Body of Prominent Nigerian Businessman Murdered In South Africa, Solarin, Arrives Nigeria For Burial EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of prominent Nigerian businessman, Olusola Solarin who was shot dead by robbers in Pretoria, South Africa have arrived in Nigeria. According to a report by SaharaReporters, the corpse was repatriated to the country on … Read more
Nigerian Nurse Jailed For Sexually Abusing Patients In US EKO HOT BLOG reports that Godbless Uwadiegwu, a Nigerian nurse, was sentenced to three years in jail in the United States for sexually abusing patients. After pleading guilty to sexually abusing patients, Uwadiegwu, a former nurse assistant, was sentenced to three years in jail by a … Read more
Nigerian Man Arrested In Cambodia Over Romance Scam EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 47-year-old Nigerian national, Chukwueke Felix Chibueze, has been arrested in Cambodia over an alleged romance scam. Chibueze was arrested on Sunday, December 26 by officers from the Anti-Technology Crime Department of the Phnom Penh Municipal Police with the coordination of the … Read more
3 US – Based Nigerians Pharmacists and Doctor Indicted For Illegal Distribution of Controlled Drugs EKO HOT BLOG reports that three Houston-area pharmacists, a doctor, and a pharmacy technician have been arrested for allegedly running three pharmacies and two clinics as “pill mills;” distributing hydrocodone, oxycodone, and other controlled drugs without a legitimate medical purpose. … Read more
FG may suspend salaries of 1,173 foreign mission workers over IPPIS EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it may suspend the salaries of 1,173 of its workers by January over the failure to upgrade their records on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System. This information was contained in a circular … Read more
NiDCOM Boss Dabiri-Erewa Bags Another Award EKO HOT BLOB reports that barely three weeks after receiving two awards, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has received another award from a voluntary organisation, Educate Africa Institute. Read Also: Investment Summit To Boost Remittance, Hosts Over 5000 Diasporas – NiDCOM This online media platform recalls that … Read more
8th-Day Fidau for Alhaji Rabiu Olusesi Dawodu Eko Club Int’l mourns EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the sudden death of Alhaji Olusesi (Ina Otowo) Dawodu, Eko Club International, Eko Club Florida, and the family of the deceased have announced the 8-day Fidau prayer. Alhaji Olusesi Dawodu, a founding member of Eko Club Florida, passed … Read more
Ghana Immigration Service Deports 54 Nigerians Without ‘Travel Documents’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ghana Immigration Service’s Bono East Regional Command has deported at least 54 Nigerians. According to GhanaWeb, the repatriation of Nigerians was verified by the Bono East Regional Commander of GIS, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration (ACI), Francis Annor. According to Annor, … Read more
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
78 Nigerian students on Russian scholarships land in Moscow EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than Seventy-eight Nigerians who are on scholarships to study various courses have arrived in Russia, the Nigerian Embassy in Moscow has said. The students, who are part of the second batch of the 2020/2021 academic year scholarship under the … Read more
RCCG Members in US Protest During Worship Service Over Killings in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that during a service at one of the church’s branches in New Jersey, the United States, some members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) organized a surprise protest. One of them, Dr. Seyi Adesanya, who was dissatisfied … Read more
43-Year-Old Nigerian Arrested with Knife as Pope Francis Celebrates Outdoor Mass in Cyprus EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police in Cyprus on Friday arrested a middle-aged Nigerian man for carrying a knife during security screening at an outdoor stadium where Pope Francis was conducting mass. According to a report by Nigeria Broad, two security sources … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has assured the family of Itunnu Babalola a Nigerian lady who died in the Cote d’Ivoire prison of the Federal Government’s support. It also assured that justice will be served for the deceased. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has reassured … Read more
Nigerians Arrested After Police Clash With Youths In Ghana Market They attacked the police officers over here so because they even had to call for reinforcement…. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after a conflict between some youths and police in Ghana, at least one person was killed and another was critically injured. The scuffle began … Read more
Buhari arrives in Dubai for Expo 2020 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in the United Arab Emirates where he will grace the Expo 2020 Dubai. This was announced by presidential aide, Buhari Sallau on social media on Thursday. EXPO 2020 Dubai, themed ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,’ creates the environment … Read more
Omicron: Infected Nigerian Stirs ‘Big Scare’ in Australia EKO HOT BLOG reports that a yet to be identified Nigerian who returned to Australia after a six-month absence is anticipated to be confirmed as Australia’s seventh Omicron case today. The confirmation, which will be provided within hours, came after officials issued an urgent warning to all … Read more
Three Nigerian men, two Thais arrested as police bust transnational cocaine trafficking ring in Bangkok EKO HOT BLOG reports that three Nigerian males and two Thais were detained in Bangkok on suspicion of transnational cocaine trafficking. Daniel Onyekachukwu Ngwu, 40, Alfred Divine Chika, 38, and Gabriel Obidimma Obiechefu, 37, were confirmed as the three Nigerian … Read more
Another Nigerian Kehinde Idris arrested with N1.8m cocaine in India EKO HOT BLOG reports that 26-year-old Kehinde Sadiq Idris, a Nigerian national, has been arrested in India by the Prune City Police for alleged possession of cocaine worth Rs 3.46 lakh (N1.9m). According to reports, a patrolling team from the Anti-Narcotics Cell and the Uttamnagar … Read more
The Houston branch of Eko Club International on Friday, November 26, 2021 honoured the immediate-past president of the club, Mr Lanre Ojo with a homecoming ceremony following his successful stint at the helm of the prestigious organisation. Organised via collaborative efforts from Eko Club San Antonio, Eko Club Austin, and Eko Club Women, the ceremony … Read more
US Courts Jails Nigerian Mechanic For Defrauding 10 Banks, To Return N48million EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian man in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, United States identified as Sulemon Arowokoko will be jailed in the federal prison for his role in an identity theft scheme in which conspirators tricked 10 banks into sending duplicate debit and … Read more