It’s historical blow to illicit drug trade– NDLEA Chairman, Marwa Court orders Forfeiture of Assets The trial for the fifth suspect, Oguntolure Sunday, is ongoing The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully convicted four drug kingpins linked to the historic confiscation of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022. Eko … Read more
Tunisian politician Ayachi Zammel, a candidate in the upcoming October 6 presidential election, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, his lawyer announced on Tuesday. “The court in Tunis handed Ayachi Zammel 12 years in prison across four cases related to voter endorsements,” lawyer Abdessater Messoudi told AFP. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
Lagos tells residents to conceal a sexual offence and go to jail for three years. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has called on residents to report sexual offences around them or risk a jail term. EDITOR’S PICKS Funke Akindele Visits Lagos Fire Service, Makes Major Announcement … Read more
US President’s son Hunter Biden has been found guilty of criminal charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hunter Biden, the son of United States (US) President Joe Biden has been found guilty on all charges in his historic criminal case focused on his purchase of a firearm in 2018. A jury found him guilty of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has sentenced one Bose Lateef to serve one month in prison for an offence bordering on money racketeering. The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the conviction on Friday, March 15, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS How … Read more
A Texas pharmacist and a clinic owner were sentenced to years-long prison terms after being convicted of illegally distributing over 160,000 opioid pills. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As To Tinubu’s Victory ‘Supreme Court Verdict Is A Re-affirmation Of People’s Choice’ – Yahaya Bello Congratulates Tinubu On Victory Supreme Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Joe Biggs, a leader of the Proud Boys who led the far-right organization’s infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. According to CNN, the 17-year jail term is among the longest sentences handed down yet for a convicted rioter. … Read more
Lagos has a law that prohibits street begging and is vowing to heighten its enforcement as some elements continue to flout it. A woman was recently convicted for using babies to aid her street begging operation. The court did not give the convict the option of a fine. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State … Read more
Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for many years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye has warned road users … Read more
A man who died in an Atlanta jail cell was “eaten alive by insects and bed bugs”, the family’s lawyer has alleged. Lashawn Thompson was jailed on a misdemeanour and placed in the Fulton County Jail psychiatric wing after officials judged him mentally ill. Family attorney Michael D Harper released photos showing Mr Thompson’s body … Read more
Doyin Okupe has resigned as the director-general of the Obi-Datti campaign. Eko Hot Blog reports that Doyin Okupe has stepped down from his position as the director-general of the Labour Party presidential campaign council. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over Alleged Terror Link Greater Lagos Fiesta 2022 Gets Dates, Venues How … Read more
Bawa has appealed a court order sending him to prison. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has appealed the court ruling sending him to the Kuje Correctional Centre for contempt. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Sends EFCC Boss, Bawa To Kuje Prison PDP Crisis: Some Governors … Read more
A father, who made his daughter’s abuser dig his own grave and kill himself, has been freed from prison early. Eko Hot Blog reports that a devastated father, who forced his best friend to kill himself after discovering that the man had sexually abused his daughter, has been freed from jail after only six months. … Read more
NDLEA says nine Ghanaians have gotten eight years in jail for smuggling cannabis into Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced nine Ghanaians to eight years imprisonment each for “attempting” to smuggle cannabis into Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I Can’t Publicly Choose Between Tinubu And Obi – Ngige … Read more
EFCC to landlords: Rent house to yahoo boys, risk 15-year jail term …EFCC had repeatedly warned house owners and commercial real estate agents against making properties available to cyber criminals and fraudsters. EDITOR’S PICK: (PHOTOS): Angry Fulani Herdsman Slaughters Driver Over Cow In Badagry BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate JUST … Read more
Two female inmates confirmed pregnant As at press time it is unclear if the women were sleeping with the same transwoman EDITOR’S PICK Rejection Of UTAS Will Prolong Strike Action – ASUU Osun 2022: Oyetola, Adeleke Makes INEC 15-man Final List PDP Primaries: Atiku Is Part Of Our Consensus Arrangement – Saraki EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Kurt Zouma of West Ham is set to face 4-Year Jail, fined £250,000 for abusing his cat EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West Ham United defender, Kurt Zouma, is on the verge of going to four years in a French prison for abusing his cat. The footballer was filmed by his brother kicking and … Read more
FRSC Announces that motorists using earphones now risk six months in jail. EkohotBlog reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps says it remains illegal to receive or make telephone calls while driving, regardless of any wireless gadget used for such communication. The corps further said “drivers who make or receive calls behind the wheels with … Read more
Popular clergy, prophet Oladele is likely to spend his 47th birthday in jail as efforts to get bailed after being sentenced to prison has proven abortive. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Over 8000 Women In Lagos State Benefit From Special Cash Grant Nigerian Lawmaker Shot Dead Gunman During Invasion Of His Home Ekiti Hospitals To Conduct … Read more
A fake doctor, Ibrahim Mustapha, who pleaded guilty to forgery and impersonation has been sentenced to accumulative 44 years and six months in jail by a high court in Adamawa. He is however to spend 10 years. The presiding judge, Justice Nathan Musa, sentenced Ibrahim Mustapha on ten counts, which variously attracted between six months … Read more