Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, found himself in hot water in July 2021 following an indictment by Raman Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi. Hushpuppi, arrested by Dubai Police in June 2020, was later extradited to the US, where the FBI claimed he collaborated with Kyari in a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that three Yahoo boys have been sentenced to community service for internet fraud bordering on “obtaining by false pretense” in Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command on Thursday, August 17, 2023, arraigned Solomon Ngbede, Ancha Onyekachi and Suleiman Mustapha before Justice O.I Adelaja of the Federal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Security Service has arrested Abbas Umar Masanawa, the chief executive officer of Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, NIRSAL, for his alleged role in the ongoing corruption probe of ousted CBN chief Godwin Emefiele. Informed DSS insiders said Mr Masanawa was taken into custody … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Navy NNS Pathfinder announced on Wednesday that its men in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital city, burst a Marine Vessel, MV Cecilia, laden with no less than 350,000 litres of petroleum products suspected to be stolen diesel. Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, Commander, Operation Delta Safe, OPDS, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber, Akeem Owonikoko. The 33-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin Highway. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Omolola Odutola confirmed the arrest of the suspect to journalists in Abeokuta. According … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a grandfather identified as Monday Chukwuka has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly selling his one-day-old grandchild for N700,000. The Command, in a statement signed by the State Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, made available to The Punch on Saturday, said the suspect was arrested at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old female drug dealer, identified as Taiye Abbas, for allegedly using her 10-year-old niece as a drug courier in Lagos. According to Naija News, Taiye was arrested when her niece was found roaming the street and brought to Pen Cinema Police Division. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man, Taiwo Ishola, has allegedly killed two sons of his younger brother, Idowu, after he reportedly kidnapped the children at Abata, a village in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. According to Punch Metro, the killing was perpetuated in a bush in the Mile 6 area of Ajebo, in Abeokuta. Our … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the judiciary in Uganda has revoked the appointment of a Magistrate after he reportedly disguised as a woman to write an examination for his girlfriend. The culprit, Ammaari Musa Semwogerere, was reportedly arrested on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after he was caught red-handed sitting for a law examination on behalf … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) says it has engaged renowned rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), to help present its case in a suit filed by the former governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to stop the commission’s investigation into the alleged dollar bribery videos. According to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Ikponmwosa Pero Erhinmwinrose has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The defendant made his initial appearance in front of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that certain road fittings from the newly inaugurated Second Niger Bridge have been stolen by vandals. According to Punch, An inside source from the ministry of works confirmed the theft on Wednesday, specifying that the expansion joint walkway from axis 330 of the bridge was the missing item. The source said, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the officers attached to the Tolu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected cult members during initiation in the Ajegunle area of the state. The suspects include Peter Odumola, 19, Promise Benjamin, 20, Emmanuel Ikechuckwu, 19, Richards Adu, 18, and Abdullahi Nasiru, 20. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Rivers State Police Command said its men killed six suspected kidnappers during a shootout at Obelle community, in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state. City Round gathered that the gang members, led by one Uchechukwu Daniel, opened fire on men of the anti-cultism unit, who stormed their hideout. However, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a sexual offences and domestic violence court in Ikeja, Lagos State, has remanded a blind man, Francis Ugachukwu, to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. Justice Abiola Soladoye remanded Ugachukwu pending the hearing and filing of his bail application. The defendant was arraigned on one count charge of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Yildiyel Musa Takat, an Assistant Director in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), and Mr. Nankpat Dukbong, an Administration Officer at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), have been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), over allegations of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigerian Navy (NN) has announced the successful retrieval of more than 200 bags of cannabis, totaling 10,000 kilograms (kg), in the Ibeju-Lekki region of Lagos State. According to the Nigerian Navy, the interception was made possible through utilisation of Falcon Eye, a state-of-the-art maritime awareness domain facility technology. Editors … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Ondo State Police Command paraded three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged killing of a naval officer, Sub. Lt. Samuel Akingbohun. The suspects also disclosed how the naval officer was killed. Akingbohun was allegedly killed by the suspects during an argument between the deceased and an okada rider in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Family Court under the Ibadan Magisterial District, Oyo State, has remanded skit maker Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, popularly known as Trinity, at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. The remand order came on Monday afternoon after the Oyo State Police Command arraigned Trinity on charges of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation. … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a pastor, Danny Prenell is set to be charged with several felonies after reportedly killing his wife in front of their children in the U.S. Pastor Danny (25), is accused of shooting his wife, Gabrielle Prenell (27), in front of their three children at a Hampton Inn hotel, McComb Police Chief Juan … Read more