Buhari has expressed his sincere condolences to the Abacha family following the passing of their son, Abdullahi. Abdullahi Abacha died in the early hours of Saturday. The President prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort for those who mourn. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his … Read more
Unknown gunmen have whisked away the two wives and a son of the Taraba monarch. The gunmen stormed the premises of the monarch in the Serkin Kudu community of the council when he was out of the house. The incident happened on Friday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State Police Command has … Read more
Enugu Residents have taken to the streets to demand justice for slain LP candidate, Oyibo Chukwu. Just a few days before the national assembly and presidential election, Chukwu was tragically murdered. Enraged residents of Enugu, regardless of political affiliation, are currently demanding that justice be served for Chukwu’s murder and that his case must not … Read more
NDLEA operative has announced its decision to partner with Pakistani Authorities and other nations to combat drug trafficking. Femi Babafemi made this known after a meeting with the Pakistani authority in Abuja. According to Babafemi, the meeting focused on improved communication and the exchange of real-time intelligence using the INCB communication tool. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A court has dismissed rape allegations against a 55-year-old lecturer. The lecturer was arraigned on March 7, 2022, and has pleaded not guilty to the allegation of raping a 12-year-old girl. The judge held that the prosecution witnesses had created doubt in the mind of the court with the discrepancies in the evidence. EKO HOT … Read more
A Police officer has killed his partner and himself after a heated argument in Kwara state. According to reports, the disagreement escalated and the police officer allegedly tried to assault his partner, but she managed to escape. The officer pursued her and shot her dead with an AK-47 rifle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more
A court has sentenced an Akwa Ibom pastor to prison for raping his stepdaughter. Justice Okon said the 21 years imprisonment was with effect from when the convict was taken into custody in the Custodial Centre, Uyo. The 37-year-old prophet said that he was pushed into the act by demons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Lagos government has debunked reports that fire gutted the Blue Line rail in Marina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has denied reports that the Blue Line Rail went up in flames on Tuesday. The Viral reports have caused anxiety among residents who fear the fire might have been sabotaged. EDITOR’S … Read more
Gunmen have attacked another police station in Abia state. Two police officers were reportedly injured during the attack. The attack is coming barely a week after the Gunmen invaded and burnt the Ugwunagbo Divisional Headquarters in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked the Nkporo Divisional Police Headquarters in the Ohafia … Read more
Kogi Lawmaker Jimoh Ommiata has been confirmed dead. He died at a hospital in Lagos in the early hours of Monday. Femi Olugbemi confirmed his death via a post on his verified Facebook page. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jimoh Omiata, the Kogi State House of Assembly member representing Yagba, has passed away. He died … Read more
Suspected herders have killed 13 persons in a fresh attack on Benue communities. The herders invaded the communities in the early hours of Sunday. Three people were also said to have been killed at Tse- Magu and another two people were killed at Tse-Dudu in Daudu all in Guma LGA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
EFCC operatives have arrested a University Lecturer for allegedly buying votes in Benue State. Dr. Cletus Tyokyaa was arrested at the RCM Polling Unit in Benue State. He was caught with the sum of N306,700 in various denominations stashed in his car. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission … Read more
A voter has been gunned down after thugs invaded a polling unit in Kogi. The thugs stormed the polling intending to steal electoral materials. The incident happened at about 11am on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a young man identified as Akayama has been gunned down at Anyigba, in Dekina Local Government Area of … Read more
PDP Chairman has been confirmed dead a few hours before the 2023 election. Mr Zaka died at about 3 am. He lost his life in an auto crash in Abuja in the early hours of Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), … Read more
Ex-commissioner, Gogo-Jaja has escaped an assassination attempt in River State. Suspected thugs with dynamite attacked the residence of the former Commissioner. One of the assailants was neutralised in the process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Rivers State Commissioner for Rural Water Supply, Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja reportedly escaped assassination in his hometown in Opobo, Opobo … Read more
Five persons have been injured after thugs attacked ADP supporters in Lagos. The incident happened on Thursday evening. The ADP supporters were returning from their campaign rally when the thugs launched an attack on them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five people were injured on Thursday in an attack on the supporters … Read more
Buhari has condemned the killing of the Labour Party Senatorial Candidate. Buhari, on Friday, conveyed his sadness regarding the tragic incident. He expressed confidence that those responsible will be brought to book. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of Chief Oyibo Chukwu, the Labour Party senatorial candidate … Read more
APGA Chairman in Ebonyi State has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. This coming barely two days to the 2023 general election in Nigeria. The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ohofia Agba Ward, Ishielu Local Government Area (LGA) … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have attacked the PDP House of Reps candidate. It gathered that his driver was killed during the attack. The incident happened at Eke-Otu in Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the convoy of Oforchukwu Egbo, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, was targeted in an … Read more
Gunmen have burnt a woman and razed five houses in Imo state. The incident happened in Amagu Ihube community. The country home of a retired Director of the DSS, Emeka Ngwu, was also burnt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen, in the early hours of Tuesday, razed the country home of the Imo State Commissioner … Read more