The Nigerian Army has started coordinating security operations in several areas of Kwara State. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to security sources, the Nigerian Army has intensified a security sweep amid threats to prevent any security breaches in any region of the state. EDITORS PICKS Buhari Commissions Pinnacle’s Petroleum Offtake Facility, Lekki Kwara Won’t … Read more
One Nnamdi Ngwuta Obaji, a suspected commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN), has been taken into custody by the police in the state of Ebonyi. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to a statement from the Command’s spokesperson, Chris Anyanwu, Obaji, also known as State Commander No. 3, was taken into … Read more
Police have rescued 27 kidnap victims in Zamfara State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Command in Zamfara says it has rescued 27 persons kidnapped from Kawa, Gwashi, Tungar Rogo and Anka towns in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: APC Has Destroyed Your Country, Don’t Let Them … Read more
Police have arrested a lecturer and his daughter for assaulting a lady. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai, an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and his daughter, Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai, for assaulting a … Read more
Gunmen have attacked Apostle Suleman’s convoy, killing three policemen. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen attacked a convoy conveying Apostle Johnson Suleman, the general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Plant Is Operating At Limited Capacity – NLNG Supreme Court Affirms Oborevwori As PDP Governorship Candidate In Delta PDP Crisis: … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday reiterated the demand for State Police in Nigeria, saying it will help governors to protect the life and property of their citizens, which they have sworn to, as well as ensure peace and tranquillity within their states. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated the call … Read more
Nine alleged members of a cult who were terrorising the Adoka neighborhood and surrounding areas in the state’s Otukpo Local Government Area have been detained by the Benue State Police Command. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspects, who included a young woman, were charged with setting houses on fire. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ekiti … Read more
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects: Akinola Michael, Damola Adebayo, and Ifedayo Adesina for crimes ranging from armed robbery to murder and conspiracy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the command made this known during a press briefing by its spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola on Tuesday in Osogbo. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Labour … Read more
Zamfara government has rescinded its order shutting down some media houses in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Zamfara State government has apologised for closing five broadcast stations in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Matawalle Orders Closure Of Media Houses IPI Asks Zamfara Gov To Rescind ‘Illegal’ Order Shutting Down Media Houses Obi’s Visit … Read more
Jumoke Oyeleke, a woman who was allegedly killed by a stray bullet during a Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos state, was the subject of a coroner’s investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the investigation’s findings indicted the police. EDITORS PICK Insecurity: Matawalle Orders Closure Of All Media Houses Nigerian Legion Corp Stabs Man To D3ath … Read more
Labour Party’s senatorial candidate for Ebonyi South in the 2023 elections, Hon. Linus Abba Okorie, has been detained for drug-related offences and other offences, according to the Ebonyi State Police Command. Eko Hot Blog reports that a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Chris Anyanwu, disclosed Okorie’s arrest … Read more
A 40-Year-Old Man has been arrested for allegedly killing his three-week-old child. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force said it is currently investigating the heinous killing of a toddler by a man alleged to be the father of the child. It was revealed in a statement made … Read more
A lady has been arrested in Nasarawa for stabbing her boyfriend to death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nasarawa State Police command has arrested one Alice Mulak for stabbing her boyfriend to death in the Karu Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the State’s Police Public … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a police officer in Kwara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an unidentified group of gunmen have reportedly kidnapped an officer of the Nigeria Police Force in Kwara State. It was confirmed that the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abdulmumini Yusuf, who is attached to the Area Command in Ilorin, was whisked away … Read more
A filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, has been released from prison after conviction for fraud. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nollywood filmmaker, Olajide Kareem, alias Seun Egbegbe, has regained his freedom after spending more than six years in prison custody. EDITOR’S PICKS Again, CUPP Raises Alarm Over Plot To Remove INEC Chair Labour Party Unveils 1,234-member Campaign … Read more
Police operatives attached to Surulere Division have rescued 50-year-old Olatunde Ayinde, 48-year-old Babatunde Ogunsemi, 49-year-old Oludare Olusegun and 41-year-old Sunday Ebifega from a mob attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that the swift action of the Police saved the men who were almost killed for allegedly shoplifting at a supermarket in Surulere, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK Prominent … Read more
Another Storey Building Collapses In Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-story building situated at Adabor Junction, in the Ashi area of Ibadan reportedly collapsed in the early hours of Monday. This is coming barely four weeks after another structure went down at Awosika avenue in the city. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen … Read more
The Police in Lagos State has begun an investigation into the death of a 36-year-old man allegedly mauled by two German dogs belonging to a church in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) of Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in … Read more
The Lagos State Domestic and S3xual Violence Agency (DSVA) has organised a Two-Day training for Police Personnel, State Prosecutors and Officers of the newly upgraded Family Support Unit in the State on best practices in handling cases of S3xual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs. … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has declared an Indian national Ayan Asit Chakraborty wanted. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gazette Bulletin with Ref No AR: 3000/ZN.2/MTU/TMI Vol. 2/141 announced that the Magistrates’ Court had issued a warrant of arrest in Lagos. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion Of Osibanjo’s Name On Presidential Campaign Council APC Clarifies … Read more