EkoHotBlog reports that leather products, raw materials and machines estimated at over N3 billion have been destroyed in a fire incident at Aba, Abia State. Over 30 shops were affected in the fire incident at the Mansion Zone block of the Powerline Leather Products Industrial Cluster. Chairman of the affected block in the industrial cluster, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, identified simply as Lamba, has been accused of shooting a protester, Jacob Bamgbola, to death in the Idigbo community, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Bamgbola was conveying his sister’s daughter on a motorcyclist to a destination in the community when some immigration … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen kidnapped the Ekiti State’s chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Paul Omotisho, on Saturday. APC’s Publicity Secretary in Ekiti, Mr. Segun Dipe, stated at Ado-Ekiti that the assailants abducted Omotisho as he was driving on the Agbado-Ekiti/Imesi-Ekiti Road. “The chairman was driving in a Toyota Venza car when … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Rivers State Police Command said its men killed six suspected kidnappers during a shootout at Obelle community, in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state. City Round gathered that the gang members, led by one Uchechukwu Daniel, opened fire on men of the anti-cultism unit, who stormed their hideout. However, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that officers of Rumuji Police Division, Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, have arrested a pastor, simply identified as Pillar, for alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl, which has resulted in pregnancy. The arrest of the pastor of a new generation church in Ndele community followed compliant by Mr. Amesi ThankGod, brother to … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Police in Osun and Ekiti Commands on Thursday warned those planning to celebrate ‘Cultists Day’ on July 7, to desist or be arrested and prosecuted. The warning is contained in separate statements issued by the police commands ahead of the ‘cultists day’ on Friday. In Osun, the police spokesman, SP Yemisi … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Ondo State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed the arrest of a man identified simply as Oke Loya, for allegedly killing a teenager, Timibra Meretighan, at the Arogbo community in the Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the 17-year-old pupil and his colleagues were writing an … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a sexual offences and domestic violence court in Ikeja, Lagos State, has remanded a blind man, Francis Ugachukwu, to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. Justice Abiola Soladoye remanded Ugachukwu pending the hearing and filing of his bail application. The defendant was arraigned on one count charge of … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that some armed robbers invaded the palace of the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, on Tuesday evening, shooting two guards. According to reports, one of the staff of the palace who was sent to the bank to get some cash was trailed by the gunmen who drove in a private car. … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that there a dramatic incident took place in Warri as a Sienna car driver bit off the ear of a Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) identified as Papu Prosper during a heated argument while they were on patrol in Warri, Delta State. It happened during an exchange over expired particulars in the early hours … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a policewoman and her two children ablaze have been set ablaze by a woman, Nnaemaka Nwosu in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect, who hailed from the Amawbia community, after being divorced by her husband, became homeless and was in dire need of accommodation when the policewoman … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped John Ugorji, the owner of Johnny Supermarket and Pharmacy at the popular Ikenegbu Layout in Owerri, the Imo State capital. According to a source, the abduction happened between 10 pm and 11 pm while Ugorji was driving home in his SUV. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Ogun State, killing the pastor and abducting seven worshippers. The Ogun State So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the incident, saying his officers rescued the seven church members and killed one of the kidnappers during a rescue operation. In a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 27-year-old man, Samuel Adeleke, arrested in military wear, was on Friday arraigned before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly impersonating a military officer. Adeleke, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to the two-counts of impersonation leveled against him. She said that the defendant consequently, conducted himself … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a businessman who laid down in front of a police vehicle, in a bid to stop the officers from arresting him, has been hospitalized after the officers ran over him with the car. The unfortunate incident, which was captured in a trending video, occurred on Thursday afternoon, June 29, in Ekpoma, Edo … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a 30-year-old woman, Sunshine Edafe, has been arraigned by the police before a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State, for allegedly posting defamatory messages on social media against one Pascal Offiah. The defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun on three counts bordering on intent to defraud, a threat to life … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a man, Gabriel Okon Ekpiri of Ekit Itam Akpan Obong has revealed why he sold his nine-year-old son for N400,000. Speaking with the Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State command, Ekpiri who was arrested by the Quick Intervention Squad of the command confessed to the crime while “blaming the devil and economic … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that popular Nigerian footballer Akinkunmi Amoo has been convicted and sentenced to one-year imprisonment for sexual assault by the District Court in Denmark. The 20-year-old FC Copenhagen star, who was accused of sexually assaulting three women, was sentenced on Friday, June 23. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 How … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a Port Harcourt-based businessman, Confidence Chiadikobi Franco has been shot d£ad by unknown g¥nmen in the Ubeta-Owube axis of Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State. Franco was attacked and killed alongside the driver of the commercial vehicle they were travelling in on June 24th. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that three final-year medical students are reportedly missing after their boat sank in Marina Resort, Calabar, Cross River State. The students were on a boat cruise at the resort as part of events slated for the Calabar University Medical Association (CUMSA) week when the unfortunate incident happened. It was gathered that at least … Read more