Ubi Franklin apologizes to families, fans of Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemates, Nengi and Ozo Ubi Franklin apologizes to families and fans of Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemates, Nengi and Ozo for re-posting a doctored sex video of the housemates on his social media page.

Ubi Franklin, after being dragged out and backlash by fans on social media, quickly tendered an apology in that respect, noting that he is a fan of Nengi and would never want to tarnish her image under any circumstance.

Ubi wrote, “I saw that video flying around, and I thought it was true so I reposted. I have now found out it was doctored and I am really sad that someone could think of putting up a video like that to deceive the public.

I sincerely apologize for posting the said video.I have from day one supported many if not all the housemates in the current Big Brother Naija Lockdown house and the evidence is there for all to see. Nengi is on my list of favourite housemates and I would never do anything to bring down a sweet soul like her or any one else.

I have no reason to deliberately try to tarnish the reputation of the house mates or anyone for that matter.To all Nengi fans, friends and most especially her family. Thank you all for the support. Nengi’s social media handler wrote; Good afternoon our Honourable Brothers and Sisters.

Honestly, we hate to address issues because they keep springing up all the time. How many stories are you going to address really? However, we will do this out of respect we have for fans of Nengi.

There is a false video circulating on social media claiming that Nengi & Ozo had sex last night. 1) The video is from a porn site which was posted 2-years ago. (Picture above) 2) The video is from Big Brother Brazil. 3) Nengi did not share her bed with anyone last night.

Now, this is disturbing because why tarnish someone’s image because of big brother? It’s just a show! Since Nengi entered the house, it’s been from one agenda to another which has really caused so much damage on her.

For someone like, UBI FRANKLIN who has been in the public eyes and known what it means to have a bad reputation, we would have expected he will know better.

However, he is the one circulating a false video and insinuating what never happened. It’s very disappointing coming from someone who also claims to be Nengi’s friend.

We made a comment on his post to please take down those posts, he deleted the comments and laughed. (Must be funny). The housemates are adults and can do whatever they want to do, just do not spread false stories.

Dear Nigerians, let us enjoy this show peacefully and be entertained. And for all the other false rumours, we see them and it’s all love from us. Thank you for your support and love. We love you all.

Ozo’s Instagram handler wrote: Throwing salt on my name will only season my sauce!! I don’t understand people who live for negativity. We all have ups and downs, but to bring others down is a poor use of time. Thank God for the kind of family, (The superiors) God gave me.

“If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is ‘thank you’ that would suffice.”– Meister Eckhart I also want to thank the Royal Ninjas for their support. God bless you all. Superiors!! Valid till the end!!

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/23/ubi-franklin-apologizes-for-posting-fake-sex-video-of-nengi-and-ozo/

President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates media personality and former Editor of the Guardian, Mr. Femi Kusa, as he marks his 70th birthday.

The president commended his contributions to the media and the health sector in Nigeria, noting that his legacy will continue to grow.

The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said, “President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with veteran journalist, media trainer and consultant, John Olufemi Kusa, on his 70th birthday, August 23, 2020, congratulating the foremost editor and writer for choosing a career that best expresses his talent.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/22/buhari-extols-femi-kusas-contributions-as-he-turns-70/

A Nigerian DJ identified as D’Oracle on Twitter slammed one time Big Brother Africa Winner, Uti, for talking down on Laycon.

The gbas gbos between the two entertainment personalities started after a big brother housemate accused another, Erica, of using jazz on Laycon.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/22/nigerian-dj-slams-uti-for-talking-down-on-laycon/

Buhari Condemns Mali Coup President Muhammadu Buhari expresses disappointment in  Tuesday’s military coup d’etat in Mali, which eventually led to the resignation of the President,  Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.

President Buhari took to his verified Twitter handle, @MBuhari, on Thursday to share his view on the development. 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/20/just-in-buhari-condemns-mali-coup/

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a 40-ft container loaded with Tramadol and other banned medicines at Brawal Terminal in Lagos.

This was made known in a statement by Principal Staff Officer, Public Affairs of the agency, Jonah Achema, in Abuja on Wednesday.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/20/ndlea-intercepts-40-ft-container-of-tramadol-in-lagos/

The Police in Delta have confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old man identified as Jomaph who allegedly raped an 11-year-old girl in Sapele town, Sapele LGA of Delta.

Spokesperson of the Delta Police Command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, told newsmen on Wednesday in Asaba that the suspect was arrested after he was captured on a CCTV camera sneaking into the toilet to meet the victim. 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/19/police-nab-rape-suspect-in-sapele-after-cctv-evidence/

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will now handle the NDDC fraud case.

The anti theft agency will also investigate the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio; and the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei. 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/19/efcc-to-take-over-akpabio-pondei-investigation-of-nddc-fraud/

The Biafran political activist, and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has unveiled a new flag design for Biafra, Ekohotblog reports. Biafra group has long sought the secession and sovereignty of Eastern Nigeria. 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/18/ipob-nnamdi-kanu-unveils-newest-flag-design-for-the-republic-of-biafra/

EFCC re-arrests Mompha  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have re-arrested media influencer, Ismaila Mustapha, aka Mompha over charges bordering on money laundering.

