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Suspected Fulani Militia Kill 9 In Fresh Southern Kaduna Attack

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Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have killed nine persons in Southern Kaduna. The attacks happened on Wednesday night. Many villagers were injured during the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected Fulani militia have reportedly killed nine people in Ruji and Atakjeh villages of Atyap Chiefdom, located in the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area … Read more

Tragedy As Flood Kills Teenager, Destroys Property In Ogun

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A heavy flood has killed a teenager in Ogun State. An unspecified number of people were reportedly swept away by the flood. The tragic incident happened on Tuesday in Sagamu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 14-year-old secondary school student was reportedly killed while an unknown number of people were reportedly swept away in a … Read more

LP Crisis Festers As Factions Clash In Abuja Over Control Of Secretariat

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The LP crisis has continued to worsen as different factions engage in a power struggle over control of the party’s secretariat in Abuja. Following the suspension of the embattled national chairman, Julius Abure, seven members of the NWC of the party have installed Lamidi Bashir Apapa, as the acting chairman of the party. They said … Read more

Ojikutu, Former Deputy Governor, Sounds Alarm: “My Security Is Compromised And My Life is Threatened”

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Ex-deputy governor of Lagos State, Ojikutu has cried out, stating that their life is in danger. Expressing her disappointment, she criticized the manner in which the gubernatorial elections held in Lagos State in 2023. Ojikutu cited instances of intimidation and ethnic discrimination as major issues that marred the process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaja … Read more

Insecurity: FG Approves N495m To Procure, Install Baggage Scanners In Railway Stations

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The Federal Government has approved N495m for the installation of railway scanners. The approval is coming due to the relentless attacks on railway stations. The meeting of the FEC was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved N495 million for the installation … Read more

Workers Trapped As 7-Storey Building Collapses In Banana Island

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A building in Banana Island has collapsed. The structure reportedly belongs to Joe Faraday. Prior to the collapse, concrete was being poured on the sixth floor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an seven-storey building situated inside the luxurious Banana Island in Lagos State has collapsed. EDITOR’S PICKS   JUST IN: Drama As Arik Air Founder Denied … Read more

JUST IN: PDP Announces Winner Of Bayelsa Gov’ship Primary Election

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The PDP has made an official announcement of the winner of the Bayelsa Governorship Primary Election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has announced Governor Douye Diri as its governorship candidate for the upcoming November 11 gubernatorial election in the state. The Bayelsa State Governor emerged as the … Read more

JUST IN: Anyanwu Emerges Imo PDP Guber Candidate

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Anyanwu has emerged as a PDP governorship candidate in Imo State. Anyanwu emerged following the PDP primary election held on Wednesday at the party’s secretariat. He will challenge the second-term bid of the current Governor of the state, Hope Uzodimma of the APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Peoples … Read more

Court Voids Kogi APC Congresses To Elect Guber Candidate

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A court has nullified the Kogi APC congresses that were held to elect the party’s gubernatorial candidate. The reason for the court’s decision to nullify the APC congresses was that they were conducted in contravention of the Electoral Act of 2022. The court ordered APC to conduct special Ward and Local Government congresses in line … Read more

Fleeing Gunmen Kill Police Inspector In Imo

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Gunmen

Fleeing Gunmen have killed a Police Inspector in Imo State. Ukegbu, who had gone home to celebrate Easter with his family, was killed in his village of Umuoshike Ogbor. The police have commenced an investigation into the killing of the Inspector. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fleeing gunmen have killed an Inspector of police in … Read more

‘Dismiss All Petitions Challenging Tinubu’s Victory’ —  INEC Tells Tribunal

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INEC has urged the election Tribunal to dismiss all the petitions that challenge the outcome of Tinubu’s win. The electoral umpire maintained that Tinubu won the 2023 presidential poll. INEC had declared Tinubu the winner of the presidential election after polling 8,794,726 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has urged … Read more

BREAKING: Peter Obi ‘Detained’ In UK Airport [See Why]

