he met with contractors and consultants handling the Lagos Light-Rail Mass Transit, (LRMT), Red and Blue Line projects. … Read more
October 05, 2020. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been nominated alongside top African leaders by Health, Environment and Safety (HSE) Professionals/Practitioners for the Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE) 2020 ICON of the year. Chairman of AfriSAFE Board of Governors Rear Admiral S. A. Olukoya (rtd) said they were nominated for being proactive in … Read more
September 26, 2020. Lagos State Government, has said it would give private schools in the state N5bn as COVID-19 Recovery Support Fund. The state government said the fund would be disbursed to private schools in the state to help reduce the impact of the pandemic on private schools. This was made known by Mr Sanwo-Olu, … Read more
September 25, 2020. World championship silver medalist, Nigeria’s Ese Brume returned to international action on Friday at the Wanda Diamond League with a 6.68m to finish second in the women’s long event held in Doha, Qatar. However, world silver medalist Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk saved her best for last– which proved doubly beneficial as the event adopted … Read more
September 19, 2020. The Nigeria Police in Rivers State has reportedly arrested two pastors for allegedly raping a 27-year old member of the National Youths Service Corps. The corps member is observing her primary assignment at the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The pastors, identified as Austin Emmanuel and Peter Davies, are currently … Read more
September 16, 2020. There was a fresh protest in Osogbo, Osun State on Wednesday over the death of a youth. The protesters made bonfires along Ofetedo Junction and resisted an attempt by policemen to disrupt the protest. Sound of canisters purportedly fired by the police to disperse the protesters were heard around Ofatedo Junction and … Read more
September 16, 2020. Not fewer than five persons have reportedly died in a building collapse incident in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State. Information about the incident is still sketchy but Ekohotblog learnt that one person, who was rescued from the rumble, is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Sources informed the incident happened … Read more
September 14, 2020. Nigerian music producer, Samklef has blasted evicted Big Brother Naija lockdown housemates, Kiddwaya and Erica, insisting they were porn stars while in the show. Erica and Kiddwaya were caught on different occasions making out while in the reality TV show. Nigerian Producer, Samklef has come under attack for sharing a chat he … Read more
Mrs Lauretta Onochie, media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the warning by the founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, against the application of the Company and Allied Matters Acts (CAMA) in churches. Bishop Oyedepo on Sunday warned that the church is … Read more
Armed bandits has invaded Kurfi town in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State, northwest Nigeria on Sunday night. An eyewitness told Ekohotblog that the bandits attacked the town when the residents were preparing for Isha’i prayers around 8:00pm. He said that the bandits began shooting sporadically and forced themselves into some households and shops, … Read more
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has stated his position on Npower recruitment. Ekohotblog understands that Senate President denied having allocated Npower slot from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Ahmed Lawan stated his position in a statement signed by Mr. Ola Awoniyi his Special Adviser (Media) on Saturday in Abuja. The statement reads thus; … Read more
Bauchi state first lady, Aishatu Bala Mohammed has allegedly distributed packs of sachet water to young women in the state as start-ups. According to Sahara Reporters, the distribution of massive bags of sachet water to women in Bauchi State was the First Lady’s means of ensuring that women have startups in the state. READ ALSO: … Read more
Ekiti First Lady Mrs. Bisi Fayemi has narrated how she was almost a victim of sexual assault in the hands of her mother’s relative. The First Lady of Ekiti state, Bisi Fayemi has narrated how her mother’s relative tried to sexually molest her when she was just 10. Governor Kayode Fayemi’s wife disclosed this during … Read more