JUST IN: EFCC Busts Suspected Yahoo Boys Hideouts, Arrest 18 (See Full Names)

18 boys have been arrested as EFCC busts suspected Yahoo boys’ hideouts in Lokoja   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, has detained 18 alleged “Yahoo-Yahoo Boys” in Lokoja, the state of Kogi.   When they busted the alleged internet fraudsters’ hideouts in Lokoja, commission agents from the Ilorin … Read more

Tension In Kogi As Massive Explosion Reportedly Rocks Govt Office

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Tension In Kogi As Massive Explosion Reportedly Rocks Govt Office The explosion which made workers and many residents scamper for safety happened around 8.30 am when workers were resuming in their various offices EDITOR’S PICK:  IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People … Read more

2023: Support Me Instead Of Bello, Others –Amaechi Tells Kogi APC Delegates

Amaechi Tells Kogi APC Delegates

Support Me Instead Of Bello, Others –Amaechi Tells Kogi APC Delegates Amaechi made the appeal at Government House during his courtesy visit to Bello EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention EKO HOT … Read more

Massive Beer Parlour Explosion Reportedly Kills 3, Injures Others In Kogi

beer parlour explosion, Kogi,

Massive beer parlour explosion reportedly kills 3, injures others in Kogi It was a bomb blast because the sound was so devastating as people died and several others were injured – Commercial motorbike rider EDITOR’S PICK Why I Haven’t Named Those Behind Insecurity In Imo —Uzodimma 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari, 19 APC Govs Agrees To Swap Offices, Reveals New Zoning Formula

APC Zoning Formula

Following the emergency meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and 19 governors elected under the APC at the presidential villa Abuja on Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has agreed on a zoning formula that will swap offices held between north and south. EKO HOT BLOG reports that by the arrangement, all offices that were occupied … Read more

Four People Abducted While Returning From Naming Ceremony In Kogi

  • Four people have been abducted while returning from naming ceremony in Kogi state.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hoodlums have abducted four people who were returning from a naming ceremony at Oko to Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened on Saturday around 8pm.

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It was learnt that the police and vigilante have been combing the bush in the area to track the hoodlums after getting wind of the incident.

However, their efforts have not paid off as of the time of this report.

The Kogi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP William Aya, did not pick calls to confirm the story.

But reports from the locals in the area indicated that a surveillance chopper had been drafted to the area to help track the hoodlums.

A source confirmed sighting the chopper hovering over the air space in the area on Sunday.

Hoodlums, numbering about 30, had invaded Egbe town recently, killing and looting banks and POS operators.

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2023 General Election: Sanusi tasks  Nigerians to get voters card, elect competent leaders

2023 General Election: Sanusi tasks  Nigerians to get voters card, elect competent leaders    EKOHOTBLOG report that the Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi ll, the President General Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijaniyya), Nigeria, has advised eligible voters in Nigeria to register, get their voters’ card (PVC) and vote the best and competent candidates in all positions in subsequent elections. … Read more

‘We Will Shutdown Nigeria If Fuel Price Increase – NLC Tells FG

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‘We will shut down Nigeria if Fuel price increase’,  NLC warns the Federal government in New Year message EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, said that it will shut down the nation if there is any further increase in the pump price of fuel. it insists that workers and masses … Read more

Tragedy As Trailer Crushes Three To Death In Kogi

Tragedy struck as trailer has crushed three persons to death in Kogi state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Tuesday as trailer crushed three persons to death in a ghastly motor accident involving a trailer and a tricycle in Kogi State. It was gathered that the incident happened between Ajaokuta/Lokoja expressway. It was … Read more

White Lion: Read Full Gist As Nollywood Stars Produce Movie On Gov. Yahaya Bello

Nollywood stars have released movie on Governor Yahaya Bello. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood stars have produced a movie on Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state. The much-awaited movie, “Yahaya, the White Lion”, will be premiered on January 15th 2022 in Abuja. The movie, to be premier at Transcorp, Abuja, was shot in Lokoja … Read more

Kogi Govt Drags EFCC To Court Over N20bn Bailout Loan

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Kogi State Government Drags EFCC to Court Over Allegations on Bailout Funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi state government has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court over allegations on bailout funds. The anti-graft agency had accused the state of running an account in Sterling Bank containing about N20 billion … Read more

N19.3bn Bailout: Kogi Govt Drags EFCC To Court, Demands N35bn

Kogi Govt has dragged EFCC to court and demanded N35bn. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been dragged to court by the Kogi State Government as earlier threatened over the N19.3bn bailout fund allegedly hidden in a secret account by the state government. The EFCC said the money … Read more

BREAKING: Sporadic Gunshots As Hunters Arrest Kidnappers In Kogi Forest

There were sporadic gunshots as hunters attest kidnappers in Kogi forest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots as local hunters arrested three suspected kidnappers at their hideout near Ossra-Irekpeni communities along Okene-Lokoja-Abuja highway. One of the local hunters who carried out the operation told Daily Trust that there was an exchange of … Read more

OCMM/RAMF Execute Free Surgeries, Impacted over 2000 People in Kogi

In an effort to make comprehensive medical care accessible to people especially from the less privileged families, Odumehaje Christian Medical Mission (OCMM )in partnership with Raymond Akor Memorial Foundation( RAMF), carried out a four-day free medical outreach covering over ten communities in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi state-Nigeria, from 28th November to 2nd December … Read more

Massive Crowd as Missionary Groups Embark on A FOUR DAY Free Medical Outreach in Kogi State

Two humanitarian groups – Odumehaje Christian Medical Mission, OCMM and Raymond Akor Memorial Foundation, RAMF, have embarked on a four-day free medical outreach to Agaliga-Efabo community in Olamaboro Local Government Area of kogi state, Nigeria. Chairman and CEO of OCMM, Dr. Paul Odumu explained during the philanthropic exercise that, the event was to ensure help … Read more

2023: Senator Adeyemi Drums Support for Yahaya Bello

2023: Sen. Adeyemi drums support for Yahaya Bello EKO HOT BLOG reports Senator Smart Adeyemi, who represents Kogi West in the National Assembly, has proclaimed his support for Governor Yahaya Bello’s presidential ambitions. During the opening of the Global Alliance of Progressive Professionals (GAP3), a youth non-governmental organization founded to push for Governor Bello’s presidential … Read more

JUST IN: Gunmen Shoot Kogi Commissioner, Kidnap Others

Gunmen have shot Kogi commissioner and kidnapped others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot the Kogi State Commissioner for Environment, Adewale Omofaiye, in the leg. The incident occurred around 5 pm on Sunday between Ikoyi and Iyara areas of the state as Omofaiye escaped being kidnapped, but not without … Read more