Bandits Abduct 22 Persons Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway After IGP’s Visit

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…the bandits, who came in large numbers and wielding AK-47 rifles, invaded some houses and whisked away 22 residents, including five women One among the 22 kidnapped victims escaped from his abductors while being led into the bush EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have reportedly raided some houses at Anguwar Maji, in Jere town … Read more

Kaduna Train Attack: 170 Passengers Back Home, 21 Missing – NRC

170 Passengers Back Home, 21 Missing – NRC. A release signed by NRC Managing Director, Engr. Fidet Okhiria for the umpteenth time, insisted that 362 passengers were on the manifest and not 970 as circulated in some news platforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, disclosed that a total of 170 … Read more

Alleged Sexual Assault: Baba Ijesha Closes Defence

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In his evidence, the witness claimed that Baba Ijesha and the minor’s foster mother, Damilola Adekoya, alias Princess, were in a relationship The witness, an actor and a comedian, told the court that Baba Ijesha was his friend and a colleague EKO HOT BLOG reports that embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba … Read more

JUST IN: Lightning Kills 4 Youths In Ondo Community

Four youth have been struck dead by lightning in Ondo community. The incident was said to have occurred during a rainstorm in the community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a lightning strike has killed at least four young people in Ago Dada village, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident was … Read more

JUST IN: Gunmen Attack 5th Imo Police Station In One Month

Gunmen Attack 5th Imo Police Station In One Month. Gunmen burnt Okwelle, Omuma, Isu and Umuguma Divisional Police Headquarters, killing two policemen, burning several vehicles and releasing inmates within the space of one month in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen on Friday morning bombed the Mbieri Divisional headquarters situated in the Mbaitoli … Read more

JUST IN: Tears As Veteran Yoruba Comic Actor, Dejo Tunfulu Dies

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Tears as Veteran Yoruba Comic Actor, Dejo Tunfulu Dies The late actor was rumoured to have suffered unexpected bleeding during the shooting of his current film. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Yoruba comic actor, Kunle Mak Tokunbo aka Dejo Tunfulu is dead. His colleague, Kunle Afod, made the disclosure via his Instagram page, on … Read more

Late AIG’s Son Allegedly Attacks Sister Over Inheritance

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Late AIG’s Son Allegedly Attacks Sister Over Inheritance He refuses to honour police invitation EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian woman, Magna Faith, has called for justice and accused her brother, Justman Jonathan Johnson Jr, of assault. Justman resorted to assault to forcefully demand documents of their father’s properties which had been in Faith’s … Read more

11-Year-Old Girl Raped To Death By Physically Challenged Uncle In Lagos

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11-Year-Old girl raped to death by her Deaf and dumb uncle in Alimosho Area of Lagos Before her death, the girl, in a video recording, revealed that her uncle, Peter, was responsible for her plight EDITOR’S PICK:  Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train With 970 Passengers Onboard – (VIDEO) 200 Terrorists Attack Kaduna Airport, … Read more

EFCC Arrests 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan, Enugu

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The EFCC spokesman said the suspects were arrested in various locations in Ibadan, Oyo state, with 13 exotic cars, three motor bikes, mobile phones and…  He said the suspects were arrested following verified intelligence linking them with the alleged offences EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Enugu and Ibadan Zonal Commands of the … Read more

Abuja-Kaduna Train: Bank of Agriculture CEO, Alwan Hassan, Feared Abducted In attack

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Bank of Agriculture CEO, Alwan Hassan, feared abducted during an attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train Hassan’s whereabouts have remained unknown since he was last seen boarding the Kaduna-bound train that was attacked on Monday EDITOR’S PICK:  Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train With 970 Passengers Onboard – (VIDEO) 200 Terrorists Attack Kaduna Airport, One … Read more

Kaduna Train Attack: Buhari Meets Service Chiefs, Orders NRC To Fix Rail, Resume Operations

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Buhari meets service chiefs over Kaduna train attack, directs security surveillance implementation, Nigerian Railway Corporation management to speedily repair the damaged lines and resume normal service without delay President Buhari reiterated his earlier directive that the military should deal ruthlessly with terrorists. He asked them to be more decisive and not spare anyone unlawfully wielding … Read more

Abuja-Kaduna Train: 8 Persons Killed, 26 Injured In Attack – Kaduna Govt

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Kaduna State Government has disclosed that 362 passengers boarded, eight bodies recovered, 16 were injured in the Abuja-Kaduna Train attack The passenger manifest does not include NRC staff and security officials who were on board. EDITOR’S PICK:  Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train With 970 Passengers Onboard – (VIDEO) 200 Terrorists Attack Kaduna Airport, … Read more

JUST IN: Terrorists Bomb Train Station In Fresh Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track

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Terrorists bomb train station in a fresh attack along the Abuja-Kaduna rail track This is the second attack within twenty-four hours along the same axis EDITOR’S PICK:  Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train With 970 Passengers Onboard – (VIDEO) 200 Terrorists Attack Kaduna Airport, One Dead, Ground Lagos-Bound Aircraft Police Arrest Hunter For Killing, … Read more

Abuja-Kaduna Train: Train Operator, Food Vendors, Female Doctor, Others Killed In Attack

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Revelations coming after the evacuation of the bombed Abuja-Kaduna Train confirmed that rain drivers, food vendors, a young medical doctor identified as Chinelo, and cleaners were reportedly killed in the attack An unspecified number of passengers were said to have been injured during the attack while some others were reportedly abducted EDITOR’S PICK:  Terrorists Bomb … Read more

Abuja-Kaduna Train: Chinelo, Female Doctor ‘Shot’ During Attack Reportedly Dies, Survivor Narrates Ordeal

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Nigerian Female Doctor, Chinelo Dies After Tweeting About Being Shot In Terror Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Train The passenger, who survived the attack, told journalists on phone that while in transit, “we heard a loud bang. A bomb exploded.” EDITOR’S PICK:  BREAKING: Vandals Damage Lagos-Ibadan Railway Track, Paralyse Train Services Container Falls On Three Vehicles In … Read more

JUST IN: One Killed As Gunmen Whisk Away Ex- NUJ Chairman, Others In Delta

Gunmen whisk away ex-NUJ Chairman, Others in Delta State. Comrade Osahon and others were kidnapped along the East-West road, by Ewreni community, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a journalist, Comrade Osahon and others along the East-West road, … Read more

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