Ondo PDP Guber Candidate Ajayi Embroiled In Property Fraud Allegations

Ondo State PDP Guber Candidate, Agboola Ajayi

Agboola Ajayi is the PDP candidate for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo. The candidate is facing allegations of illegally occupying a property in Lagos. The accuser said it is the rightful owner of the disputed property. Eko Hot Blog reports that Segzyadet Integrated Ltd, a company registered in Ondo State, has accused Agboola Ajayi, … Read more

One Killed In Gas Explosion As Ibeju Lekki LGA Chairman Abdullahi Olowa Visits Scene

Scene of the gas explosion in Ibeju Lekki

There was a gas explosion in Ibeju Lekki LGA on Tuesday afternoon. The explosion claimed one life and injured many others. The Ibeju Lekki LGA boss has promised relief and aid for the victims. Eko Hot Blog reports that a gas explosion has killed a vendor and injured a few others in the Abule Pan … Read more

Gunmen Unleash Terror On Ogun Road, Leaving Trail Of Death And Abductions

Gunmen Unleash Terror On Ogun Road, Leaving Trail Of Death And Abductions

Tragic Highway Ambush Leaves Trail of Terror Armed Gunmen Strike, Casualties Reported Police Launch Manhunt for Perpetrators Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen brought terror to Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway, killing one and abducting seven. About seven assailants with AK-47 rifles ambushed vehicles with gunfire last Friday. Editor’s Pick  Admiring President Bola Tinubu’s Exemplary Leadership Cyriel Dessers … Read more

Drama As Businessman Sues Wife, Police Over Alleged Infidelity Plot

Businessman Sues Wife

Drama As Businessman Sues Wife, Police Over Alleged Infidelity Plot. Suit seeks declaration of entitlement to personal liberty under Nigerian Constitution. Makolo alleges unlawful arrest and detention by police based on wife’s complaint. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following continuous intimidation and harassment by the police allegedly at the instigation of his estranged wife, Mrs. Endurance … Read more

Journalist ‘Hit By Stray Bullet’ Inside Kano Government House

Journalist 'Hit By Stray Bullet' Inside Kano Government House

There has been a shocking Development in Kano State. A journalist was reported shot inside the state government house. Neither the police nor the government has reacted to the situation. Eko Hot Blog reports that “a stray bullet” has hit a journalist with the Kano State government-owned Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), Naziru Idris Ya’u, inside … Read more

Police Detain FIJ Reporter ‘For Cybercrime On IGP’s Orders’

Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun

FIJ is known for its daring investigative reports. The police recently invited the chairman of the publication’s board of trustees. The force has now arrested a FIJ reporter. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Inspector General of Police has arrested Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative … Read more

Police Identify Suspect In Deadly Shooting At Lagos Filling Station

File photo of an NNPC filling station

A man was shot dead during a scuffle at a Lagos filling station on Wednesday. There were reports that a DSS officer shot the victim, but the agency denied them. The police have come out to say the shooter is one of their own, but did not reveal his name. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more

No Room For Violence – Biden Talks Tough As Chaos Engulf US Campuses

Biden

Chaos and arrests erupt at US college campuses, notably UCLA.  Police intervene to dismantle protest camps, resulting in numerous arrests. President Biden condemns violence while affirming the right to protest. Eko hot blog reports that In a dramatic turn of events, police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters across several college campuses on Thursday, Biden culminating in … Read more

Two Years Later, Suspected Mastermind Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack In Police Net

Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Olumuyiwa Adejobi parading Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as Mande and his accomplices

The Abuja-Kaduna train attack occurred on March 28, 2022. The attack led to the death and kidnap of many passengers. Two years later, the police say they have arrested a crucial suspect. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its operatives have arrested the suspected mastermind of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, Ibrahim … Read more

Police Report 10 Injured In Shooting By Teenage Gunman At Florida Party Venue

Teenage gunman wounds 10 during Florida party venue shooting after altercation erupts. Security guard swiftly disarms shooter, preventing further casualties. Incident underscores ongoing challenge of gun violence, particularly among juveniles, in America. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a teenager wounded 10 people when he opened fire early Sunday following a brawl at a private event … Read more

