A violent clash between herdsmen and youths in Lano village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of two others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, … Read more
APC Lagos State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi was attacked by aggrieved party members from Alimosho Local Government over leadership disputes, but was rescued by police Eko Hot Blog reports that a report has indicated that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State is currently engulfed in a crisis over leadership issues in Local Government Areas … Read more
Hamilton Hall at Columbia University reflects aftermath of recent occupation with smashed windows and stacked furniture Images depict chaos and damage following police intervention to clear protesters from the campus building. Incident raises questions about university’s response to protests and freedom of expression on campus. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the upheaval following the … Read more
Violence erupts at APC stakeholders’ meeting in Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Edo State. Hoodlums invade venue, injuring leaders and members, vandalizing property. Security forces deployed to restore order; meeting proceeds after intervention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that violence broke out on Saturday at a meeting of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area … Read more
Hoodlums Set Fire To Former Governor’s Home In Gboko. Police evacuated occupants safely before the attack, including Aku’s daughter, Deborah Aku. Previous threats and court case regarding goat’s death escalated into the arson incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that hoodlums have burnt down the residence of a former Governor of Benue State, Late Aper Aku, in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium on Friday when a faction of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) stormed the National Hospital, Abuja, to attack two injured members of another faction. This online media platform gathered that the two injured members were undergoing treatment following injuries sustained during an earlier clash between … Read more
There has been a clash between two factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. The clash resulted in the injury of at least one person and forced shop owners and market women to close their shops. Normalcy has since returned to the community after police intervention. EKO … Read more