Gunmen have whisked away the National Population Commissioner. Mrs. Gloria was kidnapped alongside her driver and maid while travelling to Port Harcourt. The kidnappers are demanding N5 million ransom for their release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, NPC, in Bayelsa State, has been reportedly … Read more
Two additional Chibok schoolgirls have been rescued in Sambisa Forest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two additional Chibok schoolgirls, who have been in captivity since 2014, have been rescued, following massive troops operations in parts of Sambisa forest. A security officer at the 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment, who is not authorised to talk to the … Read more
A tragic incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan highway as two children and five other people lost their lives in a fatal crash. 14 other passengers were said to have been injured in the crash. The tragic incident happened on Sunday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that seven persons, including two children, were on Sunday burnt … Read more
Gbajabiamila, Wase, and others have expressed grief over the death of Taraba Reps member-elect. Maihancil died on Saturday morning after a brief illness. He died at the age of 37. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase; and Chairman of the House Committee on … Read more
ECWA voices concern over incessant killings in Benue, Kaduna, and Plateau. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Evangelical Church Winning All on Friday expressed shock over the killing of 472 persons in three states of Benue, Kaduna, and Plateau by terrorists in one month. In a statement issued at the end of its 70th General … Read more
Kidnappers have kidnapped 13 residents in Abuja. The incident happened on Wednesday at about 11pm. According to a source, the kidnappers divided themselves into three groups before attacking and whisking away 13 residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 48 hours after kidnappers invaded Kasada village, killing a class teacher and abducting his pregnant wife and … Read more
An IMT student in Enugu has been abducted by gunmen. The student was whisked away on Thursday while on his way to school from his Emene residence. The father of the abducted student confirmed to journalists that the abductors have contacted him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a student of the Institute of Management and Technology … Read more
K-Pop star Moonbin of the Boy Band Astro has died at 25. The demise of the 25-year-old South Korean artist was announced by his music label, Fantagio, on Thursday. There are conflicting reports regarding his demise – some suggest that he committed suicide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Moonbin, a prominent member of the K-pop … Read more
Ogun Father has been arrested for chaining and starving his two children to death. The suspect was arrested on Tuesday by Amotekun Corps in Ibiade, Ogun State. He was said to have chained and locked up the children in solitary confinement without food and water for over three months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Lagos State, if anyone is still oblivious by now, has grown to become Nigeria’s commercial and economic hub, with many seeing opportunities from the City and turning disadvantageous situations into economic opportunities. For Central Business District (CBD) Officers, they are no different in taking full privilege of a negative situation and turning it into a … Read more
Soldiers have allegedly killed a police officer for intercepting a colleague who was in possession of Indian hemp. The tragic incident happened at the town’s entry checkpoint in Borno State. The suspect is currently under the custody of the military. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a police sergeant, identified as Ahmed Ali, has been said … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and killed two of his aides. According to reports, the kidnappers wore military camouflage and carried out the act. The kidnappers launched their attack around Obiri-Ikwerre interchange in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have kidnapped a … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted 8 persons in Benue State. The incident happened on Sunday evening along Atamka-Ugbugbu road. According to reports, the victims were ambushed and taken to an unknown location. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted eight people in Owukpa community in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals … Read more
An ex-member of the National Assembly has been granted bail of N1m by a court. The ex-NASS member has been in prison over alleged fraud, running into millions of naira. He was granted bail on Monday with other stringent conditions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sunday … Read more
The Chairman of APC in Delta State, Okokoje has been confirmed dead. He reportedly died on Thursday morning. His colleagues were left in shock upon receiving news of his demise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vincent Okokoje, the Chairman of Ward 9 in the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Warri South Local Government Area of … Read more
The NDLEA has seized drug consignments concealed in winter jackets and body lotion. NDLEA Director, Mr Femi Babafemi made this known in a statement on Sunday. The drugs were seized at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of Tramadol, … Read more
The death toll in the Kaduna killings has risen to 33, and the victims have been given a mass burial. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the death toll from Saturday’s bandits’ attack at Runji Village in the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has risen to 33. Chairman of the ⅝te council, Francis … Read more
Ogun traffic official has been abducted along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to reports, Olasupo was abducted at about 6:30 am on Sunday around the Eledumare-Fidiwo route. The gunmen reportedly opened fire on a commercial bus in which the official was travelling and he was the only one abducted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have … Read more
Tinubu’s top associate, Toyin Badmus has been confirmed dead. She died on Sunday morning of an undisclosed ailment in Abuja. Toyin was coronated as the Iyaloja and Iyalode of Abuja in 2020. EKO HOT BLOFG reports that Toyin Badmus, a staunch supporter of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly died of an undisclosed ailment. … Read more
Gunmen have shot and killed an ex-Indian lawmaker and his brother. The former lawmaker was shot dead while he was being interrogated by journalists on live television. Two days before, the son of the ex-lawmaker, Asad Ahmad, had passed away. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was commotion during the weekend when a gunman walked … Read more