The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the Oniru of the Iru Kingdom, Victoria Island of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal (Abisogun II), on the occasion of his presentation of the staff of office by the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu on Sunday. The Speaker … Read more
Amidst the controversy rocking the forthcoming June 22 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has insisted that there would be no direct primary in the state, stressing that only indirect primary could hold in the state in accordance with the rule gazetted in newspapers on Friday. The … Read more
Welcome to 2020 rainy season in Lagos and with the forecast of unprecedented rainfall this year, what we are witnessing in Surulere part of Lagos is a tip of the iceberg compared to what is expected across the state. One of the major problems of surulere is flood and erosion. The city has experienced countless … Read more
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) is insisting on getting the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omolori, to proceed on retirement in line with the existing length of service and retirement age conditions in the public service. Omolori joined the National Assembly Service in 1985 and is already due for retirement. But he … Read more
As controversy rocking the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress continued over the mode of primary to be used in the conduct of its June 22 governorship primary, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will only honour the mode of primary submitted to it by the national chairman of the party. … Read more
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has commended the federal government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Adeboye who was reacting to the lockdown ease on religious gathering thanked the government for its decision. Recall that President Buhari on Monday, June 1st, lifted the ban on religious gatherings across … Read more
Hajiya Gumsu Sani Abacha, the daughter to former late Head of State, Sani Abacha has debunk reports making the rounds on her involvement in politics. This is following the proliferation of campaign posters bearing her name which went viral on social media. Gumsu via her official Instagram handle told the general public to discard such … Read more
Controversial journalist, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo has narrated how she was sexually harrassed by David Adeleke better known as Davido on the 20th of October, 2018. She explained that sexual violence actually begins with sexual harrassment and no one knew how she was harrassed by Davido and he has failed to apologise. She declared her utmost hatred … Read more
Prophet Odumeje ‘the Indaboski’ has bagged an endorsement deal with Liquid Metal Management. Ekohotblog reports that founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry and one of Nigeria’s controversial pastors, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, better known as Odumeje has signed a management deal with Liquid Metal Management. READ ALSO: Burial Ends In More Tears As … Read more
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of the Christ Embassy Church has berated religious leaders who approved the new COVID-19 guidelines for churches to open for worship. Ekohotblog recalls that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 lifted the ban on religious gatherings on Monday, June 1. This online news platform understands that some of the modalities and guidelines … Read more
The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to as a matter of national emergency, empower the Nigerian Army to recruit additional one hundred thousand (100,000) soldiers to make up for the shortfall in manpower–the same way it did during the civil war. The House which believed that this can be achieved, … Read more
The Sokoto State government has discharged all the 101 isolated COVID-19 patients in the state. Ekohotblog gathered that the State Commissioner for Health, Ali Inname, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday in Sokoto. Ali Inname, who doubles as the chairman of the state’s task force committee on COVID-19, said his committee received 839 alerts from … Read more
Violent protests is still ongoing in Benin city as residents are demanding justice for the murder of Queen Igbinevbo the pregnant wife of Comrade Promise Igbinevbo. Queen was raped and murdered in her home on May 20 by some unknown persons who gained access into the house through the ceiling. The attackers initially came for … Read more
Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged the Federal Government to legalise the use of stun gun and pepper spray for females as defence tools against rape in the country. The monarch in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, on Saturday said possession of a stun gun or pepper … Read more
The Heads of State of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged support for the leadership of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the head of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Saturday, ECOWAS chairman and President of Niger Republic Mahamadou Issoufou described Adesina’s achievements during his first term as impressive The … Read more
A creative arts entrepreneur, Chief Chinwe Ezenwa, told the Federal Government on Saturday to provide lifelines to Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) for the Nigerian economy to survive the impact of the coronavirus. Ezenwa, Creative Director of a company, known as Le Look Nigeria, made the call at an online meeting, organised by the National … Read more
An Islamic group, Nastrul Lahil Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), has called for stricter penalties against gender-based violence in the country. The Chairman of NASFAT in Kaduna State, Engr. Muhyideen Yusuf made the appeal in a statement made available to the Newsmen recently in Kaduna. Yusuf expressed concern over the escalation of gender-based violence against … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday appeared before the House panel of enquiry on the corruption allegations levelled against him by an online medium. Obasa told the panel that the allegations were untrue and that they were the handiwork of his enemies. The Speaker appeared before the … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, June 7th, 2020 1. Coronavirus In Nigeria: COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria Hits Over 12,000 Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 389 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Lagos Discharges 42 Patients The Lagos State Ministry of … Read more
Two construction workers have died at Ashongman Estates from injuries they sustained from being hit by a collapsed fence wall. They have been identified as Richard Ankrah and Richard Darko. Their colleague, Tommy Dogbenu, is also in critical condition, receiving treatment at the Ashongman Community Hospital. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, Head of … Read more