Lagos Assembly discusses urgent action on land grabbing, plans stakeholders’ meeting. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa condemns violence by land grabbers, calls for swift resolution and fair compensation. Lawmakers push for stronger law enforcement, propose dedicated agency to tackle issue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the menace of land grabbing was a major topic for debate on the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Government has assured the public that it is actively addressing the kidnapping incident involving Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, made this announcement in a statement released in Benin on Saturday. Dr. Aziegbemi was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the early hours of Saturday, terrorists launched a new assault on the Dogon-noma community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This attack occurred just three days after the tragic events where one person was killed, and eight women were abducted in the Banono Angwaku community within the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has re-arrested Afro singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, popularly known as Primeboy (Mohbad’s Friend), during his scheduled visit to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) at Panti, Yaba. Primeboy’s arrest occurred on Tuesday morning, in the company of Ayobami Fisayo, also known as Spending, as part of ongoing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a recent survey, cement prices in some northern states have seen a decline. As reported by Legit, major cement manufacturers like Dangote, Lafarge, and BUA are selling the product at nearly identical prices. Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to alleviate the rising costs of construction materials, cement remains … Read more
Nigeria faces a multitude of crises, a suffocating blend of economic hardship and escalating insecurity. This dangerous mix is evident in the recent kidnapping of over 280 pupils and teachers from schools in Kaduna state. While the safe return of these victims remains the most pressing concern, this horrific event compels us to analyze the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State command of the Nigeria Police Force has put in custody two individuals who were caught while trying to deface the iron on the fence surrounding Emmanuel Anglican Church, located in Okoro-Nu-Odo by Rumuokoro Roundabout in Obio-Akpor local government area of the state. Thid online media platform learnt that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, on Tuesday, denied claims that its operatives were responsible for the death of a woman in the Abule Egba area of the state. The Police Command in a statement via its official account on the X platform said this while reacting to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has cleared the air on the presence of its operatives at Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos State. The agency, while responding to an enquiry by comedian Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth on Saturday, revealed that the stop-and-search exercise was to “protect residents from the activities of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt and arrested gunrunners and suspected bandits in the State. The Command said a Police Patrol Team attached to Kagarko Division, vigilantes and hunters jointly acted on a cogent information that suspected bandits were sighted at an abandoned farm shade along … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have reportedly shot dead two persons, including one Gafar Yusuf, in the Idioro area of Mushin, Lagos State. Reports say the NDLEA operatives stormed the community on Wednesday to raid a drug dealers’ hideout when they started shooting sporadically in a bid … Read more
Niger Delta leader Asari Dokubo claims that the Nigerian Army and Navy are responsible for 99% of oil theft in the region. He supports the government in eliminating oil theft and believes the military has sufficient resources to combat security challenges. Dokubo criticizes the release of Nnamdi Kanu, stating it rewards criminality and calls … Read more
President Tinubu appoints Abdulkarim Chukkol as acting EFCC Chairman, replacing Abdulrasheed Bawa. Chukkol, former Director of Operations, brings vast law enforcement experience from institutions like the FBI National Academy. This appointment reflects Tinubu’s dedication to fighting corruption and ensuring economic stability in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a swift move following the suspension … Read more
Peaceful co-existence in any society hinges on effective and efficient law enforcement which guarantees the safety of the people, helping to uphold the rule of law. The success of any law enforcement should be predicated on an established mutual understanding and trust between law enforcement and the communities. Without these ingredients, it would be difficult … Read more
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases, after mounting criticism that the high degree of confidentiality has been used to protect paedophiles, silence victims and keep law enforcement from investigating crimes. In a new document, the Pope decreed that information in abuse cases must be protected by church leaders … Read more