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BREAKING NEWS

Peter Obi has been detained by a UK airport on suspicion of impersonation. Peter Obi was handed a detention note and was told to step aside. The UK immigration officials placed the LP President candidate on detention at Heathrow Airport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter … Read more

Ex-Gov Mbadinuju’s Death: Buhari Sends Condolence Message To Anambra Govt

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Buhari has sympathised with the Anambra State government over the death of ex-governor Mbadinuju. Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju, ex-governor of Anambra State died on Tuesday. Buhari said Mbadinuju will be remembered for his vision for the people of the state and beyond EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the government and people … Read more

Gunmen Abduct Kogi Monarch, Kill Palace Staff

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Gunmen

Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped Kogi Monarch. The monarch was whisked away on Tuesday evening in his palace. A female domestic staff identified as Toyin Onare was shot dead during the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the traditional ruler of Oghara in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State has been abducted. It was … Read more

INEC Announces Date For Supplementary Elections In Rivers

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INEC has fixed April 15 for supplementary elections in Rivers State. The electoral commission in the state issued a statement containing this information. The affected units for Khana-Gokana Federal Constituency are units 4, 7 and 42, and in Port Harcourt Constituency 2, units affected are 5, 10 to 18 and 377. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

‘Don’t Plunge Nigeria Into Crisis’ — Arewa Elders Warn Obi, Datti

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A group of Arewa elders has warned Obi not to plunge Nigeria into a crisis. The elders urged Peter Obi to immediately desist from what they referred to as his “unguided post-election political utterances.” The elders advised whoever was aggrieved following the outcome of the elections, to seek redress through the courts rather than incite … Read more

Labour Party Postpones Ward, Gubernatorial Primary Elections

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The Labour Party has rescheduled its ward and gubernatorial primary elections. Though no reason was given for the postponement. It was gathered that the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party ordered the postponement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party has rescheduled its ward and gubernatorial primaries, which were originally scheduled to take … Read more

Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leaders In Kaduna Forest

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  • Troops have killed two notorious bandit leaders in Kaduna forest.

  • Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.

  • The troops also captured arms, ammunition and other equipment.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of Operation Forest Sanity under 1 Division Nigerian Army have killed two bandit leaders in Kaduna State.

The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

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Though he did not mention the exact location, he said troops acting on a tip off from human intelligence sources also captured arms, ammunition and other equipment.

He said, “Earlier, intelligence sources revealed that a bandit leader named Isiya Danwasa intended to send his errand boy Yunusa to purchase some arms and ammunition in Kaduna town.

“Subsequently, the errand boy was trailed and picked up by plain-cloth soldiers and later used to lure two of the bandits’ leaders to a selected ammunition collection point.

Upon their arrival, troops who had laid in an ambush engaged the criminals with superior firepower and neutralised the two bandits leaders.

“Items recovered from the criminal elements include one motorcycle (destroyed institu), two AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines, two hundred and fifty rounds of 7.62 mm special, one power bank, two charm vest and the sum of two hundred thousand naira.

“The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Punch Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has commended the troops for their professional conduct and perfect execution of task. He further charged the troops to go after all bandits and show them no mercy.

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“Again, the GOC appealed to the general public to continue to avail the troops and other security agencies with credible and actionable information so as to bring banditry, kidnapping and other crimes to a lasting end.”

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APC Seeks Tribunal’s Dismissal Of Obi, Labour Party’s Petition Against Tinubu

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The APC has requested the dismissal of Obi and the Labour Party’s petition against Tinubu’s victory by the tribunal. The APC raised objections to the petition on multiple grounds. The APC’s argument for contesting the validity of the petition includes the claim that Obi was not a legitimate member of the Labour Party during the … Read more

JUST IN: Drama As Arik Air Founder Denied Entry To Airline’s Premises

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Arik Air’s founder has been denied access to the Airline’s premises. Arumemi-Ikhide attempted to enter the premises of the airline on Tuesday but was stopped at the entrance by the security guards on duty. Accompanied by a few of his aides, Arumemi-Ikhide had arrived at the airline’s premises in compliance with a court order that … Read more

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