A fuel tanker fell and crushed a motorcyclist to death in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck on Tuesday evening, when a fuel-laden tanker with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, fell and crushed a motorcyclist to death at Mile 2-Oshodi Expressway, Alaba Bus Stop area of Lagos … Read more
Police battled a terrorist group and killed its leader in Katsina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious terrorist leader terrorizing Katsina and Zamfara States, Ibrahim Dangawo, has been killed by officers of the Katsina State Police Command. In a statement on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Gambo Isah, said the bandit leader was killed, and … Read more
The Lagos CP has replaced all officers in the Ajah Division after shooting incidents. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Lagos State, Abiodun Alabi, has ordered the replacement of all officers attached to the Ajah Division of the Nigeria Police Force. EDITOR’S PICKS Expect More Impactful Governance In 2023, Sanwo-Olu … Read more
The wife of an Ebube Agu Commander has been killed as gunmen razed his home. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have killed the wife of Oyeku Chima, commander of the Ebube Agu security outfit in the Afikpo south LGA of Ebonyi state. EDITOR’S PICKS How Kwankwanso Helped Me Survive 2014 Bomb Attack In Kaduna … Read more
Some suspected members of IPOB have been arrested in Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least ten suspected Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members have been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force in a recent operation. The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Okon Effiong, confirmed the development to journalists on Friday, December … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has met the IGP, vowing that there will be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the murder of Bolanle Raheem. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said there would be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the culprit(s) involved in the murder of the late … Read more
A court has ordered the DSS, EFCC, and others not to arrest Emefiele. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has issued an order restraining the Department of State Services (DSS) from arresting the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Gunmen bombed police facility and set inmates free in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen bombed the Ihiala Police Divisional Headquarters in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. The attack happened on Wednesday at about 3:00 a.m. EDITOR’S PICKS Rita Dominic Reacts To Allegations Of Wrecking Fidelis Anosike’s Marriage With Ex-wife … Read more
Police in Ghana have warned faith leaders against making traditional New Year prophecies which can cause fear, anxiety or death. Eko Hot Blog reports that the right of freedom of worship must not violate the rights of others, the police said in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue … Read more
A Lagos government delegation has visited the Raheem family. Eko Hot Blog reports that a delegation sent by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid a condolence visit to the family of Bolanle Raheem, the pregnant lawyer who was shot dead by a policeman on Christmas Day. EDITOR’S PICKS My Daughter Was Pregnant With Twins … Read more
Bolanle Raheem’s mother says her daughter was pregnant with twins. Eko Hot Blog reports that the mother of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was shot dead by a police officer in the Ajah area of Lagos has confirmed that the deceased was pregnant with twins. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills … Read more
Police in Brasilia arrested a man on Saturday suspected of planting and possessing explosive devices one week ahead of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration, Police Chief Robson Candido said during a news briefing. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 54-year-old suspect went to Brasilia for demonstrations in support of President Jair Bolsonaro, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu says nothing will be spared until justice is served after a policeman killed a lawyer in the Ajah area of Lagos on Christmas day. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned in strongest term, the shooting and killing of Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer which took place on … Read more
The NBA is demanding justice for the slain Lagos lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded that justice is served in the case of a lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer on Christmas day. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills … Read more
There was another police shooting in Lagos State as an officer killed a lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that pandemonium rocked the Ajah area of Lagos State on Sunday when a policeman attached to the Ajah Police Station shot dead a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem. EDITOR’S PICKS Man Shot Dead By Police Inspector In Ajah … Read more
Police have placed a ban on sale of knockout and fire crackers in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Sadiq Abubakar has banned the sales and use of all kinds of Fireworks, Firecrackers, and Knockouts in Abuja. This is just as he felicitated with residents of … Read more
Policemen arrested a gunrunner and recovered ammunition in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police operatives in Kaduna State have arrested a gunrunner and recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 344 rounds of live ammunition and one bandits operational vehicle in the state. While confirming the arrest, spokesperson of the Kaduna Police Command, DSP Mohammed Jalige … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye Security, undoubtedly, is germane to the sustainability of any society. Safety of lives and properties is fundamental to key issues in national development. Therefore any political agenda that prioritised security is worthy of media engagement. Editorial considerations are befitting of the manifesto of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives … Read more
The Police have arraigned a man for stealing a tricycle in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has arraigned a 29-year-old man, David Ochasi, before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a tricycle worth N1 million in the Bariga area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To … Read more
Owning a car makes daily commuting an easy thing to do, but it comes with many responsibilities such as securing vital documents from relevant authorities. For example, it’s illegal to drive on Nigerian roads without a valid driver’s licence. Doing so exposes a car owner to avoidable heavy fines and delays. EDITOR’S PICKS Doyin Okupe … Read more