Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer during an attack on the police patrol van. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly killed a policeman following an attack on a police patrol van on the Otulu/Akwukwu Igbo Road in Delta State. The attack was said to have occurred around 6am on Wednesday. EKO … Read more
The proceeding makes it the third time, that Hon Ajala would be ignoring the summons of the panel The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has issued a bench warrant to summon Hon. Rasaq Ajala, the Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area. Chairman of the … Read more
Fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly killed some commanders of the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau. It was further learnt that series of meetings have been held in Sambisa Forest between ISWAP commanders and other surrendered Boko Haram members. Fighters of the Islamic State of West … Read more
A mentally challenged woman was on Tuesday lynched and set ablaze by a mob in Lagos. The residents alleged that the woman was responsible for supplying weapons to armed robbers threatening the community. A mentally challenged woman was on Tuesday lynched and set ablaze by a mob after she was allegedly caught with three AK-47 … Read more
Unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have set another police station ablaze. The latest attack is coming hours after the suspected IPOB militants attacked a police station in Enugu State. Unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have set the Orji Divisional … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka A former Secretary to Local Government, Eredo LCDA, Hon Shamsideen Adeniyi, has thrown his hat in the ring ahead of the highly anticipated EREDO LCDA Chairmanship election. The founder of Ojo Ibikun Foundation, who flagged off his campaign at the ancient Mojoda community magneted prominent political heavyweights who turned out en masse … Read more
Traders at the popular Ile-Epo market in Lagos State were on Monday thrown into pandemonium following an attempt by hoodlums to set a police station in the market ablaze. It was further learnt that a police officer on duty clashed with one of the market boys. Traders at the popular Ile-Epo market in the Alimosho … Read more
Isaac Shade made sonorous recitations from the Holy Quran In a bid to actualise the dream of their mentor, teacher and spiritual father, students of the late Fadeelatul Sheikh Alhaji Abdul-Kabir Ekemode, the Oniwaasi of Epe Kingdom, organised a fundraiser to set up a foundation for the Islamic scholar. The fundraiser took place during the … Read more
No fewer than seven persons, including teenagers, have been reportedly killed by gunmen in Dong village in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The latest attack is coming less than 24 hours after two herdsmen were killed in the state. No fewer than seven persons, including teenagers, have been reportedly killed by gunmen … Read more
The project, which will last for 7 days between 24th-31st May 2021, is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. By Babatunde Kaka. Lagos State Operations Coordinating Unit (LASOCU) under The Lagos State Government in conjunction with National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) Abuja will on Monday 24th … Read more
Students Launch Islamic Foundation for the Late Oniwaasi of Epe Kingdom. By Babatunde Kaka Faddelatul Sheikh Muh Thaoban Adam Al-Ilory, founder of Al-Uloom, an Arabic school, has admonished Islamic clerics in Epe to coexistent peacefully and live in harmony. Thaoban is one of the sons of the late sage, Sheikh Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory (RTA), the … Read more
The wife of the Oyo State Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. Arikeade Oni-Salawu, has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Mrs. Salawu, who is a medical doctor, was abducted in front of her residence in Ibadan. The wife of the Oyo State Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. … Read more
Residents were thrown into pandemonium on Sunday night as unknown gunmen attacked a police station in Awka, Anambra State. The incident was said to have caused fear in the entire area. Residents were thrown into pandemonium on Sunday night as unknown gunmen attacked the “B’ Division Police Station in Awka, Anambra State. A source disclosed … Read more
A security guard attached to the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has allegedly killed two youths in the state. The vehicle of the Speaker was however set ablaze by aggrieved residents. A security guard attached to the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has allegedly killed two youths … Read more
The Deputy Director of Information Communication Technology of TASUED, Ijebu-Ode, a student of FUNAAB, and two others have been abducted by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the abductors demanded N50m ransom from each of the victims. The Deputy Director of Information Communication Technology of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu-Ode, Mrs. Lateefat Abimbola, … Read more
The residents of El-Rufa’i Estate, Abuja, were in the early hours of Sunday thrown into panic as unknown gunmen numbering over twenty invaded the area. The gunmen were said to have stormed the Estate at 12 midnight. The residents of El-Rufa’i Estate, Abuja, were in the early hours of Sunday thrown into panic as unknown … Read more
No fewer than 64 people have been reportedly injured following a fuel tanker explosion in Kano. The incident was confirmed by the spokesman of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi. No fewer than 64 people have been reportedly injured following a fuel tanker explosion in Kano on Saturday evening. The petrol tanker, EKO … Read more
The protesters were calling for an end to police brutality when they were attacked by soldiers at the toll gate A witness on Saturday narrated before the panel on police brutality in Lagos how soldiers shot at protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza on October 20, 2020 and “carried lifeless bodies” into their van. Olamilekan … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed one of the domestic drivers of the Emir of Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State. It was gathered that the gunmen also set the Toyota Hilux van he was driving ablaze. Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed one of the domestic drivers of the Emir of Birnin Gwari … Read more
(Address delivered at The Nigerian Council of Insurance Brokers Induction of New Fellows at Eko Hotel & Suites on May 20, 2021) The topic of my address was jointly chosen by the President/Chairman Governing Board of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Dr. (Mrs) Bola Onibogi FCIB and Barrister (Mrs) Laide Osijo, FCIB and I … Read more