158 stranded Nigerians return from Libya EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday said it had received 158 Nigerian returnees from Libya through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the Acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of NEMA, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) … Read more
Nigerian man nabbed with drugs worth $1.34M in India A team of crime branch authorities set up a trap in the region after receiving information that a Nigerian national was planning to sell the contraband EKO HOT BLOG reports that Anthony Akueche, a Nigerian national, has been arrested in Mumbai, India, for reportedly carrying commercial … Read more
Italian Police smash Nigerian gang forcing ladies into prostitution Cagliari police detained 40 persons as part of the investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian organized criminal gang that forced scores of young women into prostitution and begging on the streets of Italy was busted by Italian customs officers on Monday. They then transported … Read more
Nigerian Man, 4 Others Arrested as Vietnam Police Bust Transnational Scam Syndicate EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 37-year-old Nigerian national, Uzor Emmanuel and four others alleged members of a transnational scam ring have been arrested by the police in Vietnam’s southern Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province for allegedly duping a local firm of … Read more
High Demand Delaying Issuance Of Visitors Visas In Nigeria, Says UK EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British High Commission has disclosed that high demand for standard UK visitor visas has been responsible for the delay in processing. This was stated in a statement issued by the commission on Friday and addressed to Nigerians. According … Read more
Nigerian Lady Who Died In Ivorian Prison Reported Her Plight After Two Years In Jail – Dabiri-Erewa EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has said that the Nigerian lady, Itunu Babalola, who died in an Ivorian prison, had spent two years in jail before she reported her plight … Read more
Zenith Bank GMD has advocated for a direct diaspora investment in the country …theme of the event was germane as it highlighted the need for the country to earnestly begin the process of recovering from the deleterious effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Group managing director and chief executive officer … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG perspective on the unfortunate death of Itunu Babalola Nigerian woman wrongfully incarcerated in Cote D’Ivoire. On Monday, November 15, 2021, various media were saturated with the news of Itunu Babalola, a 22-year-old Nigerian woman who was wrongfully incarcerated in Cote D’Ivoire but died in detention after battling a diabetes-related complication. It is … Read more
95 stranded Nigerians from Libya arrive Lagos Among the returnees were two males who had various degrees of health-related issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 95 Nigerians who were stranded in Libya have been received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday, November 17, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, … Read more
On Saturday, November 14, 2021, Alhaja Wakilat Omowunmi Ashiru performed a hallowed walk of honour into the septuagenarian ranks amid endless entertainment and gaiety. This was during the occasion of a surprise birthday fete organised to welcome a loving mother, wife, friend, colleague and associate into a thumping landmark achievement. The surprise party held on … Read more
Nigerian Lady, Itunu Wrongfully Convicted in Cote D’ivoire Dies in Prison Babalola was said to have contracted an infection in prison which led to her death last night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Itunu Babalola, a Nigerian, who was wrongfully incarcerated in Cote D’lvoire, is dead. David Hundeyin, a Freelance Investigative journalist, who brought her … Read more
Nigerian National Arrested with Drugs Worth N331m In India The 36-year-old defendant was captured with nearly 2 kg of recreational drug methaqualone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Inusa Godwin alias John, a Nigerian national, was apprehended by the Mumbai criminal branch’s Anti Narcotics Call (ANC) with a contraband drug valued 6.04 crore (N331,357,767.84) The 36-year-old … Read more
26 Nigerians arrested in Ghana for allegedly engaging in fraud The suspects are expected to be screened, and those found culpable would be processed to court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 26 Nigerians have reportedly been arrested by the Ghana Police for allegedly engaging in online fraud. According to Jacob Kubi of … Read more
Malaysia court acquits Nigerian man sentenced to death for drug trafficking in 2018 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Court in Malaysia has overturned a Nigerian national’s conviction and death sentence for drug trafficking, which had been upheld by the High Court and the Court of Appeal in Kuching. On June 7, 2016, Nigerian … Read more
Why Us-Bound Bob-Oseni Was in Collapsed Ikoyi Building – Family The owner, Femi Osibona and Wale, were both alumni of Mayflower School, Ikenne where both of them bonded. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs. Adeola Oseni, the widow of Wale Bob-Oseni, one of the victims of the Ikoyi building collapse, has denied that the US … Read more
On October 30, 2021, the 12th Biennial Conference of Eko Club International (ECI) ended with a peaceful election to determine the next batch of leaders who would steer the group’s goals and aspirations into the future. Since its inception, Eko Club International (ECI) has had six presidents alongside other cabinet members who have worked assiduously … Read more
Dabiri-Erewa Hails UFC Champion Kamaru for Retaining Welterweight Title Kamaru Usman defeated Colby Covington by unanimous decision to retain the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 268 in New York EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), congratulated Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman for retaining his UFC welterweight title … Read more
Nigerian Man Found Guilty of Scamming Pensioner, 65, of $6m In Guyana The defendant has been remanded in custody pending his sentencing, which is scheduled for November 11. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uche Raymond Okoye, also known as Uche Parker, a Nigerian man, has been found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses on … Read more
Eko Club International, a community of Lagosians in the diaspora, has expressed its heartfelt commiseration to the Lagos State Government as well as the families who lost loved ones to the tragic building collapse at Gerrard Road Ikoyi, Lagos state. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Rokosu-Lawal on Friday, November 5, … Read more
Preparations and arrangements are in full flight ahead of the 4th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) summit aimed towards exploring revenue creation through investors and immigrant entrepreneurs to Nigeria. The Summit, themed “Partnership & Linkages For Post Covid Economic Growth” is slated to hold between November 16-17, with the aim of establishing … Read more