October 18, 2020 Age disparity and money in marriages have often been the subjects of discourse on social media and actress, Charity Nnaji, is of the opinion that marrying a rich man would always guarantee happiness in a union. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the actress said, “I can marry because of money. If … Read more
October 18, 2020. The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi on Saturday called on Nigerian youths to be comfortable as the End SARS protest continues across the country. Pastor Sam Adeyemi, urged all Nigerian youths to stay focused on using their voices and to listen to one another with humility. The cleric man stressed … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Authorities of Christ Apostolic Church, (CAC) Worldwide, have appointed Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele as the President designate of the Church, Ekohotblog learnt. Pastor Emmanuel Olatoro Odejobi was also appointed as General Superintendent designate. According to reports, appointments take effect from January 1, 2021. This was stated in a statement issued by the … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, Mr Lekan Biliamin-Oba, on Friday, condemned the attack on #EndSARS protesters by thugs, Ekohotblog has learnt. Mr Biliamin-Oba made this known during a press conference held in the Yaba area of the state. He described the actions of the thugs who, … Read more
October 17, 2020. The Lagos State Police Command has commenced the orderly room trial of four erring police officers who shot at peaceful protesters in Area C Police Command in the Surulere area of the state, Ekohotblog learnt. According to reports, the four cops are Inspector Bagou Michael, Inspector Ekpoudom Etop, Sergeant Nnamdi Majura, and … Read more
October 17, 2020. The indigenous Kwara State members of the All Progressives Party, (APC), living in Lagos State have commended the Kwara State Governor, Mr AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for the landmark achievements recorded by his administration within a space of 500 days in office. According to a letter of commendation signed by the leader of the … Read more
October 16, 2020 Over 30 suspects in the custody of disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ikeja have fled in a jailbreak. The suspects, said to be armed robbery, kidnapping and murder suspects, including a man caught with three rifles, allegedly fled after tricking the Station Officer (SO) that there was an emergency inside the … Read more
October 16, 2020. A Parish Priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kaiama, Fr. Francis Ighorurhie, aged 38, reportedly drowned on Thursday night at the flooded area of Kaiama Community in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Two school pupils also drowned along the good news area of Azikoro Town in Yenagoa Local Government Area … Read more
By Luck Ihanza October 16, 2020. An estimated 690 million people went hungry in 2019. That figure went up by 10 million from 2018, and by nearly 60 million in five years. In Nigeria in April 2020, food inflation had risen to 15% compared to 14.7% in December 2019. With rising food prices, inter alia, … Read more
October 16, 2020. Primate Ayodele Predicted #EndSARS Protest in his book, ‘Warnings To The Nations’, Collection of Divine Signals published in 1994 and revised in August 2020. Ekohotblog reports that leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Ayodele had in August 2020 predicted total ‘re-organization of SARS’. In the ‘Warnings To The Nations’ which is … Read more
October 16, 2020. Rev Tola Oyediran, the eldest child of late Western Region Premier, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is dead. She passed on around noon on Friday October 16, 2020 at 79 years. Rev Tola Oyediran was billed to celebrate her 80th birthday on December 1. Until her death, she was the Chairman, Board of Directors … Read more
October 16, 2020. Awka #EndSARS Protesters has taken to the streets to conduct a live ‘Burial’ ceremony for Police Officer who allegedly killed Chijioke Iloany. Ekohotblog reports that Police Boss, Mr James Nwafor who was a former aide to Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has been accused of several killings which included the killing of … Read more
October 15, 2020. An end SARS protester, Mrs Nike Lawal was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. She stays at No.30, Anjorin Steet, Aminkanle, Lagos State. Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi disclosed in a statement on Thursday night, revealed the woman is an End SARS protester. She was arrested for driving carelessly and killing … Read more
October 15, 2020. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the nomination of Mrs Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Recall that Buhari had nominated Onochie, who is currently his Personal Assistant on Social Media, alongside three others as INEC Commissioner. In a statement read by the Deputy … Read more
October 15, 2020. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, reveals that the National Assembly will make sure that the five demands presented to the Executive by #EndSARS protesters are enforced. He gave the guarantee of implementing it on Thursday at plenary after the Senate was briefed by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi after the leaders interceeded for … Read more
October 15, 2020. There was pandemonium among the End SARS protesters in Osogbo, Osun State on Thursday morning as suspected cultists with dangerous weapons chased protesters from a protest ground. Youths have been actively involved in the protest for over six days in Osogbo. They have been protesting against brutality, extortion and extra-judicial killings by … Read more
October 15, 2020. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari welcomed Former President, Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, regarding updates on the ongoing situation in Mali. Following the intervention by the military in Mali, ECOWAS made their stand known on a transition government controlled by a civilian, and returned to constitutional order within … Read more
October 15, 2020. Protesters against police brutality and extra-judicial killings have taken their demonstration to the National Assembly complex in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The protesters in their numbers stormed the complex displaying placards lamenting extra-judicial killings and demanding justice for victims of police brutality. They sang songs of solidarity and chanted ‘EndSWAT!’ ‘EndSWAT!’. Security … Read more
Octer 15, 2020. Thousands of youths trooped out again in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Thursday in continuation of the #EndSARS protest. Armed with placards with various inscriptions, the protesting youths gathered at Trans, along the UI-Bodija road chanting EndSARS; NoSAWAT as they marched on the streets. Another group of youths gathered in front … Read more
October 15, 2020. Not fewer than two persons were feared dead and many others injured on Wednesday as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) ran into a crowd of protesters at Alagbado area of Lagos, Ekohotblog learnt. Footage from a viral video posted online showed two bodies being carried away by some youths. According to reports, … Read more