Ex-BBNaija Star Khloe Blasts Schoolmates Who Follows Her On Social Media

Controversial reality star, Oluwabusayo Abiri better known as Khloe has taken to Instagram to blast her former schoolmates who now follow are on the platform. In a post on Friday, Khloe described those people as those who provoked her during high and middle school days.  “A few people who teased me in high school and … Read more

Rihanna Reportedly Ends Relationship With Saudi Arabian Boyfriend

After two and half years of dating, Barbadian R&B star Rihanna and her Saudi Arabian boyfriend, Hassan Jameel have parted ways. Rihanna and Jameel who were private while they dated, reportedly broke up this week. Sometime in 2019, she opened up about her relationship with Jameel in an interview with Vogue, where she said “Yeah, I’m dating,” … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Sunday, January 19th, 2020

Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, January 19th, 2020 1. PDP Berates Oshiomhole Over Politicizing Supreme Court Judgment The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has blasted the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole over what it described as politicizing the Supreme Court judgment that … Read more

Lagos Golfer Wins Gov Dickson Invitational Golf Tourney

Gov. Dickson, Diri

A Lagos State based professional golfer from Ikoyi Golf Club, Francis Epe has emerged the winner of the inaugural invitational open championship organized in honour of the governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson. Epe, who played 7 under par over 18 holes to emerge the overall winner, urged young Nigerians to make a … Read more

Old Grammarian Society Task Government On Education

The President of Old Grammarian Society (OGS), of C.M.S Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos State, Mr. Olu Vincent has called on the government to bring together the critical stakeholders who have ideas to proffer solutions to the challenges confronting the education sector. He urged stakeholders in the sector to work harder at motivating teachers. He made … Read more

Kaduna Gas Explosion: ABU Professor Laid To Rest

The remains of late Prof. Simon Mallam who died in a gas explosion in Sabo Tasha, Kaduna have been laid to rest in his hometown, Malagum, Kaura Local Government, Kaduna State. Mallam, a Professor of Nuclear Physics at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, was until his death, the Chairman of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. … Read more

Obasanjo Honours Baba Ijebu

The philanthropy and humanitarian activities of prominent businessman and philanthropist Sir Kessington Adebutu,  have been recognised and commended by  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday. He spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during the investiture of Adebutu, popularly known as ‘Baba Ijebu,’ as the first honorary member of Abeokuta Club. At the event, which … Read more

EPL: Crystal Palace Held Champions Man City To 2-2 Draw At Etihad

Fernandinho’s 90th-minute own goal helped Crystal Palace secured 2-2 draw against the English Premier League (EPL) defending champion, Man City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The result leaves champions City 13 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand and play Manchester United on Sunday (16:30 GMT). Two Sergio Aguero … Read more

19-Year-Old Norwegian Goal Machine Scores Hat-trick On His Dortmund Debut

19-year-old Norwegian youngster, Erling Braut Haaland who joined Dortmund for £17.1m last month came off the bench to help Dortmund win with a resounding hat-trick. Dortmund were trailing 3-1 before the former Red Bull Salzburg forward was introduced which secured all needed three points. Haaland netted 28 goals in 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this … Read more

Madrid Displace Barcelona On Laliga Standing After 2-1 Victory Over Sevilla

Real Madrid moved three points clear of champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory against Sevilla at the Bernabeu. Brazil midfielder Casemiro scored twice for Zinedine Zidane’s side, either side of Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong’s exquisite, curled equaliser. Luka Jovic’s clever backheeled pass had allowed Casemiro to break Sevilla’s … Read more

Anthony Joshua To Buhari: “I Will Stand Up For Nigeria Anytime You Need Me”

Anthony Joshua, World heavyweight boxing champion has expressed his readiness to stand for Nigeria when the need arises. He said this at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari  Saturday, in the United Kingdom. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, “ The President congratulated the … Read more

Lassa Fever: Expert Warns Against Drinking Garri

The Director of Public Health, Enugu State, Dr Boniface Okolo, has cautioned Nigerians against the consumption of cassava flakes, otherwise known as garri to avoid contacting Lassa fever. Okolo, who gave the warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Enugu, said the rats that caused the disease were mostly … Read more

LASIAMA Begins Renovation of 20 Schools in Lagos

Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) has commenced renovation work in Secondary Schools across the state. At a project meeting with Principals of the affected Schools on Thursday, the General Manager of the Agency, Nike Adekanbi stated that this phase of work became necessary following a comprehensive assessment of the state of schools in … Read more

Update: “National Grid Fully Restored” -TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored. The grid system collapsed on Thursday, the first in 2020. It occurred while the grid was recovering from an earlier partial system disturbance. Read Also: Infamous Kidnapper Surrenders Self Voluntarily To Police Mrs Ndidi Mbah, the TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, … Read more

Woman Remanded For Stabbing Neighbour To Death

Court Sentences UNILORIN Student To Jail For Fraud

A 35-year-old woman, Stella Olowofoyekun, was, on Friday, remanded in a correctional centre by a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stabbing her neighbour to death with a broken bottle. The defendant, who is a petty trader, is facing a count charge of murder, but her plea was not taken. Read Also: Agencies … Read more

Agencies Partner To Plant 500,000 Urban-Friendly Coconut Seedings

The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) on Friday said it would partner Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) to plant over 500,000 urban-friendly coconut seedlings in 2020. Mr Dapo Olakulehin, General Manager, LASCODA, said that the seedlings would be planted under the state’s Coconut Renewal Initiative. The agency will plant the coconut trees … Read more

Trader Sentenced To Death For Rape, Armed Robbery

A 45-year-old trader, Morufu Adekoya aka Six Tiger, was Thursday sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery and 15-years imprisonment for raping a 24-year-old student. According to New Telegraph, the sentencing was handed to him at the Ikeja High Court, Lagos by Justice Raliatu Adebiyi. Read Also: Man In Court For Alleged Theft Of … Read more

Man In Court For Alleged Theft Of Electronics

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A bricklayer, Abu Yakubum, 35, on Thursday, appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing electronics worth N240,000. Yakubu, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of break-in and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Ajaga Agboko, told the court that the defendant committed the … Read more

EFCC Nabs 6 Intenet Fraudsters

EFCC Donates Five-Storey Building Seized From Looters To VON

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested six internet fraud suspects that include 22-year-old Sadiku Muniru Dolapo who has been on the Commission’s wanted list. They were picked up by the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Commission. Arrested with Dolapo are Atanda Femi Benjamin, Atoyebi Samson, Olapade Oladimeji Solomon, Amoo Saheed and Lawal … Read more

Infamous Kidnapper Surrenders Self Voluntarily To Police

Date Is Set For Fresh Nigeria Police Recruitment- Ogun CP

A notorious kidnapper identified as Buju Bazamfare, has voluntarily surrendered himself and the ammunition in his possession, to the Nigeria Police Force. Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule confirmed when he visited the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, commending the police in the state for ensuring that peace and harmony reigns. While describing the feat as … Read more