A medical expert, Dr Kolade Johnson, has warned against the practice of using saliva as a lubricant during sex. Johnson, who works in a private hospital, said on Wednesday in Ilorin that when someone with a mouth sore uses saliva as a sex lubricant, the partner would be exposed to genital herpes. He said other … Read more
The Benue Government has continued to keep mute over what has been described as a “strange disease,” which has reportedly killed more than 10 persons in the state between January 30 and now. The president-elect of the Igede National Youth Council, Mr. Andyson Egbodo,revealed to our correspondent that the problem had been ongoing before he … Read more
The House of Representatives has expressed its readiness to partner the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, to enhance its performance in the entertainment sector and boost government revenue and by extension the development of the country The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the Nigerian film industry had come a long way, adding that all … Read more
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has said the Federal Government will no longer review workers’ salaries as earlier promised. The acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan through the Director of Communications in her office, Mrs. Olawunmi Ogunmosunle had earlier said that the Federal government would ensure … Read more
According to the Ekiti State Security Network Agency Bill 2020 which has been submitted to the Ekiti State House of Assembly, assaulting an Amotekun officer will attract a fine of N250,000 or a prison term of one month or both However, an Amotekun officer cannot be sued for whatever he does in the course of … Read more
President, Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa, NICASA, Ben Okoli, has expressed his sadness over the death of one Ide on Monday, 10th of February. Ide, a Nigerian from Orlu Senatorial Zone in Imo was killed by his relative, Batista during a hot argument over a failed business transaction at 7:30pm at Kempton Park. The suspect … Read more
An Ogun State High Court sitting at Isabo, Abeokuta, on Tuesday, sentenced one Olumide Adekanbi to death by hanging for armed robbery. DAILY POST learnt that Adekanbi had earlier pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery preferred against him. He was said to have committed the offence at Saraki-Adigbe area … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 1. Lagos, Canada Discuss Bilateral Cooperation The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Mayor of Brampton City in Ontario, Canada, His Worship, Mr Patrick Brown, on Tuesday discussed on ways to collaborate using technology. READ MORE 2. Sanwo-Olu … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Mayor of Brampton City in Ontario, Canada, His Worship, Mr Patrick Brown, on Tuesday discussed on ways to collaborate using technology. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Brown led a delegation to Lagos State House, Ikeja, on a courtesy visit to Sanwo-Olu. The governor said … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated that residents of the State can only reap the dividends of democracy when political aides understand every aspect of the T.H.E.ME.S development agenda of the current administration, just as he called for unwavering commitment, innovation and transparency from such aides. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke through the Secretary … Read more
The operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) have arrested a suspect for impersonating a Police Officer as well as using his motorcycle for commercial purposes on a restricted route in Oshodi, Lagos. Speaking on the incident, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi said the suspect was apprehended by … Read more
The Lagos Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), on Tuesday, commenced a weeklong induction programme for the newly appointed secondary school teachers into the State Teaching Service. The Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, Mrs. Olabisi Ariyo, stated that the induction was organised for the recently recruited 1000 secondary school teachers in line with the present administration’s resolve to … Read more
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has appealed to parents and guardians to strive to bequeath legacies of quality life and sound education to their children in spite of the rising rate of abuse globally. Dr. Sanwo-Olu who gave the charge during an awareness walk to sensitise members of the public … Read more
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has formally terminated the two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, delivering on threats to downgrade an alliance important to US interests on Tuesday It was revealed in a social media post by Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr that Manila’s notice of termination was received by the deputy chief … Read more
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido breezed through security at an airport near Caracas on Tuesday, returning home without incident from a risky international tour that included a White House meeting with United States President Donald Trump. He entered Venezuela via the country’s main airport, Maiquetia. A year on, Guaido’s image in trouble as opposition faces … Read more
The reconciliation talks over Ile Arugbo on Ilofa Road, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State which commenced last Thursday has ended without yielding success The meeting between the representatives of the state government and Asa Investment Limited allegedly owned by the late Dr. Olusola Saraki ended on Tuesday without an agreement or a date for another meeting. … Read more
The Governing Board of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Lagos, has removed embattled acting Director-General of the institute, Mr Chima Igwe. Our reporters learnt that the Director of Production, Analytical and Laboratory Management, Dr. Agnes Asagbra, was appointed to take over from him. An official notice to the workers on Tuesday, written by … Read more
Following the death Oba Idowu Oniru, on September 23 2019, succession crisis to who becomes the next Oniru of Iru land, Lagos, rages, the Ogunyemi Ruling House amongst other rulling house (Abisogun and Akiogun) is laying claim to the throne, saying it is the turn of the House to produce the next oba. In a … Read more
For more than 5 years, Apomu, the headquarters of Isokan City government Area of Osun State was without a typical ruler after the fatality of Oba Lasisi Afolabi of the Ayeye Judgment House. On January 6, the procedure for selection of an occupant of the uninhabited stool began. The state federal government had accepted Royal … Read more
The cops command in Abia state has peeled the rumour that it is plotting to scuttle the interment of the parents of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ekohotblog understands that Kanu’s mother, Sally, and father, Eze Israel Kanu, the Traditional Leader of Afaraukwu Ibeku, passed away in August … Read more