Trump says D.C. is now “virtually crime-free” after federal crack down Over 2,200 arrests have been made since August 7. Mixed reactions as Trump dines publicly in restaurants downtown Washington to promote crackdown. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that Washington D.C. has become safer following his administration’s deployment of federal security forces. Eko … Read more
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended his controversial efforts to reduce the number of beggars in Abuja, stating that some individuals could be serving as informants for terrorists. In October, Wike launched a “war on beggars” to prevent the capital from becoming “a city of beggars,” a move that drew criticism, particularly from … Read more
Tunisian President Kais Saied defends recent arrests of journalists, commentators, and lawyers, despite international backlash. Hundreds protest in Tunis, decrying arrests and crackdown on dissent, chanting “Freedom!” and “The police state belongs in the past!” Arrests occur under Decree 54, which punishes “spreading false information” with up to five years in prison, sparking concerns over … Read more
Over 100 shanties to be demolished under Adeniji-Adele Bridge 48-hour quit notice expires, paving way for enforcement action Bid to reclaim “ungoverned spaces” and maintain Lagos’ smart city image Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is set to commence a crackdown on shanties housing hundreds of residents under the Adeniji-Adele Bridge. In … Read more
Harassment of customers by loan apps to be addressed Inter-agency collaboration to block offending platforms Strict measures to protect consumer rights Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is taking decisive action against loan apps notorious for harassing customers. Moreover, the commission’s acting chairman, Adamu Abdullahi, revealed the agency’s … Read more
EFCC has announced a crackdown on businesses charging customers in foreign currencies Schools, hotels, and supermarkets are among the entities targeted for accepting dollars and other foreign currencies The commission has deemed this practice illegal, putting pressure on the Naira, and vows to take action against offenders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial … Read more
Two suspects arrested for attempted child trafficking Five minors rescued from traffickers’ clutches Collaborative effort with Sokoto Police in ongoing investigation Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command cracked down on child trafficking, apprehending two suspects and rescuing five underage children from their grasp. Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola Tinubu’s … Read more
Two Russian journalists arrested on “extremism” charges linked to Alexei Navalny’s group. Detentions part of broader crackdown on dissent and independent media in Russia. Concerns grow over freedom of press and human rights violations in Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on “extremism” charges. … Read more
Iranian Police Crackdown as Protests Over Dry River Turn Violent EKO HOT BLOG reports that protests in Iran turned violent as police clashed with tens of thousands of people who had gathered to demand the restoration of a river that had been diverted to factories by the government. Farmers protested this week along the Zayandeh … Read more