No fewer than four people were reported dead in Iseyin, Oyo State during a clash between some Customs officers and smugglers on Thursday. Sources disclosed that four people died as a result of gunshots they sustained when the customs officers were engaging the smugglers. No fewer than four people were reported dead in Iseyin, Oyo … Read more
Another gas explosion has been recoreded in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitri on Thursday. The latest gas explosion on Thursday was confirmed by the Ogun State Fire Service via a statement. Another gas explosion has been recoreded in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitri on Thursday. The latest … Read more
A police station in Bende Local Government of Abia State has been set ablaze by unknown gunmen. “We heard series of gunshots, and when we rushed outside, we saw the station on fire,” a resident disclosed. A police station in Bende Local Government of Abia State has been set ablaze by unknown gunmen. EKO HOT … Read more
The actor has been in detention since he was arrested for alleged sexual assault of a minor, who is in the care of comedienne, Princess. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has said the continuous detention of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, is based on legal advice from the state … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Hon Tasir Wale Raji, in the wake of an inferno which destroyed a significant fraction of the school hostel in 2020, had promised to rebuild the hostel. Member Representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Wale Raji on Monday, 10th May, 2021, once again demonstrated his commitment to … Read more
The residents of Ikaram-Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government of Ondo State were thrown into pandemonium as unknown gunmen abducted two persons in the community. It was gathered that one of the victims identified as Gbodi was abducted few kilometres from his residence, along Okeagbe/Ikaram highway while returning from his farm. The residents of … Read more
Two police stations in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have been attacked by unknown gunmen. The latest attack is coming four days after six persons were reportedly killed in the state. Two police stations in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have been attacked by unknown gunmen. EKO … Read more
By Bashorun J K Randle The combination of One plus Two and Five – making eight has significant implications amongst magicians, tarrot card readers, fortune tellers, snake charmers and pentecostal preachers of prosperity, who insist that it is supercharged with spiritual dimensions. Regardless, we must abandon metaphysics and concentrate instead on heartily congratulating our nation’s … Read more
Ekekwe, who had shops at Alaba International Market told the panel that he was arrested on February 16, 2018, for crimes he did not commit The Lagos State Judicial Panel on restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses has awarded the sum of ₦13.5m to 3 victims of police brutality. A 34-year-old trader, Ndukwe Ekekwe was … Read more
The office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Amaekpu Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State has been set ablaze by unknown gunmen. The latest attack was confirmed by the State Commandant, Mr Akingbade Bamidele. The office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Amaekpu Ohafia Local Government Area of … Read more
Slams parents for aiding and abetting criminal acts by their children. By Babatunde Kaka. The President of Epe Club, Engineer Rasheed Adebola Shabi, has absolved the government from the myriad of security challenges bedevilling Nigeria. The Environmental Safety engineer disclosed this to Ekohotblog in an interview on the sideline of the Club’s Annual Ramadan Lecture … Read more
Report Your Suspecting Children to the Government to Curb Insecurity – Club President Secure Yourself with Faith in God, Charity and the Truth – MOCPED Deputy Provost. By Babatunde Kaka The Premier Club in Epe Division, Epe Club, has admonished residents of the town to inculcate the teachings enshrined in the Quran and also put … Read more
He said the move is to alleviate the pain residents of the state go through following the restriction of motorcycle and tricycle operations The Lagos State Government has announced that it would launch buses to replace motorcycles popularly known as Okada and tricycles known as Keke to ply inner roads in the state. Governor Babajide … Read more
No fewer than 40 worshippers have been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in a mosque in Kwata, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Katsina is the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari. No fewer than 40 worshippers have been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in a … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed five persons in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. The latest attack was confirmed by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu. Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed five persons in Ozubulu, in the Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the … Read more
A boat accident in Shiroro LGA of Niger state has claimed twenty-eight lives. Ahmed Inga, director general of the state emergency management agency, disclosed this in statement on Sunday. He said 100 occupants of the boat were coming from Tija village in Munya, another LGA in the state. According to NAN, Inga said the incident … Read more
Unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), again on Sunday, razed Mkpatak Police Station in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. A source disclosed that one of the police officers was burnt inside his car while the other policeman on a motorcycle was shot by the … Read more
We will continue to support the youths through Programmes Irrespective of Faith – Wale Raji. Alaro High School Students, Balogun Taofeek and Abdugafar Mojeed Emerged Quran Recitation & Quiz Competition Champions. By Babatunde Kaka The last Friday in the holy month of the year 2021 Ramadan, 7th May, was a day many youths in the … Read more
There was anxiety near St. Mary Catholic Church along Nyanya-Karshi Road in Abuja on Sunday, as some motorcyclists popularly known as Okada riders, stormed the area to protest the alleged incessant killing of colleagues and stealing of their motorcycles. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer … Read more
Unknown assailants suspected to be hoodlums have reportedly razed the Ubani Market Police Station in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. The armed men were said to have invaded the police station in the early hours of Sunday. Unknown assailants suspected to be hoodlums have reportedly razed the Ubani Market Police Station in Bende … Read more