The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) recently called for the establishment of family courts to support and expedite action against rape and children abuse cases in the country. Hajiya Halima Dimis, the Zonal Secretary, Zone E, NAWOJ, made the appeal at a rally against rape organised by the Bauchi chapter of the association in … Read more
Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI) an NGO, has called for decent dressing by both genders as a strategy to reduce rape and defilement in Epe community. Mrs Zainab Olanrewaju, the General Secretary of the NGO, spoke with Eko Hot Blog on Thursday in Epe, following incessant rape and defilement case recorded recently in the neighbourhood. She … Read more
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday shared N547.309 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of May. Mr Hassan Dodo, the Director of Information in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, made this known in a statement in Abuja. He said the virtual meeting was chaired by the … Read more
Rescue search is ongoing by men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA at 38 Fashola Str of Olabode street Papa Asafa Orile Agege to recover yet to be identified four-year-old child allegedly being swept away by the flood of early morning heavy rainfall in Lagos. According to an eyewitness, the incident happened around … Read more
The blood of a young man is already crying out for vengeance after an untimely death. The yet-to-be identified man who was a cultist was killed by his brother for proving stubborn and attempting to leave the fraternity group. The murderer identified as Scorpion confessed that during the initiation, he warned his naive brother that … Read more
Popular Iranian-born Australia-based Islamic cleric, Mohammad Tawhidi a.k.a Imam of Peace has again slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for lying over his defeat in insurgency. Recall that, some weeks ago, the Imam dragged Buhari on Twitter over his failure to protect Christians in Nigeria. He said Buhari has failed as a President and should be ashamed … Read more
A father rejoiced while an angry mob decided to kill his 20 year old daughter identified as Joan. Joan was burnt after she after was found stealing an iPhone 11 from a popular phone store. When asked the cause of his laughter, the father said she deserved the consequences of her action because Joan had … Read more
The US government has reacted to the killings in Nigeria, calling on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to do more in terms of security. Killings by armed groups such as bandits and Boko Haram have triggered protests in the north where the unfortunate incidents have been happening. In a statement released early on Thursday, … Read more
A medical expert simply identified as Doctor Bright Oris has revealed how a father brought his 11-year-old son (name withheld) to his clinic for some examination only to find out the little boy had been defiled several times by his neighbor with maggots inside his anus. On wanting to know why the parents allowed the … Read more
Nigeria has recorded 587 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday as the national total has soared to 17,735 cases. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 587 new COVID-19 cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Wednesday evening, June 17. This online news platform understands that the NCDC noted that of the 587 … Read more
In its efforts to curb the alarming rate of molestation in Nigeria, the High Commission of Canada to Nigeria has donated $750,000 to boost women’s rights organizations fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the country. The commission confirmed this on Wednesday via its official twitter handle; “Canada is pleased to announce an additional $750K … Read more
George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd on Wednesday begged the United Nations to help African Americans because “black lives do not matter in the United States”. His appeal came as the UN’s rights chief urged reparations for centuries of discrimination. Philonise Floyd made an impassioned speech via video-link to an urgent United Nations Human Rights Council … Read more
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Wednesday, echoed the organization’s call for concerted global action against racism. In a passionate speech during a virtual meeting of the Human Rights Council, Mohammed said the “poison of racism still rages”. Hence, the need to stop and must be fought to stop. She highlighted the suffering of … Read more
Leader Of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, has made some declarations on what will take place by Thursday evening if Christians believe and have faith. Below are some of the declarations: The Holy Spirit will come down upon you and incubate your lifestyles afresh, within the strong call of Jesus … Read more
Two women have been confirmed dead while six others were injured in a fatal accident that occurred along Upper-Iweka Road in Onitsha, Anambra State on Tuesday night, June 16. According to reports, the driver of a 911 Tipper lost control following brake failure and rammed into a motor park, leaving about eight persons with varying … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Inter Governmental Affairs has began investigation into the crisis rocking the lottery industry with a view to block leakages and increase government revenue. The acting Chairman of the committee, Rep. Mansur Mashi (APC-Katsina) at hearing on Tuesday in Abuja said that the committee would do everything within the Constitutional … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has explained why schools in the state remain closed. Sanwo-Olu, speaking at a press briefing at the State House in Marina, admitted that the guidelines for reopening schools were not ready. The Governor had promised two weeks ago, that the guidelines would be made public. He said schools … Read more
An ICT expert, Dr Jamiu Yusuf, has urged the executive and legislative arms of government to be prudent in managing resources with lean management principles to ensure efficient public sector during the COVID-19 era. Yusuf, who is the lead partner of an Abuja-based firm, Glodaris Technology Consulting, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday in … Read more
A 28-year old motorcyclist, Terver Awuha, on Wednesday appeared before a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benue for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl. Awuha, who resides opposite ‘B’ Division Police Station, Idye Village, Makurdi, is facing a charge of rape. The Prosecutor, Sgt.Friday Kanshio told the court that the case was reported at the ‘B’ … Read more
Dan Foster death, cause of Dan Foster death, and how popular radio host died are the most search keywords at the moment. The death reports of Popular Nigerian-American OAP, Dan Foster has gone viral across various social media platforms, and Nigerian are already paying tributes to the veteran radio host. READ ALSO: Thunder Strikes, Kills … Read more