Lagos Govt Kicks As Security Operatives, Others Allegedly Assault LASPA Officials

Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, has warned members of the public to desist from assaulting officers of the agency while carrying out their lawful duties. The warning was also addressed to security operatives who were among those who allegedly assaulted LASPA officers on … Read more

Court Sentences Italian Man To 24 Years In Prison For Beating Nigerian To Death

Italian man sentenced

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Filippo Ferlazzo, an Italian man, has been convicted and sentenced to 24 years in prison for fatally assaulting Alika Ogorchukwu, a 39-year-old Nigerian street vendor, in Civitanova Marche, Italy, in July 2022. The assault followed Ferlazzo accusing Ogorchukwu of harassing his girlfriend, resulting in a physical altercation that tragically … Read more

Ondo APC Takes Action Against Chairman Over Assault On Female Commissioner

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  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has suspended a ward chairman of the party in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state, Mr Olumide Awolumate for allegedly beating the state Commissioner for Woman Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Juliana Osadahun. The embattled chairman was seen … Read more

Eight Policemen Arrested In Rivers For Alleged Extortion, Assault

Eko Hot Blog reports that the  Rivers State Police Command has arrested four policemen for allegedly extorting N6.5m from three men. The policemen were said to have arrested the men from Omoluwabi in the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the state, tagged them Internet fraudsters and ferried them to Delta State where they reportedly collected … Read more

Seun Kuti’s Legal Counsel Condemns Police Treatment Following His Arrest

Seun Kuti's trial

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

How Seun Kuti Apologised To Policeman, Gave Him ₦‎12,000 Compensation After Assault

Seun Kuti apologizes to Officer

Seun Kuti apologised and paid for the damaged vehicle after getting into an altercation with a police officer in Lagos. The incident led to the arrest of Seun Kuti for investigation. Seun Kuti risks imprisonment for three years if found guilty of assault against the police officer, as stated under Section 356 of the Nigerian … Read more

Spare Parts Dealer Who Assaults Woman Brought To Book By The Heroic Intervention Of Lagos CP

A housewife recently alleged that a spare parts dealer in Ladipo Market assaulted her. The Lagos police commissioner personally waded into the conflict after the victim curiously recanted her allegations. Afterwards, the police chief concluded that the man and his accomplice had a case to answer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police … Read more

Six Police Officers Face Orderly Room Trial After Brutally Assaulting Men In Viral Video

The victims were assaulted on Thursday, April 20, 2023.  The police spokesperson in Imo quickly condemned the video on Twitter.  He said the unprofessional conduct was below the command’s standards. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde, has ordered the prompt Orderly Room Trial of six … Read more

Osun Policewoman Alleges Her DCO Tortured Her

The Osun State Commissioner of Police has quizzed the Divisional Crime Officer of Ode-Omu Police Division, Matthew Ajayi, who was accused of torturing a female inspector, Bamidele Olorunsogo. Eko Hot Blog reports that In a viral video on Twitter, Olorunsogo could be seen displaying the injuries she sustained on her chest and hands. EDITOR’S PICKS  … Read more

Suspect In Pelosi Attack Charged With Assault, Attempted Kidnapping

The suspect in the attack on US Speaker Pelosi’s husband has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspect identified as David DePape has been been charged with a litany of crimes, including assault and attempted kidnapping, in connection with his attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of United States … Read more

Police Arrest Lecturer, Daughter For Assaulting Lady In Viral Video

Police have arrested a lecturer and his daughter for assaulting a lady. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai, an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and his daughter, Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai, for assaulting a … Read more

Assault: Nigerian Musician Ice Prince Sent To Ikoyi Prison

Court has remanded Singer Ice Prince at Ikoyi Prison     EKO HOT BLOG reports that a magistrate’s court sitting in Ajah, Lagos, has ordered the remand of hip-hop artiste, Ice Prince Zamani, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for assaulting a police officer. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori As PDP Guber Candidate In Delta … Read more

Civil Defence Official Allegedly Assaults Sisters In Abuja

Civil defence official

Civil defence official allegedly assaults 2 sisters in Abuja “I couldn’t report to anyone because this isn’t the first time he’s hitting me”, one of the sisters admitted. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To Join Presidential Race BREAKING: … Read more

Alleged Assault: Man United Suspend Greenwood Indefinitely

Man United

Man United Suspend Greenwood Indefinitely Mason Greenwood will not play or train with Manchester United “until further notice”, the English Premier League giants said Sunday. United issued a statement after police confirmed they were making enquiries following an accusation that the 20-year-old England forward had been violent towards a woman. Earlier on Sunday, video, photos … Read more

Koffie Olomide Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Koffie Olomide Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Koffie Olomide Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison Over Kidnapping, Acquitted of Assault Charges EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Congolese musician, Koffi Olomide, has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence for kidnapping his former dancers while in France. An Appeal Court in Versailles, France, delivered the sentence on Monday. The court  overturned a … Read more

Ajimobi’s Daughter Cries Out After Bouncers Allegedly Assault Her (Photos)

Ajimobi’s daughter has cried out after bouncers allegedly assaulted her. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ajay Ajimobi, one of the daughters of late former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has cried out as some bouncers of a Lagos nightclub of allegedly trying to assault her. Ajimobi took to her Instagram on Saturday alleging that the … Read more

Lagos Task Force Assaults Journalist For Filming Harassment Of Motorists

Lagos Task Force has assaulted journalist for filming harassment of motorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Task Force has assaulted a journalist, Pelu Awofeso for bringing out his phone to film the harassment of a motorist by officials of a Lagos State task force. Mr Awofeso said the incident happened before the … Read more

JUST IN: Oyo Govt Suspends Three Teachers For Sexually Assaulting Students

Oyo Govt has suspended three teachers for sexually assaulting students. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Government has three teachers for allegedly sexually assaulting students. The three teachers were teaching at Oyo state basic school, Ogbomoso prior to their suspension. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Rahman Abdu-Raheem made these … Read more

[BREAKING] Assault On Female Lecturer: Dad Of Expelled UNILORIN Student Breaks Silence

Dad of expelled UNILORIN student has broken silence on his son’s assault on female lecturer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Anuoluwa Salaudeen, father of Waliyullah, the expelled 400-level microbiology student of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has broken his silence over the saga. He disclosed this while speaking with BBC Yoruba. While speaking, hesaid … Read more

Lagos Assembly Proposes Two-Year Jail Term For Assault On Firemen

Lagos, Lagos Assembly Proposes Two-Year Jail Term For Assault On Firemen

The lawmaker said the bill would empower the state fire service to investigate and respond to complaints from members of the public on matters that could lead to the outbreak of fire or other related emergencies. Lagos House of Assembly has recommended two years’ imprisonment for a person or persons obstructing fire fighting or assaulting … Read more