Doctors Face Sanction Over Death of Pregnant Woman, Baby In Akwa Ibom. Committee blames negligence, not lack of resources, for tragedy. Governor, health officials urged to impose disciplinary measures. Three doctors at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital in Akwa Ibom State are facing disciplinary action following the death of a pregnant woman, Ndiana Amos, and her … Read more
Premier League referee David Coote has been dismissed by the referees’ governing body, PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited), following a “thorough investigation” into multiple allegations of misconduct. Coote, 42, was initially suspended on November 11 after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him making disparaging remarks about Liverpool and their former manager … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers, including 10 Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that PSC sanctioned the demotion of 19 senior officers, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and … Read more
Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi may face disciplinary action from the Football Association (FA) after writing “I love Jesus” on his rainbow-colored captain’s armband during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the armbands, which were issued to all Premier League clubs, were part of the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign, … Read more
The Metropolitan Police Service in the UK has terminated the employment of Nigerian-British officer Shola Balogun from the Bromley Police Station after he was found guilty of biting a colleague during a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This decision was announced following a hearing held from October 21-23, 2024, chaired by senior officer Christopher McKay, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his complaints after he rejected an initial offer to manage the party’s machinery. The PDP stated it had made several attempts to support the governor, but he failed to unite his fellow governors and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party … Read more
Lagos police demote officer caught in a viral video attempting to extort money from a drone operator on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command announced the demotion of an officer who attempted to extort money from a drone operator, as seen in a viral video. The video captured two … Read more
Labour Party petitions key government institutions over NLC aggression. LP calls for disciplinary action against NLC President and others for alleged vandalism. Tensions rise as NLC stages picket at LP secretariat, leading to property destruction and salary loss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has lodged a petition with key government institutions, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission has ordered four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa and Adeleke Bode to immediately proceed on compulsory retirement for failing to retire following the appointment of their colleague, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The PSC, however, approved the … Read more