In Edo state, donkey meat is not approved as one of the meats that we consume but our people still indulge in it. We will take all necessary steps to ensure that we eradicate its consumption in Edo State. Four market women on Wednesday were arrested in Benin City, for selling donkey meat, popularly known … Read more
“We have established a case of conspiracy in the murder and we have arrested more suspects.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested more suspects in connection with the murder of late Super TV CEO, Usifo Atata. Lagos Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, made this known during a briefing and parade … Read more
According to him, the traditional ruler was returning to his community from Okene, also in Kogi, when he was kidnapped. A traditional ruler, the Adogu of Eganyi in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi, Alhaji Mohammed Adembe has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. DSP William Aya, the police spokesman in the state who confirmed … Read more
“On so many days, she ran out of the house as early as 5.00 a.m to avoid people she borrowed money from, without my knowledge. I ended up paying N1.5 million A middle-aged civil servant, Emmanuel Bello, has asked an Agege Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his marriage with Motunrayo, alleging lack of care … Read more
While the groom died on the spot, the bride was seriously injured and currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in Abuja. A Nigerian man, Jamilu Abdulhamid has died in an auto crash two days after his wedding in Kano State. It was gathered that Abdulhamid and his wife, Saratu Abdul Salisu got married on … Read more
“About three people have been killed; in fact, a trader, Felix, aka Tiger, whose shop is located on my line, was part of the people that were killed by stray bullets.” Tragedy struck at the Aguiyi Ironsi International Trade Centre in the Paramo area of Ladipo Market, Lagos State, on Tuesday, as a businessman, identified … Read more
“The said suspected human skull was bargained for twenty-five thousand naira only (N25, 000.00) while he paid twenty thousand naira only (N20, 000.00) to later balance five thousand naira only (N5, 000.00). A 38-year-old herbalist, Semiu Oyewo, who was arrested along Ile-Ife/Ibadan road with a human skull claimed he did not know that it is … Read more
The officer said the council was taking a record of the individuals and houses affected by the disaster. A low-cost cemetery has been destroyed by flood in the Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe. The flood which was triggered by days of incessant rains also destroyed buildings in the area. Gashua Local Government Council … Read more
According to him, the arrests were made following reports from residents of the area. The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five men suspected of engaging in homosexuality at Sheka Barde in Kumbotso local government area of Kano. Dr Harun Ibn- Sina, Commander General of the Board, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued … Read more
The petitioner further pleaded with the court to grant custody of the two children to his wife because they were too young. A driver identified as Obinna Loveday, on Monday pleaded with an Upper Area Court in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, to dissolve his marriage to his wife, Esther, on grounds that she was ill- … Read more
“He was actually a busy person but at a point, I found out that he lies a lot just to be able to have sex with young girls. Chidinma Ojukwu, the University of Lagos student who allegedly murdered SuperTV CEO, Usifo Ataga has revealed more personal details about the deceased. The 21-year-old who was recently … Read more
According to the woman identified on Instagram as Rukkiebeddings, her husband who works as a bricklayer does everything humanly possible to provide for her and their children. A Nigerian woman has showered encomiums on her husband in appreciation of his commitment to taking care of his nuclear family. She took to social media to commend … Read more
On Sunday, July 11, 2021, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu issued a press statement sequel to the detection of the Delta COVID-19 strain in Nigeria as well as an upward spike in recorded cases in the state in recent weeks. The Governor, amongst other things, ordered all worship centres to revert back to 50% … Read more
“The driver of a Howo truck marked EPE 198 XV, was chasing another vehicle which had damaged the truck’s mirror and in the process, lost control of the wheels due to speeding. A truck driver has crushed two persons to death while chasing a car that damaged the wing mirror of his vehicle on the … Read more
“Greater vigilance is required at this time in our Churches and Mosques and other places of religious worship” – Governor Sanwo-Olu. Otunba TJ Abass, Publisher of Eko Hot Blog has admonished all Lagosians to complement the incredible work done by the Governor by observing recommended preventive protocols, particularly in view of the deadly proclivity of … Read more
“At 94, I Can Still Wash And Iron My Clothes And Still Go Places Without A Walking Stick” – Pa Kinyomi. Pa Babatunde Olaide Kinyomi JP, Nigeria’s first internal auditor, has launched his first published contribution to the auditing profession. The book, entitled “Guidelines For Modern Internal Auditing Techniques” was launched at the veteran’s twilight … Read more
It is gathered that some residents have now subjected themselves to rigorous exercises in order to reduce their weight and to escape any form of suspicion by bandits and other criminals. As Kidnappers continue to go on a kidnapping spree in Kaduna and its environs, some residents have discovered a new means of hiding their … Read more
The foul smell from their apartment roused the suspicions of neighbours who forced themselves into their apartment, leading to the discovery of the corpse. A 78-year-old woman’s decomposing corpse was discovered in an apartment in Benin, Edo state capital. EkoHotBlog gathered that the daughters of the woman who are between the ages of 58-60, left … Read more
It is gathered that the incident happened when the Black Axe, a dreaded cult group was celebrating the “7/7 Confraternity Day” which is usually observed annually across the country. A clash between rival cult groups in Ugbokpo community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State has killed one person while leaving several injured. It … Read more
“We were drinking and gisting when someone mentioned the death of TB Joshua. The carpenter said some terrible things. He claimed Joshua used diabolical means A bricklayer and a carpenter in Lagos have exchanged blows during an argument over Prophet Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN). According to … Read more