Fresh details have emerged regarding the sealing of the Kofar Kudu entrance to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, by security operatives on Friday. The move, reportedly aimed at preventing unrest, occurred in Bichi town, where the Emir was set to install a district head. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Tensions soared in Kano on Friday as security forces blocked the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, preventing him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir was slated to preside over the presentation of a staff of office to a newly appointed District Head in … Read more
Two transporters, Taofeek Olatunbosun and Rafiu Abdelmalik, were allegedly brutalized by Nigerian Customs Service officers and soldiers at a checkpoint on the Badagry-Seme Expressway over the weekend for making a video. The duo, suspected by the officers of supplying journalists with information about smuggling activities, claimed they were tortured after being accused of espionage. The … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported the destruction of 31 transmission towers in Okada and Ofosu communities along the 330kV Benin-Egbin and Benin-Omotosho transmission lines in Edo State. In a statement released on Friday, TCN’s Director of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, revealed that the towers were severely damaged, with critical components stolen during … Read more
Protests erupted at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, as tensions mounted ahead of the Local Government elections set for October 5, 2024. The protesters, arriving in large numbers, prompted security personnel to step in, managing both the crowd and the resulting traffic congestion, according to Channels Television. … Read more
Despite initial delays in the arrival of election materials, voters in Edo Central Senatorial District, covering Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central LGAs, have begun casting their votes. At Unit 9, Booth 9 in Dumontan, Irrua, Esan LGA, voting started at around 9:20 AM. Voters, including the elderly and youth, were … Read more
Security operatives have taken control of the palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, amid rumors of the monarch’s death. Personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have been deployed to the palace. Reports indicate that the palace gate has been locked by the security operatives. … Read more
Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a woman and her two children for assaulting her 75-year-old husband, Romanus Obidigwe, in the Awba-Ofemmili community, Awka North Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Esther Obidigwe and her children, Ozioma and Obuka Obidigwe, were taken into custody following a report made by the victim to the … Read more
Heavily armed security personnel raided the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on Thursday, according to the union. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that operatives reportedly arrived at the Labour House, as the headquarters is known, around 8:30 pm. “They broke in and ransacked the bookshop on the 2nd floor carting away hundreds … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an alleged ballot box snatcher attempting to disrupt the voting process in the Anyigba Local Government Area of Kogi State has been gunned down in cold blood. The suspected ballot snatcher was killed on Saturday during the off-cycle governorship election in the North Central state. In a video posted by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, has warned members of the public to desist from assaulting officers of the agency while carrying out their lawful duties. The warning was also addressed to security operatives who were among those who allegedly assaulted LASPA officers on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Security operatives have successfully intercepted an oil theft syndicate operating in the Oporoza area of Delta State. The operation was carried out by Tompolo’s Tantita Security Service, and it resulted in the seizure of a massive vessel transporting illegal crude oil in the creeks of the Niger Delta. This report … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that one of the rescued s3x slaves from a brothel in Anambra has said she was forced to sleep with 50 men in a week to make earns meet. Recall some girls were recently rescued from a brothel by security operatives and officials of the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare. … Read more
The executive council members have refuted the suspension of Lagos PDP chairman and Deputy. They were allegedly suspended over anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship elections. The PDP chieftains are currently not suspended. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the report of the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Philip Aivoji, and … Read more
Gov Ortom has said that security agents told him that the FG directed them not to arrest armed Fulani Herdsmen EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has alleged that the Federal Government directed security operatives from apprehending and arraigning killer herdsmen. EDITOR’S PICK: PDP 2023: Atiku Meets Wike, Ortom, … Read more
Eight Killed As Gunmen Ambush Security Operatives In Kogi EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unidentified gunmen on Saturday afternoon ambushed security men at Jidda-Bassa community in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi state, killing three police officers and five vigilantes. EDITOR’S PICK: “Missing Actress Cynthia Okereke’s Bank has been Cleared” – AGN … Read more
NLC begins massive solidarity protest in Lagos ….Vehicular movements towards the protest venue have been disrupted. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Datti Tells Supporters EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The residents lamented that in spite of assurances of adequate security, they were unable to celebrate their Eid el-Adha due to Most of the villagers celebrated their Sallah in Gusau and other urban areas because no community in Zamfara State is secured EDITOR’S PICK Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, Releases … Read more
Naira rain in Ekiti as politicians induce voters, security operatives ..the three leading parties in the election are said to be involved in the act. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Senator Teslim Folarin Becomes Asaaju Olubadan Of Ibadanland JUST IN: 20 Giant Cats Eat Up Owner At Home Lagos To Partner NGOs, Civil Society Groups On Development … Read more
Security operatives have sealed APC national secretariat. No less than 15 patrol vehicles of security operatives cordoned off access roads to the party secretariat as early as 9 am. EKO HOT BLOG reports armed security men have taken over the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. No less than 15 patrol … Read more