Operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps have apprehended a couple for allegedly breaking into an orphanage and stealing bags of rice along with various food supplies. During a press briefing on Friday, Ondo Amotekun Corps Commander Adetunji Adeleye revealed that the couple was arrested following intelligence reports regarding their illicit activities. The suspects, John … Read more
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old man, Shafiu Abdulkadir, for allegedly posing as a police officer and extorting money from unsuspecting individuals. Abdulkadir, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was apprehended on Thursday, September 26, as confirmed by a statement issued on Friday by the … Read more
Renowned hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed on suicide watch at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits trial on serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 54-year-old was arrested on multiple counts, including transportation for the purpose of prostitution, following federal raids on his properties … Read more
A dramatic standoff between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello unfolded on Wednesday night. The agency’s attempt to apprehend Bello, who is wanted in connection with an alleged N80.2 billion fraud, ended in failure. Despite Bello’s public declaration of cooperation and his apparent compliance with the EFCC’s … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an alleged internet fraudster accused of detaining a young woman in Abuja for money rituals. Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) made the arrest. In a statement released Thursday night, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) is reportedly planning to arrest Fisayo Soyombo, the founder and editor-in-chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). According to an anonymous security official, the DSS is actively tracking Soyombo’s location and could detain him at any moment once his whereabouts are confirmed. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
American music icon Sean Combs, known professionally as Diddy, was arrested in New York on Monday night by federal agents at a Manhattan hotel following a grand jury indictment. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, describing the prosecution as unjust. Agnifilo emphasized that Diddy had voluntarily traveled to New York … Read more
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have arrested Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada, the former Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General under Nasir el-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Bada was reportedly apprehended on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos while attempting to leave … Read more
Venezuelan authorities have announced the arrest of three U.S. citizens, two Spaniards, and one Czech national, all suspected of orchestrating a plot to destabilize the country. According to Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, the detainees were planning to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro along with other high-ranking officials. In addition, hundreds of weapons were reportedly confiscated as … Read more
The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of the United Kingdom has strongly condemned the Nigerian government over the arrest and ongoing harassment of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was detained on Monday at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while he was on his way to attend and speak at a TUC conference in … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has initiated a closed-door meeting in response to the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero, by Nigerian authorities while he was en route to the UK for a global workers’ conference. Benson Upah, NLC’s Head of Public Relations, confirmed the situation in an interview, stating that Ajaero was … Read more
Mexican authorities have arrested a suspected drug cartel leader allegedly linked to the disappearance of 43 college students a decade ago, officials reported on Friday. Gildardo Lopez Astudillo, also known as “El Gil,” is an alleged leader of the Guerreros Unidos cartel, accused of orchestrating the 2014 abduction and likely murder of students from the … Read more
The Katsina State Police have arrested three suspected gunrunners transporting ammunition intended for bandits in the region. The Katsina State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest and detention of three suspected gunrunners. According to the police, the individuals were apprehended while transporting a large quantity of ammunition intended for terrorists … Read more
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was released by French authorities on Wednesday after being detained over allegations that the messaging platform was used for illegal activities. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT … Read more
French judicial authorities extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, after his arrest at Paris’s Le Bourget airport on Saturday over alleged offences related to the messaging app. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC … Read more
The Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested Nwauba Alex, 25, from Ezza Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, during a patrol in Owerri on Wednesday. Alex was reportedly caught robbing two residents at gunpoint near Aladinma Primary School in Owerri. According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, on … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nkwocha, 35, was apprehended at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence reports about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of specializing in attacks on Point of Sale (POS) operators and traders, stealing their money. Commissioner of Police Mr. Adeniran Akinwale identified the suspects as Doyin Ajisafe, Joshua Olabanji, Femi Fasusi, Femi Adewale, Olayosi Adeolodi, and Ezekiel Babalola. Akinwale, represented by Police Public Relations Officer … Read more
Nigerian Army troops arrested two notorious terrorists in Taraba State after a fierce shootout and recovered two motorcycles; suspects are undergoing interrogation. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested two notorious terrorists after a fierce shootout in Geshi Village, Damisa Ward, Donga … Read more