Adeleke pardons 53 inmates, including Segun Olowookere. Olowookere’s case gained attention after viral plea. Clemency based on good conduct recommendations. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has granted a pardon to Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death for alleged involvement in stealing a fowl. The case of Segun, who was 17 at the time … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This development follows the conclusion of Haliru Nababa’s tenure, who served in the role since his appointment on February 18, 2021, by former President Muhammadu Buhari. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okunneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up about his run-in with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealing that his troubles started after accepting the Best Dressed Female award at the movie premiere of Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao. Bobrisky, who has recently faced backlash over claims he paid for special … Read more
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has highlighted that the controversy surrounding popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, reveals deeper systemic challenges within Nigeria’s institutions. Reports indicate that Bobrisky, recently jailed over naira abuse, allegedly received special treatment in prison by paying Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) officials. Viral audio clips claimed that bribes secured … Read more
A senior management officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has addressed claims made by crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, regarding his jail term being served in a private apartment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial activist VeryDarkMan shared a video in which Bobrisky allegedly claimed to have bribed officials from the Economic … Read more
Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has criticised the arrest of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Bobrisky was detained at the Seme border while attempting to leave Nigeria for Benin Republic. His arrest coincides with an ongoing House of Representatives investigation … Read more
Adejumo Lateef, a member of the Yoruba Nation group, has reportedly died while in custody. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed this on Wednesday when they presented 27 other defendants before Court 3 of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan for arraignment. Lateef was the 18th defendant in a case where the Oyo State Government … Read more
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has officially confirmed the suspension of several senior officers, including Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa, over ethical violations related to the custody of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre, Lagos. The confirmation follows DCC Anugwa’s denial of his suspension during … Read more
Michael Anugwa, the Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS officer) and head of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, has denied reports of his suspension from the service. Addressing the House of Representatives joint committee on financial crimes and reformatory institutions, which is investigating bribery allegations involving the NCoS and … Read more
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed how he obtained the controversial phone recording of popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. Otse revealed that the recording was provided by an individual to whom Bobrisky owed money, and he submitted part of this recording to a committee investigating bribery allegations. … Read more
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, expressed his frustration over the absence of Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, at the ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives’ joint committee. This panel is probing allegations of bribery involving officials from the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has announced his arrival at the National Assembly complex. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives summoned the Chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, along with VeryDarkMan and Bobrisky, to address allegations of bribery involving the EFCC and the … Read more
Inmates’ rights advocate and Director General of the Prison Rehabilitation Mission, Bishop Kayode Williams, has suggested possible reasons for why convicted cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, was reportedly held outside the designated Custodial Centre where he was supposed to serve his sentence. This comes amid allegations that he was sentenced to six months in … Read more
The House of Representatives has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan, and all officers involved in prosecuting the case against Bobrisky. In a letter issued by the Lead Chairman of the joint committee, Jon Ginger Onwusibe, on Friday, the summons … Read more
The Federal Government on Thursday, suspended the officers in charge of both the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Kirikiri, Lagos State. This action followed the release of an audio clip suggesting that Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, who had been convicted and sentenced to six months in prison, was provided with accommodation outside … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to provide transparent information on where crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, served his conviction sentence. NBA President, Afam Osigwe, also urged the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Attorney General … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has declared 281 inmates missing after evacuation of inmates by officers of the service with support from sister security agencies to a safe and secure facility. The Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Umar, made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The NCoS also said that seven … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service has placed its K9, intelligence, and armed squads on high alert to prevent a repeat of the attacks on correctional facilities experienced during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) announced on Monday that its K9, intelligence, and armed squads have been placed on … Read more
NCoS releases images and names of over 180 inmates who escaped from Suleja prison due to a perimeter wall collapse after heavy rain. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed the identities of those who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State. This online media platform … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Dr. Abraham Ehizojie for failing to submit the medical report of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive facing money laundering charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest … Read more