Ekohotblog earlier reported that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have rearrested activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore today. This follows an initial report that DSS stormed the premises of the Abuja Federal High Court to arrest the #RevolutionNow convener but were resisted by other activists in court. READ ALSO: DSS Re-arrests Sowore,Bakare Meanwhile, Nigerians … Read more
Trading securities in the capital market involves the use of brokers, who are also called stockbrokers. The experts, who could be individuals or organisations, understand how investments in the sector work. Most of the time, transactions on the exchange cannot be completed without the use of a stockbroker and that is why they are an … Read more
Popular Ghanaian gospel singer, Ohemaa Jacky has been exposed by her best friend, Tracey Boakye, for visiting a ritualist in other to get famous. In a video that surfaced on the internet, Boakye accused the gospel undergoing rituals for fame. Tracey Boakye leaked the video on Instagram as a form of revenge against the gospel … Read more
A United Kingdom court on Thursday dismissed the application by some leaders of Ejamah Ebubu community in Ogoniland to register the judgement of a Nigerian Federal High Court in the country for enforcement. Claimants had applied to register the judgement to enforce a N183 billion judgment sum, which they claimed was the judgement sum and … Read more
Three days after running away, the Ondo State Police Command, on Thursday, said it had arrested the policeman, who allegedly shot dead a truck driver in Uso on the Akure-Owo Expressway in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The alleged killer cop, identified as Sergeant Idowu Omosuyi, attached to the Federal Highway Patrol, allegedly … Read more
An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 48-year-old dismissed policeman, Edwin Apalowo Ola, for allegedly killing a 27-year-old-man, Malik Mohammed, at a night club, Crest Inn Club, Oshodi. When the defendant was brought before the court, Chief Magistrate M.A. Ajiferuke, did not take his plea. Magistrate Ajiferuke ordered that Ola be remanded … Read more
South African telecoms group, MTN, has vowed to vigorously oppose recommendations of the Competition Commission after the regulator instructed MTN and other telecommunication firms to lower data prices. “We respectfully disagree with the analysis and recommendations contained in the summary report and, as we study the full report, (we) will continue to engage constructively and … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has finally released the convener of the RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Ekohotblog reports that Sowore, a former Presidential candidate was released on Thursday evening, December 5 after spending 124 days in detention. This was disclosed by an online news platform, Sahara Reporters, which is owned by the pro-democracy activist. … Read more
Popular music producer, Samklef has said exchanging words with one of Nigeria’s biggest music artists, Wizkid, is the ” most stupid thing he has ever done” on social media. The Wizkid Samklef beef was one of the most talked-about topics in the Nigerian music industry. Samklef accused the “Fever” singer of always belittling him during … Read more
Jedidiah Ogunleye, mother of Nigeria’s top female music artist, Simi, has accused her daughter’s husband, Adekunle Gold, who is also a popular Nigeria music star of not completing the payment of his dowry. Simi’s mother made the allegation after her daughter husband posted on his Twitter account asking his fans to provide a dope rapper … Read more
Worried by the incessant cases of sexual assault and violence against women, Nollywood celebrities and power-couple, Mr and Mrs Olatunji, in conjunction with the Office of ThePublic Defender, on Thursday, led a walk from Ojuelegba inward Stadium axis to speak out against the menace. Mr and Mrs Olatunji who displayed placards with the inscriptions, “Say … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu has approved the payment of fourteen years pension arrears to retirees of Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education , MOCPED. The payment is to assist the college in partly solving the issue of payment of pension arrears. The college is owing payment of arrears to both the … Read more
Former Big brother Naija, (BBNaija) housemate, Diane was seen kissing popular Nigerian music star, Iyanya passionately which has stirred reactions online. Ekohotblog gathered that the video that surfaced on the internet was a movie scene in which BBNaija season finalist was seen kissing the ‘Kukere’ crooner. In a video shared by Diane on her Instagram … Read more
The Federal Government has approved additional flight frequencies for some African airlines operating in Nigeria for the Christmas period. The Director, Consumer Protection, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Adamu Abdullahi, who made this known, said during the yuletide, many Nigerians travel and some airlines deploy certain aircraft not big enough to accommodate both passengers and their … Read more
Egbin Power Plc, one of the largest thermal power plants in Sub-Saharan Africa with distinction for over four decades recently celebrated a ‘3 Million Man-Hours Worked With Zero Loss Time Injury. This achievement was part of the highpoints of the company’s safety week celebration which took place recently at the company head office Egbin town. … Read more
Pirates have kidnapped 19 sailors after waylaying a Hong Kong flagged supertanker, Nave Constellation, loaded with oil. The ship owned by Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, was attacked during the evening hours of Dec. 3 while the ship was travelling through Nigerian waters. The attack occurred roughly 60-70 nautical miles south (reports vary) of Nigeria’s Bonny … Read more
“We three are unanimous,” jurisprudence professor Michael Gerhart of the University of North Carolina stated, referring to fellow witnesses Pamela Karlan, a Stanford Law School professor, and professor Noah Feldman of Harvard Law School. Americans tuning in to the live broadcast witnessed heated clashes between Democrats and Republican Trump loyalists on the panel, who repeatedly … Read more
The United States and Sudan have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic ties by exchanging ambassadors for the first time in more than two decades, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday. The announcement of a return to ambassadorial-level representation after 23 years came as Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, wrapped up his first visit … Read more
To enhance customers’ pleasure and convenience, Mr. Bigg’s, the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) run by the United Africa Company (UAC) of Nigeria Restaurants Limited, has launched new customer suits in Lagos as well as other states across the federation. The company launched its model restaurant at Northwest Filing Station at Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos, … Read more
Access Bank Plc has unveiled series of exciting rewards for its customers to celebrate the yuletide season. The campaign tagged ‘More Xtravaganza’, will run from November 21 to December 31, 2019. Speaking at the launch of the campaign in Lagos, Executive Director, Retail banking, Access Bank Plc, Victor Etuokwu said Access Bank is passionate about … Read more