Court Orders Remand of Journalist Over Facebook Post Criticising Kano Governor

A magistrate court in Kano has ordered the remand of Muktar Dahiru, a journalist with Pyramid FM Kano, for allegedly posting content on Facebook that was deemed insulting to the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Dahiru, who was arrested on Thursday, is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult. EKO HOT … Read more

Court Extends Remand of Drug Lord, Temo for 14 More Days

The Federal High Court in Lagos has extended the remand of the alleged drug lord, Sulaimon Jimoh, also known as “Olowo Idi Ogede” or “Temo,” for an additional 14 days in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the extension on Friday while … Read more

Ambode’s Chef Lands In Prison For ‘Stealing’ Ex-Lagos Governor’s Properties

Ambode's chef

Eko Hot Blog reports that that the State Security Service (SSS) has arraigned former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s chef, Victor Abayomi, for allegedly stealing valuables worth millions at his Ikoyi residence. The SSS arraigned Abayomi before the Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos on Monday. The legal officer, Joshua Babalola, in the employment … Read more

Lagos Police Arrest Three For Alleged Cyberstalking, Threat To Life, Other Offences

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three persons in connection to criminal petitions against them. The Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday. He revealed the suspects as Dorcas Adeyinka ‘f’, Sikiru Ayinde ‘m’ and … Read more

Lagos Man In Firm Grips Of The Law For Allegedly Defiling Neighbour’s Daughter

Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA)

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Police Command, has arraigned one Mr. Ife Adekoya for allegedly defiling a 12-year-od daughter of his neighbour at Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Speaking on the incident on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola … Read more

Court Remands Skit Maker Trinity, Victim’s Parents Over Sexual Exploitation Charges

Eko Hot Blog reports that a Family Court under the Ibadan Magisterial District, Oyo State, has remanded skit maker Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, popularly known as Trinity, at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. The remand order came on Monday afternoon after the Oyo State Police Command arraigned Trinity on charges of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation. … Read more

Court Remands 12 Men For Allegedly Killing Police Officer

Court has remanded 12 men for allegedly killing police officer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo Yaba on Wednesday remanded 12 men for alleged murder of a police officer during a raid on motorcycle riders operating in restricted areas. The defendants are Imurana Mohammed; Yahaya Sefiyanu, 26; Umar … Read more

BREAKING: DSS Files Fresh Remand Application Against Sunday Igboho’s Aides

DSS, Igboho

DSS has filed a fresh remand application against Sunday Igboho’s aides. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a remand application at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the detained aides of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho. The DSS, in the remand … Read more