Tragedy As Armed Robbers Claim Life Of Police Officer In Rivers

Police officer in Rivers

Inspector Sunday Baba fatally shot by robbers. Police confirm incident, pay tribute to fallen officer. Suspects’ vehicle recovered, perpetrators fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Wednesday night in Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, as Inspector Sunday Baba, a Nigerian police officer, was fatally shot by suspected armed robbers during a robbery incident. The Rivers State … Read more

‘Sarcasm Can Be Criminal’ — Police Warn Nigerians On Social Media

Fisayo Soyombo and Customs

The Nigeria police force is warning Nigerians to be careful how they use sarcasm to pass messages on the Internet. The force says sarcastic statements can constitute cybercrime. It threatens to use the controversial Cybercrime Prohibition Act against Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has warned Nigerians to be careful when … Read more

London Police Issue Apology Over Threat to Arrest Openly Jewish Man Near Pro-Palestinian March

London police apologized for threatening to arrest an openly Jewish man near a pro-Palestinian march. The incident highlighted tensions amid the Gaza conflict, with some accusing Israel of genocide and supporting Hamas.  The Campaign Against Antisemitism urged Londoners to walk freely during the next march, asserting the right for all, including openly Jewish individuals.   … Read more

Lagos Police Admit Misidentifying DJ Switch As Arrested DJ

DJ Switch

The police recently arrested a DJ for assaulting officers. Some media outlets reported that DJ Switch was the violent DJ. The police spokesperson in Lagos initially confirmed that the arrested person was DJ Switch. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has admitted misidentifying one Commissioner DJ Wysei as Obianuju Catherine Ude, … Read more

‘Lucky Break:’ How Lagos Car Owner Recovered Vehicle 40 Minutes After Theft

Car theft suspect, Stanley Eshett, arrested by Lagos police operatives

There has been a failed attempt to steal a car in the Ikotun area of Lagos. Police operatives on patrol successfully responded to the incident. Police detectives also busted a one-chance robbery gang in a different incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Stanley Eshett for … Read more

‘Malicious Slander’ — Groups Defend IBD Dende Over Smuggling Accusations

founder of IBD Dende Foundation, Ibrahim Egugungbohun Dende, better known as IBD Dende.

IBD Dende has been the subject of allegations of smuggling in recent weeks. An investigative report in February 2024 named him among alleged smugglers whom corrupt Customs official allegedly allow to operate freely. However, he has denied these accusations as a witch-hunt. Eko Hot Blog reports that groups under the umbrella of the Coalition of … Read more

‘Recognition Of Outstanding Performance:’ Tunji Disu Bags Commissioner Of Police Of The Year

Rivers Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu

CP Tunji Disu has been rewarded for his “outstanding dedication to duty” and “outstanding performance”. The Rivers CP was named as the top police commissioner in Nigeria by his colleagues. He won the award at the at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards. Eko Hot Blog reports that Monday evening was a big … Read more

Bizarre: Lagos Dispatch Rider Skips Delivery, Sells ‘N1.7m iPhones For N300,000’

The Lagos dispatch rider, Matthew Odah, arrested for selling clients' iPhones

A Lagos dispatch rider has deviated from his original mission. Instead of delivering phones to the buyer, the rider ran off with them. The police have arrested him after eight months on the run. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos dispatch rider has landed in police net for selling three iPhones worth N1.7 million … Read more

Nigerian Army Makes Arrests Over Invasion Of Oyo Secretariat, Gives Update On Fleeing Suspects

There was an attempt to take over the Oyo State secretariat on Saturday morning. However, the police and army operatives foiled the attempt on time. The invaders are suspected to the ‘Yoruba Nation Now’ agitators seeking a secession. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has arrested nine suspects over the invasion of the … Read more

Tunji Disu: Accolades For The Uncommon Policeman At 58

The Nigeria Police Force gets a lot of sticks from the public for being a cesspool of immoral officers. However, in that much maligned force are some bright spots who elicit hope that the Nigeria Police can be trusted to be the true friends of the public. CP Tunji Disu, the Rivers State Commissioner of … Read more