Mompha was re-arrested last Friday when he went to the EFCC office in Ikoyi, Lagos and has been charged before the Federal High Court.

It was reported that Mompha was arrested after he visited the EFCC office to claim the item seized from him during his previous trial.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/17/breaking-efcc-re-arrests-mompha-for-alleged-money-laundering/

Buhari Mourns Ex-UNO Force Commander Maj. Gen. Iliya President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the United Nations Organization over the death of its one-time Force Commander to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Maj. Gen. Samaila Iliya.

President Buhari, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, commiserated with the bereaved family of the deceased, noting that he served Nigeria meritoriously before retiring from the military.

“President Muhammadu Buhari sends condolences to the family of Maj. Gen. Samaila Iliya, a distinguished military officer who served the country meritoriously before retirement, joining the armed forces to mourn the loss.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/17/buhari-mourns-ex-uno-force-commander-maj-gen-iliya/

Dele Momodu promises to help the poor The veteran journalist, Dele Momodu says he is ready to give out most of his wealth to the poor.

The veteran made the announcement via his page on the microblogging site, Twitter Momodu said that he has a better understanding of the word of God and what it says about giving.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/17/dele-momodu-says-hes-ready-to-give-most-of-his-income-to-the-poor/

A Twitter User, Mr Samuel Otigba, has Advised youth to understand the power of silence and resist the urge to over-explain during business negotiations.

While offering the piece of advice, Mr Samuel recalled how he and his classmate lost a deal because they were unable to resist the urge to explain (Shalaye). 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/16/resist-the-urge-to-shalaye-during-business-negotiations-business-strategist-samuel-otigba/

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, has requested the UK and the US to intervene in the arrest of his members by the Imo state police command.

Reacting to the arrest of 70 pro-Biafrans, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mr. Kanu said he had petitioned the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) over the arrest, Ekohotblog reports. 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/15/nnamdi-kanu-petitions-uk-us-over-arrest-of-70-pro-biafrans/

Again, Bola Ayesan has re-affirmed that popular online doctor, Dr Olufunmilayo, raped her.

Ekohotblog understands that earlier this year, a thread by the accuser on social media on the rape incident made headlines. 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/14/alleged-sexual-assault-doctor-olufunmilayos-accuser-bola-aseyan-breaks-silence/

An 11-year-old Nigerian boy caught dancing ballet under the rain in a viral video has been offered a scholarship by American Ballet Theatre in New York.

Anthony Mmesoma Madu, the boy, got praise from social media users from both Nigerians and Americans as he has broken the negative stereotypes around male ballet dancers. 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/14/nigerian-boy-gets-scholarship-by-american-ballet-theatre-in-new-york-after-viral-video-of-him-dancing-in-the-rain-video/

Prosecutors Charge Three With Threatening R Kelly alleged Victims Three men have been charged with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R Kelly of abuse.

Federal prosecutors announced charges Wednesday against three men accused of threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R Kelly of abuse, including one man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle in Florida. 

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/13/prosecutors-charge-three-with-threatening-r-kellys-alleged-victims/

UNILAG names Theophilus Soyombo As New VC The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Governing Council has appointed Prof. Theophilus Soyombo as Ag. Vice Chancellor, Ekohotblog reports.

Our correspondent understands that Soyombo will now replace Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe who was removed on Wednesday over allegations bordering on insubordination, misconduct and others.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/13/just-in-unilag-appoints-theophilus-soyombo-as-new-vc/

A 5-year-old boy, Cannon Hinnant was shot dead by his neighbor in front of his two older sisters as he rode his bike into the neighbor’s front yard.

Cannon was playing as his two sisters watched on when he rode into 25-year-old Darrius Sessoms’ yard.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/13/man-shoots-dead-5-year-old-boy-in-front-of-his-sisters-for-riding-bicycle-into-his-yard/

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, bags another appointment as a Director, Socials, and Empowerment of the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS).

The excited actress revealed via her Instagram page that the appointment was signed by Mr Obinna Nwaka the Director General.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/12/nollywood-actress-tonto-dikeh-gets-another-appointment/

Erica, Lucy War Over Parables Big Brother Naija’s current Head of House, Erica, and another housemate Lucy fight dirty over some parables.

The fight erupted between Erica and Lucy shortly after their task, while others watch from a distance.

Erica, who is known for her beautiful smile, accused Lucy of insulting her in parables.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/12/bbnaija-erica-lucy-war-over-parablesvideo/

On the 10th of August 2020, 290 new confirmed cases and 5 deaths were recorded in Nigeria, Ekohotblog learned.

According to the daily COVID-19 update issued in a statement by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), total toll now hits 46867 while 33346 cases have been discharged.

