After lamenting on the killing of Christians in the country, Nnamdi Kanu is set to lead a one-million-man march to protest the incessant killings of Christians in Nigeria. The match by Kanu and members of IPOB will take place on the 20th of March in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. A statement by IPOB’s spokesperson, … Read more
…… Says Nigeria is taking more precautions than US, UK Dr. Joe Abah, Nigerian public analyst has commended the Federal government for taking prompt precautions in detecting the possible spread of the deadly Coronavirus among Nigerians. Dr. Joe Abah took to his verified Twitter handle on Sunday, saying that the Nigerian airport is doing what … Read more
Facebook, has pledged to partner with Federal Government to check the spread of fake news and disinformation in the wake of the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who announced this at a news briefing in Abuja on Friday, said it’s obvious that the purveyors of … Read more
The first case of the deadly Coronavirus (Covid-19) has been confirmed in Lagos, Nigeria, by the Federal Ministry of Health through the Lagos Ministry of Health on Friday morning. Ekohotblog understands that the virus was brought in by an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th of February from Milan, Italy for a brief … Read more
Netflix, which has set up an office in Nigeria, has unveiled its first Nigerian original – a six-part drama series from Vaya director, 45-year-old Akin Omotoso. According to PM News, the movie which has no title yet but will be directed by Omotoso, Daniel Oriahi and CJ Obasi. Lined up to star in the movie … Read more
The Government of Mexico has reiterated its stance against the illegal trafficking of cultural property. Today, the customs agency of Mexico’ s Tax Administration Service, in coordination with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture , returned a bronze Ife sculpture of the Yoruba people to Nigeria. The Ile- Ife bronze sculpture was deported to … Read more
World Bank on Wednesday approved $2.2billion loans for six projects to support Nigeria’s development priorities. The bank explained that the approved programme of support in the fiscal year 2020 included Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT). The projects will strengthen health systems to deliver effective primary health care and … Read more
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut down its 2020 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for Nigeria to two percent, from the 2.5 per cent it had predicted earlier. According to the IMF, the cut reflects the impact of lower international oil prices while inflation in the country is expected to pick up. Data released by … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has given its approval to six milk business running in the country for the importation of milk products and its by-products. Ekohotblog understands that the peak financial institution provided its approval in a round provided by the Director, Profession as well as Exchange Division, Dr. Ozoemena Nnaji in Abuja … Read more
Have you watched the video clips of the gruesome execution of Lawan Andimi and Roypvil Dalyep by Boko Haram? Have you ever imagined what it feels like to take one’s loved ones away with hopes of reuniting with them waning with each passing day? Have you for once paused to ponder the pains and the … Read more
The federal government through the minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says the speculated plan by the U.S. to add Nigeria to its existing list of visa travel ban countries is ill conceived. Lai Mohammed stated this in London during an official engagement with international media and other think tank. The minister said although … Read more
Flamigos, the Nigeria Women U17 national team will slug it out against Guinea in February in the CAF U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. Guinea, who bounced out Guinea-Bissau after an 8-0 triumph on aggregate will test their might against Nigeria next month. According to Goal.com, the Falconets will in the first round of the U20 … Read more
A Lassa Fever expert has criticised Nigeria’s response to the deadly viral disease, saying the government has not done enough to check its recurrence. Recall Nigeria is currently battling an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths in 11 states, between January 1 and 24. Oyewale Tomori, a professor of virology, … Read more
Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, has expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to bilateral cooperation with South Africa, especially in the areas of security and intelligence. Dingyadi, who received the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Thamsanga Dennis Mseleko, in his office in Abuja, said despite some issues between both countries, they … Read more
Mr Abhay Thakur, the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, claimed the profession quantity in between India and also Nigeria raised to 13.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2018-2019 Thakur claimed this at the 70th anniversary of India’s Republic and also 60th year of official polite connections in between India and also Nigeria on Friday in … Read more
The harsh economic reality in Nigeria has been largely responsible for the mass exodus of Nigerians to the Western World, in search of better opportunities or the golden fleece. This is known in Nigeria as “Jaapa Plan”. Jaapa is a slang coined by Nigerians to describe the situation where people decide to search for greener … Read more
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, says he added Nigeria and six others to his travel ban list as a result of happenings around the world. According to the US President who spoke at a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland yesterday, Trump said the expansion which will be announced … Read more
Former Manchester United captain Ashley Young has completed his move from Old Trafford to Inter Milan on a six-month deal with an option to extend for a further year. A deal between the two clubs was agreed on Thursday with Inter paying a £1.3m (€1.5m) fee plus bonuses for the winger turned full-back. Young travelled … Read more
Chelsea young defender Reece James has extended his stay with the Blues until 2025 after signing a new contract, the club confirmed on Thursday. James has pushed himself into contention under Frank Lampard, becoming a regular feature of the manager’s backline this season as the Blues turned to their academy following a FIFA-imposed transfer ban … Read more
Ooni of Ife, Enitan Adewusi Adeyeye Ojaja ll has initiated a royal awards ceremony for 100 Nigerian youths. Ekohotblog reports the award will recognise and celebrate hardworking Nigerian youths who have distinguished themselves in various endeavours. “We are nurturing the self-esteem of the average youth so that leadership can register with them as something that … Read more