An explosion has rocked a popular market in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that traders were thrown into pandemonium in the early hours of Monday following an explosion that reportedly rocked the popular Mile 3 Park market in Diobu axis of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. It was gathered that the explosion rocked … Read more
A police officer has allegedly shot Omoyele Sowore in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the founder of online news platform, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has allegedly shot by a female police officer in Abuja. This was disclosed by a human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, via his verified Twitter handle on Monday. According to the … Read more
Gunmen have killed Ex-Enugu High Court Judge EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Judge of the Enugu State High Court, Justice Stanley Nnaji, has been reportedly killed by gunmen. This was disclosed via post by one Twitter user, @TheNigerianBar, in the early hours of Monday. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Lawmaker, Three Others According to … Read more
Gunmen have kidnapped a U.S returnee in Kwara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a United States of America (USA) returnee in Kwara State. The victim, Muritala Adebayo, is an indigene of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Adebayo was kidnapped on his farm located at … Read more
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed 12 people in Benue fresh attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 12 residents have been reported dead following an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on some communities in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. The latest attack, it was gathered, occurred in the early hours … Read more
Bandits have kidnapped over 200 students in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 200 students of an Islamiyya school located at Tegina in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits. The bandits were said to have attacked the community around … Read more
Bandits are currently attacking Niger Community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits are currently attacking Tegina town in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered that the bandits are attacking the main Tegina community shooting sporadically. A security source disclosed that the residents of the community have scampered … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Nigerian lawmaker and three others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have kidnapped a member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing Nasarawa Central State Constituency, Mr. Ismail Danbaba. It was gathered that the lawmaker was travelling to Jos, the Plateau State capital for a workshop alongside his … Read more
No fewer than four persons have been reported dead following an attack on another police station by suspected IPOB members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that another police station has been attacked by unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The IPOB members were said to have attacked the police … Read more
Suspected IPOB militants have invaded FCID in Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be militants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have reportedly attacked the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Umuagu, Umuahia in Abia State. The IPOB militants, who were half-naked, were seen hanging live cock around … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly set a High Court and another police station ablaze. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have set the Atta Divisional Police Headquarters in the Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State ablaze. The gunmen, it was gathered, also razed the Atta Magistrate and High Court and vandalized the community’s health centre. … Read more
Armed robbers have reportedly attacked motorists on the popular Eko Bridge in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that motorists were yesterday thrown into panic following an attack by armed robbers on Eko Bridge in Lagos State. Eko Bridge is one of the three bridges linking Lagos Island with the Mainland. A road user, who … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have reportedly killed five soldiers following an attack on a community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five soldiers have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen. The gunmen were said to have shot the soldiers dead along Wetheral Road Owerri, the Imo State capital on Friday night. An eyewitness disclosed that … Read more
“We are grateful to the leadership for getting it right this time” By Babatunde Kaka One of the leaders of thought in Eredo LCDA, Barrister Sesan Ogundeko has declared his unequivocal support for the re-election bid of Incumbent chairman of the municipal, Hon Adeniyi Saliu. Ogundeko hailed the decision of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, … Read more
” Our children must be educated adequately to face the challenge of the future” By Babatunde Kaka. The incumbent Chairman of Epe local government, Hon Adedoyin Adesanya, has appealed to resident of the ancient town to vote for him to emerge as the All Progressives Congress flag bearer in the forthcoming primary election. Doyin made … Read more
The Otedola Bridge is notorious for road crashes mostly involving fuel-laden tankers and trucks that often explode… A fuel-laden tanker caught fire on Friday at the Otedola Bridge around the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Eko Hot Blog understands that no casualty has been recorded as first responders have arrived at the scene and have put out the … Read more
No fewer than 36 Benue residents have been reportedly killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fulani herdsmen have attacked Shikaan Mbagena Kpav, a TIV community in Benue State, killing at least 36 residents including students of the College of Education in Katsina Ala area of the state. It was gathered that … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly attacked another police station. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Umutu Police Divisional Headquarters in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. The latest attack by the gunmen was said to have occurred at about 2am on Friday morning. EKO HOT BLOG learnt that the gunmen succeeded in … Read more
Reduction in Maternal Mortality on Course as Epe General Maternal and Child Center is Set For Commissioning. By Babatunde Kaka The Lagos State Government says the opening of the newly built Maternal and Child Center (MCC) for public use has now been postponed to yet to be announced date. The opening of the medical facility … Read more
A soldier has been arrested for alleged murder of a businessman who offered him a ride. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a soldier attached to the 6 Battalion in Akwa Ibom State has been arrested for alleged murder of a businessman identified as Enobong Jimmy. The victim was said to have offered the soldier a … Read more