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Lady Reveals 7 Requirements Her Potential Man Must Have

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

…….Her List Sparked Outrage On Twitter A lady has taken to Twitter to list 7 must-have qualities of her potential boyfriend. According to her list, her potential boyfriend must be rich, he must have luxurious cars and houses, he should be 6-feet tall, 6-packs very necessary, he must ‘knack’ well in bed and last but … Read more

Man Goes Naked To Curse Popular Courier Company, See Why

Jan 8, 2020.Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

An unidentified young man captured in a viral video may have had a rather rough ‘new beginning’. The young man who stirred controversy in front of a FedEx office, alleged theft against officials of the delivery company, according to a social media user. In the video, shared by one @Greatman on Twitter, captures the young … Read more

Video: Woman Attacks Lady Trying To Snatch Her Husband

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Drama said to have ensued at Ikeja shopping mall, Lagos as a woman finally bumped into a lady she has allegedly be warning to stay away from her husband for a while.

Ekohotblog reports that the woman accosted the lady after several warnings to leave her husband alone.

READ ALSO: Read Lady’s Shocking New Year Resolution

The incident got messier as the woman pulled off the lady’s wig to provoke her reaction but she still could not say a word to the woman.

She also called her a husband snatcher, yet, she kept her cool.

Watch the video below:

eHealth Platform: Stakeholders To Meet, Proffer Workable Solutions

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Stakeholders in the health sector will converge in Lagos between Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th January, 2020 to discuss the landscape & challenges confronting the eHealth platform, with a view to proffering workable solutions. The conference with the theme: “Lagos State Smart Health Information Platform” is aimed at establishing a smart health information platform that … Read more

Man Remanded In Prison For ‘Unruly Conduct’

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Court Sentences UNILORIN Student To Jail For Fraud

A Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State has remanded a 37-year-old man, Nwanosike Emmanuel, in Ilesha for conduct likely to breach of peace. The Police prosecutor, Shoyemi Bose told the court that on 4th of January, 2020 at about 5:30pm at No 9B Makai street, Oluode area, Osogbo the accused person invaded the shop of … Read more

Lagos Begins E-registration Of 2020 WASSCE Candidates

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Lagos State Government has commenced the 2020 May/June E-Registration (Data Capturing) of Senior Secondary School candidates in all Public Secondary Schools for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state. In her address on the free registration of candidates for the Examination, Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, disclosed that … Read more

Lagos Gets New Citizen’s Mediation Centre

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday advised Lagosians to embrace alternative dispute resolution in settling disputes rather than engage in self-help through violent means. Sanwo-Olu gave the advise while commissioning two new offices of the Citizen’s Mediation Centre (CMC) at Iba and Ojo areas of Lagos. “I will use this opportunity to appeal to … Read more

#IranVSAmerica: Donald Trump Is An Inspiration Says Adeboye

Jan 8, 2020.Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Senior Personal Assistant of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Leke Adeboye has described the US President, Donald Trump as an inspiration. Adeboye commended Trump for his actions even as he described him as an inspiration. His comment is coming at the heels of the growing tension building up … Read more

Oil Prices Spike Over 4.5% After Iran Attacks

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Oil Prices Fall To $31 In Wake Of Saudi Price War

Oil prices spiked Wednesday morning, rising over 4.5 percent at one point after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles against two airbases in Iraq used by the US and coalition forces. The benchmark WTI jumped as much as 4.53 percent to $65.54 a barrel before settling down slightly after Iran unleashed its first response … Read more

176 Killed As Boeing 737 Plane Crashes In Iran

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

All 176 people on board a Ukrainian passenger plane were killed when it crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported. State news agency IRNA said 167 passengers and nine crew members were onboard the aircraft operated by Ukraine International Airlines. “Obviously it is impossible that passengers” on flight PS-752 … Read more

Nigeria: Bolt Appoints New Country Manager

Jan 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The leading on-demand transportation platform, Bolt, has appointed Femi Akin-Laguda as the Country Manager for its operations in Nigeria. Having served in various capacities at Bolt over the last three years most recently as City Manager for Lagos where he engineered the introduction of an identity verification portal- a first of its kind safety feature … Read more

Britain Condemns Iran’s Missile Attacks On Iraq Bases

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Britain on Wednesday condemned Iran’s missile attacks on Iraqi bases housing coalition military, and voiced concern over “reports of casualties” from the strikes. “We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition – including British – forces,” said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/08/2023-presidency-jonathan-declares-disinterest-says-he-is-busy-1/ “We are concerned by reports of casualties and use … Read more

David Lyon Receives Award For ‘Best Governor In 2019’ Despite Not Being Sworn-In

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Governor-Elect of Bayelsa, David Lyon, was spotted in a video celebrating an award he claimed was given to him by ‘God’ for being “the best governor of the year 2019.” Lyon is yet to be sworn in as governor of Bayelsa State as Seriake Dickson still holds the position. David did not mention the organisation … Read more

Ogun State Chairman Nominee For Ipokia LGA Dead

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The chairman-nominee for the caretaker committee in Ipokia local government area of Ogun State,Saibu Adeosun is dead. He died hours to his screening by the House of Assembly. He was one of the chairman-nominees for the 20 local government transition committees in Ogun State appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun last week. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/08/two-persons-arrested-for-the-dissappearance-of-n16m-in-the-office-of-katsina-ssg/ The … Read more

PDP Chairman Slumps While Playing Lawn Tennis

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Barr. Taiwo Kola-Ojo, Chairman for the Kogi West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slumped and died while playing lawn tennis on Tuesday evening. This was disclosed by the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi State, Bode Ogunmola in a statement on Wednesday morning. Ogunmola, described the death as sudden and shocking. Read Also: … Read more

NYSC Says No Casualty Recorded In Bayelsa Shooting

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) in Bayelsa State has said that the scheme did not record any casualty in the shooting of a commercial bus driver and another individual by a policeman in Yenagoa. It was learnt that a mobile policeman on Monday evening shot a driver with Peace Mass Transit and one person at … Read more

President Buhari Orders The Reinstatement Of Sacked REA Boss

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reinstatement of Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA),Ms.Damilola Ogunbiyi. Her reinstatement was announced in a tweet by the Federal Government via the Twitter handle, @NGRPresident, today. “President @MBuhari has directed that the suspension of Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi from her role as Managing Director of @realREANigeria, be reversed. … Read more

Suspected Pirates Free Three Kidnapped Expatriates

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The suspected pirates have freed the three kidnapped expatriates from the creeks of Sigbene community, in Burutu Council Area of Delta State. A joint security operation, which embarked on a manhunt for the suspects, was said to have effected their release. Government sources, who pleaded anonymity, said the expatriates, two Russians and one Indian, were … Read more

Turkish President,Erdogan To Host Putin Over Tensions In Libya,Syria

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to inaugurate a new gas pipeline, with tensions in Libya and Syria also on the agenda. Putin arrived late on Tuesday after paying a surprise visit to Syria his first to Damascus since the war began – at a moment of acute … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Wednesday, January 8th, 2020

Jan 8, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 1. 2023 Presidency: Jonathan Declares Disinterest, Says He Is Busy Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked claims that he is under pressure to contest the 2023 presidential election rather, he is focused on promoting peace and sustainable democracy in Africa. … Read more