Italy-based Nigerian Charley ingested 72 wraps of cocaine, loses €4000 EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Italy-based Nigerian identified as Udeh Charley, 53, was arrested at the Enugu airport for consuming 72 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.253 kilograms. In a statement issued on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, confirmed the … Read more
A pastor has defiled and raped a 16-year-old chorister after wife helped him locked her up. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun state police command has arrested one Peter Taiwo, a self-acclaimed pastor of Christ Apostolic Bible church, Alaja Oke, Saje, Abeokuta, for allegedly defiled and raped a 16-year-old chorister when she came to … Read more
The Police have waded in as abductors of Ilorin Emirate demanded N60 million ransom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers who abducted the Magaji Erubu of Ilorin Emirate, Dr Zubair Folorunsho Erubu on Thursday night, have demanded N60m ransom for his freedom. Sources disclosed in Ilorin on Saturday that the … Read more
Bandits have kidnapped an Imam and ten (10) others in fresh Sokoto attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have kidnapped 11 persons, including a Chief Imam, Aminu Garba, who was preparing to lead Juma’at congregational prayer at Gatawa village in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto state. The Imam was kidnapped along with … Read more
Kidnappers have killed a pastor over delayed ransom payment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers have killed abducted Reverend Dauda Bature of Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, in Nariya under Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The cleric had been kidnapped while working on his farm within the same area on November 8. … Read more
Court has sentenced a man to death by hanging for killing his in-law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Jigawa State High Court sitting in Kazaure has on Friday sentenced one Abdulmutallab Isa to death by hanging for killing his in-law at Waiwalo village in Yankwashi local government. The defendant was arraigned before the higher … Read more
Missing mom of four allegedly stabbed 20 times by husband after he learned of an alleged affair EKO HOT BLOG reports that authorities revealed Friday that a Long Island mother of four who went missing about three weeks ago was brutally stabbed 20 times by her husband after he discovered she was having an affair. … Read more
Tragedy struck as a man set himself ablaze in Osun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a middle-aged man simply identified as Seyi, has committed suicide by setting himself ablaze inside his kiosk in Osun State. The incident which happened in Ikire town of Irewole Local Governments Area of the state in the evening of … Read more
A man has been arrested for buying Toyota Camry car for N2,650 in Osun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man in Osun State, Abdulazeez Tunde Ibrahim for a Toyota Camry Car popularly known as with “Muscle”, with N2,650. Although the vehicle is worth N2.6 million, … Read more
A pastor has been arrested for allegedly raping pregnant woman during deliverance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Police Command has arrested a popular broadcaster, also a well-known pastor in the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, for allegedly raping a five-month pregnant lady. The pastor, Gbenga Filani, allegedly forcefully had carnal knowledge of … Read more
Kano anti-graft agency arrests consumer protection director for collecting bribe EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano Anti-Corruption Commission has detained Mr Bello Alkarya, better known as Nigeria, the Director of Quality Assurance of the Kano Consumer Protection Council, for allegedly accepting bribes. Barrister Mahmud Balarabe, the Commission’s Chairman, stated that Alkarya was apprehended after … Read more
Ondo Amotekun impounds 50 tinted unregistered vehicles and uncovered plots to attack state The Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as the Amotekun Corps, on Thursday, said it has uncovered a sinister plot by bandits to attack the state. The corps said it also impounded vehicles that had tinted glasses without authorisation, adding that … Read more
Kastina Commissioner assassinated at his apartment by unknown gunmen EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Katsina State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr Rabe Nasir, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. Katsina State Commissioner, Science and Technology, Dr Rabe Nasir, assassinated, unknown gunmen Read Also: Gunmen Storm Imo Community, Shoot Two Dead The state Commissioner of … Read more
Septuagenarian sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling three girls EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 70-year-old man identified as Alto Ado was on Thursday sentenced to life in prison by the Jigawa State High Court in Kazaure for defiling three girls. On October 14, 2020, the accused was detained for allegedly enticing two minors, ages … Read more
New converts stab RCCG pastor to death in Lagos church EKO HOT BLOG reports that some suspected hoodlums have attacked and killed a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in FESTAC Town, in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. According to a report by The Punch Metro, the victim, Pastor … Read more
Scott Peterson to face a new life sentence in deceased wife Laci Peterson’s killing EKO HOT BLOG reports that Scott Peterson, a California man convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and unborn baby in 2002, is scheduled to receive a second life term in a California superior court on Wednesday at his resentencing hearing. Before … Read more
Court has sentenced a footballer to two years imprisonment for stealing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an upper Area Court, sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos, on Tuesday, sentenced a 22-year-old footballer, Chimezie Friday, to two years imprisonment for conspiracy, trespass and stealing. A panel of two magistrates, Ghazali Adam and Hyacinth Dolnaan, who sentenced Friday … Read more
EFCC Declares Man Wanted Over Alleged N213 Billion Fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared one Maxwell Chizi Odum, the CEO of MBA Capital and Training Limited, wanted in connection with an alleged N213 billion scam. According to the anti-graft agency’s statement, Odum has been proclaimed sought … Read more
We stole nine cars, sold seven – Transborder car thieves confess EKO HOT BLOG reports that two alleged transborder auto thieves apprehended by police in Katsina State on Tuesday admitted to stealing nine cars from various states in Northwest Nigeria. The suspects admitted to selling seven of the nine stolen automobiles in the past. They … Read more
N13billion Fraud: Anti-graft Agency, EFCC Files Charges Against Ex-Army Chief, Minimah, Two Generals EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah (retd), a former Chief of Army Staff, with diverting N13 billion earmarked for arms acquisition. A former Chief of Accounts and Budget of the … Read more