Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended two former employees of Union Bank in Makurdi for allegedly embezzling N4,199,500. Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the EFCC, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, stated that the money belonged to a deceased customer of the bank. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has ordered the state Commissioner of Police to fish out the murderers of 22-years-old Glory Adekolure, who was allegedly raped and killed in Iyowa Community, Benin City on Monday. Adekolure, who had just graduated from the University of Benin, UNIBEN, was said to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ekiti State High Court in the Ado Ekiti Division sentenced Ojo Ayegbusi to life imprisonment on Wednesday for raping a 15-year-old girl. Ayegbusi committed the offence on November 11, 2020, in Ikole Ekiti, and was charged with rape. The charge detailed, “The innocent survivor (victim) of the rape was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a sudden midday fire on Wednesday damaged a section of the Ado Bayero Mall, formerly occupied by Game Stores, on Zoo Road in Kano. The mall’s lease manager, Elizabeth Adeyemo, who confirmed the incident stated that firefighters were on the scene making urgent efforts to extinguish the blaze. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, has disclosed the events surrounding the death of a man allegedly beaten by members of a local security watch group over a missing phone. According to Edafe, the missing phone was later found with the daughter of the accuser. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least six people were reportedly killed and many others injured after an attack on a farming community by suspected herdsmen. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, was said to have targeted Mararaban Azagwa and Alele villages in Maihula, located in the Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. A … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for Stanley Ovemureye, who allegedly murdered his six-year-old daughter in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area. SP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesman, disclosed on Sunday in Warri. Edafe stated that the suspect, currently at large, allegedly smashed his daughter Abigail’s … Read more
Traffic gridlock returns to Apapa and environs as trucks defy Sanwo-Olu’s directive Indiscriminate parking by oil tankers and container drivers causes untold hardship for motorists Businesses estimated to lose over N100 billion monthly due to the gridlock Weak enforcement by authorities cited as a major contributing factor Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oshodi-Apapa expressway … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a significant operation, the Osun State Police Command successfully intercepted a 33-year-old mechanic, Temitope Oke, accompanied by his 28-year-old girlfriend, Wuraola Julius, alongside their accomplices, Wasiu Hammed, 19, and Olamilekan Yusuf, 21. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports In the wake of the harrowing abduction of pupils and staff from the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure Ekiti, Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, reassured parents and families that swift efforts are underway to secure the release of the victims. This assurance comes as the abductors rejected a N7 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of one police officer and two civilians in an attack by hoodlums along the Owerri-Orlu road in Imo State. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has raised concerns and triggered investigations into the motive behind the assault. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports Panic has gripped residents and passers-by in Umunya, Anambra State, following the gruesome discovery of two corpses allegedly murdered and abandoned inside the trunk of their Toyota Corolla along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, near Tempo Mills. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports in a tragic incident on the Dorman-long Bridge in Lagos State, a dispatch rider lost his life in a suspected hit-and-run accident during the early hours of Tuesday. The yet-to-be-identified rider was reportedly struck by a vehicle, and despite efforts by road safety officials and other witnesses to apprehend the driver, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports The Nigeria Police Force has taken steps to identify three officers involved in an incident where a motorist in Lagos was stopped and asked for his tinted glass permit by individuals lacking proper identification cards and uniforms. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful … Read more
A fight in Kogi state has resulted in the death of 2 and over 70 houses razed down by fire. The killing of a man from Oturpo-Ojile by villagers in Ochi-Ibadan led to this deadly clash. Youths from Oturpo-Ojile retaliated by attacking Ochi-Ibadan, setting over 70 houses on fire. Eko Hot Blog reports that a clash … Read more
The Defence Headquarters reported significant achievements in the last week, with troops neutralizing 86 terrorists. The military concentrated efforts on striking terrorists’ enclaves through air attacks and deploying superior power in areas where terrorists were hiding. Notable successes were achieved in different regions, such as the North West. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defence … Read more
DSS in Niger State apprehends 17 individuals for their alleged involvement in vandalizing government property in Minna. The suspects, aged 18 to 70, were reportedly caught in the act between 11 pm and 1 am The arrested suspects are accused of vandalizing government properties intended for the construction of the New Niger project. Eko Hot … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed that the murder of a Corps member be investigated. The NYSC member was attacked by an unknown person who broke into her apartment. Governor Umo Eno emphasized his commitment to citizens’ safety. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man, Taiwo Ishola, has allegedly killed two sons of his younger brother, Idowu, after he reportedly kidnapped the children at Abata, a village in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. According to Punch Metro, the killing was perpetuated in a bush in the Mile 6 area of Ajebo, in Abeokuta. Our … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that armed bandits in large numbers have ambushed and killed four policemen along Gusau – Bungudu road area in Zamfara state. The policemen were serving under Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara when they were attacked on Monday night in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — … Read more