A wanted drug dealer has been arrested in a popular Lagos church. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a drug dealer, who was declared wanted for attempting to export 69.65kilograms of cocaine, heroin and cannabis to the United Kingdom (UK), Stephen Afam Ikeanyionwu, has been arrested. It was gathered that the drug dealer was arrested by the operatives … Read more
NDLEA has arrested a traveller at the Lagos Airport. EKOHOTBLOG reports that an Italy-bound traveller, Abibu Miminu, has been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State. It was gathered that the traveller was arrested by the NDLEA at the outward clearance … Read more
Oyeyemi revealed that the armed bandits opened fire on men of the command who were on a combing operation in the forest following a tip-off. Two men believed to be bandits have been shot dead in a gun battle with police in Ogun State. Abimbola Oyeyemi Spokesman of Ogun Police Command said two AK-47 rifles were recovered from … Read more
A police source said that the suspect always lays ambush for his victims in the farm while he pretends to be working. A serial rapist who is also a farmer has said he derives pleasure in raping old women in their farms. The rapist identified as Stephen John, a farmer in Ore, Odigbo council area … Read more
The ceremony will witness various Sango worshippers and devotees from all the states in Yorubaland, who will pay homage to Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State, have assured people of adequate security and free flow … Read more
Hon Wale Raji urged the bereaved family to take solace in the indelible legacies the socialite left behind. Member representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Wale Raji has expressed shock over the demise of Lagos socialite, Dr Bayo Kadiri. —YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Help Me Beg My Wife- Mrs Joy … Read more
“The LRT Bravo team deployed the Agency’s light tow truck to manage the situation.” One person has been reported dead in a road accident in Lagos, EKOHOTBLOG has gathered. The Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known via the agency’s situation report on Saturday. According to the … Read more
…the suspects, Okafor and Egwuonwu, demanded ₦2.5m ransom from Chukwudi’s parents to secure his release. Two suspects, Desmond Okafor and Iyke Egwuonwu, have been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a minor, Daniel Chukwudi, in the Ajangbadi area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle … Read more
Police operatives have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that two suspected kidnappers, Desmond Ikechukwu Okafor (21) and Egwuonwu Gift Iyke (34) have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. The arrest of the suspected kidnappers was disclosed via a statement by the Lagos State Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, on Saturday. … Read more
Police say the cameras are crucial to capturing people who open fire on roadways, a problem that’s surged this year. Work is underway to install license plate reader cameras along Chicago-area expressways. Police say the cameras are crucial to capturing people who open fire on roadways, a problem that’s surged this year. RELATED: 7-Year-Old Fatally … Read more
…the Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court was created by the state government to prosecute minor offences, especially those committed by traffic offenders. The Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has warned recalcitrant motorists who has made it a duty to violate the traffic laws of the state to desist or be ready to face … Read more
Omomeewa was killed along the Egbeda Igando Road a few hours after he appeared before a disciplinary panel set up by the university on Wednesday, August 18. The Management of the Lagos State University and a civil rights group, Education Rights Campaign, have differed over the narratives surrounding the gruesome murder of a student activist, … Read more
As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, Kadiri was buried according to Islamic rites on Friday, August 20, 2021, at his Iraye residence in Epe. A former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Sabit Ikuforiji, as well as Alhaji Saliu-Okulu, retired Comptroller-General of Customs and Baameto of Epe Kingdom, have paid … Read more
A section of traders in Nairobi swore to stop remitting taxes to the county government if action won’t be taken against the sex workers. The business community even wrote a protest letter to that effect. Not less than 100 prostitutes were arrested in Nairobi’s central business district on Thursday, August 19, after traders complained … Read more
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“They shot her on the head. Following the gunshot, she fell to the ground.” Unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have shot dead staff of MultiChoice, EKOHOTBLOG has gathered. It was gathered that the MultiChoice staff was shot dead along the LASU/Iba Road while heading to her office in Lagos on Wednesday. EKOHOTBLOG further … Read more
Palace sources hinted that the Olu-designate would ride from his seclusion (Idaniken), to Warri Club in the Rolls-Royce on the day of his Coronation. The designated-Olu of Warri, Omoba Tsola Emiko has gifted himself two brand new, customised cars, a Rolls-Royce and Bentley 2021 model, for his coronation as the Olu of Warri Kingdom. It … Read more
Commander of Ondo Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said his men responded to the distress call and met the cows ravaging her farm. Men of the Ondo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps have arrested two underage herders and 49 cows. Father of the underage herders, Ibrahim Musa, 52, was also arrested. They were arrested for … Read more
“They looted all the laptops and monitors in a betting shop opposite my house. They also burnt down a loaded foodstuff shop and five other shops.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that the residents of Ilupeju-Oshodi in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State have been thrown into panic following attacks on the community by suspected cultists. … Read more
Dawodu said beggars on Lagos streets and roads constituted considerable nuisance to law abiding citizens, who were entitled to go about their businesses without any fear or hindrance. The Lagos State Government through its Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Olusegun Dawodu, has said that the state government has set up a special team to … Read more