The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed sorrow over a “loss of lives” following an attempted jailbreak at Makala Prison, the largest correctional facility in the country, on Monday. Details about the attempted escape from the prison in Kinshasa remain unclear. Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, who is currently in Beijing with President Felix … Read more
Aderinoye Queen Christmas, a former beauty queen, has turned herself in to the Lagos State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after being on the run for about eight months. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, confirmed the development in a statement released on Sunday. He revealed that Aderinoye, … Read more
Katsina State Police Command has arrested three persons, who allegedly robbed man of his mobile phones and transferred N6 million into three different bank accounts. The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, told newsmen on Friday in Katsina that the incident occurred in Baure Local Government Area area of the state. DITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, says the Nigerian Navy has arrested at least 4, 606 suspects for various maritime crimes between. Ogalla made this disclosure on Friday while presenting the 3rd distinguished personality lecture at Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies (IPSS), University of Ibadan. DITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, command in Akwa Ibom, has apprehended two persons over alleged conspiracy and vandalism in the state. The state Commandant, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Uyo. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested nine persons suspected of vandalizing railway tracks in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police Summon President, … Read more
The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says it has apprehended three suspected streetlight cable vandals in Katsina State. The spokesman of the Corps, DSC Buhari Hamisu stated this while parading the suspects in Katsina on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member … Read more
The Police Command in Enugu State says its operatives have arrested 123 persons over their alleged involvement in various crimes in the state, disclosing that it rescued 19 kidnap victims and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, said this at a news briefing in Enugu on Thursday, … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a Lagos-based businessman, Paul Okwuy Mbadugha, for drug trafficking. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release May/June 2024 WASSCE Results Today … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that a deeply distressing incident occurred today in Epe, where a father has been reported to have whipped his son to death over a N100 disagreement. The situation escalated into ayn even more horrific act when the father poured petrol on the boy’s face, leading to choking and suffocation. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested 15 suspected looters in different parts of the state. EKO GOT BLOG reports that the Corps Commandant, Mohammad Falala, made this known on Friday in Kano, adding that the suspects were caught with stolen items from the Digital Industrial Park, … Read more
A couple in Lagos has been arrested for attempting to sell their two-year-old son to raise funds for a trip to Canada. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the pair, aged 28 and 22, were apprehended at Isolo General Hospital on Tuesday after declaring their intention to sell their child. According to Lagos Police Command spokesperson, … Read more
Tragedy struck in TASUED as a final year student killed in an exam hall attack. Eko hot blog reports that, in a shocking incident at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), a final year student was attacked and later succumbed to his injuries. The student, identified as a leader in the Student Union Government (SUG), … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Delta State High Court in Asaba has sentenced Inspector Ubi Ebri of the Nigeria Police Force to death for the murder of Onyeka Ibeh, a well-known phone dealer. Presided over by Justice C.D. Diai on Tuesday, the court found Inspector Ebri guilty of the fatal shooting of Ibeh. The incident … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Effa Okim, the Acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin, said it has been difficult to arrest former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, due to influential figures. Recall that the former Kogi State governor was implicated in an N80.2 billion fraud case. During a … Read more
A 17-year-old girl named Wumi was arrested for allegedly stabbing her foster mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Adelayi, in Ondo State. The police are investigating the incident, while the family claims the suspect had a mental illness, awaiting medical confirmation. The deceased’s remains was found decomposed in her residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ondo State … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Rivers State has cracked down on a fake medical doctor, thereby unveiling the impostor, Mr. Echi Igbo Michael, exposing his fraudulent activities. Led by Dr. Ebbi Robinson, the Anti-Quackery Committee apprehended Michael during an interview for a medical officer position at Port Harcourt … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), led by Prof. Ango Abdullahi, voiced dissatisfaction on Saturday regarding the kidnapping of over 287 students and educators from Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School in Kuriga 1, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State by bandits. Editor’s Pick Hardship, Food Scarcity Has Turned … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that fresh information that emerged about the recent bank robbery in Kogi State last Thursday indicated that a police officer and a security guard lost their lives in a shootout with the armed robbers. Editor’s Pick Pay Members N901m Debt, Petrol Marketers Begs Soludo NSEMA Disburses N70m To Niger Farmers Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that three individuals were convicted and sentenced to different prison terms by the Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday. They were found guilty of participating in naira racketeering, selling the currency for personal gains. Editor’s Pick Nigerians Grapple With Skyrocketing Prices, Struggle For Survival NCDMB, NAPTIN Join Forces … Read more