Three prominent real estate brokers, Tal and Oren Alexander, along with their brother Alon, have been charged with sex trafficking in a case alleging they drugged, assaulted, and raped dozens of women over more than a decade. Prosecutors claim the Alexander brothers, well-known for brokering high-end property deals in New York and Miami, used their … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the former Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ahmed Kuru is to be arraigned alongside the current Managing Director of Arik Air, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, the receiver manager of Arik Air, Kamilu Omokide, Union … Read more
A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile case against former President Donald Trump, which accused him of unlawfully attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Special prosecutor Jack Smith, who brought the criminal charges, requested their dismissal, referencing a Justice Department policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed the case “without … Read more
Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess, has been accused of a second rape, just days after his arrest on suspicion of the same offense. During a detention hearing at Oslo District Court on Wednesday for the first alleged incident, police prosecutor Andreas Kruszewski stated that the Oslo Police District had requested … Read more
Operatives from the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested a tanker driver on Saturday for diverting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, intended for the NNPC mega station. Commandant Sotiyo Igbalawole reported that the driver, Afeez Adegbola, 47, was apprehended on Friday night in Ikirun while … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, is a free man once again after a recent encounter with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) that resulted in his detention for several days. Bobrisky was apprehended while attempting to leave the country through the Seme Border. This incident occurred amid an ongoing investigation into allegations … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, may face new criminal charges amid allegations of serving his jail term in a private apartment and bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. EKO HOT BLOG previously reported that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months … Read more
Disgraced American rapper and music executive Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, has reportedly been removed from suicide watch. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Diddy was placed on suicide watch in prison after his arrest on September 16 by Homeland Security on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and interstate transportation for prostitution. In a … Read more
Renowned hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, also known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy, is currently facing serious legal challenges that have thrust him into the spotlight. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on September 16, federal agents arrested Combs in New York after a series of civil lawsuits surfaced, bringing forth allegations of sex trafficking, … Read more
Renowned hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed on suicide watch at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits trial on serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 54-year-old was arrested on multiple counts, including transportation for the purpose of prostitution, following federal raids on his properties … Read more
American music icon Sean Combs, known professionally as Diddy, was arrested in New York on Monday night by federal agents at a Manhattan hotel following a grand jury indictment. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, describing the prosecution as unjust. Agnifilo emphasized that Diddy had voluntarily traveled to New York … Read more
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Mr. Ajagba Joseph, for allegedly attempting to murder a man he discovered at his concubine’s house. This was disclosed in a statement posted by the police on X.com on Wednesday. According to the statement, the incident occurred on August 23 when Joseph visited his lover’s … Read more
Two men on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing a man on the head with broken bottle during an argument. The defendants – Temitope Anifowoshe, 49, a businessman and Tope Sule, 50, a driver, both residing at 28, Egbatedo St., Oko- Oba, Agege, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Cyberstalking is a punishable offense under Nigerian law Five specific provisions in the Cybercrimes Act 2015 target cyberstalking Fines and imprisonment are potential consequences for offenders Eko Hot Blog reports that in an era where online harassment has become increasingly prevalent, it’s crucial for Nigerians to be aware of the legal ramifications of cyberstalking. This … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, detained Afro singer Ibrahim Owodunni, also known as Primeboy, while he was visiting the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba. The arrest came following a petition filed by Wunmi, the widow of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, alias Mohbad, alleging defamation and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the mugshot of former United States President, Donald Trump has been released. A mugshot is a photograph of a person’s face made for an official purpose, especially police records. Editors Pick Tribunal Sacks Labour Party House Of Reps Member In Lagos State Appointment: APC Committee Replaces Two Ministers Brave Nigerian … Read more
Trump lost the 2020 US presidential election to President Joe Biden by more than 7 million votes. However, the former president has refused to concede defeat, alleging unproven voter fraud. His belief that he was cheated led him and his allies to take unsuccessful extraordinary steps to overturn the results of the election. Eko Hot … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has been charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He is accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival: Epe Ogunmodede Club Defeats Epe … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Former President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, has been released following his arraignment on criminal charges. The charges are related to the former president’s handling of classified documents. At the arraignment on Tuesday, the US Justice Department recommended that Trump and his co-defendant and aide, Walt Nauta, … Read more
A grand jury investigating Trump in Manhattan, New York indicted the former president last Thursday. The move made Trump the first former or current US president to be charged with a crime. He was arraigned in court on Tuesday where he pled not guilty to all charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States … Read more