The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old man, Nura Mas’ud, for allegedly setting his grandmother on fire. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Adam, disclosed the incident in a statement on Saturday. According to Adam, the tragic event occurred on October 8, 2024, in Mu’azu village, Dan Gwanki ward, … Read more
At least five people were feared dead yesterday following violent attacks by armed thugs at various local government council secretariats in Rivers State. The newly sworn-in chairmen of some local governments were also forced out of their offices by the assailants. President Bola Tinubu responded by directing the police to ensure the security of the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decried the recent violence in Rivers State following the outcome of Saturday’s Local Government Area elections. After the election, Governor Sim Fubara subsequently swore in the newly elected council chairmen of the 23 local government areas of the state on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on … Read more
A section of the Eleme Local Government Council secretariat in Rivers State has been set ablaze, sparking tensions just days after the controversial local government elections in which the Action Peoples Party (APP) secured the majority of seats. Reports from Channels TV indicate that the newly elected Eleme LG Chairman, Brian Gokpa, arrived at the … Read more
Tension remains high in Rivers State as residents woke up on Saturday to the news of a suspected explosion at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by factional caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha. In the early hours of the day, suspected arsonists reportedly detonated explosives at the APC state secretariat in … Read more
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Umukoro for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietress, at their residence in the Warri area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir Sanusi Lagos Ministry of Transportation Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence … Read more
Fire, allegedly set by unknown individuals, destroys part of the Emir of Kano’s palace, damaging the throne and valuables. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has reportedly razed part of the palace at Gidan Rumfa, currently occupied by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi. The incident occurred on Friday night around 11 … Read more
Protesting youths set fire to the INEC office in Sankara, Benue State, during a demonstration against bandit activities, causing extensive damage but no casualties EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Sankara, the headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State, was set ablaze by protesting youths on Wednesday. … Read more
Hoodlums Set Fire To Former Governor’s Home In Gboko. Police evacuated occupants safely before the attack, including Aku’s daughter, Deborah Aku. Previous threats and court case regarding goat’s death escalated into the arson incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that hoodlums have burnt down the residence of a former Governor of Benue State, Late Aper Aku, in … Read more
Hoodlums Attack, Set Police Station Ablaze In Anambra Around thirty raiders cause extensive damage at 2 am on Thursday. State Police Public Relations Officer confirms incident, stating hoodlums used Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). EKO HOT BLOG reports that concerns arose in Anambra State today as hoodlums attacked and set fire to the Neni Divisional Police station … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a segment of the renowned Wuse market in Abuja was engulfed in flames on Tuesday, following a violent protest by enraged youths over the killing of a 17-year-old hawker identified only as Musa. The unrest led to the torching of the Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML) office situated within the market … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent upheaval in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has resulted in loss of lives. Disturbingly, numerous residences, along with churches and mosques, were set ablaze during the turmoil. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme FG: New Minimum Wage Committee To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, has directed the suspension of the ongoing Egungun festival over reported cases of violence, arson and looting of shops. A statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by the Olubadan’s Personal Assistant on Media, Mr Oladele Ogunsola, said the atrocities were perpetrated by some … Read more
INEC has declared Alhasan Ado Doguwa as the winner of the Doguwa and Tudunwada Federal Constituency election. The February 25th election was declared inconclusive due to violence and overvoting. Doguwa defeated Yushau Salisu in the just-concluded supplementary elections held across eight wards in Tudunwada local government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Independent National Electoral … Read more
The COAS congratulated the troops for the exploits and achievements so far in the country especially in quelling insurrection… The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Faruk Yahaya, has lauded troops of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army for quelling insurrection and arson within the Southeast. Maj.Gen. Yahaya said this in an address at a … Read more