Ndume Claims Politicians’ Corruption is “People-Driven” Advocates Death Penalty for Stealing Over One Trillion Naira Supports Capital Punishment for Drug Dealers as Deterrent Eko Hot Blog reports that in a controversial statement, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has defended corruption among politicians, claiming it is “people-driven” and should not result in severe … Read more
Court Sentences Two To Death By Hanging For Killing Uncle In Akwa Ibom EKO HOT BLOG reports that Joseph Usen Etim of Akpautong, Ibesikpo Local Government, and Christopher Macauley of Obio Adung, Ibesikpo LGA, have both been condemned to death by hanging for the murder of their uncle, Mr. Imo Effiong Edet. The prisoners were … Read more
Court remands ex-convict for defrauding students, sentences four fraudsters EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arraigned Joshua Oluwatobiloba, a 29-year-old suspected fraudster, before a Kwara State High Court for charges bordering on impersonation and computer fraud after he served six months in jail. Oluwatobiloba was convicted of fraud … Read more
A Yobe High Court on Tuesday has sentenced an applicant, Muhammed Adamu, to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend, Hauwa Muhammad, 24. Delivering judgment, Justice A. Jauro, said that he found him guilty of murder under Section 221 of the Penal Code. Jauro held that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt … Read more