IGP Reacts As Policeman Rejects N4m Bribe, Arrest Drug Peddlers

 Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, commended SP Rilwan Kasumu and his team in the Area K, Marogbo of the Lagos State Police Command for rejecting a N4m bribe offered to them while investigating a case of alleged drug peddling and unlawful possession of ammunition against a suspected … Read more

“Beninese Officials Don’t Beg For Money” – American Ifa Devotee Criticizes Lagos Airport Officials

Eko Hot Blog reports that a tourist Nathan Lugo has recounted his encounter at Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport in Benin Republic, drawing comparisons with Nigeria’s Murtala Mohammed International Airport. In a recent post on his Facebook page, Lugo, an American Ifa devotee noted that the Cotonou airport is better than the Lagos airport. Editor’s Pick  … Read more

LASTMA Asks Residents To Report Extortion As 14 Officials Face Disciplinary Action

LASTMA officers near a commercial vehicle

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has asked Lagos residents to join hands with the agency as it works to root out the bad eggs in the system. The appeal comes as 14 LASTMA officers caught at different locations across the state extorting money from motorists are set to … Read more

PDP Crisis: “I Said You took N1bn” – Wike Dares Ayu To Sue Him

Wike has dared Ayu to sue him, insisting that he took a N1 billion bribe. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has renewed his criticisms of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu. EDITOR’S PICKS  World Cup 2022: “You Don’t Get Results By Shouting!” FIFA President Slams … Read more

PDP Crisis: I Didn’t Collect N1bn From Anybody, Ayu Dares Wike

The PDP crisis has taken another turn as Ayu dared Wike, saying he did not collect N1 billion from anybody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, has denied collecting N1 billion for anybody. EDITOR’S PICKS EXPOSED: Wike Reveals Other Ayu’s ‘Sins’ PDP Crisis: Ayu’s Children … Read more

Tinubu’s Campaign DG Commends Policemen For Rejecting $200,000 Bribe

Simon Lalong, the governor of Plateau State, has congratulated Mr. Daniel Amah, a member of the Nigerian Police Force, for turning down a $200,000 bribe. Eko Hot Blog reports that Amah, a native of the Jos East Local Government Area in Plateau State, joined the police in 2002 as a Cadet Inspector and is currently … Read more

LASTMA Officer Who Was Caught On Camera Receiving Bribe Dismissed

He also disclosed that 11 officers of the Agency have so far faced various disciplinary actions from Year 2020 till date, stressing that some of the officers had their appointments terminated, some demoted and others reprimanded for various offences.   The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the discharge of an officer of … Read more

VIDEO: ‘No Dey Do Like Fulani’ — Police Officer Caught Negotiating Bribe With Motorist

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A Nigerian police officer has been caught negotiating bribe with commuter. The officer, in a two minutes long video, who was decked in his police uniform, was heard haggling the amount he wanted to collect from the motorist before he would release him. The police officer outrightly declined the amount the road user gave him … Read more

See What Happened To Police Officer Who Allegedly Killed Tricyclist Over N100 Bribe

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A Nigerian Police officer has been dismissed for allegedly killing a tricyclist who refused to give him N100 bribe in Adamawa The affected policemen, Corporal Richard Japheth, had on June 1, 2020, in Maiha Local Government Area allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old tricyclist, Arabo Dauda, for not giving a bribe of N100. The slain … Read more

Alleged $10m Bribe: Reps Ask Police, DSS To Probe Ikenga

…To Sue Him For Criminal Libel, Misinformation And Defamation Of Character The House of Representatives has referred the spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere to the Police and the Department of State Security (DSS) for criminal investigation and to activate processes for requisite redress against Ikenga over the allegation … Read more

Former VC, Fed. UNIAGRIC, Makurdi Arraigned 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi zonal office, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, arraigned one Emmanuel Kucha a former Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State. Read Also: Sanwo-Olu: We Will Use Technology To Fight Crime Kucha was arraigned on a four-count charge for conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, abuse of office … Read more

Busted: Kogi Collation Officer Presents N50k Bribe Offered By Politicians

A collation officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi state on Sunday presented a N50,000 bribe politicians offered to a presiding officer in Igalamela-Odolu local government area of the state during Saturday’s election. Elections in Kogi State have been marred with widespread financial inducements by political agents. The collation officer presented the … Read more

INEC’s Deputy Director Gets Six-Year Jail Term Over Diezani Bribe

A Deputy Director of the Independent National Electoral  Commission (INEC), Auwal Jibrin has bagged a six-year jail term for benefiting from N45 million bribe of a former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke in the build-up of the 2015 Presidential election. Mr Jibrin was charged on a six-count charge before Justice Yusuf Birnin-Kudu of the Jigawa … Read more