The Abia State government has voiced strong concerns over the improper use of the titles “His Royal Majesty” and “His Royal Highness” by certain Ezeogos in various autonomous communities across the state, despite not being officially recognized as traditional rulers by the government. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, … Read more
Suspected cultists, who allegedly carried out a daylight robbery on Friday morning, were mobbed and set ablaze by residents of the Jenta Adamu community in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident. According to Alabo, the Police Command received a distress call around 9:20 … Read more
Several individuals appointed by Donald Trump to key positions in his administration, including cabinet nominees and members of his White House team, have been the subject of bomb threats. The FBI confirmed it is investigating “numerous bomb threats” as well as “swatting incidents”—hoax calls designed to provoke a police response at the homes of the … Read more
A Deputy Superintendent of Corrections, Innocent Ogbu, and 15 other passengers have been abducted while traveling to Enugu for a development course. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering Ogbu, … Read more
The Senate on Thursday agreed with the House of Representatives’ recommendation to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment for individuals convicted of storing, transporting, or concealing illicit drugs and other controlled substances. This decision follows an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act, which was considered during a plenary session presided … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has selected long-time ally and veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his nominee for attorney general, following Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw from consideration earlier in the day. Bondi, who previously served as Florida’s attorney general, has extensive experience in law enforcement. A staunch Trump supporter, she was a member of his legal … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has uncovered a new fraudulent scheme involving fake SWIFT messages and has warned Nigerians and the public to be cautious of falling victim to scammers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, CBN spokesperson Hakama Sidi Ali clarified that the bank does not offer correspondent banking services for Nigerian banks … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has restricted former Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa from leaving the country, seizing his passport as part of his bail conditions. Okowa was reportedly detained by the EFCC last week over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion in public funds and was granted administrative bail on Sunday. The … Read more
The federal government has suspended 13 students of Federal Government College, Enugu, following a recent bullying incident that sparked outrage on social media. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident, which occurred on November 7, 2024, involved a gang assault of an SS1 day student by a group of fellow students. A disturbing video of … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a wanted notice for nine individuals linked to terrorism and violent extremism in the North East of Nigeria. The individuals identified are: Abu Khadijah, Abur Rahman, Dadi Gumba, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Usman Kanin Shehu, Ibrahim Suyeka, Ba Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse. Maj-Gen Edward Buba, the Director of Defence … Read more
Bandits struck again in Zamfara State, attacking multiple communities near Wanke, close to Gusau, and abducting over 100 people, including women, children, and the elderly. Among those taken was the community’s Chief Imam, recently released from a prior abduction and still recovering from a leg injury. This is reportedly his second time being kidnapped. Local … Read more
Operatives from the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested a tanker driver on Saturday for diverting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, intended for the NNPC mega station. Commandant Sotiyo Igbalawole reported that the driver, Afeez Adegbola, 47, was apprehended on Friday night in Ikirun while … Read more
The Ebonyi State Police Command recently paraded suspects allegedly involved in crimes ranging from organ harvesting and ritual killings to kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful firearm possession. While addressing the press at the state police headquarters in Abakaliki, Police Public Relations Officer Joshua Ukandu highlighted several recent achievements under the leadership of Commissioner of Police … Read more
Social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to the Nigeria Police Force for wearing a police uniform in a recent video. Earlier this week, EKO HOT BLOG reported that the police condemned his unauthorized use of the uniform and launched an investigation into the incident. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more
The Metropolitan Police Service in the UK has terminated the employment of Nigerian-British officer Shola Balogun from the Bromley Police Station after he was found guilty of biting a colleague during a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This decision was announced following a hearing held from October 21-23, 2024, chaired by senior officer Christopher McKay, … Read more
The Imo State Police Command announced on Wednesday that it successfully thwarted an attempted attack by suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), an affiliate of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resulting in the death of one assailant. State Police Public Relations Officer Henry Okoye shared the details with journalists, showcasing the deceased … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has detained 17-year-old Jesse Chidebere, a student at Imo State University (IMSU), for faking her abduction and death. Police Public Relations Officer ASP Henry Okoye revealed this in a statement issued in Owerri, shared with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. Okoye emphasized that the hoax caused significant distress … Read more
A joint security team in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) detained 34 individuals on Monday, including 15 beggars and 19 scavengers, following a deadline issued by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The FCT Administration announced that those detained will be taken to a rehabilitation center for vocational training, while those refusing to participate will be returned … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, may face new criminal charges amid allegations of serving his jail term in a private apartment and bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. EKO HOT BLOG previously reported that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the unauthorized use of its official uniform and insignia by online personality Martins Otse, popularly known as “VeryDarkMan” (VDM), in a video posted on his social media platforms. In the viral video, VDM was seen wearing a police uniform, introducing himself as “CSP VeryDarkMan” and claiming to be … Read more