The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has announced a financial reward of ₦1 million for anyone who can provide credible information regarding the alleged looting of government property. During a press briefing in Benin City on Friday, Shaibu stated that he possesses evidence supporting claims of looting in certain sectors, as well … Read more
Protesters in Plateau State comply with the curfew, while hoodlums clash with security forces in parts of Jos, leading to arrests and efforts to prevent violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters in Plateau State have complied with the government-imposed curfew in the Jos/Bukuru metropolis, though hoodlums have taken to the streets in parts of Jos. … Read more
The Kano State Police are conducting house-to-house searches and have arrested over 400 suspects to recover items stolen during the #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Police Command has instructed its officers to carry out house-to-house searches to recover items stolen during the “#EndbadgovernanceinNigeria” protest in Kano. The protest, which initially began … Read more
Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has criticized those exploiting the ongoing nationwide protest to destroy and vandalize the properties of fellow Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a diverse group of Nigerians took to the streets on Thursday to begin a nationwide demonstration over the severe hardships in the country. Reports emerged that … Read more
High Court Sets Date For Okuama Community’s Case Against Nigerian Army. Community seeks compensation for alleged rights violation since March 14, 2024 Military operation caused destruction, looting, and displacement, plaintiffs claim. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Warri has set June 4, 2024, as the date for the hearing of fundamental rights … Read more
Essential food price surge in Nigeria due to recent policy changes. Protests erupt across the country demanding minimum wage increases to cope with rising costs. Instances of looting reported as citizens struggle with affordability of staple foods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the cost of essential food commodities such as rice and beans has surged significantly … Read more
Looting of Abuja warehouse reflects the level of hardship Nigerians are facing It sends a message to President Tinubu about his economic policies Tinubu’s administration needs to review policies to ensure survival of the masses Eko Hot Blog reports that Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has stated that the looting of a government warehouse … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has declared that the warehouse looted in Abuja on Sunday did not belong to it. Hoodlums broke into a storage facility in Gwagwa area of Abuja on Sunday, and looted stored food items. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA Truck, Loot Spaghetti Cartons In Zaria JUST … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Government has beefed up security around storage facilities following reports of planned looting of palliatives kept in warehouses. The state had received 3,000 bags of rice from the Federal Government and is said to be awaiting 14,516 more bags of rice and 3200 MT of maize before … Read more
Ondo people will soon evict Akeredolu from government house over looting – PDP EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will soon be chased out of the Government House over alleged looting of the state by the immediate family of the … Read more
So far, 1,234 people have been arrested, according to police, but the chaos has continued. Looters were seen ransacking warehouses and supermarkets in the port city of Durban on Tuesday At least 72 people have been confirmed dead and a total of 1,234 people have been arrested in the ongoing riots sparked by the imprisonment of … Read more
Opportunistic criminals appear to be taking advantage of the anger some feel over Zuma’s incarceration to steal and cause destruction, police said. South Africa has deployed military on the streets, to quell the violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing, after days of riots left at least six people dead. … Read more
The presidency has said wanton destruction and looting of private and public properties in some parts of the country is caused by the break down of law and order that characterised the aftermath of the EndSARS protests. Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, said this on Thursday. Hoodlums and mobs … Read more
We wish to bring to the notice of the good citizens of Kaduna State the looting and vandalization of the National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Laboratory and Office located at Narayi by hoodlums. In the course of this sad incident, fake, expired and seized contraband products were looted. They also … Read more
The men of the Nigeria Police Force, Cross River state command has confirmed the arrest of 80 people allegedly involved in the looting of some government and private property in the state. Mr. Abdulkadir Jimoh, the state commissioner of police, who confirmed the arrest said some of the looted items have also been recovered. The … Read more
Taraba State Government has imposed an indefinite curfew in the state following the looting of COVID-19 palliatives by residents. Musleem Aruwa, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Deputy Governor, Haruna Manu made the announcement in a statement. The media aide said the decision was made after hoodlums invaded government warehouses on Saturday, … Read more
Retired Lt.-Gen.Jeremiah Useni, on Sunday urged those destroying and looting government and private properties Former Minister of the FCT, retired Lt.-Gen.Jeremiah Useni, on Sunday urged those destroying and looting government and private properties in the country to desist from the act. “The nation must not allow itself to descend to the level of anarchy. I … Read more