He lamented that some airport staff were not diligent in the discharge of their duties with respect to the quarantine procedure The Federal Government on Monday said over 3.5 million doses of Pfizer vaccine are expected from the United States, as part of measures to ensure all Nigerians get vaccinated against the virus. Briefing reporters … Read more
UOctober 29, 2020. Award-winning investigative journalist, Mr Fisayo Soyombo has claimed that many inmates were killed in last week’s attempted jailbreak at Ikoyi Prison in Lagos, South-West Nigeria. Ekohotblog had reported that a part of the Nigerian Prisons Service facility had gone up in flames last Thursday, while inmates attempted to flee from custody. Gunshots … Read more
October 29, 2020. Business owners at Dalemo Area of Lagos have lamented the loss of their valuable properties which were vandalized by hoodlums on Saturday. An eyewitness blamed the government for the chaos, looting and destruction across the state. Ekohotblog had reported how two opposing gangs fought over extortion of motorists in the early hours … Read more
October 26, 2020. Buratai and General Officers Commanding (GOC) of the Divisions and Operation Commanders are in a closed-door meeting over #EndSARS Protest. Ekohotblog reports that the hierarchy of the Nigerian Army, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, General Officers Commanding (GOC) of the Divisions and Operation Commanders, are brainstorming on … Read more
October The National Christian Elders’ Forum, (NCEF), says whoever authorised the deployment of troops to attack the protesting youths during the #EndSARS protests, should be court-marshalled for murder. NCEF also strongly suggested that the country should be renegotiated. These are resolutions reached at the end of the forum’s emergency meeting. They noted that the #EndSARS … Read more
October 25, 2020. Complete Details Of Southwest Governors Meeting With Sanwo-Olu over #EndSARS Violence has emerged. Ekohotblog reports that Southwest Governors on Sunday visited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to commiserate with him over the mayhem that occurred in Lagos occasioned by #EndSARS protest. During the meeting, Southwest Governors said the regression into savagery leading to the … Read more
October 22, 2020. The United States has condemned the use of force against End SARS protesters. The Secretary of the State, Mr Mike Pompeo gave the position of the US government on Thursday. Troops of the Nigerian Army opened fire on demonstrators at the Lekki toll gate Tuesday night. The vicious attack led to deaths … Read more
October 19, 2020. The Adekunle section of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State has been blocked by youths protesting against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria. It was gathered that the protesters only allowed vehicles on emergency services access to the bridge. It was also learnt that the protesters had earlier marched to Panti … 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
October 14, 2020. Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, is in Lagos. She arrived in the state on Wednesday from Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to reports, Catriona Laing is visiting former Governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Bola Tinubu. The UK mission in Nigeria tweeted a photo of … Read more
October 13, 2020. Ejigbo LCDA chairman, Hon. Monsuru Bello Obe, appealed to the youths protesting against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the police, assuring that federal and state governments are working together to address their demands. Addressing the protesters led by Mr Otoloorin Kehinde Peters also known as Kenny Black in Ejigbo, the chairman advised … Read more
October 13, 2020. A church wedding was disrupted in Lusaka, Zambia on Sunday morning, October 11, when a woman stormed the ceremony claiming to be a legitimate wife of the groom, Ekohoyblog learnt. According to reports, the groom identified as Mr Abraham Muyunda, who works for Zambia Revenue Authority, is said to be married to … Read more
October 10, 2020. The Defence Headquarters says the Air component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised scores of bandits in airstrikes at Wagini West in Katsina State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj. -Gen. John Enenche stated this in a statement at the weekend. Mr Enenche said the air interdiction mission was conducted on Oct. … Read more
October 06, 2020. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Frank Mba, has reportedly said Nigeria’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (SARS), cannot be scrapped. During an Instagram Live Chat with musician, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, Mba on Tuesday said the Force is currently reforming the operations of SARS nationwide. He encouraged Nigerians … 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 04, 2020. Leader and General Overseer of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa has described governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the worst governor ever in the political history of Ondo State. Pastor Adewale Giwa, recommend the electorate to use their votes in the forthcoming governorship election in the State to correct the … Read more
September 24, 2020. Evicted Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Lockdown housemate, Wathoni has cried out over threats to her life. The ex-housemate, Wathoni, was evicted from the Lock-down house alongside Tolanibaj and Brighto. Wathoni on Thursday morning opened up about her daily experiences after her exit from the reality show. She took to her Twitter handle … Read more
September 24, 2020. Popular Nigerian artist, Teni has been dragged on social media for indirectly referring to disqualified BBNaija housemate, Erica as ‘Omo Igbo’ ‘Billionaire’ singer in one of her videos, while expressing her love for Laycon said, “Eyin Omo Igbo” which means “You Igbo People” “Won ti sepe fu Laycon” meaning “they have cursed/jazzed … Read more
September 23, 2020. The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on Wednesday that the President, Muhammadu Buhari, acted in contravention of the law when he sent the names of 11 candidates recommended to him by the National Judicial Council for appointment as judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to the Senate … Read more
September 22, 2020. The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on Monday, sentenced one Imole Oluwasegun to six months’ imprisonment for being involved in an Internet scam. Report had it that Mr Oluwasegun, was arrested following intelligence received by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission about the activities of some young boys in the … Read more