According to reports, at least 45 farmers were killed and buried on Monday while many others are yet to be accounted for Two militia leaders were quoted as saying that Jihadists killed 30 men in a revenge attack after their commanders died in military air strikes in Borno EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence … Read more
Following the gruesome murder, military authorities confirmed that the victims According to the army spokesperson, the proscribed group has “continued to live in denial, while masquerading as unknown gunmen EDITOR’S PICK Fani-Kayode Makes Shocking Revelation About Nigerians 2023: Uwazuruike Under Fire For Endorsing Yahaya Bello 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides Zoning Wednesday … Read more
EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To Join Presidential Race BREAKING: INEC Speaks On Postponing 2023 Elections The Russian Federation is a transcontinental country that stretches across Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the world’s largest country by … Read more
The army said the video was shot by the soldier after he absconded from his duty The soldier’s action amounts to a betrayal of the esprit de corps and comradery EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has described as misleading the viral video of a soldier who claimed he had been abandoned by … Read more
The Army said the wreckage was found during a clearance patrol of troops of Operation Desert Sanity The jet had crashed on March 31, 2021, with two crew members onboard EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has uncovered the wreckage of the crashed Alpha Jet aircraft (NAF475) that went … Read more
Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) acting on credible intelligence have taken out 3 kidnappers, who are believed to be part of the notorious kidnap cum robbery gang terrorizing the ever-busy Auchi-Benin road in Edo state on Wednesday, 2 February 2022. A statement by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations said, “The … Read more
Nigerian Army has given fresh update on recruitment exercise EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, has said only the best candidates who are medically and physically fit will be recruited into the Nigerian Army. He said this on Tuesday when he visited the Nigerian Army Battle Fitness … Read more
…Ndume recalled how he was prosecuted by the Federal Government for sponsoring Boko Haram. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume has asked the Federal Government to name and arrest those that finance terrorism in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Ndume recalled how he … Read more
IPOB has listed names of innocent men allegedly detained by Nigerian Army and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has listed names of innocent young men allegedly detained by Nigerian Army and other security agencies. The IPOB accused security agents in Imo State of silently killing and abducting innocent … Read more
…the insurgents attacked troops deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) Rann, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon EKO HOT BLOG reports that two officers and five soldiers were killed on Friday when operatives of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) engaged Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who infiltrated … Read more
…the Chief of Army staff Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya said the ₦579 billion earmarked for the army is not enough… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has renewed calls for increased funding for the Nigerian Army. The Senator made the call on Monday to members of the … Read more
The Nigerian Army has disowned statement warning soldiers against overthrowing Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu has disowned a publication attributed to him about “Defence Headquarters warning soldiers against overthrowing Buhari’s regime”. In a statement on Sunday, Nwachukwu, said the publication, which was riddled with outrageous lies … Read more
The individual is simply a member of IPOB and not a high commander of ESN, in Anambra State. IPOB demanded that a forensic examination be carried out to deflate the lie that he had bullet wounds. Ekohotblog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disputed claims that the Nigerian Army shot and detained … Read more
The governor said as a result of the ongoing military operations in Zamfara State, criminals have been migrating to Sokoto… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has called for additional deployment of troops to the state, in a bid to stem the rising tide of insecurity in the state. … Read more
28 officers are among those to be tried, while the remaining are 130 soldiers serving in the various units of the operation ground Two court-martials were inaugurated by the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force North-East operation, Hadin Kai, on Saturday October 9 for trial of defaulting soldiers serving at the operation ground in the North-East. Army … Read more
President Buhari noted that security had assumed priority in governance and public policy in international scheme of affairs. President Muhammadu Buhari has said improving security, the economy and fighting corruption are still the core priorities of his administration, six years after the triad of promises first won him the presidential election. The President made the … Read more
…the soldiers also recovered a vehicle and two motorcycles while conducting a further search of the general area for the fleeing armed men. The Nigerian Army said it has killed three of the gunmen who attacked a police checkpoint in Anambra State. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who confirmed this … Read more
Army has killed gunmen and lost a soldier in Enugu State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than three unknown gunmen have been killed by the Nigerian Army in a gun battle between the hoodlums and troops of Sector 5 of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN deployed in Enugu State. This was disclosed via a statement by … Read more
The Nigerian Army has explained the reason behind the arrest of popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has said that popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, was arrested for soliciting support for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). EKOHOTBLOG had earlier on Thursday reported that the veteran actor was arrested in Onitsha, Anambra State, for … Read more
The Nigerian Army will today unveil new operations across the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, will on Monday (today) inaugurate three new security exercises across Nigeria. The unveiling of the new operations was made known via a statement by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday … Read more