Fake Madman in Ayetoro Regrets Criminal Past, Seeks Redemption Through Skill Training

EKO HOT BLOG reports that earlier last week, a popular madman named Wasiu, who has been roaming the streets of Ayetoro for the past three years, was apprehended by the United Community Security (U.C.S.). Investigation revealed several items that should not have been found with a madman. “We found human hair, ATM cards, and Indian … Read more

‘Sarcasm Can Be Criminal’ — Police Warn Nigerians On Social Media

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The Nigeria police force is warning Nigerians to be careful how they use sarcasm to pass messages on the Internet. The force says sarcastic statements can constitute cybercrime. It threatens to use the controversial Cybercrime Prohibition Act against Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has warned Nigerians to be careful when … Read more

NDLEA Warns The Public About New Scam

The NDLEA has warned the public about scammers posing as its officers.  These scammers demand money for release, but the NDLEA emphasized they are not involved.  Individuals facing such situations should contact NDLEA’s hotline numbers for assistance or clarification. Eko Hot Blog reports that The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Saturday cautioned the … Read more

Tribunal: Peter Obi, Atiku’s Allegations Against Tinubu Are Criminal In Nature – APC

Tribunal

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that some of the allegations made by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, against President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal are of a criminal nature. Obi and Atiku have … Read more

Man Sells Boss Car To Fund Relocation Abroad

The police in Lagos have arrested a 21-year-old man, Temple Samuel, for allegedly stealing and selling his boss’ Lexus ES 330 car in the Ogba area of the state.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson for the police in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement he issued on Wednesday … Read more

Man Dragged To Court For Stealing Catfish In Osun

A man has been dragged to court for stealing catfish in Osun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 27-year-old man, Seun Fisayo, was on Thursday dragged before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court, Ile-Ife for allegedly stealing 350 pieces of catfish. The defendant was arraigned in court on one count of stealing. Read Also: Book: Oyinlola … Read more

Trump Defends Jeff Fortenberry, Calls Mark Zuckerberg ‘A Criminal’

Trump Defends Jeff Fortenberry, Calls Mark Zuckerberg 'A Criminal'

Trump called Mark Zuckerberg a “criminal” for being permitted to spend $500 million and so influence the outcome of a presidential election. The congressman is accused of providing false and misleading statements to investigators Ekohotblog reports that Donald Trump, a former U.S President, has supported Representative Jeff Fortenberry after he was charged with lying to … Read more

Obasanjo Speaks On Federal Government’s Fresh Loan

Burnt Benue Farmland

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the Federal Government’s plan to source for fresh loans, saying borrowing to accumulate debt for the next generation is criminal. Speaking to Channels Television on the sidelines of an event in South Africa, Obasanjo noted that if the existing debt is left unserviced or unpaid, it might become … Read more

Police Confirm Murder Of Monarch’s Successor, Launches Manhunt For Killers

Police Confirm Murder Of Monarch’s Successor, Launches Manhunt For Killers Ekohotblog, September 11, 2020…The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for killers of Chukwuma Ojukwu, an aspirant to the Awka-Etiti traditional stool, in Idemili South LGA. Haruna Mohammed, the spokesman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. Mohammed assured … Read more