The wife of an Ebube Agu Commander has been killed as gunmen razed his home. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have killed the wife of Oyeku Chima, commander of the Ebube Agu security outfit in the Afikpo south LGA of Ebonyi state. EDITOR’S PICKS How Kwankwanso Helped Me Survive 2014 Bomb Attack In Kaduna … Read more
Troops have neutralised 10 terrorists and destroyed their camps in three Kaduna LGAs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralised eight bandits and seized six motorcycles during ambush patrols in the Chikun and Birnin Gwari local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from … Read more
The Osun government has explained why DSS officers left Adeleke’s security detail. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State government says a “minor disagreement” was responsible for the withdrawal of officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) from Governor Ademola Adeleke’s security detail. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Evacuates Nigerians From Niger Republic, India After … Read more
Fire has gutted the defence headquarters in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the second floor of the Defence Headquarters, Garki, Abuja, suffered a fire incident on Monday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICKS Social Media Users Mock Dele Momodu For Posting Photoshopped APC Campaign Material Engage Certified Real Estate Professionals, Experts Urge Nigerians At Lagos Conference Lagos … Read more
Buhari has directed the Nigerian Army to maintain neutrality and respect human rights during the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Sokoto State directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain apolitical and continue to operate within the framework of the constitution to ensure the successful conduct of the … Read more
No fewer than 10,000 police officers are undergoing training ahead of the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali disclosed that the Force is training 10,000 operatives ahead of the 2023 general elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Anxiety As Report Reveals How Price Of Kerosene Increased By 9.90% … Read more
Buhari is seeking tighter security around the borders in the Lake Chad Basin amid arms proliferation. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the increased number of arms, ammunition, and other weapons from the Russia and Ukraine war … Read more
Police have arrested secondary school students for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested three male secondary school students over the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl. EDITOR’S PICKS I Want To Leave A Legacy Of Free And Fair Elections For West Africa … Read more
Troops have rescued nine abducted persons and recovered 90 cattle in Kaduna State. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of Operation Forest Sanity of the Nigerian Army rescued nine kidnapped victims and 90 cows during fighting patrols to suspected bandit hideouts in Kaso, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS I Want To Leave A … Read more
Adeleke has warned Osun transport unions against violence, calling for peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has warned transport union workers in the state to shun violence. EDITOR’S PICKS Adeleke Directs LG Heads To Replace Dismissed Chairmen In Osun Group Accuses Nigerian Army Of Aiding Violence In Osun Osun: Adeleke … Read more
A group has accused the Nigerian Army of aiding violence in Osun. Eko Hot Blog reports that a socio-political group, Osun Shall Rise Again (OSRA), has accused operatives of the Nigerian Army of being “willing tools” in the hands of violent agents in Osun State. EDITOR’S PICKS Adeleke Directs LG Heads To Replace Dismissed Chairmen … Read more
A hotel in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, where government officials are known to stay, has come under attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that soon after the attack at Villa Rose began, Environment Minister Adam Aw Hirsi said he had survived the attack. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies At 64 World Cup 2022: Wales … Read more
The abductors of a former Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor are demanding a ransom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Richard Omosehin, was kidnapped on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS New Virus: Lagos Begins Immediate Vaccination To Prevent 50,000 Deaths Sanwo-Olu Unveils 37 Cultural … Read more
The United Nations- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has condemned the killing of its staff and others at a Military Base in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, on Friday … Read more
A soldier has shot his colleague and an aid worker to death. Eko Hot Blog reports that a soldier with the Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI has shot dead his colleague and a staff of one of the NGOs providing humanitarian support in the North East. EDITOR’S PICKS End Of An Era: US Speaker Pelosi … Read more
Troops have repelled an attack in Kaduna, killing a bandit leader in the process. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kaduna State Government has disclosed that troops of the Nigerian Army have killed one Kachalla Gadau, identified as a bandit leader, and some terrorists in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Republicans Win Control Of US House Of … Read more
Buhari says he will hand over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to hand over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity to the next generation of leaders. EDITOR’S PICKS Republicans Win Control Of US House Of Representatives Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack … Read more
Nigeria has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted and placed a N5 million bounty on each of them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted, while placing a bounty of N5 million on each of them. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, … Read more
Men of the Nigerian military and some unidentified assailants clashed in Isuofia community, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the gunmen who were large in number, attacked the military checkpoint located at the Afor-Uzo Junction in Isuofia, Saturday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS N2.9bn Fraud: Okorocha Begs Court To Quash EFCC’s … Read more
Gunmen have killed 20 people in an attack on a Benue community. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 20 people have been killed by gunmen in an attack on Ukohol, Guma LGA of Benue State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Must Encourage Local Refineries To Get Rid Of Oil Subsidy Costs – Atiku State Police Could … Read more