Ondo Monarch, who was dethroned by a court, has joined his ancestors. Oba Oluwole died on Friday at age 92. The Baba Loja of Okeigbo Kingdom, Chief Akinbobola Adedigbo, and his Isoros announced the departure of the monarch on Friday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oluoke, Paramount Ruler of Okeigbo Kingdom, His Imperial … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have killed three Policemen in Anambra State. The officers were gunned down on Thursday in Umuneze LGA. In the video that is currently trending, it was revealed that the officers who were murdered were part of the mobile police unit and were assigned to the 29 PMF and 54 PMF teams stationed in … Read more
Troops have rescued two abducted NGO workers and three others from the kidnappers’ den. According to reports, they were released on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has successfully rescued two out of three humanitarian workers from Family Health International (FHI360), who were kidnapped by fighters belonging to the Islamic State of … Read more
Gunmen have beheaded the superintendent of Police in Abia State. The ASP was brutally killed on Tuesday morning along East Street with his head cut off. The incident has sent many residents of East Street into panic mode. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a criminal gang said to be responsible for the gruesome murder of … Read more
Gunmen have abducted the ex-chairman of NULGE in Nasarawa. Ismaila Konga was whisked away to an unknown location on Monday night. The kidnappers have demanded two million naira ransom for his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ismaila Konga, a former chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Nasarawa State, has … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped two Catholic priests in Delta. The two clerics were reportedly whisked away on Saturday night. According to reports, the Rev father who works in Ibadan was on a visit to his colleague of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, when the gunmen attack him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that palpable tension has … Read more
Another attempt by bandits to attack a community in Zamfara State has been foiled by the military. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh attempted attack on Gusau, the capital city of Zamfara State in the Northwest region, by bandits was thwarted by troops of Operation Hadarin Daji from the military. It was gathered that … Read more
Davies-Agba, Nigeria’s Longest-Serving Monarch has died The monarch was confirmed dead on Sunday. The monarch ascended to the traditional royal stool 64 years ago. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the paramount traditional ruler of Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River State, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Davies-Agba, has passed away. His Royal Majesty Uti (Dr) … Read more
Tragedy has struck once again as five children and eleven others lost their lives in a road accident. The horrific auto crash happened on Friday in Osun state. According to reports, two vehicles collided and the bus veered off the road somersaulting before it caught fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that five children were among … Read more
Ex-Lawmaker Arrested For Allegedly Raping 19-Year-Old Wife’s Niece In Cross River. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former legislator in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Patrick Uguge has been arrested over alleged rape of wife’s niece. The suspect allegedly committed the crime at a hotel in Ogoja on April 21, 2023. Commissioner of … Read more
A Court has denied terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu bail. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a bail application filed by the alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, who was detained and held in custody by the State Security Services. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by trial … Read more
Another road crash in Bauchi has resulted in the deaths of 14 persons. In addition to the 14 fatalities, five other people were injured in the accident with varying degrees of injury. The accident involved one Golf 3 Wagon car with registration number AJ507GWA and one private Chevrolet car. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no … Read more
A raging inferno has ravaged Zaria Market, causing the destruction of 150 shops and property worth millions of naira. The fire incident started at about 1 am on Wednesday and lasted till the afternoon. The chairman of Timber dealers in the market attributed the inferno to an electric spark. EKO HOT BLOG reports that about … Read more
Suspected herders have invaded Benue communities. 15 villagers and 2 Soldiers were killed during the attack. The attack happened at about 6pm on Tuesday in Opaha, Odogbo and Edikwu communities in Apa LGA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 15 villagers and two soldiers have been reportedly killed in attacks by armed invaders … Read more
Missing Enugu Gov Aspirant has been Found Dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Dons Udeh, a governorship aspirant during the last governorship election in Enugu State, has been found dead. Ude, who contested under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, was reported missing a few days ago. His lifeless body was … Read more
Enugu CP has ordered an Investigation into the murder of APGA Guber Aspirant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State has ordered an immediate investigation of the murder of a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Dons Udeh. The order is contained in a statement issued … Read more
Detained Policeman who abandoned his work has died in prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a policeman serving under the Kwara State Police Command, Taiye Atobiloye, has died in a cell at the D Division of the Kogi State Police Command, following his detention for being absent from duty for two days at the Zone … Read more
Unknown Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest in Nnobi, Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State. The priest was abducted at the popular Nnobi Roundabout on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, when he stopped to buy fruits. The priest who is yet to … Read more
A veteran Nigerian Journalist, Peter Enahoro has died. He was confirmed dead on Monday in the United Kingdom (UK). He died at the age of 88. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Enahoro, a veteran Nigerian journalist and renowned columnist, has passed away. Enahoro, popularly known by his pen name, Peter Pan, died in London, … Read more
Herdsmen have reportedly murdered a Labour Party Chairman in Benue State. Ochoche was murdered alongside four others at the weekend. A statement by Mr. Tersoo Orbunde, the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, confirmed the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen causing mayhem in Benue State have killed a Chairman of … Read more