One-way driving declared unlawful and dangerous in Eredo LCDA Violators risk arrest and prosecution, says Akinloye Call for shared responsibility to ensure road safety The Executive Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has issued a stern warning to motorists within the council to desist from driving against traffic, popularly … Read more
32-year-old Odera Gregory Mbadiwe found in Mile 2 area. Family reported him missing after he left home with his father’s vehicle. Lagos Police commend public cooperation in locating him. Odera Gregory Mbadiwe, the 32-year-old brother of Big Brother Naija stars Ocee and Ozee Mbadiwe, has been found and reunited with his family after being reported … Read more
Fatal crash on Lekki-Epe Expressway claims lives, leaving community in grief. NYCN Epe, through spokesperson Moibi Ibrahim, commiserates with victims’ families. Calls for strict adherence to road safety and intensified sensitization campaigns. The youths of Epe Local Government, under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), have expressed deep sorrow over the … Read more
Epe LG joins Lagos State in marking Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Theme for 2025: “It Concerns Us All.” Chairman urges victims to speak out and calls for collective action from all stakeholders. Eko Hot Blog reports the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animashaun FHTI, has urged residents to … Read more
The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, recently convened a crucial meeting with the leadership of the local security architecture to address pressing security concerns and outline proactive measures for safeguarding lives, property, and public infrastructure during the festive season. Ekohotblog gathers that the meeting brought together representatives … Read more
Worshippers were forced to escape Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue early Friday after a suspected arson attack, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as an “act of hate.” Firefighters arrived at the Ripponlea synagogue just after 4:00 AM local time (17:00 GMT Thursday) to find the building engulfed in flames. Community leaders reported that “a few … Read more
Notorious armed bandit leader Jiya Turji has reportedly received a ₦6 million ransom payment from the residents of Sardauna village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The payment, aimed at securing the release of five community members abducted by Turji’s gang, was revealed on Friday by counterterrorism and insurgency expert Zagazola Makama … Read more
Four Nigerian students in the UK have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a violent knife fight in Leicester, which left one victim with multiple stab wounds. The incident occurred on November 4, 2021, on New Park Street, Leicester. Police investigations, aided by CCTV footage, phone tracking, and public assistance, led to the … Read more
Suspected cultists have intensified their violent activities in the Ahoada communities of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State, killing two more individuals yesterday. The rampage resumed in the Edeoha community and surrounding areas after a brutal attack on Sunday, during which four people were murdered, leaving residents in a state of fear. This region … Read more
Armed bandits abducted the district head of Kanya, Alhaji Isah Daya, over the weekend in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred when the bandits stormed Kanya village, resulting in the death of one person, Sherrif Alhaji Almu, and injuries to three others who are currently receiving treatment at a local … Read more
Operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps have apprehended a couple for allegedly breaking into an orphanage and stealing bags of rice along with various food supplies. During a press briefing on Friday, Ondo Amotekun Corps Commander Adetunji Adeleye revealed that the couple was arrested following intelligence reports regarding their illicit activities. The suspects, John … Read more
The residence of former federal lawmaker Frank Ibezim, from Imo State in Nigeria’s South-East, was attacked by hoodlums. Reports indicate the attack occurred on Monday night in Nsu, a community in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Ibezim, who represented the Imo North District under the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2021 … Read more
A middle-aged man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was electrocuted early Tuesday while attempting to vandalize a transformer and cables owned by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred opposite Queens Hotel in Ankpa Ward, Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. Residents discovered the man’s lifeless … Read more
The Niger state government has pleaded with the Nigeria army to redeploy its troops to communities prone to terrorist attacks in the state. Acting Governor of the state, Mr Yakubu Garba, made the appeal in an interview with newsmen after the 3-days Fidda’u prayer for 13 people killed by bandits in Shiroro. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Police Officer Fatally Shot by Vigilante Group Ambush Occurred During Routine Patrol in Gassol Authorities Condemn “Heinous and Unprovoked Criminal Act” Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a tragic turn of events, the Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police officer at the hands of a local vigilante group. Editor’s Pick … Read more
Lagos AG Lawal Pedro ready for state police, pending creation signal. Emphasizes advantages of indigenous police in local crime prevention. Advocates for state police despite abuse concerns, citing benefits in community safety. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has expressed the state’s readiness for … Read more