Zlatan Ibile has signed his new pet, Astalavi_thadog, to his record label shortly after he made the announcement on a new signee. Zlatan had in a tweet earlier on Friday said: “Someone is getting signed to ZANKU RECORDS 3:30pm Nigeria time today !! TAG BELOW IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW ALREADY.” While many of his … Read more
Iran on Saturday said it unintentionally shot down the Ukrainian airliner that crashed this week killing 176 people, calling it an “unforgivable mistake”. The Ukraine International Airlines plane came down on Wednesday shortly after Iran launched missiles at bases hosting American forces in Iraq in response to the killing of Qasem Soleimani, one of Iran’s … Read more
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has joined Huddersfield Town on loan for the rest of the season. The 19-year-old has been part of the Gunners’ first-team squad for the last two campaigns. Smith Rowe, who has made 15 competitive appearances for Arsenal in the Europa League, Premier League and cup competitions, has previously enjoyed a … Read more
Erstwhile Governor of Ogun State, Segun Osoba, and his known loyalists, were absent at the swearing-in of the newly-appointed commissioners and special advisers by Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun. Apart from Osoba and his loyalists, others who boycott the ceremony held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta on Friday were the Senator representing Ogun-East, Tolu … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, January 11th, 2020 1. Kano Govt. Earmarks N52bn For Educational Sector In 2020 Budget The Kano State Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Alhaji Nura Dankadai, has revealed that the state government has earmarked N52bn for education in the 2020 budget. READ MORE 2. … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it is set to ban all single-use plastics within its premises from Jan. 13. The General Manager, LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, said in a statement on Friday, that the move was to protect the environment and encourage eco-friendly products. Fasawe said that there was a need for … Read more
The Federal Government has caution the Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev Fr Matthew Kukah, against indulging in “actions that are capable of dividing the country along religious lines”. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the warning in a statement through his Special Assistant, Segun Adeyemi. He was reacting to a … Read more
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has called on Nigerian youth to brace for the leadership role ahead of them. He made this statement in Abuja when he received the All Progressives Congress youth leaders from the six zones at the Presidential Villa. “Whether we like it or not, we will someday hand over to Nigerian youths. … Read more
The traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, and author of ‘The Bottled Leopard’, Professor Chukwuemeka Ike has died at the age of 89. The Anambra State commissioner for information, Mr C Don Adinuba confirmed this in a short message. Several sources also confirmed that the monarch, author … Read more
The U.S. has expressed its desire to maintain its military presence in Iraq, in spite of a request by the Iraqi government for the withdrawal of American troops from the country. In a statement on Friday, spokesperson for the Department of State, Ms Morgan Ortagus, said the U.S. would keep its troops in Iraq to … Read more
Lagos state government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has sent a warning signal to all encroachers of buffer zones in the built environment, saying that the act negates the Physical Planning laws of the state. This was disclosed by the Hon.Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr ldris Salako during … Read more
Everton striker Cenk Tosun has joined Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old will be tasked with improving the team’s productivity in front of goal – despite lying ninth in the Premier League, they are the division’s second-lowest scorers this season. After sealing the deal, Palace chairman Steve Parish said, … Read more
A 37-year-old mechanic, Afeez Tijani, has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for belonging to an unlawful society called ‘Aiye’. Tijani was arraigned on Friday before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on a two-count of conspiracy and belonging to ‘Aiye’. He pleaded guilty to the charges and begged the court to temper justice with … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, charged teachers participating in the Excel training programme to help create the right future for their pupils. Sanwo-Olu paid the teachers a visit at their centre in CMS Primary School, Bariga, Lagos, where 2400 of them were undergoing training. He charged the teachers to take their jobs … Read more
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Friday, extending rallies on Wall Street as worries over US-Iran tensions receded while investors eyed US job data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.47 percent, or 110.70 points, to 23,850.57, While the broader Topix index was up 0.35 percent, or 6.11 points, at 1,735.16. “The Japanese market reacted positively … Read more
Ayetoro-Itele, a community in Ogun State, South-Western region of Nigeria recently recorded a weird occurrence as some female students allegedly gang-raped a biology teacher to coma in his own room. According to an eyewitness account, the students within the age range of 16-18 years had arrived at the teacher’s one-room apartment in mufti. What gave … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote, has said the state administration is desirous of creating enabling environment for oil companies in the state in line with its campaign for ease of doing business. Odusote disclosed this at the inaugural Enyo Correspondents Breakfast Session organised by Enyo Retail and Supply. According … Read more
An unemployed man, Faniyi Ajibola, 27, who allegedly stole two bottles of Holy Communion wine, soaps and sachet of salt worth N46,000 from a Church in Mushin, Lagos, on Friday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Mr Ajibola, who resides in Mushin, Lagos, is charged with theft and breach of peace, but he pleaded … Read more
Ace Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has announced that she is shutting down her fertility herbal business over what she describes as structural disagreement with her partners. Concise News reports that Abraham launched the business sometime in October last year, shortly after she birthed her first child, IreOluwa. Three months after then, the actress took to … Read more
The former Flying Eagles captain who led Nigeria to a silver medal finish at the U-20 World Cup in 2005, died due to a heart attack in October in the United States. Promise until his death, played for US football club side Austin Bold and was buried in a low-key ceremony with none of his … Read more