EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a case causing widespread concern, the Bayelsa government is investigating a traditional rite in Akeddei community where a 4-year-old girl was “married” to a 54-year-old man. While the girl’s parents and community leaders claim it was a life-saving “Koripamo” ritual, critics view it as child marriage and potential abuse. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Pastor identified with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and three other persons have been reportedly killed and 39 others abducted after bandits stormed Kuduru town, Bwari area council, Abuja, Garam community, and Azu community in neighbouring Niger State. Reports revealed that the attacks were carried out on Saturday, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two individuals were reportedly feared dead following an attack by bandits on Kaura-Namoda town, the administrative centre of Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State. According to reports, an eyewitness to have narrated that the bandits stormed the town at approximately 9 pm on Tuesday, firing shots indiscriminately and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yoruba community in Kano under the aegis of Western Nigeria People Political Forum has organised a special prayer to seek God’s guidance and protection for the former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the current Kano State Government. The prayer, which held yesterday in Sabongari area of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned some states in the country to prepare for flooding in the month of August as a result of heavy rainfall. NEMA in a statement on Monday by its Lagos Territorial Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye said the states to be affected include Kwara, … Read more
By Sola Ogunbanjo Some recalcitrant owners of Businesses along Animashaun VeePee Road, Kilometer 2, off Idiroko Road, Tomori Estate, Sango Ota, Ogun State, have been mandated by the Ogun State House of Assembly to pay up their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) fees within a stipulated time or face possible prosecution. This is coming on the … Read more
Unknown gunmen invaded Aloko-Oganenigwu, a community in Kogi State, killing scores of people, including Pastor Jacob Wodi Hulobu. The Pastor was shot dead while checking the state of his church after the attack. He had earlier escaped the morning attack with some of his members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Living Faith Church Pastor, … Read more
A youth leader and four others were reportedly killed in a suspected armed herdsmen attack in two communities in Benue state. According to witnesses, the armed men shot at anyone they saw without provocation. The police confirmed the development, but details of the incidents are yet to be received. EKO HOT BLOG reports that A … Read more
Gunmen attacked Katsina communities and killed 44. Recall that a group of vigilantes were attacked in the state’s Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) last week. A Resident of the community said the terrorists operated concurrently between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning in several villages of the two local governments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen … Read more
Saheed Adamson, an Ajido community traditional leader in Lagos State’s Badagry region, is said to have assaulted Michael Kunnuji, one of his high chiefs, following a dispute. Eko Hot Blog reports that the monarch was said to have dealt a blow on Kunnuji, who also doubles as his second-in-command. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy … Read more
Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Kill Six, Injure Others EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least six persons were feared dead in renewed armed herdsmen attack on Umella village in Mbawa Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. The attackers also reportedly left several persons injured while survivors were said to … Read more
Suspected political thug have shot four in Ondo community EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four persons have been reportedly shot at Idanre town in Idanre local government area of Ondo State by a suspected political thug. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State Govs BREAKING: … Read more
Gunmen have killed a POS operator in Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that some gunmen on Friday attacked a shop belonging to a Point of Sale (POS) operator in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution His … Read more
6 people have been Reported dead after fresh attack in Benue EKO HOT BLOG reports that At least six people have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack on Mbagum community of Tombo Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. This online media platform gathered that the attacks occurred simultaneously on … Read more
Hoodlums loot Abuja community …normalcy is yet to be restored by the authorities at press time EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared Missing In Lagos Community EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Tension Soldiers As Kill 10, Burn Houses In Cross River Community Some soldiers were said to have been deployed to the area to maintain peace. However, while carrying out their duty, one of their commanders was reportedly killed in Nko EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning … Read more
Bandits Sends DISTURBING Message To 5 Plateau Communities The source told the media platform on Tuesday that gunmen threatened to attack the areas, advising them to vacate or else face the consequences EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of … Read more
Bandits Attack Kaduna Community, Killed a woman, abducted another and shot the Civilian Joint Task Force CJTF, Commander on Tuesday …the attack lasted till early Wednesday morning EDITORS 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: INEC … Read more
Three killed as Fulani herdsmen attack Enugu communities A labourer who escaped the herder broke the news and alerted residents in the community EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspect With N2.56M Fake Drugs Jealous Man Sets Wife Ablaze In Adamawa NDLEA Arrests 7 Traffickers, Intercepts Cocaine Consignments At 3 Airports EKO HOT BLOG reports that at … Read more
Gunmen invaded Gwada community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killed a policeman and four other people. This is coming barely five days into an ongoing military operation in the area with the deployment of heavy troops. EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Escapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls … Read more