The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a young man named Khalifa Modibbo for his alleged involvement in what is referred to as ‘Shila gangsterism.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that this term is used by the police to describe a range of crimes, including the snatching of phones and other small valuables by youth known … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a remarkable turn of events, Chief Olisa Igbonwa, who was reportedly buried alive by his kinsmen in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area in 2022, made a sensational reappearance last week at the Anambra State House of Assembly. The incident unfolded as he confronted his elder brother, Chief Uzoma Igbonwa, … Read more
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will consider a request for fuel supply to fishermen in the Bakassi local government area of Cross River. Eko Hot Blog reports that George Ene-Ita, the regional coordinator of NMDPRA, South-South, said this when the chairman of Bakassi, Iyadim Iyadim, led a delegation of fishermen … Read more
Kogi government has banned mining activities EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Government has outlawed illegal mining throughout the whole State. Two people died at an unlawful mining site in Ika-Ogboyaga, Ankpa Local Government Area of the State, after a section of a mining bed fell in, prompting the order. … Read more
A man has killed lover over debit card in Delta EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has allegedly murdered his lover in Orhono area of Eku community, Ethiope East local government area of Delta State. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To … Read more
Bandits kill 9, Injure 5, Rustle hundreds of animals in fresh attacks in Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that nine citizens have been killed, with five injured and hundreds of animals rustled by arm bandits during three attacks across Igabi and Zaria local government areas of Kaduna state. A statement by the Commissioner for Internal … Read more
Lagos State House of Assembly and some local government chairmen in the state are now at loggerheads over the latter’s claims of a paucity of funds as a hindrance to the development of infrastructure in their areas. Some council chairmen had earlier complained about the paucity of funds hindering infrastructural development in their areas. The … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari in his New Year address to the nation for 2020 conveyed a powerful message which should have resonated with all Rotarians: “Our policies are designed to promote genuine balanced growth that delivers jobs and rewards industry.” To the best of my knowledge, Rotarians ignored both the message and the messenger. In similar … Read more
Ekohotblog understands preparation is in top gear ahead of Friday, February 14 burial date of parents of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB); Nnamdi Kanu, His Royal Highness Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and his wife, Ugoeze Meme Sally Kanu at their country home, Isiama Afaraukwu Community in Umuahia Local Government Area of … Read more
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has commended Olam group, a leading player in the Nigerian agriculture value chain for paving the way through its agricultural investments and reforms in the country. El-Rufai, who was speaking recently at the ground-breaking ceremony for a Tomato processing factory, held at Kangimi, in Igabi Local Government Area of … Read more
The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced an investigation into the death of an octogenarian, Pa Mathias, 84, who allegedly died by suicide in a community in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu, said that the alleged suicide was … Read more