Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied allegations that he bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with ₦15 million to dismiss money laundering charges against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the accusation came to light on Tuesday after influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, shared … Read more
Nollywood actor and human rights advocate Yomi Fabiyi has announced plans to lead a peaceful protest demanding justice for the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. Fabiyi made the announcement on his Instagram page, stating that the protest would take place on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Lagos State House of … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims that Seaman Abbas Haruna has been detained for six years, as alleged by his wife, Hussaina Iliya. The DHQ clarified that Haruna was never arrested. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo … Read more
A dramatic standoff between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello unfolded on Wednesday night. The agency’s attempt to apprehend Bello, who is wanted in connection with an alleged N80.2 billion fraud, ended in failure. Despite Bello’s public declaration of cooperation and his apparent compliance with the EFCC’s … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an alleged internet fraudster accused of detaining a young woman in Abuja for money rituals. Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) made the arrest. In a statement released Thursday night, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated … Read more
Pandemonium broke out at Senator Stella Oduah’s Estate in the Akili-Ozizor community of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, following the tragic shooting and killing of Noel Chinedu Okechukwu, a final-year Fine and Applied Arts student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 17, when Okechukwu was allegedly shot … Read more
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have arrested Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada, the former Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General under Nasir el-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Bada was reportedly apprehended on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos while attempting to leave … Read more
A couple has tragically died following a gas explosion in Abakiliki, the capital of Ebonyi State. The spokesperson for the Ebonyi State Police Command, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. According to Ukandu, the explosion claimed the lives of a woman, identified as Chioma, and her … Read more
The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Umukoro for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietress, at their residence in the Warri area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir Sanusi Lagos Ministry of Transportation Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has postponed its public hearing on alleged sabotage within the petroleum industry initially set for September 10-12, 2024, the hearing will be rescheduled to facilitate further consultations with key stakeholders whose insights are crucial for a thorough investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate Leader and Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee on … Read more
New details have emerged regarding the recent re-invitation of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero and Secretary General Emmanuel Ugboaja by the Nigeria Police Force. This follows an earlier invitation related to serious allegations. EKO HOT BLOG recalls Ajaero was summoned by the police over accusations including “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, … Read more
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has authorised the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) A. A. Babangida and 19 others for 30 days. This detention is related to their suspected involvement in banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. The court’s ruling allows DIA operatives to thoroughly investigate … Read more
Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison last year for human trafficking, is now under investigation by the London Metropolitan Police in connection with a new case. This development was revealed in a documentary titled “Daniel vs Ekweremadu,” created by award-winning filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo. The … Read more
A Federal Court in Abuja has ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to thirty-two individuals and companies associated with the recent 10-day #EndBadGovernance Protest. This action, pending investigation and prosecution, was ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who also directed the banks to apprehend anyone transacting with these accounts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has secured court approval to detain 124 individuals arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest for an extended period of 60 days as investigations continue. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued this ruling in response to ex-parte motions filed by Ibrahim Mohammed, counsel for the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command arrested a woman named Hauwa Sani for attempting to smuggle 124 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition concealed in a gallon of palm oil, along with a two-year-old child in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement posted … Read more
Reps Probe Alleged Collusion Against Dangote Refinery Over Crude Oil Supply Withholding House of Representatives is investigating claims of crude oil supply obstruction to Dangote Refinery by NUPRC and IOCs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into claims that the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and International Oil … Read more
The University of Nigeria Nsukka confirmed the tragic death of first-year student, whose body was found in a drainage, and is collaborating with authorities to investigate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has confirmed the tragic passing of Favour Okenyi, a first-year student from the Department of Medical … Read more
Former NLC President Takai Shamang has been kidnapped from his home in Kaduna State, with authorities working to secure his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Takai Shamang has reportedly been kidnapped. Shamang, who also served as the President General of the National Union of Electricity and Gas Workers (now … Read more