El-Rufai joins a growing list of Nigerian leaders who believe there is a link between bandits and the infamous Boko Haram terrorists. NGF chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi had made the same assertion A strong link has been established between the bandits terrorising the North West and the Boko Haram insurgents operating … Read more
he Ekiti Police Command on Sunday in Ekiti confirmed the kidnapping of one Agbanigo Isaac, from his farm, bringing to 10 the number of persons so far kidnapped in similar circumstances in the state, in the last few months. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the serial kidnapping had always ended in the … Read more
She said that Poland and Nigeria had maintained cordial and mutually beneficial bilateral relations for many decades. The Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Joana Tarnawska, has expressed the readiness of the government of Poland to deepen the existing bilateral military cooperation between the country and Nigeria. Tarnawska stated this during a courtesy visit to the … Read more
The NAF jet went missing after it lost contact with radar while on an interdiction mission in support of ground troops fighting insurgency in the state The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, on Thursday visited Borno State after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha-Jet went missing in the north-eastern state. Amao, who … Read more
Attahiru mentioned administration as a key principle of war, saying the welfare of troops would also be given paramount attention. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, on Monday, said that the Nigerian Army is faced with logistical constraints affecting its operations across the country. He made the disclosure in his opening … Read more
Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State, has become a target for insurgents as the Nigerian military continues its offensive against terrorist operations in the nation’s North-East Last month, at least ten persons were killed and 47 injured after the terrorist group launched explosives towards the city Barely three days after electricity was restored in … Read more
Nigerian Army troops attached to the Cross River security outfit “Operation Akpakwu” handed over a suspected kidnapper to the Cross River Police Command in Calabar. Speaking at the event on Saturday, Brig. Gen. Abdullahi Mohammed, Brigade Commander 13 Brigade, said the 24-year-old suspect was arrested at Umoh Orok Street in Calabar-South. Mohammed, who was represented … Read more
The protest is coming on the heels of a recent revelation by the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno who reported missing a sum of ₦1bn meant for procurement of arms Soldiers of an unidentified battalion in Operation Lafiya Dole have protested their posting to a location within the Theatre of Operation. The angry soldiers, reportedly … Read more
He further stated that NAF was ready to assist the state in all areas that would bring about the much-needed security for the people. The Nigerian Air Force, (NAF), on Thursday, assured Oyo State government of its commitment to provision of adequate security across the state. The Air Commanding Officer on Logistics, Ikeja, Lagos, Air … Read more
Firearm, Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has cautioned officers against indiscriminate use of firearms Mr Ahmed Audi, Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has cautioned officers against indiscriminate use of firearms and civil engagement. Audi warned, in a statement by the Corps’ … Read more
The organisation’s warning follows that of Governors Rotimi Akeredolu and Samuel Ortom on the need to address the country’s insecurity challenges before the 2023 general elections A coalition of over 70 civil society organisations under the aegis of Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room on Wednesday said that the violence that erupted during the Ekiti Bye-Election … Read more
“Our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and the people of Niger Republic. In the fight against terrorism, Nigeria stands with all of her neighbors,” he said President Muhammadu Buhari called for stronger international ties to combat terrorism, especially in the Sub-Saharan and Sahel regions, yesterday, Eko hot blog gathered. He made the call while … Read more
Nigeria has been battling terrorism for more than a decade which has killed 36,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the northeast The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd.) has declared that Nigeria is in a critical situation. The minister made this statement, on Monday, vis-a-vis the rising tide of insurgency in … Read more
A Fulani group known as Fulani Nationality Movement, FUNAM, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. The statement entitled: “Why we attacked Ortom” reads: “Our attention has been drawn to media reports today speculating about who attacked the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom. A Fulani group known … Read more
Gov. Ortom has been critical of the activities of criminal herdsmen especially in the Northern part of Nigeria A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has reacted to an attack by suspected herdsmen on Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom when he visited a farm in Benue on Saturday. Governor Ortom, while narrating … Read more
The newly appointed CDS expressed willingness to draw from the rich vein of expertise possessed by diaspora Nigerians. NIDCOM Boss, Abike Dabiri-Erewa also made a case for the enlistment of more women into the military for gender equity Nigeria’s Chief Of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor has expressed his openness to drawing from the rich … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has accused state governments of not providing the necessary support in tackling the menace of insecurity confronting Nigeria. IGP Adamu made this known at a meeting between the secretary to the government of the federation and secretaries to state governments in nation’s capital, Abuja. Read also: Reactions As Igboho … Read more
President Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has disclosed that the country would take delivery of the first batch of Super Tucanos aircraft in mid-July from the United States of America. Recall that the fighter jets were ordered during President Muhammadu Buhari’s first tenure in office under the leadership of the immediate past service chiefs. President Buhari’s … Read more
Two students of Olabisi Onabanjo Univesity were kidnapped on Sunday The Abductors are demanding a ransom of ₦50 million Nigerians praying earnestly for their safe release Nigerians have taken to social media to rally round in prayers for as Precious Adeyemo and Abiola Oyefule who were kidnapped on Sunday. The hashtag #PrayForTifeandTosin is currently trending on … Read more
CP Abutu Yaro, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State, has removed the Divisional Police Officer DPO in charge of Kaura Namoda Division over allegation of conniving with bandits in the community. This was contained in a press statement obtained by EKO HOT BLOG on Tuesday. The removal of the DPO was in connection with a … Read more