EkoHotBlog reports that suspected bandits wreaking havoc in the troubled southern Kaduna have killed two biological brothers. The incident happened at Unguwar Gajere village, Kutemeshi ward in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 17th, 2023 Abbas Appoints Epe Lawmaker Wale Raji As House Of Reps Welfare … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eight suspects alleged to be involved in several bank robberies in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ogundare Dare, told newsmen on Friday in Ado-Ekiti that four suspects were also arrested for receiving stolen properties, and four others for sundry crimes. … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that atleast 14 people have been reported dead with property worth millions of naira destroyed during a communal crisis in the Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the dispute started on Sunday when youths of Ibilla and Oju communities engaged one another in a bloody fight over land. … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that some burglars suspected of stealing rods and other building supplies from Kano State’s collapsed Daula Hotel are currently stuck beneath the rubble. One person has been reported dead, and several others are yet to be accounted for. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 15th, 2023 DSS Invites Suspended EFCC Chairman … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Eyo Edet, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Akwa Ibom State. This online news platform gathered that the PDP chieftain was at his filling station, Eyotech Nigeria Limited when the suspects stormed the premises on Monday and whisked him away in a Sienna … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen have killed at least 23 people in separate attacks in Jos, Plateau State. Confirming the incident, the State Police Command Spokesman Alfred Alabo said the brawl started last Sunday when two herders were killed and a reprisal attack was carried out on Tuesday leaving 21 dead. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria … Read more
Over 100 persons die in a boat mishap in Kwara State The accident was caused by a heavy river wave Kwara governor condoles with family of deceased Eko Hot Blog reports that over 100 persons, including a father and his four children, have reportedly lost their lives in a boat accident at Egbu village, Patigi local … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 21 persons were killed and several others injured on Sunday during coordinated attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Rim, Jol, Kwi communities of Riyom LGA as well as Gana-Ropp community in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. It was gathered that two people were killed in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 16-year-old boy, Nathaniel Ogenowchukwu, for allegedly defiling a two-year-old girl in the Egba community of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, during a parade of the suspect, said he was arrested after the case was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced two slay queens to five years imprisonment for selling a one-year-old boy. The suspects, identified as 22-year-old Uduak Uwem Sunday and 18-year-old Blessing Etim Asuquo, were arrested by officials of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in … Read more
Horse rider crushed a man to death in Jigawa State Police confirm the horse riders had no authorization Horse rider has been detained, to be charged to court soon Eko Hot Blog reports that a 70-year-old man, Umar Hassan, was on Sunday killed when a horse rider knocked him down in the Ringim Local Government … Read more
NAF Officer commits suicide at Lagos military base Report has it that at least 79 people died by suicide in 2022 Investigation ongoing on cause of the NAF official’s death Eko Hot Blog reports that a female officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), known as George, has reportedly taken her own life at her … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than five persons lost their lives while many sustained injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred at Ikaram Akoko of Ondo State on Sunday. It was gathered that the 18-passenger bus with registration number DKA256XY, was traveling to the northern part of the country when the crash … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a woman identified as Rukayat Oderinde arrested by officials of the has Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) been sentenced to 144 hours of community service. Rukayat was apprehended for illegally emptying her waste bin into a drainage channel at 17, Hassan Ogumola Street, Ahmadiyya, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, June … Read more
Father-in-law places N100,000 bounty Eko Hot Blog reports that a father of three, simply identified as Inuaghata, was said to have fled his home in Edo State, after allegedly slaughtering his wife, Osaretin, and mother of his three children. The bereaved father, Samuel Adun, has offered to pay N100,000 to anyone with information that can … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man attached to a task force allegedly punched a tricycle driver identified as Esikak Esieme to death following an argument over N200 ticket levy in Rivers State. It was gathered that the task force officials had waved Esikak who was carrying a passenger to a stop and demanded the … Read more
Susan Lorincz, the shooter who killers Ajike Owens has been arrested Both have been enemies for over 9-year Owen’s family demands justice, saying their daughter and grandmothers posed no threat Eko Hot Blog reports that Susan Lorincz (58), the woman who killed Ajike Owens, a neighbor and mother of 4 has been arrested for was … Read more
Man stabs friend to death over N15,000 The incident occurred in the Ogudu area of Lagos Judge adjourns case till July 5, 2023 Eko Hot Blog reports that a 38-year-old man, Raphael Agu, has been remanded in the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos State, for alleged murder. Agu was brought before a Magistrates’ Court sitting in … Read more
Gunmen murdered UI Professor Opeyemi Ajewole Police to begin probe Shettima condemns the gruesome killing of Prof. Opeyemi Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State police command is set to probe the death of a Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan in Oyo State, Opeyemi Ajewole. Recall this … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two have been confirmed dead and a police officer injured during a communal clash in Ebonyi State. The communal clash was between the Abaomege and Oshinkwo communities in the Onicha Local Government Area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 7th 2023 A Lot Of Pitfalls … Read more