September 16, 2020. Not fewer than five persons have reportedly died in a building collapse incident in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State. Information about the incident is still sketchy but Ekohotblog learnt that one person, who was rescued from the rumble, is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Sources informed the incident happened … Read more
September 15, 2020. Some youths have gone on rampage in Osogbo, capital of Osun State over alleged killing of two suspected internet fraudsters by police operatives. According to report, some internet fraudsters were involved in an accident after hot chase by SARS operatives. The two fraudsters were said to have died in the accident and … Read more
September 15, 2020. Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Kiddwaya has debunked claims that he had a girlfriend before going to the reality show. The evicted housemate, whose love interest was Erica in the house denied that he was in a relationship with a lady in viral videos and pictures. Pictures and videos of a fair … Read more
September 15, 2020. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the conviction and sentencing of a pastor, Apostle Basil Princewill for raping a 14-year -old girl and attempting to abort the resultant pregnancy. Reading a unanimous judgment of a panel on three on Tuesday, Justice Stephen Adah said the appellate court found nothing wrong … Read more
September 15, 2020. The Lagos State Examinations Board has reportedly announced new dates for examination into the Lagos State Model Colleges and the Basic Education Certificate, Ekohotblog learnt. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Supo Gbadegesin, said the computer-based testing version of the screening test would take place from September 26 to … Read more
September 15, 2020. The residents of Taiwo Fayemi community in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, (LCDA), of Lagos State have cried out to the council chairman, Hon. Monsuru Bello (Obe) and the Divisional Police Officer of Ejigbo Police Division, CSP, Olabisi Okuwobi to improve the security surveillance of the community; they claim that hoodlums have … Read more
September 14, 2020. The leaders of lecturers of Lagos origin in tertiary institutions, Lagosians in Academics, have appealed to traditional institutions, especially Obas and chiefs to desist from issuing letters of indigenes to non-indigene residents in the state. The body disclosed that doing so deprives true Lagosians opportunities in federal institutions. Dr Elegbede Babatunde, Spokesman … Read more
September 15, 2020. The Bishop of Christ Victorious Alive Revival Mission and Rector Alive Theological Seminary, Owerri , Mr Uzoma Emmanuel has accused the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma of having no regard to the suffering of Imo people. The Bishop also flayed the procurement of vehicles for political appointees and civil … Read more
September 15, 2020. The Lagos State Police Command, has repeatedly revealed why it deployed 1,000 of its officers to Edo State ahead of Saturday’s governorship electio, Ekohotblogd reports. Ekohotblog, had earlier reported that the command, on Sunday, said it has deployed 1,000 officers to Edo for the September 19 gubernatorial election. Nigerians have been expressing … Read more
September 14, 2020. The Anglican Bishop of Abakaliki, Diocese, Rt. Rev Chukwuma Nkwagu, has tasked the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhuri with tackling the growing insecurity and hardship in the country, to avert a situation where the people can challenge the government in power. Rev Nkwagu have the charge while addressing newsmen during … Read more
September 14, 2020. The United States Government says it has imposed a visa restriction on some individuals for their actions during the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa state elections and in the run-up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo state elections. Although elections have not yet held in Edo and Ondo states, … Read more
September 14, 2020. The Federal Government has said all airports in the country including private airports and airstrips will now opened for domestic commercial flights. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this known on Monday during a briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that FG reopened … Read more
September 14, 2020. A 38-year-old pastor, identified as Idowu Samson, was on Monday arraigned before an Iseyin Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl. Mr Shaib Shedrack, the prosecutor, told the court that the defendant, who operates a church in the Iseyin metropolis, committed the crime on August 19. “He inserted his finger … Read more
September 14, 2020. The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested six suspects, who it claimed have questions to answer, for the shooting and killing of one 35-year-old Kayode Olorunroba on Friday, at AVID Sharwama spots, Alagbado area of Lagos. Police identified the suspects as: Okikiola Kazeem – the deceased’s friend and suspect; Olayinka … Read more
September 14, 2020. Lagos State Police Command has reportedly arrested two mobile phone fraudsters, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through an online platform. Ekohotblog learnt that the suspect, Chukwu-Emeka Ogbona and Olabode Kehinde, who were arrested separately, were members of a syndicate that specialised in selling fake phones to buyers. It was … Read more
September 14, 2020. Big Brother Naija housemate, Ozo has said Kiddwaya’s eviction has changed him. The billionaire son, Kiddwaya was evicted from the lock-down house, after he got poor votes from viewers. His eviction came as a shock to Nigerians and celebrities. But Ozo speaking to Neo and Trikytee on Sunday night, said Kiddwaya’s eviction gave … Read more
September 13, 2020. Full detail of how Nigerians voted out Prince and Kiddwaya has emerged. This week, four Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemates excluding the current Head of House Trickytee and deputy Head of house Laycon, were up for possible eviction from the Big Brother Naija show. The duo of Prince and Kiddwaya have been … Read more
September 13, 2020. The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called on Nigerians residing in conflict and violence areas of Nigeria to forgive those who have brought them pain and tears. Rev. Kaigama, said Jesus response to Peter in Matthew 18:22 stating that forgiveness should be as many as 77 times, … Read more
September 13, 2020. The Presiding Priest, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Abraka in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State, Rev. Onoriode Oghenerhoro on Sunday urged religious leaders in the country to rise up and kick against the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, of 2020 and ensure that it does not see the light of the … Read more
September 13, 2020. Big Brother Naija, housemate, Prince has revealed the effect of living in the ‘lockdown’ house to his personality. Prince during his diary session with Biggie on Sunday said doing tasks has made him realize that nothing is impossible. According to him, he would not have learned to control himself and done most … Read more