EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the alleged N585 million disbursement began questioning the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu on Tuesday, January 9. She arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Safiyanu Andaha. According to Sources, Andaha was whisked away on Monday night at Ningo village along Andaha –Akwanga Road. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s Aides Betrayed Him … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 12 persons, including one woman with her two kids, were allegedly killed by suspected armed gunmen in Kurya village, Rabbah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A resident of the community, Yusuf Kurya, who spoke with our correspondent on the telephone, confirmed the tragic incident. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State Police Command, on Tuesday, revealed 86 individuals lost their lives, and 221 houses were set ablaze during the Christmas Eve assaults perpetrated by gunmen in Plateau State. The State Commissioner of Police, Okoro Alawari, made this disclosure in a statement released on Tuesday and signed by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 16 persons were killed in Mushu village of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau state. Spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven, a multi security taskforce maintaining peace in the state, Captain Oya James, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To Cabal, NLC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen suspected to be assassins have murdered one Dr. David Adefikayo, the Medical Director of Dafikayo Clinic, in his residence in Kanbi, Moro Local Government. The assailants reportedly broke into the deceased’s residence around 8:30 pm on Thursday and brutally murdered the medical officer in the presence of his wife … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Police Command has verified that David Umar Mike, the secretary of the state governorship election tribunal, was attacked by gunmen in Lokoja. The incident involved the theft of sensitive documents related to the recent gubernatorial election. SP William Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Kogi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Police Command has rescued two traders abducted by gunmen. The two traders were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen who invaded a market at Mchia community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State last Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly Questions Governor’s Nomination Procedure for Cabinet Positions Details Of Service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that An uofficial of Lagos State government, whose name is yet to be ascertained, was reportedly kidnapped by some hooded gunmen at his residence in Igbe-Oloja, Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday. The incident which sent shock waves in and around the serene but swampy area reportedly took place around 9p.m., when the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of Kiyawa Local Government (LG) of Jigawa State, Nasiru Ahmed Kiyawa, is appealing to security operatives to rescue his two wives kidnapped by some unknown gunmen. This online media platform learnt that the assailants invaded the residence of the LG chairman on Friday night and whisked away his … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the allegations of sponsoring thugs to attack the Social Democratic Party (SDP) rally in the state. There was a commotion in Ejule, a community in the Ofu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, on Wednesday, after gunmen … Read more
Shettima Meets Nigerian Students, Others In China A fresh detail has emerged about the late Deputy Registrar of the Federal Polytechnic, Uwana, in Ebonyi State, Innocent Obi who was recently killed by gunmen in Imo State. The murdered Obi, popularly referred to as ‘Onye Army’ is the cousin of the Labour Party(LP) governorship candidate in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gun-wielding terrorists have reportedly kidnapped five female students of the Federal University in Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State. Reports obtained by Naija News on Wednesday morning revealed that the terrorists stormed the varsity and headed to a female hostel where they abducted the students. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected bandits have attacked worshippers in a Mosque at Saya-Saya village in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing seven people. Five of the victims were gunned down in the mosque, while the remaining two other victims were killed at different locations within the area. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Owerri, the Imo State capital, following the gruesome murder of a couple identified as Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Owobo by three unknown gunmen on Sunday night. This online media platform gathered that Mr. Owobo, a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police from Edo State, was killed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the palace of Eze Kanu Ikenolu, a traditional ruler at Ndia Iche Arondizuogu community in the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State was set ablaze by unknown gunmen. Speaking about the incident, sources told the Whistler that the gunmen stormed the palace of the traditional ruler with explosives … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have shot and killed a councillor representing Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council in Enugu State, Nelson Sylvester, popularly known as Ofunwa. It was learnt that the lawmaker was murdered on Sunday night at his residence in Eha-Alumonah. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Ogun State, killing the pastor and abducting seven worshippers. The Ogun State So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the incident, saying his officers rescued the seven church members and killed one of the kidnappers during a rescue operation. In a … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a Port Harcourt-based businessman, Confidence Chiadikobi Franco has been shot d£ad by unknown g¥nmen in the Ubeta-Owube axis of Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State. Franco was attacked and killed alongside the driver of the commercial vehicle they were travelling in on June 24th. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Oba of Idofin, Shedrack Obibeni, and wife, in the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the victims were kidnapped around 5pm along the Makutu-Idofin Road in Kogi State. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 … Read more