The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare has condemned the maltreatment of Corps member in Calabar. EkoHotBlog earlier reported that a femal Army officer was caught assaulting and pouring dirty water on the corps member, Ezeiruaku Fidelia who was fully kitted as cited in a viral video on social media. Reacting to the maltreatment via a press … Read more
The Nigerian Army has vowed to sanction officer seen in a viral video assaulting a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) publicly in Calabar. In a viral video cited by EkoHotBlog, the soldier identified as as Lt. Chika Anele was seen pouring dirty water on the corps member, Ezeiruaku Fidelia who was fully … Read more
The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm over massive ISWAP recruitment. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has said that the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has started recruiting massively in the country. This was made known by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyeama Nwachukwu, at the Headquarters of the Theatre … Read more
A truck has fallen on a car with occupants in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a containerized truck has fallen on a car at Ojuelegba, inward the Stadium area on Funsho Williams Avenue, Lagos State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), while providing an update on the crash, disclosed that the 40ft containerized truck fell on … Read more
Musa Auwal said, “If the Nigerian Defence Academy could be attacked, that means no body is safe. We need fervent prayer in this country.” Reactions are pouring in from Nigerians over the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA by bandits. EkoHotBlog had earlier reported how bandits broke into the Afaka barracks of the NDA … Read more
The massive surrenders of the Boko Haram terrorists has caused confusion and concerns to the ISWAP fighters, especially in areas such as Kirta, Wulgo, Sabon Tumbu, Jubularam, Kwalaram, Sigir, Kayowa and Kurnawa and the Lake Chad. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has clamped down on some leaders of Boko Haran and its … Read more
…the feat followed the recent massive surrendering of Boko Haram terrorists in Bama Operational area on August 2 and 4. The Nigerian Army says 219 more Boko Haram fighters and children have surrendered to troops in the north-east region of the country. Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in … Read more
Nwachukwu added that due to the situation, the terrorists group had resorted to using futile propaganda via AMAQ Terrorists Media Wing to portray the group as still being a potent force in the North East. The Nigerian Army says there is unrest and anxiety within the camps of the Islamic State of West Africa … Read more
While the Nigerian Army is not interested in joining issues with anyone with respect to the enormous sacrifices made daily by our gallant troops, it is however expedient to address the weighty allegations credited to the widow. The Nigerian Army has dismissed the claim by the widow of Col. Ibrahim Sakaba, that the soldier was … Read more
The widow took to her Instagram page to lampoon the army, while reacting to a statement by the Nigerian Army on Tuesday that hundreds of Boko Haram terrorists surrendered in Bama on Monday and pleaded for forgiveness from Nigerians. Oluwaseun Sakaba, the widow of Late Col. Ibrahim Sakaba, has alleged that the Nigerian Army assassinated … Read more
Oba Makama said that the recent announcement by the Nigerian Army that over 200 insurgents surrendered with their families and weapons in Borno among other is a welcome development. A Yoruba monarch in the Aiyedire Local Government area of Osun State, Olowu of Owu-Kuta, Oba Oyelude Makama, has expressed satisfaction with the growing number of … Read more
The Army revealed that the assailants approached on foot and motorcycles but were forced to retreat after the troops opened fire on them. The Nigerian Army on Monday said that troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade have successfully repealed a dawn attack attempted on Damboa town in Borno State. According to a statement signed … Read more
Nwachukwu said members of the public should be rest assured that details of the investigation would be made public. The Nigerian Army says it has begun a manhunt for the soldier who allegedly killed his lover, one Miss Jennifer Ugadu, an undergraduate of Niger Delta University, Ammasoma, Bayelsa. Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu the Director, Army … Read more
…the soldier is currently in military custody, adding that an investigation has began to ascertain the circumstances that led to the killing of the student The Nigerian Army has reacted to a viral video alleging the killing of a final year student of the University of Calabar, Gray Agbesu, on Friday 9 July 2021 by … Read more
Yahaya gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the troops of Sector 3 OPHK/Multinational Joint Task Force in Monguno, fighting against Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP), Boko Haram and others. Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), to be decisive and alert against … Read more
Gumi also claimed that some security agents aided bandits by collecting bribe for them Following the outrage in the country over insecurity, popular controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, on Thursday, insisted that some police and Army officers are aiding banditry in Nigeria. Gumi alleged that bandits wreaking havoc in the northern part of the … Read more
It was widely rumoured that the beast was killed during ‘OPERATION WHIRLSTROKE’ in Benue state. A viral video of a beast reportedly killed in Benue State by troops has been debunked by the Nigerian Army, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The video which has since gone viral, showed the corpse of a beast that looks like a werewolf. … Read more
“In the process, one Alade Oba, an SSS3 student of Kankon Secondary School, was hit by a stray bullet and died on the spot. An SS3 student was shot dead during a clash between security operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) and suspected rice smugglers at Irosu village near Badagry on Saturday. It … Read more
A soldier was on Saturday shot during a clash between army and ESN members in Abia State. A soldier attached to the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Ohafia, Abia State, was on Saturday shot during a clash between the military and unknown gunmen, suspected to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). … Read more
“At this point, no retirements have been authorised by the military high command.” The defence headquarters has reacted to purported retirement of senior army officers following the appointment of Farouk Yahaya as chief of army staff. The military refuted reports that Yahaya appointment has spurred mass retirement in the Nigerian Army. Bernard Onyeuko, DHQ spokesperson, … Read more