Opinion: The Cause Of Massive Failure In the English Language

I did go to the West African Examination Council ( WAEC) office at Ogba either to eat Amala or visit a friend as the office is very close to my school. Whenever I got there, I discovered that most students that came for their certificate had issues with English which I have always felt concerned. … Read more

NIJ Beauty Pageantry

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) annual beauty pageantry, where Miss NIJ, Miss Amity and Miss Photogenic are normally chosen, has brought a great concern for the students as the chosen date for the pageantry is close and the order of the school closure by the federal government has not been reversed. The pageantry which … Read more

RAMADAN: DAY 03

Ramadan

These are collections of Hadith compiled by Ibrahim Kegbegbe Ekohotblog wishes its esteemed readers to keep on staying safe by keeping to the order of the government: social distancing and stay-at-home injunction. Sahih Muslim 1151 a حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ كَهْمَسِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ … Read more

Upcoming Artiste Calls For Oneness Of Nigerians

An upcoming artiste who is also a student of Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lekan Aderiye, has called for onesness of Nigerians, saying that Nigerians could only overcome this period of economic hardship if they displayed the real meaning of “love your neighbours as you love yourself.” Aderiye said this via phone calls early hours of … Read more

Lockdown And Its Impact On Skating Industry

  Trained skater, Abdul Afeez Adegboyega, has expressed his concerns about the negative effect on skating practices in Lagos State, lamenting that security forces have occupied all the smooth grounds that are meant for training. Skating is a sport which is done by moving along a surface using skates on smooth ground or ice as … Read more

Football Striker Strikes Up Against Rule’s Violators

The striker of Ilasan Jakande Football Club(JFC), Udoh Samuel Jeremiah, has struck up against the federal government rule violators, saying social distancing and the staying-at-home order should be respected. Samuel said those players violating the rule of social distancing in the name of “we are training” should be held and kept behind the counter after … Read more

COVID-19: Leader Of The Council In Eti Osa Takes Palliative Care To The Underprivileged Ones In His Ward

The Council Leader and councillor of ward E, Hon. Muftau Ogunderu has taken his Palliative Care to the grassroots, stating that the old women and men were his target. He moved further to say that the council chairman, Alhaji Saheed Bankole, had engaged the whole council members when sharing the Palliative responsibility to every citizen … Read more

COVID19 Has Paralysed Sports Betting, Gives Prominence To Vitual Betting-Zainab Adeyemi

BetKing attendant, Zainab Adeyemi, has displayed her grievance over the low sale, lamenting that the betting visual popular known as baby visual has taken over the sports betting. She added that the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down all the sports activities worldwide, which has affected the sports betting businesses indirectly. She moved further to say … Read more

Ramadan: Chairman Of NUJ Wishes Muslim Faithfuls Ramadan Mubarak

Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Council, Dr Qasim Akinreti, has sent an image with inscription wishing the Muslim community Ramadan Mubarak. Read Also: Coronavirus: Go And Bury Your Dead Ones, Sanwo-Olu Tells Lagosians Akinreti, who sent his Ramadan wishes to Muslim friends and colleagues yesterday, 25th of April, via WhatsApp and other social … Read more

COVID 19: Lekki Toll Gate Has No Customers, Affected By State Government Directive

Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected the economy of Lagos State, especially the generation of income from the prominent toll gate at Lekki. The toll gate, which had been one of the most lucrative avenues to the state government, has become a free-for-all toll now as the allowed vehicles during this period of lockdown go in … Read more

Lekki: Youth Leader Felicitates With The Muslim Faithfuls

The youth leader of Ilasan Jakande Housing Estate, Lekki, Mr. Pitt Omolade has felicitated with the Muslims in Eti-Osa community, wishing them sound health to be able to complete the fast during this period of Ramadan. He said Muslims should not forget the main reason behind the fast in the month of Ramadan, adding that … Read more

HAJJ: Lagos State Government Urges Muslims To Pray For Eradication Of Covid-19

Lagos State Government has assured the Muslim citizens a well Hajj Service if COVID-19 pandemic is eradicated before the appropriate time of the service. Lagos State Commissioner for home affairs, Prince Anofiu Olarenwaju Elegushi, said this while sending a message of Ramadan Kareem to the Muslim faithful yesterday at his home town, Ikate Elegushi. Elegushi … Read more

July 20, 2020, Should Be Like July 20 2019: Jemima Osunde Cries out

Veteran actress, Jemima Osunde, has called upon God to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic before July 20th, 2020 as she remembered how July 20th, 2019 went. Osunde was with some invited students lecturing them on how they could develop self-esteem. As a reporter who also attended the event, I need to explain what happened. The actualization … Read more

Auchinleck Talbot Awarded Scottish Junior West Region Premiership Title Despite Being 12 Points Off Top

For many supporters, if your club is sitting in third position and 12 points adrift of the top spot, you’d be forgiven for believing the league campaign was over at this point in the season. However, that’s not the case for Scottish junior club Auchinleck Talbot, who have been crowned champions of the West Region … Read more

Eredivisie Decides To Void 2019/20 Season: No League Title Or Promotion And Relegation

The Dutch FA has announced that the Eredivisie season has been voided, meaning that there will be no overall winner. Ajax, who are currently level on points with AZ Alkmaar but ahead on goal difference at the top, has been denied a second consecutive title. There will also be no promotion to or relegation from … Read more

To All Our Muslim Brothers And Sisters

Ramadan

Ekohotblog felicitates with the Muslims believers as they have started the Ramadan fast today, Friday 24th of April. The management wishes them sound health to be able to complete the fast during this period of COVID-19. As Muslims, you should not forget the main reason behind the fast in the month of Ramadan, especially at … Read more

Moon Sighting: Mudir Markaz Opposes Sultan Of Sokoto

Mudir Markaz, Al-sheikh Habeebulah Adam El-Ilory, has announced 25th of April, 2020 as the first day of Ramadan. Mudir made this announcement through his Facebook page, warning that Islam is a religion that bases on knowledge and that no one should do otherwise without the proof from Qur’an and the book of words and deeds … Read more

It Is Not Rubber Or Plastic As Claimed By Mischief Makers. It is A Combination of Proteins And Glutenin In Semovita

The video that has gone viral on social media that the production of Semovita or Semolina has been counterfeited by some Chinese, adding that most o the products are made of rubber or plastic and that they have occupied the Nigerian markets. In the video, we saw a lady demonstrating how she arrived at her … Read more

Liverpool Transfer Report: Premier League Leaders Eye Move For Willian On A Free From Chelsea

Premier League leaders Liverpool are reportedly in talks to sign Willian on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Brazilian forward’s current deal at Chelsea is set to expire in the summer and the Londoners are said to have offered him an extension of two years – but the player is holding … Read more

Football: Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool To Barcelona To Bayern – What Next For Brazilian Midfielder?

Philippe Coutinho is the third most expensive footballer in history. Joe Townsend charts his journey before and since making that £142m move from Liverpool to Barcelona in January 2018. When the deal for Philippe Coutinho to join Barcelona was finally announced following a protracted saga stretching back almost a year, there was a feeling that … Read more