A man has raped his 18-year-old daughter in a shop in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court sitting at Ogba, Lagos State, has remanded a 36-year-old man, Roland Okajere, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly raping his 18-year-old daughter inside his shop in the Ikotun area of the state. The … Read more
A Bauchi lawmaker has been declared wanted by the police. The police also placed a N1 million Naira reward for any information that may lead to his arrest. This was contained in a special bulletin on Monday by the State Criminal Investigation Department (S.C.I.D) of the NPF. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Police … Read more
A fire outbreak has razed down shops in Kano market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that a fire incident on Monday razed some shops, including the upper building of the old Savannah Bank at Singer Market in Kano. According to a statement by Saminu Abdullahi, the Public Relations … Read more
A fire outbreak at Rivers oil mill market has destroyed goods worth millions. The fire reportedly broke out on Saturday morning while the traders were still in their homes. The oil mill market is a popular mid-week market situated in Rumuokwurusi community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that goods and property worth millions of naira were … Read more
Scores have been feared dead in Katsina as vigilantes engage in another clash with terrorists. The terrorists were attending the wedding party (Walima) of one of their kingpins, identified as ‘Mai Katifa Mutuwa’ before a section of them clashed with vigilantes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many villagers were feared killed and several injured on … Read more
Ten Corpses have been uncovered following a deadly strike on Kaduna Village by Gunmen. It was gathered that a 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Ungwan Juju, Mabuhu, Ungwan Wakili and Zangon Urban with immediate effect. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 10 corpses have been recovered after gunmen suspected to be bandits … Read more
Former Senate President’s Body Reportedly Left Unattended in London due to Financial Constraints. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the Senate President in the Second Republic (1979-1983), Joseph Wayas have reportedly been abandoned in a London hospital. Wayas died in December 2021 at a London hospital, following a lingering illness, which some family … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have invaded Grow Homes Estate and abducted 9 residents. The attack took place at about 11:30 PM on Friday night. The FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed the attack to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city have been thrown into fear after some yet-to-be-identified gunmen stormed Grow … Read more
Baba Bintin Laye of Fresh FM is dead. The veteran presenter slumped and died while trekking to office. He was confirmed dead on Saturday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular Ibadan, Oyo State-based radio presenter, Baba Bintin Laye of Fresh FM, is dead. It was gathered that Baba Bintin died while on his … Read more
A Court has sentenced a woman to 18 years imprisonment. Enwerem was convicted of kidnapping five children in Anambra state. The presiding Chief Magistrate, Genevieve Osakwe, found the defendant guilty of conspiracy to steal children, fraudulently enticing and harbouring children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 42-year-old woman identified as Victoria Enwerem (Anosike), has been … Read more
Abuja monarch has slumped and died. The monarch was confirmed dead on Thursday evening. He died while on his way to observe prayer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu, the traditional ruler of Yaba, Abaji area council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, is dead. It was gathered that the FCT monarch … Read more
Survivors of the Lagos train crash have accused the BRT driver of disregarding warnings. The survivors said the driver ignored their caution when they told him not to cross the rail line. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some of the survivors of the train accident that occurred at the PWD area of Lagos State said … Read more
1,332 terrorists and their kin have laid down arms and surrendered to troops. The surrendered terrorists comprised 222 adult males, 411 adult females and 699 children. The troops also recovered 10 AK47 rifles, one LMG, seven rounds of 5.56 ammunition, and one LMG link containing 111 rounds of 7.62mm NATO. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
A Nigerian female fugitive on the ‘most wanted’ list has been extradited to Italy. Since 2010, Joy has been listed as one of the 100 most dangerous fugitives. Reports have it that Joy utilized violence and threats to exert control over her victims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 48-year-old Nigerian woman, Jeff Joy, who … Read more
A soldier has been arraigned for alleged trafficking of drugs. The soldier is being charged with six counts, which include allegations of conspiring and illegally transporting prohibited substances. The defendant was arrested with high volumes of the banned substances including Tramadol hydrochloride 250mg weighing 223.65 kilograms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 49-year-old soldier identified … Read more
Ten relatives have been killed while returning from a wedding in Kaduna. The tragic incident happened on Sunday around 5pm. According to reports, the car crashed into a truck that was transporting firewood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ten family members have lost their lives in a road accident on the Kaduna-Kachia highway while returning … Read more
The death toll has risen to 20 in the Rivers community pipeline explosion. Recall that an explosion from illegally refined petrol killed several persons in the Rivers community. The state has experienced a series of recurrent fire outbreaks and other unfortunate incidents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the death toll from the explosion in Rumuekpe … Read more
The Nigerian army has thwarted Boko Haram attack on Monguno Town in Borno State. The troops under the MNJTF swiftly engaged them in a fierce gun battle that lasted for about 30 minutes. It was not clear how many were injured or killed from both sides at the time of filling in this report. EKO … Read more
Gunmen have killed a DPO in Zamfara State. The gunmen also killed a police sergeant and a vigilante. According to a community source, the bandits intended to abduct a businessman named Alhaji Ilisayu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Divisional Police Officer in Maru town, Maru Local Government area of Zamfara State, SP Kazeem Raheem, … Read more
Former Oyo Lawmaker, Tirimisiyu Okunola has been confirmed dead. Okunola served as the representative of the Ido State constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly between 2007 and 2011. Okunola died in the early hours of Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Tirimisiyu Okunola, a former Member of the Oyo State House of … Read more