Eko Hot Blog reports that The Commander of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Michael Nzekwe, has issued a warning to real estate agents in Kwara State, urging them to collaborate with the commission in the battle against corruption and to avoid becoming conduits for money laundering. Nzekwe emphasized … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has petitioned the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Benue State over the abduction of one of its staff members, Thomas Tikyaa, by gunmen on the Otukpo-Ugbokolo-Enugu highway in the state. Tikyaa, a chief accountant with NTA, was among other passengers returning to Makurdi from Onitsha in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the police in Benue State have arrested four suspects in connection with banditry and kidnapping in the Sankera axis of the state. Spokeswoman of the police in the state, Catherine Anene, said, “As part of the follow up on the clampdown on bandits and their activities in the Sankera axis … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a delegation from the Lagos State government led by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as MohBad. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralised 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce encounter. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the disclosure in a statement on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a motorist in Lagos, Nigeria, squeezed a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official to death on Saturday, according to eyewitnesses and the FRSC spokesperson. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted Mohbad Laid To Rest Amidst … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that acting inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun says the force has put in place “watertight” measures to ensure free and fair governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states. Egbetokun spoke in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with strategic police managers and the media to highlight policies, breakthroughs and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expanded his search for support for victims of Boko Haram attacks in the North-East. Editor’s Pick Military Clamps Down Terrorists In North-East Mohbad’s Petition To Police Against Sam Larry, Others Surfaces BREAKING: Veteran Set Designer Pat Nebo Is Dead In a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Late Nigerian artiste Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, wrote a petition to the police against music promoter Samson Erinfolami Balogun, aka Sam Larry, and others over an alleged threat to his life. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on Tuesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin, amid warnings from Washington not to agree on an arms deal. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court Move Ondo Governor Akeredolu Resumes Office, Writes State Assembly BREAKING: Gabriel … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that policemen engaged in counter-insurgency efforts in the Northeast are expressing deep frustration over the failure to receive their duty allowances for the past five months. These officers, including both mobile police and military personnel, were deployed to combat threats from Boko Haram, ISWAP, and bandits in the region. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said it has “uncovered plans” by “some elements” in parts of Nigeria to stage violent protests. The service’s spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, made the disclosure in a statement Monday morning. According to Afunanya, the planned “violent protests” are aimed at discrediting the federal government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has sought help from the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism, to tackle increasing threats in the country as he said bandits have morphed their methodology and now use explosive devices in their operations. Lagbaja made this known on Thursday when he … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola of All Progressives Congress (APC), Ogun West Senatorial District and Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations has adopted the three children of his murdered aide, Mr.Adeniyi Oluwatosin Sanni. This news medium had reported the murder of Sanni on Saturday, 5 August, 2023 after an encounter with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a video has shown the moment brave Nigerian troops gave bandits a hot chase in a face-to-face battle and rescued some victims kidnapped by the hoodlums. In the video, the troops once again proved their mettle as they left their vehicles and pursued the bandits on foot with massive gunfire, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representative Ad hoc committee set up to interface with relevant security agencies to reduce kidnapping, assassinations, an d banditry in and around Isiukwuato and Umunnochi Local Government Area of Abia State, has demanded the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The committee insisted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle on Wednesday revealed his plan for the ministry amidst criticism. Critics had condemned President Bola Tinubu for appointing Matawalle as Defence minister, stating that his state battled insecurity on a major scale while he was governor. Matawalle, however, expressed confidence in his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services has arrested the Manager, Abuja-Kaduna Kaduna Train Services, Pascal Nnorli, following the leak of a memo warning of the possible terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna railway. A reliable source in the Nigerian Railway Corporation told our correspondent on condition of anonymity that the manager was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has approved the deployment of an Air Force jet to assist the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in beefing up security along the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. This followed an alert by the Department of State Service (DSS) of a possible attack by terrorists. Editors Pick … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has assured Nigerians that the 10th National Assembly was taking measures to nip the recent spate of attacks in the bud and prevent any further resurgence. According to a press statement signed by Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Special Adviser on … Read more