September 22, 2020. Mrs Damilola Oyeyemi, 20, who was repatriated recently to Nigeria from Lebanon where she was trafficked, has accused her trafficker of attempted rape before she travelled out of Nigeria. Damilola explained she was deceived by the agent, who told her in Nigeria, that she was going to teach English. Her alleged trafficker, … Read more
September 21, 2020. Following the recent increment in electricity tariff and the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, the Bishop of the Diocese of Akure, Rt. Rev. Simeon Borokini has scold the federal government over the development. The Anglican Bishop described the hike as callous, he stated that the people are … Read more
September 21, 2020. Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) h cousemate, Nengi has told Neo how she feels about Ozo. Ekohotblog earlier reported that Ozo was evicted from the lockdown house alongside Trikytee. Head of house, Nengi, during a conversation with Neo after Ozo’s eviction said she is pained about his eviction because she quarreled with him … Read more
September 19, 2020. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of a structure adjoining the collapsed school building in Ejigbo. Ekohotblog earlier reported that a three-storey building housing Excel College at Iyana Ejigbo area of Lagos collapsed at about 8:15 a.m on Saturday morning. Providing an update about the incident, the Lagos State … Read more
September 19, 2020. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has confirmed that a fuel tanker exploded at Anthony inward Gbagada, Lagos State. LASEMA in a series of tweet on Friday night revealed that the fire burnt two unidentified vehicles. It was learnt that the tanker lost control while in motion and fell sideways, causing … Read more
September 18, 2020. The Department of State Services has invited a journalist in Plateau State, Mr Masara Kim, for questioning over a report exposing potential attacks in some farming communities by herdsmen. Mr Kim is expected to appear at the DSS office in Jos on Monday, September 21. His invitation comes amidst a crackdown on … Read more
September 18, 2020. Popular American singer Kanye West has shared footage of himself urinating on his Grammy Award following his professed battle against labels Universal and Sony, to try and retrieve the rights to his music. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that the 43-year-old singer had on Tuesday called out the National Basketball Association, NBA, and … Read more
September 18, 2020. The Federal Government has apologised for asking all account holders in the country’s financial institutions to register their details again. The FG earlier asked all account holders in banks, including insurance companies, to fill and submit a Self-Confirmation form. The order was given despite the possession of the Bank Verification Number and … Read more
September 17, 2020. The crisis at the University of Lagos took a new twist on Thursday with the resignation of its Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN), Ekohotblog learnt. A media aide to the suspended Pro-Chancellor of UNILAG, Mr Mikail Mumuni, confirmed the resignation of Babalakin as the institution’s chairman of Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor. Mr … Read more
17 September, 202,0 The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, disowned a viral video, where some uniformed impostors were promoting the sale of branded wastebaskets purportedly on behalf of the State. A statement signed and issued by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, disclosed that all the characters in the … Read more
September 16, 2020. Leader of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, pastor Adewale Giwa, has called on the international community to hold the All Progressives Congress, APC, responsible if anything happens to citizens of Ondo State. Pastor Giwa, was reacting to a report where a man, identified as Taye was macheted to death by … Read more
September 16, 2020. Some armed bandits have been killed at their hideout at the Kwiambana forest area of Zamfara State, in massive airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji. Also destroyed were the bandits’ logistics facilities. According to a statement by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, there is … Read more
September 15, 2020. Workers in Ogun State have commenced a one-week warning strike over the failure of the government to implement the new minimum wage. The State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Emmanuel Bankole, declared this after a three-hour closed-door meeting held between the leadership of organised labour and government officials which ended … Read more
September 15, 2020. Some youths have gone on rampage in Osogbo, capital of Osun State over alleged killing of two suspected internet fraudsters by police operatives. According to report, some internet fraudsters were involved in an accident after hot chase by SARS operatives. The two fraudsters were said to have died in the accident and … Read more
September 15, 2020. The Bishop of Christ Victorious Alive Revival Mission and Rector Alive Theological Seminary, Owerri , Mr Uzoma Emmanuel has accused the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma of having no regard to the suffering of Imo people. The Bishop also flayed the procurement of vehicles for political appointees and civil … Read more
September 14, 2020. The Federal Government has said all airports in the country including private airports and airstrips will now opened for domestic commercial flights. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this known on Monday during a briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that FG reopened … Read more
September 14, 2020. Lagos State Police Command has reportedly arrested two mobile phone fraudsters, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through an online platform. Ekohotblog learnt that the suspect, Chukwu-Emeka Ogbona and Olabode Kehinde, who were arrested separately, were members of a syndicate that specialised in selling fake phones to buyers. It was … Read more
September 14, 2020. Big Brother Naija housemate, Ozo has said Kiddwaya’s eviction has changed him. The billionaire son, Kiddwaya was evicted from the lock-down house, after he got poor votes from viewers. His eviction came as a shock to Nigerians and celebrities. But Ozo speaking to Neo and Trikytee on Sunday night, said Kiddwaya’s eviction gave … Read more
September 13, 2020. Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has announced that primary and secondary schools in the state would reopen from September 21. Dr Fayemi, who disclosed this in a state-wide broadcast on Sunday evening, also directed that tertiary institutions in the state be reopened to students from October 2, subject to each institution’s … Read more
September 13, 2020. The Presiding Priest, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Abraka in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State, Rev. Onoriode Oghenerhoro on Sunday urged religious leaders in the country to rise up and kick against the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, of 2020 and ensure that it does not see the light of the … Read more