A tragic fire engulfed the Christ Apostolic Church parish in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, trapping several worshippers inside the building. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in Lagelu Local Government Area, according to sources on Saturday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
The Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested Nwauba Alex, 25, from Ezza Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, during a patrol in Owerri on Wednesday. Alex was reportedly caught robbing two residents at gunpoint near Aladinma Primary School in Owerri. According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, on … Read more
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed, announced the successful rescue of a prospective corps member, Solomon Daniel Bassey, who was abducted in August 2023. During a press briefing at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, Brig Gen Ahmed stated, “On August 22, we rescued the last corps … Read more
137 Kaduna schoolchildren reunite with families today after rescue. Governor Uba Sani receives students; six receiving treatment. State Government assures parents, expresses gratitude for rescue efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that today (Thursday), the 137 Kaduna schoolchildren rescued from terrorists will be reunited with their families, as announced by the state government. The students, rescued in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army’s forces stationed in 1 Division in Kaduna State have effectively liberated 16 individuals who were kidnapped by violent extremists and terrorists in Kaduna State. The citizens were abducted recently from Tantatu, a community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. Editor’s Picks Terrorists Release Seven … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima convened a meeting with representatives of the abducted students’ (Kaduna Pupils) families and leaders from the Kuriga community in Kaduna State. The meeting follows the tragic abduction of over 280 students from the LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has condemned the kidnap of female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno and students in Kaduna State. This online media platform gathered that bandits, on Thursday, attacked the Government Secondary School and LEA primary school in Kuriga, Kaduna State, whisking away no fewer than 280 students, pupils and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Central Bank Governor of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, broke down in tears while paying tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe and his family. Sanusi reflected on his deposition as the Emir of Kano and used it to highlight Wigwe’s loyalty to those who were close to him. Editor’s Picks … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been confirmed dead and 15 others rescued after a boat crashed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The accident occurred Wednesday evening at Powerline, Ikoyi Link Bridge. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara Rewards Nwabali With N20 Million, State Honour FG Tightens Border Surveillance As Labour Announces Two-Day … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abducted chairman of Akwanga local government area of Nasarawa state, Hon Safiyanu Isa Andaha, and his political godfather, Adamu Umar Custom, have regained their freedom. This online media platform recalls that the duo were abducted by men suspected to be bandits on New Year’s Day. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a day-old baby boy abandoned by an unknown lady has been rescued by residents in Minna, Niger State. The baby boy, who was rescued a few minutes after he was dumped, was already infested by soldier ants before help could come its way. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In Ekiti Local … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Police Command has rescued two traders abducted by gunmen. The two traders were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen who invaded a market at Mchia community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State last Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly Questions Governor’s Nomination Procedure for Cabinet Positions Details Of Service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rescue Team of the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has rescued and rehabilitated a female American citizen found wandering in Ijegun area of the State. The Lagos government made the development known in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, the Lagos team rescued the … Read more
Armed robbers have attacked travellers in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed robbers have attacked travellers in Osu/Ondo Express way in Osun state. It was gathered that the J15 vehicle which was coming from Lagos State with 2 passengers inside with full load of valuables was attacked at Osu Express way. Read Also: Concerns In … Read more
Police have rescued six-year-old girl locked up for months in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Command has rescued a six-year-old girl locked up, malnourished, and maltreated for months by her guardian at Isale-Osun, Osogbo. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, on Tuesday. She … Read more
The death toll from the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday has risen from 22 to 36. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the South-West Region, Ibrahim Farinloye, has announced that the death toll from the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos, … Read more
The gunmen shot sporadically into the air to scare passers-by before whisking their target away in their vehicle. The victim’s G-Wagon jeep was later recovered at the scene with three expended cartridges. Ekohotblog reports that officers from the Imo State Police Command apprehended kidnappers along Akwakuma Road in the state’s Owerri West Local Government Area … Read more
Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 has reportedly jetted out of Afghanistan. Khalili recently requested that now-President Biden return the favor by rescuing him from Afghanistan. Ekohotblog reports that an Afghan translator who assisted in the rescue of then-Sen. Joe Biden when his helicopter was forced to land in a snowstorm 13 years ago … Read more
Troops of 1 Division Nigeria Army under exercise HARBIN KUNAMA III, have killed one suspected bandit and rescued 13 kidnapped victims in Kuyelo community in Birnin Gawri Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Col Ezindu Idimah disclosed this in a press statement issued on Monday in Kaduna. Idimah said … Read more