BREAKING: Police Officer Drambi Vandi Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Killing Of Bolanle Raheem

Eko Hot Blog reports that assistant superintendent of Police Drambi Vandi has been sentenced to death by hanging for his role in the death of Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem It would be recalled that Raheem was killed on Christmas day last year under questionable circumstances in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Editors Pick  Obasa … Read more

Bolanle Raheem: Things To Remember As Court Begins Drambi Vandi’s Trial Today

The trial of ASP Drambi Vandi starts today. He allegedly killed Mrs Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day 2022. The Lagos government is leading the disgraced cop’s prosecution. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos State High Court is set to begin the trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, a policeman who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, … Read more

NBA To Pay Tributes To Bolanle Raheem Jan 17

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is set to honour Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, a female colleague who was fatally shot on Christmas Day on January 16. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was announced by the NBA in a statement given to reporters on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In … Read more

The Clock Ticks On, Exceeding Two-year Mark Since #EndSARS, Yet The Plague Of Police Brutality In Nigeria Remains Unabated

By Bernard Joseph The #EndSARS movement, as it quickly came to be known in October 2020, garnered global attention and support as the world watched in horror at the reports of police brutality in Nigeria. Despite the promise of reform, the issue has continued to haunt the country like a ghost from the past. Many … Read more

NBA Leadership Visits Lagos Attorney-general Amid Prosecution Of Killer Cop

The NBA leadership visited the Lagos attorney-general amid the prosecution of the killer cop involved in the extra-judicial killing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), has led some members of the National Executive and Senior Members of the Bar, on … Read more

Lagos Govt Set To Hold Police, Youth Dialogue After Shooting Incidents

The Lagos government is set to hold a police and youth dialogue after recent shooting incidents in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has concluded plans to hold its second edition of the Police and Youth Dialogue with the theme: “The Police, … Read more

Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi Remanded As Lagos Files Murder Charge

Killer cop was in court over the killing of Bolanle Raheem. Eko Hot Blog reports that Drambi Vandi, the Police officer who allegedly shot a female lawyer called Bolanle Raheem, faced remand proceedings at the Yaba Magistrate’s Court on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS  Bolanle Raheem: Sanwo-Olu Meets IGP, Vows There’ll Be No Cover-up In Murder Prosecution … Read more

Bolanle Raheem: Sanwo-Olu Meets IGP, Vows There’ll Be No Cover-up In Murder Prosecution

Sanwo-Olu has met the IGP, vowing that there will be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the murder of Bolanle Raheem. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said there would be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the culprit(s) involved in the murder of the late … Read more

NBA Demands N5bn Compensation For Family Of Slain Lagos Lawyer

NBA has said it will demand an N5 billion compensation for the family of the slain Lagos lawyer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said it will demand at least N5 billion compensation for the family of slain Lagos lawyer Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem. NBA said it will also monitor the … Read more

IGP Orders Suspension Of ASP Vandi, Suspected Killer Of Bolanle Raheem

The IGP has ordered the suspension of ASP Vandi the suspected killer of Bolanle Raheem. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba has ordered the immediate suspension of ASP Dambri Vandi, the policeman arrested over the killing of Bolanle Raheem. Recall that Raheem, a Lagos-based lawyer was shot dead … Read more

My Daughter Was Pregnant With Twins Until Police Killing – Bolanle Raheem’s Mother

Bolanle Raheem’s mother says her daughter was pregnant with twins. Eko Hot Blog reports that the mother of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was shot dead by a police officer in the Ajah area of Lagos has confirmed that the deceased was pregnant with twins. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills … Read more

Ajah Shooting: Nothing Will Be Spared Until Justice Is Served Adequately – Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu says nothing will be spared until justice is served after a policeman killed a lawyer in the Ajah area of Lagos on Christmas day. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned in strongest term, the shooting and killing of Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer which took place on … Read more

Ajah Shooting: NBA Demands Justice For Slain Lagos Lawyer

The NBA is demanding justice for the slain Lagos lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded that justice is served in the case of a lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer on Christmas day. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills … Read more

‘These Murderers Must Pay’ — Nigerians React To Killing Of Lagos Lawyer By Policeman

Nigerians have reacted to the killing of a Lagos-based lawyer Bolanle Raheem by a Policeman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians on social media are shocked and enraged that a trigger-happy Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) shot dead a Lagos-based female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem in the Ajah area of the state on Christmas Day. The … Read more