The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has dismissed rumors that Monalisa Osayi, who was arrested for assaulting a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official on December 7, 2024, is a police officer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Thursday, the command clarified that Osayi was … Read more
Two transporters, Taofeek Olatunbosun and Rafiu Abdelmalik, were allegedly brutalized by Nigerian Customs Service officers and soldiers at a checkpoint on the Badagry-Seme Expressway over the weekend for making a video. The duo, suspected by the officers of supplying journalists with information about smuggling activities, claimed they were tortured after being accused of espionage. The … Read more
A woman who accused Conor McGregor of raping her has won her civil case against the Irish mixed martial arts fighter, securing damages. The jury found McGregor guilty of assaulting Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018 and ordered him to pay her over €248,000 (£206,000) in compensation. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three officers for alleged extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt. The arrested officers—Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau—were apprehended under the Rumuokoro flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where they were reportedly operating an unauthorized checkpoint. Reports indicate the officers have been engaged in … Read more
The Nigerian Police have arraigned House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, following allegations of assault on a Bolt driver. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced the development on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that further details on the proceedings would be shared shortly. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has provided an update on the recent incident involving House of Representatives member Alexander Ikwegh and e-hailing cab driver Stephen Abuwatseya. In a statement released on Monday, the Police confirmed that the driver has officially reported the incident at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters. They also noted that the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
The Bolt driver who was slapped by Alex Ikwechegh, the lawmaker representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has shared his side of the story regarding the viral video. In a subsequent video, the driver recounted that Ikwechegh hit him three times and tore his clothes. He explained that the … Read more
A video has surfaced online showing House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh physically assaulting a Bolt driver while receiving a package at his residence in Maitama, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG the driver recorded the confrontation with Ikwechegh, who represents the Aba North & South Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) platform. In … Read more
Controversial Nigerian music star Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, reportedly survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun State, after an encounter with an armed individual. In a viral video, Portable appeared visibly shaken as he recounted the near-fatal experience, shouting, “They want to kill me!” The footage captured the tense moment when … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two students from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) on charges of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, and theft. This information was revealed in a statement issued to journalists by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Mohammed Wakil, on Friday. According to the statement, an anonymous tip was received on September 26, 2024, … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has publicly apologized for slapping a pastor who visited his bar to preach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred a few days ago, was captured on video, showing the singer slapping the clergyman. Portable faced significant backlash from netizens and religious figures who condemned his actions and threatened … Read more
Controversial Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has reportedly ordered his men to assault a car dealer over a delayed vehicle delivery. In a viral social media video, Portable expressed frustration that, despite paying two weeks ago for the shipment of his new car, it has not yet arrived. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
Two men on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing a man on the head with broken bottle during an argument. The defendants – Temitope Anifowoshe, 49, a businessman and Tope Sule, 50, a driver, both residing at 28, Egbatedo St., Oko- Oba, Agege, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
A commercial bus driver, Adewale Oseni, is demanding justice after allegedly being assaulted by a police officer, identified as Supol Akeem, from the Makinde Police Station in Oshodi, Lagos. The incident occurred on July 14, when Oseni was returning home after purchasing food for his three children around 10 p.m. Despite showing the officer the … Read more
Aisha Dogara Adamu, a protester at the #EndBadGovernance protest in Bauchi, was assaulted and stripped naked by a hoodlum during a peaceful demonstration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a protester at the #EndBadGovernance protest in Bauchi State, Aisha Dogara Adamu, has recounted how a hoodlum assaulted and stripped her naked in public. Aisha, a resident of … Read more
Banex Plaza in Abuja remained closed on Monday, with soldiers stationed throughout the market. The closure followed an incident where thugs allegedly assaulted soldiers after a disagreement involving a faulty phone sale. Despite police intervention, soldiers returned to the plaza, forcing traders to shut down, with videos showing soldiers pursuing and punishing individuals. EKO HOT … Read more
US halts shipment of bombs to Israel amid escalating conflict Decision made amidst concerns over civilian casualties and assault on Rafah Review of security assistance prompted by unfolding events in the region Eko hot blog reports that As tensions escalate between Israel and Hamas, the United States has made the unprecedented move of hating a … Read more
Sword Attack: 14-Year-Old Nigerian Boy Killed In UK Stabbing Spree Two police officers and two others were also stabbed by the assailant. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 14-year-old boy, identified as Daniel Anjorin has lost his life on Tuesday after a man wielding a sword stabbed him … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Lithuania authorities have initiated an investigation into the assault on Leonid Volkov, a close aide to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement Sells For Over N10,000 Osimhen Misses Chance To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that resident doctors under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors, University College Hospital, Ibadan in Oyo State, on Thursday, began a three-day strike over alleged assault on one of their members by relatives of a patient in the hospital. The ARD President, John Oladapo, told newsmen in Ibadan, the … Read more