Also, death toll hits 950 deaths and have been reported from 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/11/covid-19-nigeria-records-290-new-positive-cases-5-deaths/

Epileptic Boy Chained For Two Years By His Family, Rescued In Kebbi DSP Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday Kebbi state police command has arrested one Jibrin Aliyu, and his three wives for allegedly chaining their 11-year-old son for two years in their house, Ekohotblog reports The Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the command, DSP Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

He said: “Yes our men have arrested a father to an 11-year-old, Jibrin Aliyu, and three wives for allegedly chaining the boy for over two years.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/11/epileptic-boy-chained-for-two-years-by-his-family-rescued-in-kebbi/

Employer cries for help as his technician is kidnapped and the abductors have threatened to kill him after allegedly killing four others for not paying ransom An employer identified as Folu Okupe on Twitter has decried help for his technician who was abducted today in Port Harcourt.

According to Folu Okupe, his technician, who was kidnapped in Port Harcourt was asked to pay the sum of N5,000,000 for his ransom or risk being killed.

Folu said the last time he contacted the technician, he confirmed that the kidnappers just killed four people in front of them, and now his phone number is switched off and needs help to save his employee.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/10/man-cries-for-help-over-employee-who-has-been-kidnapped-in-port-harcourt/

Popular Nigerian investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has revealed that the winner of the reality TV show Big Brother Naija will be Laycon She also added that another popular housemate, Erica will become a slut after the show is over.

Kemi Olunloyo made this shocking revelation on her Twitter page after the eviction show on Sunday evening.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/10/bbnaija-laycon-to-emerge-winner-while-erica-will-be-a-slut-outside-bbnaija-house-kemi-olunloyo-reveals/

Lady Recounts How Husband Killed His 6-Month-Old Pregnant Wife A nurse identified as Nwunye Potiphar recounts how a 6-month-old pregnant woman, who she identified as, Patricia, died after being beaten by her husband.

Nwunye, while sharing the story on social media, expressed grief over the incident adding that the pregnant lady’s husband fulfilled his promise of killing her.

According to the lady, Patricia was in an abusive marriage and, at the slightest provocation, will always attract beating from her husband.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/10/lady-recounts-how-husband-killed-his-6-months-old-pregnant-wife/

Ondo PDP Delegates Arrive For Congress Delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Ondo have started arriving the Solton International Hotel, venue of its state congress.

The party had earlier scheduled the congress for March 24 but postponed it indefinitely following prohibition of political gathering over coronavirus pandemic.

Those vying for the position of the chairman are Hon Fatal Adams and Arole Dennis Alonge.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/04/just-in-ondo-pdp-delegates-arrive-for-congress/

A Twitter user identified as Kelly Ovie has narrated how an attendant at a Point Of Service Shop, almost swindled him of his hard earned morning.

According to Kelly, he went to a POS shop to make some financial transactions from his first bank account into his Zenith Bank.

While he was at the shop, he recalled that the attendant at the shop had asked him to call out the details of his account loudly to her, unknown to him that the attendant and her friend had conspired to defraud him by showing him fake transaction.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/04/man-recounts-how-a-pos-attendant-almost-swindled-him/

Shoprite To Sell Off Its Outlets In Nigeria Shehu Sani says Shoprite’s exit plan from Nigeria will help the local market and supermarkets grow Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani says Shoprite’s exit plan from Nigeria will help the local market and supermarkets grow, Ekohotblog reports.

Sani disclosed this in a tweet on Monday, August 3, 2020, noting that Shoprite can either choose to stay or go but if its decision, is to go, then it will help the local supermarkets grow.

“If Shoprite wants to stay, they can stay; if they want to go, they can go; it will help local supermarkets to grow.” he tweeted.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/03/shoprites-exit-will-help-local-supermarkets-to-grow-shehu-sani/

Nollywood actress, Chinyere Wilfred expresses pain over the demise of her mother.

The actress took to her Instagram to break the news as she shared a video of her bereaved self and late mom.

The actress who did not utter a word in the video, simply captioned the post Rest In Peace Mama.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/03/nollywood-actress-chinyere-wilfred-loses-mother/

Another 7-year old boy has been severely beaten by his stepfather for eating part of the food that was left for dinner.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/08/02/7-year-old-boy-was-allegedly-beaten-by-his-stepfather-over-food/

Stella Damasus celebrates her husband, Daniel Ademinokan, as he turns a year older today, July 31.

The actress took to her Instagram page to pen down sweet words for her husband. In a post shared on her Instagram page this morning, Stella thanked Daniel for being an amazing and exceptional husband, father, and for making her feel special every single day.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/07/31/stella-damasus-celebrates-her-husband-daniel-ademinokan-as-he-turns-a-year-older/

‘Mummy Calm Down’ boy gets an ambassadorial role LASG plans to have a chat with him The crying little boy whose diplomacy in the face of punishment from his mom got social media users in Nigeria laughing and empathizing in equal measure all week long, bags an ambassadorial deal with Combat Domestic Violence and Abuse Foundation.

Combat Domestic Violence and Abuse Foundation announced the news via their social media page.

Read more at: https://ekohotblog.com/2020/07/30/mummy-calm-down-little-boy-gets-an-ambassadorial-deal-with-combat-domestic-violence-and-abuse-foundation/