Controversial social media figure and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, was re-arrested on Thursday night and is set to undergo interrogation regarding allegations of bribery and corruption in Abuja. According to an official from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bobrisky will be transported to Abuja today (Friday). EKO HOT BLOG reported … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border while attempting to leave Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI KT Udo, the NIS revealed that Bobrisky was intercepted during passport checks on October 21. … Read more
Nigerian Army troops arrested two notorious terrorists in Taraba State after a fierce shootout and recovered two motorcycles; suspects are undergoing interrogation. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested two notorious terrorists after a fierce shootout in Geshi Village, Damisa Ward, Donga … Read more
Middle Belt Youths Forum slams Akpabio for criticizing Emefiele Accuses Senate President of patronizing executive, seeking favors Defends Emefiele’s handling of naira, calls out Akpabio’s alleged corruption Eko Hot Blog reports that the Middle Belt Youths Forum (MBYF) has come out swinging against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his recent comments demonizing former CBN Governor … Read more
Reports of police detention of journalist emerges on world press freedom day. Authorities restrict access to lawyer for detained reporter. Officials scrutinize FIJ over investigative stories. Eko Hot Blog reports that police detained Daniel Ojukwu, an FIJ journalist, in Lagos. His disappearance on May 1 prompted safety worries. FIJ reported Ojukwu as missing after he … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has rejected an application by Peter Obi to interrogate INEC regarding the technology used in the February 25th general elections. Obi had requested INEC to provide answers to key questions about the functionality test and glitches during the election. However, the tribunal has dismissed the application, stating … Read more
The DSS has revealed why they invited Fani-Kayode for questioning. Fani-Kayode was detained and questioned by the DSS for several hours on Monday. The DSS revealed that the investigation into the former minister is not yet over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said the former Minister of Aviation, … Read more
DSS has reportedly released Fani-Kayode. The APC chieftain was summoned on Monday by the DSS for interrogation. The former Aviation Minister has been summoned by the DSS before, and this instance is not an exception. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly released Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation, Femi … Read more