At least one police officer has been killed and more than 50 injured, according to Pakistan’s authorities, as they attempt to prevent thousands of opposition protesters from reaching Islamabad. Supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have been staging protests for months, and many have been arrested as the capital remains under lockdown for … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested several Edo State government officials who are signatories to the state government accounts. According to sources who spoke to news reporters on Friday, approximately five officials, including the Accountant General of Edo State, are currently being held at the EFCC’s Benin office. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, … Read more
Lagos State Government officials have arrested a birthday celebrant, musician, and vendor for obstructing traffic and causing an environmental nuisance EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Monday via a post on his X handle. Wahab revealed that the arrests occurred on Saturday, after … Read more
The Lagos State Taskforce announced on Tuesday that it will prosecute 28 miscreants arrested for terrorising and extorting motorists in various parts of the state. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the agency’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, stated that these individuals were known for extorting money from motorists whose vehicles broke down on the highway, under the … Read more
Officials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have apprehended nine individuals caught engaging in open defecation in the Berger area of the state. This action is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to enforce its zero-tolerance policy on open defecation and maintain a cleaner and healthier environment for residents. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
Over 400 unauthorized medicine shops were recently shut down in Cross River State as part of a major crackdown by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). This move also led to the arrest of five individuals involved in the illegal distribution of medicines, aimed at safeguarding the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceuticals within the … Read more
The organizers of the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, which disrupted economic activities across Nigeria, are planning another round of nationwide demonstrations scheduled for October. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), confirmed the upcoming protests in a statement to DAILY POST on Saturday. Nigerian youths previously held nationwide protests from August … Read more
The Kano State Police are conducting house-to-house searches and have arrested over 400 suspects to recover items stolen during the #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Police Command has instructed its officers to carry out house-to-house searches to recover items stolen during the “#EndbadgovernanceinNigeria” protest in Kano. The protest, which initially began … Read more
Demands release of Daniel Ojukwu of Foundation for Investigative Journalism Criticizes arrests of journalists as irresponsible and breach of free press Cites cases of Segun Olatunji and Chinonso Uba’s arrests Eko Hot Blog reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken out against the arrest of journalist Daniel Ojukwu, demanding his immediate release. Additionally, … Read more
Pro-Palestinian protests at UCLA and other universities escalate, leading to arrests and demands for divestment . Calls for action from President Biden follow clashes between demonstrators and counter-protesters Tensions rise as police intervene in demonstrations, sparking debates over free speech and campus security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police forcibly removed pro-Palestinian protesters from colleges, … Read more
Over 50 suspected hoodlums believed to be responsible for the violence have been arrested. A violent clash among hoodlums in the Ile-Epo market area of Abule-Egba, Lagos. The incident has led to a crackdown on hoodlums in the area, with authorities working to maintain law and order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a middle-aged man tragically … Read more
Pro-Palestinian protests lead to arrests at Yale and Columbia. Columbia cancels classes after tensions rise. President Biden condemns antisemitism; student organizers demand divestment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that dozens of people were detained at a pro-Palestinian protest at Yale University, following Columbia’s decision to cancel in-person classes amid tensions on its New York campus. … Read more
FCT Police arrests AEDC official and five others for transformer vandalism and theft. Operation led by SP Josephine Adeh results in apprehension of suspects attempting to escape with stolen transformer. Recovered items include vandalized transformer, vehicles, and equipment linked to the AEDC staff member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Friday … Read more
Nine arrested in Delta State in connection with recent police officer killings in Ughelli area. Inspector General of Police confirms arrests during force management meeting. Detained individuals providing valuable information to aid capture of perpetrators; six suspects still at large. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least nine individuals have been apprehended in Delta State in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 191 lawyers, including 16 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), have committed to prosecuting 1,076 electoral offenders profiled by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The 1,076 electoral offenders were arrested in 35 states across the country during the February and March 2023 general elections, the electoral umpire said, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt and arrested gunrunners and suspected bandits in the State. The Command said a Police Patrol Team attached to Kagarko Division, vigilantes and hunters jointly acted on a cogent information that suspected bandits were sighted at an abandoned farm shade along … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an attempted coup in Burkina Faso was thwarted on Tuesday by security and intelligence services, the ruling junta announced on Wednesday. It did not provide specifics or the name of the coup plotters, but said arrests have been made, while manhunt has begun for other collaborators. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen … Read more
In Ajegunle, Lagos, a naval officer has been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen, causing fear and apprehension among residents. The officer was ambushed while walking in the area, and the identity of the shooters and their motive remains unclear. The Nigerian Navy has cautioned its officers against seeking revenge, while the police have confirmed … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded 489 major electoral infractions during the 2023 general elections. A total of 781 offenders were arrested with 66 firearms recovered from electoral adversaries. The culprits will be prosecuted and the police force will collaborate with the leadership of the INEC to ensure transparency EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
NDLEA arrests Liberia-based drug trafficker with 9.30kg cocaine in Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that Maduabuchi Chinedu, 32, was detained by officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with 9.30 kilogrammes of cocaine worth over N2.7 billion. Maduabuchi is from Obaha Okigwe village in Imo State’s … Read more