Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has revealed he always wanted to play for the Three Lions of England and not Nigeria while growing up. The officials from Nigeria had tried to convince the former England youth international to pitch tent with the West Africans. The player, born to Nigerian parents, however, opted to feature for the … Read more
The leading on-demand transportation platform, Bolt, has appointed Femi Akin-Laguda as the Country Manager for its operations in Nigeria. Having served in various capacities at Bolt over the last three years most recently as City Manager for Lagos where he engineered the introduction of an identity verification portal- a first of its kind safety feature … Read more
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has expresses optimism that Nigeria would overcome her present socio-economic challenges. He added that Nigeria would be great again while urging Nigerians to keep hope alive. Onyeama disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), shortly after hosting some widows in his country home … Read more
An explosion, which is believed to have been masterminded by Boko Haram has rocked Gamboru Ngala local government in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, killing several people, mainly women, and children. Ekohotblog gathered that the explosives were said to have been planted close to a bridge between Nigeria and Cameroon border. READ ALSO: Lady Posts Love … Read more
It appears controversial rapper, Temidayo Omoniyi better known as Zlatan is starting the new year with the release of a smashing single, titled “Quilox”. Zlatan’s Quilox single is named after a popular night club in Lagos, owned by a lawmaker, Shina Peller. Read Also: BBN’s Mercy Eke Retires As Video Vixen Sharing an artwork depicting the … Read more
Nollywood actor and politician, Yul Edochie, says he wonders why many unleash their angers on celebrities, over government’s activities. In a tweet on Friday, January 3, Edochie, said even though many are not pleased with government’s policies, the aggression shouldn’t be transferred on the celebrities. Read Also: Fela’s Son Billed To Perform At Coachella 2020 He … Read more
Africa’s biggest telecome companyMTN Group, has said it plans to quit it’s stakes in Ghana and Uganda is in order to concentrate on its high-growth markets in Africa, especially Nigeria, and in the Middle East. MTN Group listed its shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in 2018, while in Uganda, it had been speculated … Read more
Barack Obama has unveiled his list of favourite music of 2019 and guess what, Burna Boy’s ‘Anybody’ and Mavin Records new sensation, Rema’s ‘Iron Man’ made the list. Burna Boy’s ‘Anybody’ is sixth on the 35-song list and twenty sixth is Rema’s Iron Man. Obama’s list is a continuation of his annual tradition, as he … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has addressed the alleged enmity between herself and colleague, Genevieve Nnaji, describing it has “childish”. Omotola, while responding to a Twitter user who demanded to see a picture of she and Genevieve hanging out said the perceived enmity between them was not true. Read Also:Tacha Kisses Tee Billz’ Management Company … Read more
This year (2019) is arguably one of the best years for Nigerian Afrobeats musician, Burna Boy who has made it to the New York Times’ list of Best Songs in 2019. Burna Boy’s ‘Anybody’ made its way to Number three on ‘The 54 Best Songs of 2019’. Anybody is a track off Burna Boy’s African … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says rising debt makes him worried about the future generations who would have to pay such loans. Ekohotblog understands Olusegun Obasanjo stated this during his speech at “The Nigerian Story, Why I am Alive Campaign”, which held on Friday in Lagos. Obasanjo said as of 2015, Nigeria’s total external debt was … Read more
By – Segun Akinleye and Ukhueleigbe Zaccheaus Adetoun Sote, wife of popular Punch newspaper columnist, Lekan Sote, was on Saturday laid to rest at her home town, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. Ekohotblog understands that Adetoun passed away on December 19th 2019 at the age of 59. The commendation service was held at the Redeemed Christian … Read more
Nigerian singer, Abolore Adegbola Akande popularly known as 9ice is set to marry his baby-mama, Olasunkanmi Ajala. The couple has a daughter, Mitchelle whom they welcomed five years ago. “The Winning Team, My long time Dream. Happy U agreed to Embark on this journey with me. Damaged Goods Turned Aging Truth Pure Through You And … Read more
Nigerian Artiste, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid on Tuesday declared that he will be getting married next year. Starboy took to his Twitter page to break the news to his numerous fans, He wrote: “Next year! I’m getting married!” Next year! I’m getting married! — Wizkid (@wizkidayo) December 24, 2019 In March 2018, … Read more
The organisers of Afropunk festival in Johannesburg, South Africa have announced that Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has been pulled from the lineup. Burna Boy was set to perform at Afropunk, to be held later this month, but organisers took to their social media handle to announce a new development. According to them, “now isn’t the … Read more
The streets of social media have been buzzing in the past few hours over reality star Tacha Akide‘s Mercedes Benz gift from her fans on her 24th birthday. Tacha was gifted the car, valued at about nine million Naira, while celebrating her birthday on Monday, December 23. While many believed the news with so much … Read more
Nigerian Artiste, Tiwa Savage has said her relationship with Wizkid is nobody’s business, noting that she might be older than the starboy, but she is sweeter. Recall that the superstars have been alleged to be lovers as they are mostly seen together in public places and engaging in activities which portray them to be in … Read more
Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has revealed that he lost many movie roles because of his father, Pete, claiming his name generated envy in the industry. Yul made this known in a tweet on Sunday, after a follower who appears to be an up and coming act alleged that politics is being played in … Read more
Nigerian rapper Oludemilade Alejo popularly known as Ycee has expressed concerns over the increased consumption of cocaine in Lagos. Ycee, in a tweet, said cocaine is no longer seen as hard drug in the city known for glamorous lifestyles, as people now offer it to others like it is “biscuit” “The way people offer you … Read more
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, is capping off the year in a different way as she took to her social media handles to announce that what she wants to do now is lead youth to Jesus. Olunloyo also announced that all her journalism accounts are now closed on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, adding that she will … Read more