The United States detected a heightened state of alert by Iran’s missile forces, as President Donald Trump warned the U.S. would strike back, “perhaps in a disproportionate manner,” if Iran attacked any American person or target. Iraq’s parliament on Sunday recommended all foreign troops be ordered out of the country after the U.S. killing of … Read more
Japan on Sunday said it would tighten immigration measures after former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn fled the country while on bail, its first official response to an astonishing escape that has transformed the executive into an international fugitive. Authorities have remained quiet after Ghosn revealed on Tuesday that he had fled to his childhood home … Read more
Victor Ndukauba, the Deputy Managing Director of investment banking firm, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, has disclosed reasons Nigeria’s oil sector will never really be key contributor to the Gross Domestic Product of the country. Ndukauba said this while reacting to the oil sector’s 10% contribution to the GDP despite generating over 90 per cent to … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) as well as other key Middle East stock exchanges were down on Sunday after the US’ assassination of Iran’s top general, Qasssem Soleimani triggered a new round of tensions between Washington and Tehran. The TASI slumped around 2 percent and was below 8,230 points on Sunday morning. Shares … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chairman in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawan Andimi has spoken out from Boko Haram captivity. The CAN chairman was reportedly abducted by the insurgents following a failed attack on Michika LGA by the dreaded Boko Haram sect on Thursday. It will be recalled as earlier reported … Read more
The founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua, has released his prophecies for the year 2020. Ekohotblog reports that Prophet TB Joshua’s 2020 prophecies emerged today, days after other Nigerian pastors released their prophecies for the year 2020 during the cross over service While other Nigerian pastors and prophets released their … Read more
The Port Harcourt International Airport has been re-opened by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Sunday for flight operations. The airport was closed on Saturday because of bush fire at a location close to the airport. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs Unit of the FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said the airport was … Read more
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Lagos State, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo welcomes students of both Public and Private Schools back to school for the 2nd Term 2019/2020 Academic Session. In a statement released from the office of the Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, students of Private Schools and Public Senior Secondary … Read more
Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older People in Nigeria (COSROPIN) has urged Kwara Government to build befitting homes for the aged before demolishing existing ones. COSROPIN President Sen. Eze Ajoku, made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, while reacting to plans by the … Read more
Following incessant fires during the harmattan season, Commandant, Jigawa Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Alhaji Garba Muhammad, on Sunday gave residents tips on how to prevent fire outbreak. Muhammad said the tips were necessary to avoid fire disasters especially in the rural areas where thatch houses were many. According to him, the … Read more
The Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has called on those engaged in the sale of inflammable goods to move to areas that have been designated by the government for such business. The deputy governor made the call when she visited victims of Saturday’s gas explosion receiving treatment at Sabo, Barau Dikko and St … Read more
Three persons have been shot dead as early morning fire razed larger part of the ancient Akesan market in Oyo state. The youths, in their hundreds, had stormed the fire station venting anger and on the firefighters, burning tyres in the process. The situation attracted the attention of the security operatives said to have used … Read more
11Plc, formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc, is in the finalist stage of talks with the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) to acquire the Lagos Continental Hotel (Formerly InterContinental Hotel Lagos). This was contained in a letter signed by its Managing Director, Adetunji Oyebanji, to its shareholders, stakeholders and the general public, which was posted … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command on Sunday confirmed the death of one person following an accident that involved a truck and a Bajaj motorcycle around Nipco Petrol Station on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Mr. Clement Oladele, the state FRSC Sector Commander disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota. … Read more
“How are the mighty fallen”, is an expression that derives from the Christian Bible and is a demonstration of David’s lamentation over Saul, King of Israel and ‘King of Impunity’, when he finally died at the battlefront. Please permit my corrupted version: “The beauty of the pride of oligarchy has been ‘slain’; how are the … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have abducted one of the local chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Rev Lawan Andimi who heads CAN in Michika, Adamawa state was abducted in the course of an attack by the insurgents on Thursday. His abduction was made known to Adamawa deputy governor, Crowther Seth when he visited the … Read more
Forest fires of unprecedented scale and violence devastating entire regions of Australia have claimed the lives of 24 people and “considerable damage”, authorities said Sunday after another bleak day by catastrophic weather conditions. Hundreds of properties were destroyed and a man died trying to save a friend’s house, while the country experienced one of the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, January 5th, 2020 1. Edo APC Inaugurates 41-Member Mobilisation C’ttee Ahead Of 2020 Governorship Poll The All Progressive Congress APC, Edo state chapter has inaugurated a 41-member mobilization committee ahead of the 2020 gubernatorial poll in the state. READ MORE 2. Buhari Says, … Read more
Real Madrid beat neighbours Getafe to briefly move back to the top of La Liga. Goalkeeper David Soria deflected the ball into his own net as he tried to punch away under pressure from Raphael Varane. Varane then headed home from Toni Kroos’ free-kick – a decision which stood after a long video assistant replay … Read more
Phil Foden made one goal and scored another as holders Manchester City saw off a spirited Port Vale side to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup. City, who won all four available domestic trophies last season, had to work hard to break down their League Two opponents, but eventually ran … Read more