The proprietress of His Majesty Group of Schools, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, has been allegedly murdered by her 25-year-old son, Emmanuel Umukoro, on Saturday night, September 8, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the deceased, wife of Rev. Prince Umukoro, the resident pastor of Victory Family Assembly International (VIFA), was reportedly killed by Emmanuel, who had … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a Lagos-based businessman, Paul Okwuy Mbadugha, for drug trafficking. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release May/June 2024 WASSCE Results Today … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that in a deeply distressing event in Epe, Lagos, a man has been apprehended following the brutal killing of his father. The suspect, whose name remains undisclosed, is known to suffer from severe mental health issues. This tragic incident unfolded after a confrontation over the son’s drug use. Last week, the father … Read more
NDLEA officials have visited Augustine University for drug abuse sensitization. Eko hot blog reports that officials from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, visited Augustine University on June 11, 2024, to educate students and staff on the dangers of drug misuse. EDITOR’S PICK Borno Stands Alone Against State Police, Reps To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Health and Social Welfare Minister, Muhammed Pate, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will soon sign an Executive Order to significantly reduce the cost of drugs and pharmaceutical products in the country. He also disclosed that the Federal Government secured a $1 billion grant from Afriexim Bank and foreign partners … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’allah has disclosed that students who intend to study in the university must undertake and present a drug test before admission. Na’allah, who made this known at the 27th Pre- Convocation briefing in Abuja on Wednesday said the institution is working … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petitions Court on Wednesday ruled that the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, failed to prove that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was convicted for money laundering in the United States. The five-man panel led by Justice Haruna Tsammani ruled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched a manhunt for a Lekki, Lagos State-based notorious drug dealer, Sowunmi Ayodeji Kayode, who is now on the run after driving his luxury car to crush an agency officer during a search. The NDLEA made the disclosure in a statement issued by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested Salisu Sani, the manufacturer of sacra herbs popularly known as Baban Aisha herbal medicine. The NAFDAC director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure at a press conference on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Mother, Baby, Others Feared Killed As Flood … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a secret laboratory producing deadly illicit substance, Methamphetamine, in a residential community located in Ikeja, Lagos State. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun … Read more
NAFDAC issued an alert against a weight loss pill on Sunday, January 22, 2023. The alert says the drug can cause cancer and advised against using it. The drug control agency also said the pill contains a banned substance and microbial growth above permissible limits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food … Read more
The Lagos government has distributed free drugs to ‘Ilera Eko’ healthcare providers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced the distribution of drugs to ILERA EKO Healthcare Providers free of charge. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA Leadership Visits Lagos Attorney-general Amid Prosecution Of Killer Cop Lagos Govt Set To Hold Police, Youth Dialogue … Read more
INEC has disowned a statement announcing the probe of Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied investigating the presidential candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his alleged indictment for drug-dealing and money laundering in the United States in 1993. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: … Read more
Reactions have trailed Abike-Dabiri’s comment on Nigerians’ crime rate in Dubai. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has claimed that Nigerians contribute one of the highest crime rates in Dubai, the capital of United Arab Emirates (UAE). EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Announces Date To Introduce Redesigned … Read more
Police have apprehended a suspected dealer of fake drugs in Kano During investigation , the suspect confessed that the drug were fake, he transported them from Lagos to Kano EDITOR’S PICK APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At War Over 3, 000 Statutory Delegates 2023: Ngige To Make Position On Tuesday After Consultation With Mortals, Immortals [JUST … Read more
NDLEA has arrested seven traffickers and stopped smuggles of consignment of cocaine into three major ports. Suspects claimed to be a shoe maker EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Esapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls On His Car In Lagos Bandits Shot Two Years Old baby On Her Private Part EKO … Read more
NDLEA has jailed 677 drug traffickers, and arrested 3,359 others Over 65,000 kg of hard drugs seized by the NDLEA EDITOR’S PICK Yemi Osinbajo To Host APC Senators To Iftar Dinner [JUST IN] 2023: Osinbajo Meets APC Senators Tuesday BREAKING: APC National Chairman, Adamu, Deputy Resign From Senate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National … Read more
DCP Abba Kyari alleged ties with the International drug group has landed him in trouble again for aiding and abetting drug pushing. The Agency believes strongly that DCP Kyari is a member of a drug cartel that operates the Brazil-Ethiopia-Nigeria illicit drug pipeline The agency also claims to have a trove of intelligence, hard facts, … Read more
NDLEA has foiled woman’s attempt to swallow cocaine during raid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ifeoma Godwin Sade, the 29-year-old wife of a suspected drug dealer, Ifeanyi Onyeasi, was stopped from swallowing 12 grams of cocaine during a raid by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Jos, Plateau State. The grams … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Globally, crime is the fugitive that lurks behind every insane quest for money, power and drugs. In most underdeveloped countries, Nigeria inclusive, crime walks unashamedly naked, bigger than the aforementioned threesome, bending the arms of the law over backwards like a twisted branch of a tree. In developed countries, however, crime – … Read more