Indonesian woman takes matters into own hands to castrate lover over threats to leak sex tape. According to the reports, the incident occurred on 25th February at a hotel located in Sibolga, North Sumatra of Indonesia. The woman had rejected advances from her lover to get intimate, but was threatened immediately by her lover over … Read more
The NDLEA crusade against illicit drug dealers gained momentum last week as the agency made various arrests. The agency intercepted drugs that were bound for Europe. The intercepted drugs ranged from cocaine to methamphetamine. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and meth … Read more
A Nigerian woman whose name is yet to be identified has been arrested by Italian authorities for running a prostitution ring in the Puglia province of Foggia, Italy. According to the reports, she will threaten her victims using voodoo magic. The Nigerian woman is currently in pre-trial custody and is facing charges of human trafficking, … Read more
Gunmen are said to have attacked a police station located in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Division, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident to have taken place on Saturday morning. According to a report, 3 officers lost their lives in the attack. EKO HOT … Read more
Burna Boy takes to Instagram to mourn South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes. The rapper was shot and killed on February 10 by an unknown gunman. Prior to his death, Kiernan Forbes also known as AKA found it strange having a gun in his possession. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, known … Read more
Nigerian skit maker and actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin was arrested and remanded in prison over Naira tampering. The EFCC had the actress arraigned on Monday on a 2 count charge brought before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke. The actress allegedly tampered with the sum of N100,000 issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria on the 28 of January, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission commences an investigation into the alleged actions of an actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin regarding the new Naira notes. According to the commission, Omoseyin violated Section 21 (5) of the CBN Act of 2007. The actress was seen on a video posted online spraying the new naira notes at a party. … Read more
Nigerian cleric, Paul Oyewole charged to court for faking own obituary to cheat debt. The Ondo Magistrate Court charging the cleric claims Oyewole aimed to dodge a N3 million debt he owes a church member. The clergyman is said to have stripped naked in front of the plaintiff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian … Read more
Reverend Father Isaac Achi of the Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church was burned to death by bandits in an early-morning attack on Kafin Koro Community in the Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the bandits broke into the neighborhood at around one in the morning and started firing … Read more
Romania’s anti-organized crime agency has carried out seven additional house searches in its investigation into divisive social media influencer Andrew Tate, an official said Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ramona Bolla, spokesperson for the agency, DIICOT, said searches are taking place in the counties of Bucharest, Ilfov, and Prahova “in order to obtain further … Read more
Police in Washington DC are facing pressure to charge a homeowner who fatally shot a 13-year-old boy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Karon Blake, who is black, was gunned down in the early hours of last Saturday, investigators said. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In Biden’s Private Office Mali Pardons … Read more
A 12-year-old girl is in custody in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after fatally stabbing her 9-year-old brother, according to police. Eko Hot Blog reports that The child is being held in a Tulsa juvenile detention facility, according to a Tulsa Police news release. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court Sets … Read more
A British man has died after being shot in Jamaica, police on the Caribbean island have said. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sean Patterson, a personal trainer from west London, was found on Monday with gunshot wounds to his upper body and head in St James, officers said. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans … Read more
Police have charged a 19-year-old with two counts of attempted murder over an attack on three police officers near Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Eko Hot Blog reports that Trevor Bickford – who was also charged with two counts of attempted assault – travelled to NYC by train from Maine before the attack, police … Read more
A man is still being questioned after the death of 28-year-old Bruna Fonseca who was found dead in an apartment in Cork city centre on Sunday morning. Eko Hot Blog reports that the emergency services were called to an apartment on Liberty Street in the city at about 06:30 local time, where they found Ms … Read more
Four men have been injured in an incident at a hotel used to house asylum seekers in County Kerry in the Republic of Ireland. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gardaí (Irish police) said they were called to a “public order incident involving a group of males” in Killarney on Sunday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House … Read more
Three New York City police officers were injured after being attacked with a machete near New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square, authorities said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident happened just after 10 p.m. ET at West 52nd Street and 8th Avenue, just outside of the high-security zone where revelers are screened at … Read more
A Rhode Island man was arrested last week after TSA agents discovered parts of a disassembled semi-automatic handgun disguised within two jars of peanut butter in his luggage, according to a news release from the TSA. Eko Hot Blog reports that the agency said a checked bag containing the peanut butter jars triggered an alarm … Read more
Controversial online influencer Andrew Tate has reportedly been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Tate – who was detained alongside his brother Tristan – had his house raided in the capital, Bucharest. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices … Read more
A British woman has been stabbed to death during a break-in at her home in Australia. Eko Hot Blog reports that Emma Lovell, 41, originally from Hasketon, Suffolk, died after confronting intruders at her home in North Lakes, Brisbane, on Boxing Day night, police said. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical … Read more