Man Tortured To Death in Police Detention Over Friend’s Offence

The Inspector-General of Police Special Tactical Squad have been allegedly accused of torturing an electrician, Olaoluwa Bolarinwa, to death while trying to use him as a bait to arrest his friend. EkoHotBlog gathered that the policemen came to Olaoluwa’s house in the Ekotedo, Iyaolobe area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on March 26, 2020. They were … Read more

CAN, NSCIA Leaders Given Guideline To Re-Open Worship Centres by PTF

The Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Presidential Task Force (PTF) met in Abuja on Tuesday, it was learnt. The meeting deliberated extensively on guidelines to re-open places of worship, especially in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The parties agreed that … Read more

Lagos State Government To Replace Okada, Tricycle From July

LAGOS State Government will from July bring in what it describes as First Mile and Last Mile (FMLM) mobility solution to replace banned Okada and tricycle. According to the Transportation Commissioner Frederick Oladeinde, speaking on Wednesday at the 2020 ministerial press briefing at the JJT Park, Alausa, Ikeja, he said: “Following the restriction of motorcycles … Read more

Patoranking Gives Glory To God As He Clocked 30

Popular Nigerian artiste, Patrick Okorie who is also known as Patoranking has taken to his social media yesterday, Wednesday 27 May 2020, to praise Almighty God for His guidance on him over the years as he clocked 30 years of age. Before yesterday, the young artiste took to his Twitter to plead his fans to … Read more

Moses Simon Has Been Named Nantes French FC Player Of The Season

There has been an official announcement that the Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has been named Nantes French FC player of the 2019/2020 season. Read Also: French League 1 Side Montpelier Has Appointed John Utaka As New Coach The Super Eagle winger was appointed as the player of the season as a result of a … Read more

Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Thursday, May 28th, 2020

Newspaper Headlines

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, May 28th, 2020. 1. Coronavirus In Nigeria: Lagos Records 256 Cases As Nigeria’s Total Now 8733 Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 389 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria READ MORE 2. “They Are Trumped-up Allegations” — Adesina Breaks … Read more

Federal Government Gives Palliative Care To Students On Children’s Day

It was as if the federal government read the story on the interview our reporter had with some primary schools and junior secondary students yesterday, 27 May 2020, as some of the students’ requests were taken into consideration. The federal government with the help of the state government shared some food items for the children … Read more

Premier League Has Adhered To New Rules Due To Coronavirus -See The Rules

Premier League clubs are not expected to have to place their squads into a 14-day quarantine period if one of their players tests positive for COVID-19, according to the government’s latest guidance. Manchester United are ready to sanction an extension to Dean Henderson’s loan at Sheffield United and allow him to finish the season at … Read more

Asisat Oshoala Has Teased Davido To Lend Her Jet As She Is Stranded In Spain

Nigerian female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, who plays for Spanish side FC Barcelona Femení in the Primera División as a forward, has found it difficult to return home from Spain since the cancellation of the Spanish Primera Iberdrola as a result of COVID-19. As she has no private jet and all Airlines are not allowed to … Read more

Blessing Shine Has Commended New Ghanaian Football Association For A Good Start

Blessing Shine Agbomadzie has applauded the new council of the Ghana Football Association for its dedication to the women’s side football game. The Black Princess defender commended the committee in an interview she had with journalists where she said President Kurt Okraku and other members of the executives have shown a fast approach to boost … Read more

Naira Marley Has Surprised His Younger Brother Shuddy With A New House As Gift

Shuddy Funds has been shocked by his older brother, Naira Markey, as he bought him a new house without his acknowledgment. The positive information was disclosed by the Nigerian dancer, Poco Lee as he took to his Instagram page to share the photos of the new house. Poco Lee apologized for revealing the secrete but … Read more

Sanwoolu Announces New Completion Date For Agege-Pen Cinema Project

The Lagos State government has said the Agege-Pen Cinema would be completed in September 2020. This is away from the earlier June 2020 announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructures, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye reiterated the government’s at the Year 2020 ministerial press briefing to celebrate the first … Read more

Kajuru Attacks: El- Vow Foundation Donates Clothes To Victims

A Non-Governmental Organization, El- Vow Foundation in collaboration with the Embassy of the United State of America has called on the government of Kaduna state to extend security to the hinterlands with a view to tackling insurgency and kidnappings. The call was made following the recent attacks by unknown gunmen at Gefe in kajuru local … Read more

Ibadan Based Juju Musician, Femolancaster Reassures His Fans Best After COVID-19

Ibadan based Juju musician legend, Femi Fadipe popularly known as Femolancaster has announced to his fans to watch out for his new album after coronavirus pandemic. Femolancaster who is also the Otunba to that living Juju musician, Yinka Ayefele, (MON), made this known through the interview with our reporter via telephone this morning, 27 May … Read more

Motor Accident Claims Five Passengers Live in Kano

On Wednesday morning, a fatal motor accident has claimed the lives of five passengers in Rimin Gata in Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano State. EkoHotBlog gathered that the accident occurred between a Tipper Farkas with registration number QF 435NSH and a Golf car with registration number KMC 828ZV involving ten passengers out of which … Read more

French League 1 Side Montpellier Has Appointed John Utaka As New Coach

Nigerians have been congratulating former Nigeria winger, John Utaka, for his new appointment as the U-19 coach of French side Montpellier FC. The French league 1 has confirmed his appointment with immediate effect but he will resume training with the group after the ease of the lockdown from COVID-19. Read Also: COVID-19: English FA Ends … Read more

Watch Out For My New Album, Juju Artist Tope Indomie Informs Fans

Temitope Olajide popularly known as Tope Indomie has taken to his Instagram page this morning, 27th May by 1 am to inform his fans about his coming album after he shared with his fans yesterday, 26 May 2020, that a big concert is coming up soon in Lagos after the eradication of COVID-19. The Juju … Read more

‘No Social Gathering For 2020 Children’s Day’ -Primary, JSS Students React

Nigeria students, especially those ones between the age of 7 and 12 have acknowledged negatively this year’s children’s day as it will be celebrated at home. Some of the children who spoke with our reporter yesterday, 26 May 2020, said it would be unreasonable and unfair for them to celebrate the children’s day at home … Read more

The Fuji Living Legend, Pasuma Wonder, Will Always Be At The Top -See Reasons

Many Nigerians, especially those from Western part Nigeria, have reacted to the fame of the living Fuji music legend, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi popularly known as Ogalan Fuji that he will always remain at the peak of prosperity. The reactions from people are numerous when counting one after the other. His fans at home; abroad and … Read more

I Have Never Regretted Joining The River Angels, Says Vivian Ikechukwu

Vivian Ikechukwu has unlocked her long time anticipatory move to the Port Harcourt based side as she had three good preferences before she chose River Angels over others. The former Abia Angels forward affirmed that she has no discomfort for her intention as she explained in her interview with journalists. “I had three offers on … Read more