Police Begin Investigation Guest Dies During Dinner Death of 56-Year-Old An Egyptian man, 56-year-old Mohammed Saleh, has died after he collapsed while having dinner at the Abuja Continental Hotel in Wuse, Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that hotel staff quickly rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but the hospital referred him to the Wuse … Read more
Diesel Contamination in Yemetu Well Police Discover Diesel Residents Attempt to Scoop Diesel Police in Oyo State have discovered a well contaminated with a liquid suspected to be diesel fuel (AGO) in the Omikunle area of Yemetu, Ibadan. Eko Hot Blog reports that acting on a tip received on September 6, officers responded to the … Read more
Police, UNILAG Probe Lecturer Over Alleged S3xual Assault The student alleged that the lecturer invited her into his office, where he allegedly forced himself on her Alaga-Ibraheem encouraged students and members of the university community to report any form of harassment A lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, has been accused … Read more
Police Invite El-Rufai, ADC Leaders Over Alleged Conspiracy Invitation linked to complaints of disturbance, mischief, and grievous hurt. Police stress probe aims to maintain public peace and order. The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former governor Nasir El-Rufai and several leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement … Read more
Three Killed as Cult Clashes Mar Masquerade Festival in Lagos Island Residents fled as gunshots and chaos continued late into the night. Police launched investigation, deployed anti-cult squads to restore peace. At least three people have been confirmed dead following violent clashes during a masquerade festival in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Eyewitnesses … Read more
Arsenic found in blood tests of three victims after eating Christmas cake in Brazil. Five family members fell ill, with two sisters dying from cardiac arrest. Police investigate potential poisoning, with a cake and expired food items seized. Arsenic has been detected in the blood of one of three women who died after consuming a … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of 18-year-old murder suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, who was accused of involvement in the killing of retired Permanent Secretary, Adamu Jagaba, in Minna. According to a statement released by the Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, Abdulhakeem died while receiving medical treatment for severe stomach pains and … Read more
Bandits ambushed an 18-passenger bus near Emure-Owo, abducting many. Two passengers escaped, while a ₦30 million ransom was demanded. Children left behind alerted passersby, prompting police action. An unspecified number of traders traveling to Ado-Ekiti via Emure Ile have reportedly been abducted by gunmen believed to be bandits. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that the incident … Read more
Blessing Jonathan arrested for allegedly throwing her baby into a river. She reported the baby missing, but the body was found, leading to her confession. Jonathan cited social stigma and abandonment as reasons for her actions. The Nigeria Police Force in Delta State has confirmed the arrest of Blessing Jonathan, a young mother accused of … Read more
Efe Onoetiyi and others arrested for Paulinus Okon’s murder. Murder linked to a ₦30 million fraud over a house deal. Paulinus’s skull found at a shrine after police investigation. The Delta State Police Command has arrested Efe Onoetiyi and several accomplices in connection with the brutal murder of Paulinus Okon, who was reported missing on … Read more
A man has been arrested in New York in connection with the horrific death of a woman who was set on fire aboard a subway train in Brooklyn. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the crime, which occurred on Sunday, as “one of the most depraved crimes one person could possibly commit against another human being”. … Read more
A 40-year-old man, Joshua Nwafor, has allegedly killed his wife, Charity Nwafor, during a domestic dispute over a tuber of yam in Nsokkara, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the couple, who had been married for 17 years and shared children, had reportedly lived peacefully until the tragic … Read more
At least 27 people are feared dead following a stampede during a Christmas rice distribution event in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident occurred during a charity program organized by Chief Ernest Obiejesi, popularly known as Obijackson, a philanthropist and Chieftain of the All Progressives … Read more
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has initiated steps to grant a pardon to a young man sentenced to death by hanging in 2010 for allegedly stealing a fowl and eggs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement shared on X.com on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke directed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to … Read more
A student opened fire at a private Christian school in Wisconsin, leaving six people injured and causing the deaths of a teacher and a teenage student. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes identified the shooter on Monday night as a 15-year-old female student from Abundant Life Christian School. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
Prominent human rights activist Emeka Umeagbalasi, chairman of the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), and his family were attacked by gunmen in Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports Umeagbalasi reported that the first assault occurred on November 27, when gunmen opened fire and forcibly took his Mitsubishi Hilux truck from … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested three suspected gunrunners, including Buhari Suleiman, Jamil Yakubu, and Aliyu Abdullahi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, revealing that the suspects were apprehended on Monday along the Kaduna-Kano Expressway in Kaduna State. According … Read more
Police investigating the fatal shooting of healthcare executive Brian Thompson in New York City have expanded their search to Georgia, as they continue their pursuit of the fugitive gunman. Thompson, a UnitedHealthcare executive and father of two, was shot multiple times last week in Midtown Manhattan. The suspect fled the scene and is believed to … Read more
Worshippers were forced to escape Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue early Friday after a suspected arson attack, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as an “act of hate.” Firefighters arrived at the Ripponlea synagogue just after 4:00 AM local time (17:00 GMT Thursday) to find the building engulfed in flames. Community leaders reported that “a few … Read more
Suspected bandits reportedly assaulted Jumai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, along with her daughter, Atsi Kefas, on Thursday, December 5. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he attack occurred along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Wukari Council Chairman, Dauda Samaila Agbu, described it as “deeply troubling.” He … Read more