The wife of Nigerian Business Tycoon Aminu Dantata has passed away. Hajiya Rabi died at a hospital in Jiddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. She died after struggling with a prolonged illness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hajiya Rabi Aminu Dantata, the wife of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a prominent statesman and business tycoon, … Read more
Abductors of Zamfara children have demanded N30m ransom for their release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen who kidnapped children and women in Wanzamai village, Zamfara State have demanded N30 million ransom, a family source told journalists. Suspected bandits had on Thursday abducted at least 100 persons from farmlands in Zamfara and Katsina states. A … Read more
A fatal accident on the Abuja-Kaduna road has claimed three lives. About six people were reportedly injured during the incident. The injured victims were taken to the General Hospital in Sabon Wuse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons were killed while six others sustained injuries after two vehicles collided along the … Read more
The kidnappers of the former Nasarawa deputy governor have requested a ransom of N70 million. Prof. Gye-Wado was whisked away late Thursday night from his village in Rinza. The family members were said to have offered the kidnappers the sum of N2million. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abductors of a former deputy of Nasarawa … Read more
Over 100 persons have been abducted in their farmlands In Zamfara and Katsina. The bandits raided Wanzamai, a community on the Zamfara-Katsina border. About 80 children from Wanzamai village and more than 20 other persons from Kucheri village were kidnapped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bandits have abducted no fewer than 100 persons from farmlands in … Read more
Gunmen have killed a policeman in Rivers State. The gunmen invaded the Marine Base section of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area and launched an assault on a police checkpoint. It was gathered that the furious bandits gunned down the cop and fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Good Friday in Port Harcourt … Read more
A ruthless attack by gunmen on a village in Benue State has claimed the lives of 46 people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 46 people have been reportedly killed in Umogidi village of Entekpa-Adoka district in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Recall that the same village suffered an invasion by … Read more
Police have arrested kidnappers connected to the murder of a village head in Niger State. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers connected to the killing of Mallam Abubakar Yahaya, the village head of Gusasse in Bosso Local Government Area, after … Read more
Two people have reportedly drowned in Edo after their vehicle plunged into a river. The tragic incident happened on Sunday night in Edo State. The car collided with the curb, slid off the road, and submerged into the river. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two bodies were recovered from Ikpoba river in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government … Read more
Fire has gutted a popular logistics warehouse in Lagos. The warehouse is located at the Second Gate bus stop, Oba Akran Way, Ikeja. The warehouse housed imported drinks and some imported goods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a logistics warehouse, Flux Logisxis in Ikeja, Lagos State capital, was on Sunday gutted by fire. In a … Read more
Police have gunned down five IPOB Militants in Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Abia Command has alleged that an attack on their men by some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) resulted in the death of five members of the proscribed group. The claim is contained in a … Read more
Gunmen have killed 15 people in a fresh attack on Taraba Community. The gunmen invaded the village at about 7.30pm on Friday and fired gunshots in different directions. According to a resident, the attackers stormed the community when many of the villagers were praying inside a mosque. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than … Read more
The corpse of the Bolt driver reported missing has been found by the Police. Thomas was declared missing in February. A Police patrol team had discovered his vehicle abandoned by the roadside at Ojota, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aiyu Eromosele Thomas, a driver of a taxi-hailing app, Bolt, who was reported missing in … Read more
The defence chief has ordered the total elimination of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist groups. He made the call during a visit to the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK). According to Irabor, significant advancements are being achieved through collaborative military efforts aimed at reinstating tranquillity in the Northern region. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
A vehicle conveying inmates has injured commuters in Osun. The incident has made angry youths block the popular Olaiya Junction in protest. Eyewitnesses revealed that the correctional truck driver refused to obey a traffic light that had signalled him to stop. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State capital, Osogbo was on Thursday filled … Read more
NDLEA has arrested two sisters for being in possession of Indian hemp in Katsina. The sisters were paraded in Kastina on Tuesday. Bashir told journalists that the NDLEA also arrested four other suspects in a vehicle with expired ammunition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency paraded two sisters and the … Read more
A top Boko Haram bomb maker has been killed in an accidental explosion of his own IED. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chief bomb-maker and a high-ranking member of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Awana Gaidam, has been killed by his own Improvised Explosive Device (IED). It was gathered that the 39-year-old terrorist was … Read more
Imo top ranking lawmaker, Arthur Egwim, has been confirmed dead. He died on Monday after a brief illness. Egwim was first elected into the state House of Assembly in 2015. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arthur Egwim, one of the ranking lawmakers at the Imo state House of Assembly, is dead. It was gathered that … Read more
Another fake LASTMA officer has been arrested. Bamidele confessed to making daily earnings of N35,000 from extortion. Bamidele confessed to impersonating with a reflective jacket as a LASTMA officer and extorting money from motorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, have arrested another suspected serial fake traffic … Read more
Balogun Mumini Of Yorubaland, Alhaji Adesokan has been confirmed dead. He was a retired captain of the Nigerian Army. He died on Saturday while receiving treatment at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Rasheed Adeniyi Mofolorunso Akangbe Adesokan, Baale of Bodija is dead. It was gathered that the retired … Read more