Wanted ‘Unknown Gunmen’ leader, Ejionye has been captured in Anambra state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of a local vigilante have arrested a notorious gunman, Chukwuma Ejionye, in Ezinifitte, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Native of Awo, Ezinifite in Nnewi South, has been linked to different attacks in Ezinifitte and … Read more
Over 28 persons have been killed by gunmen in Kaduna state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists reportedly killed over 28 people in separate attacks in Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night. The Council Chairman, Hon. Mathias Siman confirmed the incident to … Read more
The Kano government has shut down over 100 fake Hospitals and Chemists in one LG in Kano State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over a hundred quack medical facilities and chemists have been shut down in Tudunwada Local Government area of Kano State, including a hospital with a fake surgeon who delivers babies. The shutdown … Read more
Berlin police say they are not seeking suspects following the explosion of the “AquaDom” aquarium on Friday, warning the public about what they say is a fake tweet suggesting they are. Eko Hot Blog reports that the explosion in the Radisson Blu hotel spilled one million liters of saltwater, flooding the hotel and nearby streets. … Read more
A record number of firearms were confiscated from US airport passengers in 2022, transport officials have said. Eko Hot Blog reports that a total of 6,301 guns were taken at checkpoints as of mid-December – and of those, 88% were still loaded. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire … Read more
An investigation has started after two boys were found dead at a home in Dagenham, east London, the Metropolitan Police said. Eko Hot Blog reports that a man and a woman have been arrested in connection to the incident. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok Video … Read more
A Labour Party House of Assembly Candidate has been murdered in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo state, Hon. Christopher Eleghu, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. Hon. Eleghu, aka WASCO, was murdered in his home late Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Poland’s top police chief has been hurt after a gift given by Ukrainian officials exploded at his headquarters. Eko Hot Blog reports that Jarosław Szymczyk suffered minor injuries on Wednesday after opening the present at his Warsaw offices. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok Video Mocking … Read more
Unknown gunmen reportedly invaded the Ebonyi community and killed one person. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown Gunmen invaded the Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo community, in the Ikwo Local Government Area of the Ebonyi state and attacked the popular Nwakpu Market in the area, shot a motorcyclist in the head and set a vehicle ablaze. A community … Read more
Police have neutralised two wanted notorious terrorists, Abu Na-Iraqi and Abu Na-Masari, in Kastina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have killed two notorious terrorists on its wanted list, Abu Na-Iraqi, and Abu Na-Masari. The wanted terrorists met their Waterloo while on a kidnap mission to Sokoto – Rima … Read more
Three of the eight accused persons alleged to have raped and murdered a 24-year-old University of Ilorin student, Olajide Blessing Omowumi, on June 2, 2021, have been sentenced to death by hanging. Eko Hot Blog reports that the accused were brought before the court by the Kwara State government in suit No KWS/33c/c/2021 on an … Read more
A Brazilian returnee has been arrested with 3kg of cocaine, drugs in milk, and baby food. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, have intercepted parcels of cocaine concealed in different parts of a travel bag brought into Nigeria by … Read more
A Councillor has been killed in Ondo communal clash. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Councillor and a local vigilante member have been killed by gunmen in a suspected reprisal attack in Ondo State. It gathered that the gunmen reportedly attacked Koseru community, a farm settlement in Odigbo local government area of Ondo State on … Read more
Prominent Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Lawal has died at the age of 59. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Hamzah Muhammad Lawal, is dead. It was gathered that Sheikh Lawal was a member of the Shi’a sect and the Secretary General of Thaqalayn Cultural Foundation. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Labour Party Suspends Ogun … Read more
Fire has gutted a Conoil filling station in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is a fire outbreak in the Conoil filling station located in Area 10, Abuja. It was gathered the incident started around 3:53 pm on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Labour Party Suspends Ogun Exco 2023: Why I Am Different From Buhari … Read more
Ex-CAN chairman Tom Etim is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senior Apostle Tom Etim, the immediate past Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oron Chapter, Akwa Ibom State is dead. The Apostle, who was the founder and General Overseer of Power Tower Mission International, was said to have died after a brief … Read more
The proposal, which was passed last week by the city’s legislators, the board of supervisors, would have allowed police to access robots that can kill. Eko Hot Blog reports that It had faced fierce criticism from civil liberties groups. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s Governing Party Sit … Read more
A man who shot and wounded Lady Gaga’s dog walker during a dog theft has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. Eko Hot Blog reports that James Howard Jackson pleaded no contest – similar to a guilty plea – to attempted murder. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South … Read more
A man has died after a shooting in the Ronanstown area of Dublin. Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident happened at about 22:00 GMT on Monday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s Governing Party Sit To Decide Cyril Ramaphosa’s Fate Explosions Allegedly Hit Two Military Airfields … Read more
A prominent house of reps candidate has died after attending a political function Saki. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jacob Funmi Ogunmola, the Accord Party candidate for Atisbo/Saki West/Saki East Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the forthcoming 2023 general election, is dead. It was gathered that Ogunmola died Sunday, a few hours after attending … Read more