Suspected Cultists Arrested For Allegedly Forcefully Initiating Members Into Cult

Suspected Cultists Arrested For Allegedly Forcefully Initiating Members Into Cult

He added that the Commissioner of Police has warned that war against cultism in the state is a continuous one but there is opportunity for those who want to renounce their membership to do so.   Men of Ogun state police command have arrested three members of Supreme Vikings confraternity for forcing an unwilling man to join their … Read more

#EndSARS: Lagos Panel Admits Autopsy Reports Of 99 Corpses Recovered

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Obafunwa had testified that of the 99, only 3 bodies were labelled as #EndSARS Lekki. The identities of all three male victims still remain unknown The Lagos Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of SARS and other related abuses has admitted in evidence post mortem results and Compact Discs of all 99 corpses deposited at … Read more

Photos Of Late T.B Joshua’s Mausoleum

Popular Nigerian Televangelist, Prophet T.B Joshua, was laid to rest in his church premises on Friday, July 9. Here are photos of his Mausoleum. READ ALSO: Why Top Nigerian Pastors Hated TB Joshua Until Death-Pastor Giwa TB Joshua’s Funeral: Every Church Should Have Sent A Delegation- Daddy Freeze

My Children Beat Me At Their Mother’s Request- Man Tells Court

I Married A Debtor, She Runs Out Every Morning To Evade Creditors- Man Tells Court

“My wife instigated my children against me. They no longer respect me. They also beat me whenever my wife orders them to. A Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State has granted a man, Emmanuel Praise’s request for divorce on grounds that his wife, Elizabeth beats him. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Abubakar Tijjani, dissolved … Read more

Group Wants Ministry of Justice And Information To Ban Facebook Permanently In Nigeria

While holding placards outside the Ministry of Justice, the group accused Facebook of limiting remarks on the platform while making a fortune in the country.   A group has petitioned the Ministry of Justice and Information to have Facebook permanently banned in Nigeria. While holding placards outside the Ministry of Justice, the group accused Facebook … Read more

FRSC Begins CBT for Fresh Applicants of Drivers’ License

This was disclosed by the Corps in a statement released on Thursday.   The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has commenced the Computer-Based Test for fresh applicants of the National Drivers’ License. This was disclosed by the Corps in a statement released on Thursday titled, ‘Creating a safer road use culture and enhancing … Read more

Again, Herdsmen Invade Southern Kaduna, 9 Killed, Several Injured, Houses Razed

Traditional Rulers, Ekiti, Gunmen

The suspected Fulani herdsmen were said to have come in large numbers and stormed the village around 2am while residents were all asleep. Suspected Fulani herdsmen have again invaded Warkan village, in Zangon Kataf local government area of Southern Kaduna and allegedly killed nine persons and injured several others in the early hours of today … Read more

Physically Challenged Lady Celebrates As She Graduates From University

Physically Challenged Lady Celebrates As She Graduates From University

“This is Zanira from Biochemistry department that graduated recently despite her disability. She is trying to prove to the world that her disability doesn’t mean she can’t make it in life. Congratulations to all Biochemical family,” he wrote. A physically challenged young lady identified as Zanira has graduated from the Bayero University Kano (BUK). A … Read more

5-Year-Old Boy Dead, Scores Injured As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

Abuja, Ondo, Lagos

“Situation report had it that upon arrival at the scene, a room beam partially collapsed on a five-year-old boy.” The residents of Adeniji Adele axis of Lagos State were on Thursday thrown into mourning as a 5-year-old boy was reported dead following the partial collapse of a three-storey building in the area. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Gunmen Kill Popular Politician During Rally In Lagos

Traditional Rulers, Ekiti, Gunmen

Unknown gunmen have killed a popular politician at a rally in Lagos State on Thursday. Unknown gunmen have killed a politician, identified simply as Ekpo, in the Agboju area of Lagos State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that the politician, until his death, was a member of the National Union of Road … Read more

Five Confirmed Dead, Four Injured In Auto-Crash Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Truck Driver Crushes Two To Death While Chasing Car That Damaged His Mirror In Ogun

According to Ojuoro, nine persons; six males, and three females were involved in the accident. An auto crash that occurred around Christopher University on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday has claimed the lives of five persons while four were seriously injured. It is reported that the Divisional Commander, Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Mr … Read more

Man, 75, Allegedly Sodomizes 10-Year-Old Boy In Kaduna

I Married A Debtor, She Runs Out Every Morning To Evade Creditors- Man Tells Court

Baba said the defendant, lured the boy into his room and sodomised him. A 75-year-old man, Umar Isah, who allegedly sodomised a 10-year-old boy has been remanded in a correctional centre by a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The police charged Isah who resides in Kingshasha Road Ungwan Rimi Kaduna with an unnatural offence. … Read more

Lagos Community Decry Persistent Kidnappings, Robberies

Lagos Community Decry Persistent Kidnappings, Robberies

The residents blamed the situation on the porous nature of the estate, which has many unguarded access points. Residents of Abesan Estate in Mosan-Okunola Local Government Council of Lagos State have decried unceasing cases of robbery, theft and kidnapping that has ensnared the community in recent times. The residents blamed the situation on the porous … Read more

Armed Robbers Kill Okada Riders, Steal Motorcycles In Lagos

Abuja, Armed robbers, Lagos, robbers

“He stated further that one Sanni Abubakar, 29, who witnessed the incident and raised the alarm on the operation, was trailed and shot dead at Abule Ijesha, by Yabatech, while his motorcycle was also taken away.” Two motorcyclists have been shot dead by armed robbers around the Abule Ijesha and Yaba College of Technology Bus … Read more

20 Escape Death, 4 Rescued As Buildings Collapse In Anambra

Four persons were rescued with injuries after being trapped inside the debris in the Oko building, while about 20 persons reportedly escaped death in the Amikwo incident. Twenty persons have narrowly escaped death while four others were rescued when two separate storey buildings collapsed in various locations in Anambra state. The collapsed buildings were located … Read more

BREAKING: Fire Guts Building In Lagos

BREAKING: Fire Guts Building In Lagos

“The cause of the fire could not be ascertained now and no casualties have been recorded.” A storey building at Ladipo, in the Mushin area of Lagos State, was on Wednesday engulfed by fire, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the inferno on Wednesday. … Read more

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