When a Finnish court sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison on Monday for terrorism-related crimes, Nigerians were reminded of the far-reaching impact of the man who, from the safety of his Lahti apartment, incited a wave of fear, violence, and economic paralysis in the country’s southeast. Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen and former … Read more
A dispute between two brothers, Richard and John Nwofia, has taken an unexpected turn with Richard’s arrest and subsequent remand in prison custody over a contested property in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the disagreement reportedly escalated when Richard allegedly chased John with a machete, attempting to inflict injury while also issuing threats … Read more
The House of Representatives has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan, and all officers involved in prosecuting the case against Bobrisky. In a letter issued by the Lead Chairman of the joint committee, Jon Ginger Onwusibe, on Friday, the summons … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed strong criticism of the current leaders in Nigeria, asserting that many individuals in public office lack the necessary qualities to effectively lead the nation and should be imprisoned or face harsher consequences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obasanjo made these remarks at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a … Read more
Lagos tells residents to conceal a sexual offence and go to jail for three years. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has called on residents to report sexual offences around them or risk a jail term. EDITOR’S PICKS Funke Akindele Visits Lagos Fire Service, Makes Major Announcement … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX, a crypto exchange company, which collapsed in November 2022. The collapse left customers, investors and lenders short over $11 billion. The crypto mogul was accused of running down the company and has been imprisoned for his actions. Eko Hot Blog reports that crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was on Thursday sentenced to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has sentenced one Bose Lateef to serve one month in prison for an offence bordering on money racketeering. The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the conviction on Friday, March 15, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS How … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the protest over nationwide hardship hit the Correctional Center in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Friday as inmates staged a protest over plan to reduce their food ration. This online media platform learnt that immediately they got tipped off on downward review of food size, the inmates started to protest. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has died. The Russian prison service disclosed the development Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost consciousness. It said it was investigating his “sudden death.” In a statement, the Federal Penitentiary Service … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Founder of iReign Christian Ministry, Pastor Feyi Daniels, has been sentenced to life imprisonment over alleged rape. This online media platform understands that Bishop Daniels was handed the sentence on Friday by an Ikeja S£xual Offences and Domestic Violence court for the crime of “raping a church member”. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spouse of the deposed President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been sentenced to prison. Recall that Bongo was put under house arrest following the coup in the central African nation on August 30, 2023, an incident which marked the end of the 55-year Bongo dynasty rule. The putschists … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a presidential candidate in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Marc Kabund, has been sentenced to prison for allegedly insulting the sitting president, Felix Tshisekedi. It is learnt that Kabund was a former vice president of parliament and a close ally of President Tshisekedi who launched his own political party last … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has been released again from prison. This online media platform understands that Zuma appeared at the Estcourt correctional facility on Friday morning and was released under a remission process EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday commenced an investigation in the clash between its operatives and prison services officials during the trial of suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. More details to come… Click to watch our video of the week
EKO HOT BLOG reports that at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, a curious drama is developing between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS). The bone of contention is about the custody of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ikeja Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court has sentenced one Folarin Rauf to life imprisonment for defiling five-year-old girl in Lagos. The Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Justice Abiola Soladoye handed down the sentence after finding the convict … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that although a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail in the sum of N50 million, suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, will not be released, Daily Trust can report. Kyari, who is facing charges of failure to declare assets alongside his siblings, was granted bail on Thursday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Isheri Police Station of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a man over alleged armed robbery. The police spokesperson in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe Senior Citizens Shower Prayers On Wale Raji As Lawmaker Shares Cash … Read more
The Kuje prison was attacked in July 2022 by gunmen. The attack led to the release of some prisoners. The police have by chance nabbed one of the escapees. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested another inmate who escaped the Kuje correctional centre in the federal capital territory (FCT). … Read more
Former Imo State Transport Commissioner Laz Anyanwu has been sentenced to three years in prison The court sentenced him for diverting N180 million of state funds into a private company account. Anyanwu served during the administration of ex-governor Rochas Okorocha and was found guilty of fraud, looting public funds, and stealing. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more