A baby girl dumped in a bush in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State has been rescued by police. Detectives found the baby looking sickly and crying but alive. Confirming the incident, Police spokesman, Haruna Mohammed said the baby was immediately taken to hospital for medical attention. Mohammed said in a statement that … Read more
Two teenagers were reportedly shot dead in Minna, Niger State, for allegedly encroaching into a farm and damaging produce. Police in the state said three suspects had been arrested in connection with the killing. According to the police, the suspects, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, 41, Nuhu Ahmadu, 27 and Safulai Ahmadu, 23 all of Kpapi village, … Read more
A traditional ruler in Osun state, the Alara of Ara town in Egbedore Local Government Area, Oba (Dr) Olubayo Adesola has revealed why rearing and eating of dog are forbidden in his domain. In the town, the monarch also revealed that no one has dog as pet. It’s also a taboo, he added. Oba Adesola … Read more
Kidnappers of a 60-year-old farmer, Nyieda Kpeenu, has contacted her family demanding N16milion to set her free. Kpeenu was abducted from her house at Nweol community, Gokana Local Government Area by unidentified gunmen, who whisked her away to an unknown place. The son of the victim, who spoke in confidence, said the kidnappers struck at … Read more
Tragedy was averted in the early hours of Wednesday when occupants of a one-storey building that collapsed on Kurna Dangawan Jingau Street in the Dala Local Government Area of Kano State escaped by a whisker. The occupants were said to have escaped few minutes before the building collapsed around 12.30am. It was gathered that no … Read more
An NGO, Senu-Oke Development Foundation, on Sunday inaugurated a four-room toilet and bathroom in Idoluwo Quarters in Apa Community area of Badagry to curb open defaecation. Addressing residents at the inauguration, Dr Oluseyi Senu-Oke, Founder of the foundation, said he constructed the toilet to ensure that people maintain good hygienic environment. Senu-Oke, represented by his … Read more
The Commissioner of Police, Edo State command, CP Johnson Kokumo, on Thursday, said operatives of the command killed two suspects in an attempt to foil an armed robbery attack on Amagba Community, GRA extension, in Oredo Local Government Area of the state. While parading over 27 suspects in Benin city, the State capital, Kokumo told … Read more
Fish farmers in Niger State have lamented the loss of goods allegedly worth over N100 million after heavy rainfall in Lapai Gwari in Bosso local government area of Niger state washed away their farms. It was gathered that thousands of fish farms were carried away during the rain that lasted 12 hours in the night. … Read more
The Nsukka Central Neighbourhood Watch alongside the Ede-Oballa Neighbourhood Watch on Thursday arrested one Mr Eze Ejike, popularly known as ESCATO, a suspected notorious assassin who is suspected to be the leader behind the serial killings in Nsukka LG area, Enugu State. Speaking after the arrest, the neighbourhood watch team who made the arrest promised … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified motorcycle rider was shot dead allegedly by a police officer around Banana junction in Orlu, Imo state today July 9. According to reports, the policeman had stopped the motorcycle rider for not wearing a face mask. An altercation ensued between both men after the Okada man allegedly refused to give a N50 bribe. … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, on Friday arrested a 29-year-old, suspect over alleged kidnapping and murder. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olufemi Adetunji, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, at the NIS office, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, while handing over the suspect to the police command in the state. Adetunji said that the … Read more
It was a sigh of relief for residents of Ejigbo, Isheri Oshun and Ijegun areas of Lagos after the Police from Ejigbo Division led by the DPO, CSP Olabisi Okuwobi busted some teenage robbers terrorizing people in the area during operation. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspects namely Adeleye Jacob, 18, Segun Adebiyi, 18, Olaiya Oladimeji, … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as sworn in Mr David Oladapo Famuyiwa as chairman Agbado-Oke Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Ekohotblog reports that Famuyiwa before his appointment was the Former Vice-Chairman of Agbado-Oke Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Famuyiwa on Tuesday took the oath to formally assume the chairman Agbado-Oke Local Council Development Area (LCDA), three … Read more
A self-acclaimed pastor has threatened to take his own life after climbing a high tension electrical cable in Aba. But after hours of solicitation, he agreed to come down. According to eye witness reports, the pastor climbed the mast in Uratta, Aba, Abia State, and said he would jump to his death. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/06/24/see-picture-of-jesus-christ-while-he-was-on-earth-as-discovered-by-experts/ … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force in Gusau, Zamfara State has commenced investigation into the deafening explosion that rocked a forest in the state in the early hours of Tuesday. Residents ran for safety when sounds of loud and earthshaking explosions were heard inside a forest around Rukudawa community, situated just 7 kilometres east of Zurmi town, … Read more
Tragedy struck in the Ogba area of Lagos State, on Monday, after two hairdressers, identified as Temitope Olagunju and one Baraka, were found dead in the shop where they worked. PUNCH Metro learnt that a third woman, an apprentice, was found unconscious and rushed to a general hospital, where she is receiving treatment. It was … Read more
The Osun state police command has confirmed the arrest of Malik Ayo who was said to have been on the run due to the death of his girlfriend, Faderera, after a rice breakfast. It also disclosed that the remainder of the meal consumed by the deceased and her friend, Kemisola, has been sent to the … Read more
A ZCC Wangamurena bishop was recently killed in a funeral service vehicle accident after a mysterious snake is said to have appeared from underneath the driver’s seat causing the car to veer off the road and ram into a tree. Bishop Ezekiel Mapuranga died on the spot when a South African registered funeral service vehicle … Read more
Rescue search is ongoing by men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA at 38 Fashola Str of Olabode street Papa Asafa Orile Agege to recover yet to be identified four-year-old child allegedly being swept away by the flood of early morning heavy rainfall in Lagos. According to an eyewitness, the incident happened around … Read more
The executive chairman of Nsukka local government area Patrick Omeje is dead. According to reports, Patrick Omeje died early hours of Tuesday at an undisclosed hospital in Enugu. However, the cause of Patrick Omeje’s death remains unknown as at the time of filing this report, although he was reportedly ill till his death. Ekohotblog understands … Read more