Army Raids IPOB armed wing Two Security Agents killed Troops recover weapons Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, based in Obinze, Owerri, confirmed the death of two security agents during a raid by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that The Nigerian Senate has expressed outrage over the tragic deaths of 16 Nigerian Army personnel during a peacekeeping mission in the Okuama Community of Delta State. Editor’s Pick: BREAKING: SSANU, NASU Begin Strike, Ground Varsities Zamfara Lawmakers Flee State, Citing Threats To Their Lives Black Market USD To Naira Exchange … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has voiced frustration over the inadequate and unreliable power supply afflicting the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos. This comes as the Federal Government has allocated N12.7 billion for a mass metering project aimed at installing meters across all Army formations nationwide. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a recent operation, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt on three commercial buses in Kogi State, rescuing the passengers onboard. This daring rescue comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities across the country. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that in a coordinated operation, Nigerian Army and Navy forces dealt a blow to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN), resulting in the elimination of five fighters in Imo State. Editor’s pick: Customs Stops Plan To Smuggle 400 Bags Of Beans Out Of Nigeria Tinubu Orders … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two people, on Thursday night, were abducted in the Nigeria Post Army estate in Abuja. The incident, which happened at about 10:00 p.m. in the Phase 2 area of the estate, saw kidnappers take away the wife and one of the in-laws of one Barrister Cyril Adikwu. EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: … Read more
Former CP says he took necessary steps to formalize the acquisition of land invaded by the military. He says he has more than 50 acres of land, now claimed by the military. “I joined the other farmers to seek resolution,” he says. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Commissioner of Police, Samuel Adegbuyi (Rtd), has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian Army Special Court-martial sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, sentenced the former Group Managing Director, Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Maj. Gen. Umaru Mohammed, to seven years imprisonment. The court also ordered him to pay back $2,178,900 and N1.65bn to the Army properties and NAPL. Mohammed was tried on 18 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Special Military Taskforce, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has successfully retrieved the body of Ardo Adamu Gabdo, who was tragically murdered in the Panyam community of the Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State. Captain James Oya, the media officer of OPSH, announced this development during a press conference held … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Special Court Martial set up by the Nigerian Army has found the former Group Managing Director and Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Major General Umar Muazu Mohammed guilty of 14 of 18 count charges which are all contrary to service laws. The charges include stealing, forgery, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Nigerian Army on Tuesday announced the commencement of 86 Regular Recruits Intake, RRI for Non-Tradesmen and women. The Army Headquarters revealed the recruitment process on Tuesday through their verified X account. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a photo and name of the captain in the Nigerian Army killed by a female soldier in Adamawa State have been revealed. This online media platform learned that the senior army officer killed by a female soldier enforcing a curfew imposed by the state government has been identified as Captain … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has refuted a widely shared social media report on Tuesday that Lance Corporal Musa Adamu was detained for converting from Islam to Christianity and evangelizing. The army claims the cause of the detention was not related to religious reasons. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has launched a new military operation in Plateau state, code-named Operation Hakorin Damisa IV. Hakorin Damisa means Leopard’s teeth when translated. The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja who launched the new operation in Mangu Local Government Area of the state on Saturday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ebonyi State Police Command on Wednesday conducted a “show of force” exercise in response to the sit-at-home declaration made by Simon Ekpa, a Biafra agitator based in Finland. The command collaborated with the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Department of State Services (DSS). Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Suspected kidnappers and armed robbers were apprehended by operatives of the Delta State Police Command and soldiers from the 3 Battalion, Ekpan, Warri, Delta State, resulting in the recovery of arms and ammunition. DSP Bright Edafe, spokesman of the command, who disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday, said that the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has authorized the appointment and redeployment of a number of Major Generals and Brigadier Generals. This shuffle also affects other senior officers across different formations and units in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing … Read more
While it is true that the proverbial 20 children cannot play together for 20 years, nothing stops them from reuniting decades after parting ways. That was the case of the 1994/95 Alumni of Army Children High School, Epe, who recently reunited and shared a good time together. Besides reuniting with themselves, the alumni also saw … Read more
A power struggle between Sudan’s army and a notorious paramilitary force has rocked the capital, Khartoum, with at least three civilians confirmed dead. Residents dodged gunfire as rival forces battled over the presidential palace, state TV and army headquarters. The clashes erupted after tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule. The army says jets … Read more
The military has been in charge of Sudan since a coup in 2021. Talks were underway on integrating the country’s top paramilitary group into the army as part of the move towards the return of civilian rule. However, they have been complicated by fighting between military and paramilitary forces. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more