Eko Hot Blog reports that National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched a manhunt for a Lekki, Lagos State-based notorious drug dealer, Sowunmi Ayodeji Kayode, who is now on the run after driving his luxury car to crush an agency officer during a search. The NDLEA made the disclosure in a statement issued by the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo state police commissioner, Muhammed Barde, has ordered immediate arrest of a police Inspector seen in a viral video slapping a motorist along the road in the state. The incident which happened in Owerri, the state capital, had elicited reactions from Nigerians, describing it as inhumane act melted out … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 24 hours after a Federal Capital Teritorry High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the release of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, from detention, another court has nullified his arrest, detention and interrogation by the Department of State Services (DSS). In a judgment … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, ordered the Department of State Services, DSS, to within seven days, release the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, from detention or charge him to court. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by … Read more
Moghalu criticizes Emefiele for presidential bid, deems him unfit as CBN governor. Moghalu disapproves of Emefiele’s performance at CBN, cites poor core mandate outcomes. Emefiele suspended by Tinubu, arrested by DSS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, has said the suspended Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin … Read more
Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) urges DSS to arrest Asari Dokubo for threatening the Igbo people. Dokubo flaunts guns in viral video after meeting President Tinubu. OYC warns of self-defense if no action taken within 48 hours. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) … Read more
The National Industrial Court has arrested Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali, and Force Secretary, AIG Hafeez Inuwa. The order was made for disobeying a court order reinstating police officers. The officers complained that the order was not obeyed since April 19, 2022. The case is adjourned to October 9, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Chairman of GUWN, George Uboh, discloses his 101-day arrest and detention in 2019 after exposing a forex scam involving former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. Uboh praises Tinubu for suspending Emefiele He also calls for an independent whistleblower office to strengthen the policy and protect whistleblowers. George Uboh, Whistleblowers Network, arrest, detention, forex scam, … Read more
The presidency denies reports of President Tinubu ordering the suspension of NNPC CEO, Mele Kyari, dismissing them as false social media claims. Multiple sources confirm that there are no plans to suspend Kyari as NNPC boss, stating that the reports are untrue. The presidency has not issued any directive to suspend Kyari, according to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has announced that Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is now in its custody. Recall that following the suspension of Emefiele by President Bola Tinubu on Friday night, reports of his arrest by the DSS surfaced online. EDITOR’S … Read more
Reno Omokri criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, deeming it vindictive in response to the Naira redesign policy. Omokri urges Tinubu to prioritize unity and stability after the elections and not tarnish the progress made. He hopes the President will reconsider the action for the nation’s greater good. EKO HOT … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command has busted a suspected baby factory in Choba, rescuing six pregnant girls. The prime suspect, Akudo Ozoroh, has been arrested, and she has confessed to the crime. Further investigations are underway to apprehend other potential suspects involved in the child trafficking operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers … Read more
The police have raided Mukaila Lamidi’s apartment, recovering weapons and ammunition. Some of his loyalists were arrested but Auxiliary managed to escape. The raid was carried out at his Ibadan residence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he Oyo State Police Command has raided the apartment of the sacked chairman of Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi, … Read more
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has been taken into police custody for assaulting a uniformed officer. He turned himself in accompanied by his lawyer and family representative. The arrest has sparked debate over police brutality and legal procedures. The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti was on Monday taken into … Read more
Seun Kuti surrendered to the police to aid the investigation following his viral altercation with a police officer in Lagos. The Inspector-General of Police ordered his arrest and a full investigation into the incident. Seun Kuti kept his word of cooperating with the police by visiting the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Fintiri has reacted to the arrest of the embattled REC of Adamawa State, Yunusa Hudu-Ari, by the police. Fintiri has demanded justice for the failed electoral heist and welcomes the arrest as a step towards maintaining the sanctity of Nigeria’s electoral system. Governor Fintiri called for due diligence in the prosecution of all those involved … Read more
Nigerian UK-based pastor Tomi Arayomi has been arrested by the DSS and has issued a statement about his ordeal. The circumstances of his arrest remain unclear, and his aide is still under DSS custody. Arayomi has made the decision to leave Nigeria abruptly, but he remains committed to the country and its people. EKO HOT … Read more
DSS allegedly arrested UK-based Apostle Tomi Arayomi, his wife, and personal assistant for political prophecies he made. Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has queried the DSS about the offense of the pastor that led to his arrest. The pastor has since been released after his detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of … Read more
Heavily armed police and DSS officials have stormed the residence of Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, twice. They conducted searches for evidence after Nwajagu was arrested for threatening to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to secure Igbo people’s properties in Lagos State. However, no incriminating evidence was … Read more
Three lawyers and support staff of the APC have were arrested by Rivers State Police Command. They were arrested in a hotel room in Port Harcourt over suspicions of printing fake INEC documents. The police have obtained laptops, printers, and several documents, and an investigation is ongoing to establish the veracity of the suspected printed … Read more