NSCDC Nabs Man For Allegedly D*filing Teenage Niece EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested one Tyoughche Emmanuel for allegedly defiling his 14 years old niece (name withheld). Emmanuel, 38 years old, who hails from Naka Gwe-West Local Government Area of Benue State, was arrested … Read more
Late Nollywood actress Ada Ameh has been laid to rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh have been buried in her hometown in Ogobia, Otukpo LGA of Benue State, amidst tears. Recalls that the veteran actress slumped and died on Sunday, 17th July, barely two years after … Read more
Ambazonian militants have been nabbed in Benue State EKO HOT BLOG reports that men of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards have apprehended five Ambazonian fighters in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area (LGA). EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides Over FEC BREAKING: … Read more
Peter Obi Met with Gov Wike, Mimiko and Others In Rivers state amidst defection rumours. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Monday night, visited Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, at his private residence in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The closed-door meeting lasted for a few … Read more
Unknown arsonists have set ablaze the residence of a top APC Chieftain. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unidentified arsonists, in the early hours of Wednesday, set ablaze the residence of Alhaji Abubakar Usman, aka Young Alhaji, a top chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC, in Otukpo, Benue State. The residence which is … Read more
Wike, Ortom, Take Final Decision On Dumping PDP For APC. Speaking on Arise TV’s Good Morning Show, Ortom said: “I want to assure Nigerians, that we are members of the PDP and we will not defect to any other political party. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Tinubu Speaks On Hiring Of Fake Catholic Priests At Shettima’s … Read more
A statement issued by the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo said that the priest was released late hours of Friday The church also prayed for the safe rescue of other numerous people who were still in the den of kidnappers across the country EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In … Read more
Okpotu said that the abductors of the priest have not yet opened talks with relevant persons The area of the incident is notorious for criminality, adding that if the criminals were either robbing on the road or abducting road users EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In Katsina DCP … Read more
Gunmen Attack Benue Villages, Kill Policemen, Lecturer, Many Others. …Two policemen were reportedly killed in Yelewata area of Guma LG, a border town between Benue and Nasarawa states. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] Owo Massacre: Atiku Donates N10m To Victims As Mass Burial Begins [PHOTOS] Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Kogi JUST IN: Troops Eliminate Scores … Read more
Following the arrest, the police recovered ten rounds of AK47 ammunition were recovered from the kidnapers’ dungeon Sewuese said investigations are still ongoing, adding that the force will not rest on its oars till the suspects at large are apprehended EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As … Read more
Ortom mourned the victims and described the murderers as cowards and criminals who must be fished out and prosecuted forthwith The armed men invaded Edumoga in the early hours of Sunday where they killed some locals… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses Burna … Read more
The Special Adviser on Security to the Benue State Governor disclosed that the total figures of death recorded so far could be higher than 25 15 corpses were recovered from the Tyotugh community in Tarka LGA while nine were recovered from Guma and one, a traditional ruler from Logo EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Reveals Condition … Read more
The four bandits killed are reported to be notorious for operating in the Sankera axis of the state Governor Samuel Ortom visited the police headquarters alongside Senator Gabriel Suswam who is from the zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baba Alkali and … Read more
The victims were riding on a motorcycle when they were ambushed and shot dead by the killer herdsmen… EKO HOT BLOG reports that three kinsmen of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, have been killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani It was gathered that the three, two males and a female, were killed Saturday at … Read more
…the governor said that he is confident that his family will not fight over his properties if anything happens to him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that he has already prepared his will due to the spate of insecurity in the country. Known to be outspoken … Read more
…Atiku also called for more support for IDPs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has visited Benue State and donated ₦50 million to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the north-central state. Speaking during a courtesy call on Governor Samuel Ortom, Atiku also called for more support for IDPs. The … Read more
…the victims were dismantling the mast when tragedy struck. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been killed and five others injured when an old mast belonging to the Nigeria Telecommunications Limited fell on them in Katsina-Ala, headquarters of the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. According to PUNCH Metro, the suspected government … Read more
Last year, he had removed one of the testicles by himself… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Terhemen Anongo, a 44-year-old resident of Gboko in Benue State, has castrated himself “to avert sexual desire”. Anongo, who is a medical school drop-out, claimed the decision will enable him serve God properly. Last year, he had removed one … Read more
Deeper life pastor has emerged as traditional ruler. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Deeper Life Pastor, John Elaigwu Odogbo, has emerged as the paramount ruler elect of Idomaland. The emergence which came through an election was conducted by the kingmakers. The four contenders for the stool were Andrew Idakwu, John Bamaiyi, Sunday Echono, and … Read more
There was panic as three family members were burnt to death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three members of a family were burnt to death as a result of fire disaster in Otukpo, Otukpo Local Government Area of the Benue state. An eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity to the News Agency of Nigeria … Read more