October 08, 2020 A Port-Harcourt based lawyer, identified as Bisola Paulette Ajayi, who was kidnapped over the weekend has been rescued. Ekohotblog reports that Bisola Paulette Ajayi, rescue was confirmed by Rivers Police spokesperson CSP Nnamdi Omoni. More details later…..
October 08, 2020 Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived the National Assembly for presentation of the 2021 budget. According to reports, President Buhari arrived at exactly 11:03am through the lower entrance of the zero floor. It was the first time the President came through the entrance having always entered the Chamber through the basement. Details … Read more
October 08, 2020. Not fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead in a gas explosion at Baruwa Ipaja in Lagos, Ekohoblog learnt. The incident occurred around 6am on Thursday, throwing residents into panic. Mr Nosa Okunbor, spokesperson of Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA) said: “Four mortalities were recorded and several others injured. A combined … Read more
October 07, 2020. Pope Francis, on Wednesday, has said that President Donald Trump of the United States of America “is not Christian.” The catholic Pope was reacting to Trump’s campaign promises to deport more immigrants and force Mexico to pay for a wall along the border. Pope Francis spoke when a reporter asked him about … Read more
October 07, 2020. Popular Nigerian Artists, M.I Abaga and Vector Tha Viper have decided to put their differences aside and settle their long term beef. Mr M.I Abaga and Vector Tha Viper have settled their long-termed beef, and this was made known in the third and final part of “The Conversation”, a Hennessy Nigeria documentary … Read more
October 07, 2020. Following a meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Lagos, former Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, has withdrawn his resignation letter from the party. Dr AbdulLateef, withdrew his resignation from the ruling party, following the rejection of his movement by some “close leaders” he respected in the … Read more
October 07, 2020. Popular United State rapper, Cardi B has reportedly said that she would rather die broke than join the secret cult called the Illuminati. The US star said this in reaction to comments concerning a picture she shared on Instagram which shows her in a costume depicting the devil. “Single, bad and rich. … Read more
October 07, 2020. On Air Personality Daddy Freeze has reacted after gospel musician, Wale Adenuga, criticized the ambassadorial title given to Laycon, the 2020 BBNaija winner. Laycon was given the title by the Ogun State government for behaving in a decent manner despite temptations in the BBNaija house. The move by the Governor Dapo Abiodun … Read more
October 07, 2020. The virtual campaign against alleged ill practices of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (SARS), gathered more momentum on Wednesday as protesters took to Lagos streets against the unit. Despite the heavy downpour witnessed early Wednesday morning and the gridlock that followed in parts of the state, aggrieved youths in their hundreds stormed the … Read more
October 07, 2020. Popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Mr Wale Adenuga, has knocked Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, for making BBNaija season 5 winner, Laycon, a Youth Ambassador in the state. Governor Abiodun hosted Laycon, an indigene of the state yesterday October 6 where he announced his appointment as a youth ambassador in the state. The … Read more
October 07, 2020. Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Lilo Aderogba has reportedly bagged an ambassadorial deal with skincare brand, Rixari skin secrets. The excited lady took to her Instagram page to share the good news with her fans and followers who have been with her since her exit from the lockdown house. Read Also: Just … Read more
October 07, 2020. Ex- Big Brother Naija housemate, Alexandra Asogwa known as Alex, has said that she prayed for death to come while battling depression. Asogwa, told Ndani TV on Tuesday that after the end of Double Wahala edition in 2018, she went through depression and cried for a week. She further noted that the … Read more
October 07, 2020. The Lagos Light-rail under construction will begin full operation in 2022, Ekohotblog learnt. Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, (LAMATA), made this known on Tuesday. Mr Mabimbola Akinajo, the Managing Director, in a statement, said he met with contractors and consultants handling the Lagos Light-Rail Mass Transit, (LRMT), Red and Blue Line projects. … Read more
October 07, 2020. On Saturday, the Lagos State Government entertained over 60 Lagosians on a boat cruise in celebrating Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary. According to reports, the event tagged, ‘Greater Lagos Independence Cruise on MV Adimu Orisa’, was organised by the state government through its agency, Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) to give fun-seekers the … Read more
October 06, 2020. The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), in Lagos has reportedly arrested 1,091 traffic offenders in the past seven days through its ‘Operation Show Your Driver’s License’. Disclosing this to newsmen on Tuesday, the Lagos Sector Commander, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, said that the operation which saw the arrest of the offenders over expired … Read more
October 06, 2020. A Pastor, identified as Mr Uche Macldurence, appeared before a Grade 1 Area Court in Kubwa, on Tuesday, for issuing a threat. 38-year-old Macldurence who resides at NEPA Road, off Gado Nasko Road in Kubwa pleaded not guilty to a one-count charge of criminal intimidation. Prosecuting counsel, Mr Babajide Olanipekun, revealed that … Read more
October 06, 2020. The Founder and general overseer of the Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty by a High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital over the mysterious disappearance of a child from his church. Prophet Alfa was found guilty on a … Read more
October 06, 2020. Candidates participating in Ondo Saturday’s governorship election have signed a pact to ensure violence-free election and accept outcome of the exercise. All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and those of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Akeredolu’s deputy, Agboola Ajayi and thirteen other … Read more
October 06, 2020. Gunmen have reportedly killed five persons, including a traditional ruler in Wereng community of Riyom local government area of Plateau . Ekohotblog gathered the gunmen stormed the village in the early hours of Tuesday and started shooting sporadically, leading to the killing of at least five persons. Several others were said to … Read more
October 06, 2020. Wema Bank Plc has reportedly opened a new branch in Oregun, Lagos as it continues its strategic expansion to meet the demands of customers. In a statement, the bank said the new branch would strengthen its business in line with its growth path. The bank’s Executive Director, Lagos Directorate, Mr Wole Ajimisinmi … Read more