By Ngam A. Jane and Fatimah Tunwashe The Balogun of Epe Land, Chief Lanre Rasaq earlier today embarked on massive distribution of relief packages through the CDA, Religious bodies and various associations in Epe. As a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become even more imperative to help relieve people of … Read more
Members of the education family led by the Minister of State for Education, Hon Chukuemeka Nwajiuba and the Permanent Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono have commiserated with Education Minister Adamu Adamu over the death of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Adamu Baaba, who died in the early hours of Friday morning. In a statement signed this morning … Read more
A United Nation’s Ambassador and humanitarian advocate, Dr (Amb) Prince Francis Origa has applauded the management of ABN TV for bringing to fore issues of humanitarian needs in Abia in particular and Nigeria in general even as families face difficulties on the account of lockdown across the country. Dr. Origa, an American based UN scholar … Read more
Peaceful co-existence in any society hinges on effective and efficient law enforcement which guarantees the safety of the people, helping to uphold the rule of law. The success of any law enforcement should be predicated on an established mutual understanding and trust between law enforcement and the communities. Without these ingredients, it would be difficult … Read more
For years as an active Broadcast Journalist, I hardly got time off and was on duty back to back as the news never ends. This state of things was daunting for my family and pretty stressful for me. While people took breaks at weekends, I would be on duty on a fine Sunday morning. The … Read more
Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected the economy of Lagos State, especially the generation of income from the prominent toll gate at Lekki. The toll gate, which had been one of the most lucrative avenues to the state government, has become a free-for-all toll now as the allowed vehicles during this period of lockdown go in … Read more
The youth leader of Ilasan Jakande Housing Estate, Lekki, Mr. Pitt Omolade has felicitated with the Muslims in Eti-Osa community, wishing them sound health to be able to complete the fast during this period of Ramadan. He said Muslims should not forget the main reason behind the fast in the month of Ramadan, adding that … Read more
Lagos State Government has assured the Muslim citizens a well Hajj Service if COVID-19 pandemic is eradicated before the appropriate time of the service. Lagos State Commissioner for home affairs, Prince Anofiu Olarenwaju Elegushi, said this while sending a message of Ramadan Kareem to the Muslim faithful yesterday at his home town, Ikate Elegushi. Elegushi … Read more
Veteran actress, Jemima Osunde, has called upon God to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic before July 20th, 2020 as she remembered how July 20th, 2019 went. Osunde was with some invited students lecturing them on how they could develop self-esteem. As a reporter who also attended the event, I need to explain what happened. The actualization … Read more
For many supporters, if your club is sitting in third position and 12 points adrift of the top spot, you’d be forgiven for believing the league campaign was over at this point in the season. However, that’s not the case for Scottish junior club Auchinleck Talbot, who have been crowned champions of the West Region … Read more
The Dutch FA has announced that the Eredivisie season has been voided, meaning that there will be no overall winner. Ajax, who are currently level on points with AZ Alkmaar but ahead on goal difference at the top, has been denied a second consecutive title. There will also be no promotion to or relegation from … Read more
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa was captured struggling to get his facemask on after delivering a speech on the importance of wearing them, in a blunder live-streamed recently. Ekohotblog reports that President Ramaphosa announced that the nation would be easing some of their lockdown restrictions from next month. Adding that non-essential trips should not be … Read more
Trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Thursday returns to negative performance with indices declining by 1.36%, due to profit-taking. The All-Share Index decreased by 309.51 points or 1.36% to close at 22,470.79 against 22,780.30 achieved on Wednesday. Similarly, the market capitalization dipped by N162 billion or 1.36% to close at N11.710 trillion compared with … Read more
Ekohotblog felicitates with the Muslims believers as they have started the Ramadan fast today, Friday 24th of April. The management wishes them sound health to be able to complete the fast during this period of COVID-19. As Muslims, you should not forget the main reason behind the fast in the month of Ramadan, especially at … Read more
An unidentified woman has abandoned her months-old baby by a roadside due to financial difficulty in raising her. Although the report didn’t state where and when the baby was found, the note left by the mother revealed that the baby is named Purity. In a note attached to the baby, she said after her delivery … Read more
Mudir Markaz, Al-sheikh Habeebulah Adam El-Ilory, has announced 25th of April, 2020 as the first day of Ramadan. Mudir made this announcement through his Facebook page, warning that Islam is a religion that bases on knowledge and that no one should do otherwise without the proof from Qur’an and the book of words and deeds … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode say the greatest mistake the ECOWAS leaders have made is to appoint President Muhammadu as the leader of its COVID-19 response. Ekohotblog understands that the appointment was made Thursday at the Extraordinary ECOWAS Summit on COVID-19 which was held via teleconferencing under the Chairmanship of Mahamadou Issoufou, President of the … Read more
The Police in Jigawa State has arrested a man alleged to have raped his wife to death in Kankaleru village in Ringim Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued On Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the arrest to ChannelsTv. READ ALSO: Father Unleash Anger On … Read more
Ramadan messages, Ramadan wishes, Ramadan quotes for Ramadan 2020 has been obtained by Ekohotblog. Ekohotblog reports that Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five … Read more
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has recounted his last moments with Mallam Abba Kyari, late Chief of Staff to the President. In an article he signed and made available to newsmen, Adesina told of a dream he had before Kyari was confirmed dead. According to him, he … Read more