Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is as perplexed as the public after reports emerged that runway lights were stolen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State. Suspected thieves reportedly carted away the recently installed airfield ground lighting systems at the domestic runway (18L/36R) of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has been hospitalised over an undisclosed illness. An image of the cleric on hospital bed has since gone viral on social media platforms. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus Arewa Women, APC Governors Back … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Qatar-based “drug kingpins”, Eyah Celestine Nnamdi, alias Murphy, and Ugwuoke Peter Oluchukwu. The NDLEA made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As … Read more
A tragedy was averted at the Lagos airport on Wednesday. A plane carrying passengers skidded off the runway. However, passengers were evacuated unhurt. Eko Hot Blog reports that an aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) on Wednesday veered off of the 18 Left runway of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. However, there was no … Read more
The NDLEA has revealed its drug offence-related arrests in the past week. The agency said its operatives uncovered hidden drug consignments at the Lagos airport and seaport. It also busted an Akuskura factory supplying Cameroon, Chad, Niger Republic in Adamawa. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have … Read more
A spate of building collapses in recent weeks has put the Lagos government on edge. The government has been forced into a spree of demolishing illegal buildings. It said affected buildings violated the state’s building codes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has pulled down 13 illegal buildings in … Read more
The two suspects were bound for Saudi Arabia to observe the lesser hajj. The NDLEA also arrested the man who recruited one of the suspects. The agency said it made many more drug offence-related arrests during the last week. Eko Hot Blog reports that an advertising practitioner, Ariyibi Ahmed Olaseinde and a trader, Akanbi Silifat … Read more
The military has been in charge of Sudan since a coup in 2021. Talks were underway on integrating the country’s top paramilitary group into the army as part of the move towards the return of civilian rule. However, they have been complicated by fighting between military and paramilitary forces. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
The NDLEA has released the list of arrests it made in the past week. The agency caught a businessman with more than 30 parcels of cocaine at the Lagos airport on his way to Southeast Asia. The NDLEA also nabbed another suspect with 2.10 kilograms of methamphetamine at the airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
The NDLEA has released the weekly account of its activities. The agency said it made several drug crime-related arrests last week. The arrests took place in Lagos, Taraba, Abuja, Adamawa, and Osun State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businessman, Kingsley Celestino, at the Murtala Muhammed … Read more
The presidential election is set to hold across Nigeria on February 25, 2023. The APC held its grand finale rally on Tuesday in preparation for the election. The party’s presidential candidate made a range of promises at the event. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised … Read more
The APC bigwigs, including Buhari and Tinubu, are in Lagos today. Tinubu was treated to a hero’s welcome as he made his way in an open-roof bus from Ikeja to Surulere. The rally is APC’s final presidential rally for the forthcoming election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
The APC has held presidential rallies across the country and is concluding its campaign in Lagos State. The final rally is slated for Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The rally will come a few days before the much anticipated presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has issued a travel advisory ahead … Read more
The NDLEA crusade against illicit drug dealers gained momentum last week as the agency made various arrests. The agency intercepted drugs that were bound for Europe. The intercepted drugs ranged from cocaine to methamphetamine. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and meth … Read more
Last year, the Federal Government chose the preferred bidders of the concession of some airports in the country. The international airport in Lagos State was one of the concerned airports. However, the reserved bidder alleged that the preferred bidder breached the procedures for the process. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in … Read more
A NAF jet crash-landed at the Lagos Airport. The jet was carrying 6 passengers, but no casualty was recorded. According to reports, the jet had a landing gear problem. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force jet reportedly crash-landed today at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This online media platform gathered that … Read more
The NDLEA released the weekly report of its activities on Sunday. The agency disclosed arrests of various suspects with drugs in Lagos, Bauchi, Ogun, Kano, Niger, and three other states. Many of them were arrested at the airport in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested … Read more
The EFCC has released Doyin Okupe after his arrest at the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed the immediate past director general of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS Skiing Goes Wrong As … Read more
The DSS has explained why its operatives arrested Doyin Okupe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) says its operatives arrested the former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, at the instance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS Skiing Goes Wrong As Jet Ski Rider Drowns In Lekki-Ikoyi … Read more
The NDLEA has seized Colorado and cannabis juice consignments at the Lagos airport and seaport. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of Colorado concealed in vehicles imported from Montreal, Canada and packs of cannabis juice flown in from South Africa. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking … Read more