Eko Hot Blog reports that Israel has declared it’s war ready for dozens of gunmen, who appear to be of the militant group faction, Hamas, that invaded the southern region of the Middle East nation. The Palestinian militant group was said to have caught the nation of Israel unaware in a recent attack and are … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 25 choir members of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Oke Igan, Akure, the state capital, have been abducted. Reports had it that they were abducted around 3pm on Friday while traveling to Ifon in Ose council area of the state for a burial ceremony. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Forces Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI of the Nigerian Army have again rescued over 15 kidnapped victims in the North West of Zamfara State. According to Zalagoza Makama, a security expert in the Lake Chad region, the troops under the command of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that deadly cult members, suspected to be Icelanders, have beheaded the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada, CSP Bako Amgbasim, in Ahoada Local Government Area of Rivers State. The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe Koko, also confirmed the incident. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that defence chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are currently holding a second day of talks in Ghana on possible armed intervention in Niger. The defence chiefs aim to restore civil rule in the Niger Republic should diplomatic efforts to reverse a coup there fail. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has deployed security operatives to bushes and train stations on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor to prevent any form of terrorist attack. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) initiated the security measures to thwart an alleged plot to attack trains plying the route. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘You Are Not Competent … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed grave concern over a foiled terrorist attack aimed at its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other crucial locations in Yola, Adamawa State. In a statement released on Monday from Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, highlighted the party’s … Read more
Hoodlums have attacked National Drug Law Enforcement Agency operatives at Odunze Lane, Mile 3 axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. During the attack, the hoodlums set free a suspect named Izuu Isuofia. Three officials of the NDLEA were on duty in the area when the attack occurred. EKO HOT BLOG reports that hoodlums … Read more
A youth leader and four others were reportedly killed in a suspected armed herdsmen attack in two communities in Benue state. According to witnesses, the armed men shot at anyone they saw without provocation. The police confirmed the development, but details of the incidents are yet to be received. EKO HOT BLOG reports that A … Read more
Police has reacted to alleged attack on Igbos in Lagos. Igbos were reportedly attacked at following the Abule Ado area election of the state. Reacting to the development, Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced that normalcy has been restored to the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbos in the Abule Ado … Read more
Peter Obi has reacted to the recent attack on Kaduna community. The LP candidate described it as shocking and saddening. Speaking on the situation, he stated that the ultimate goal of any government, is to protect the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the terrorist attack … Read more
Bandits attacked a community in Kaduna, killed the son of a pastor, abducted his wife and three others. The assailants reportedly stormed the community and went straight to the pastor’s house to carry out the attack. The state police are yet to confirm the attack at the time of reporting EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Peter Obi’s supporters’ group has been attacked by hoodlums in Lagos. The attack occurred while the supporters were on their way to the rally of the LP candidate. According to a spokesman, nothing will stop the Obi-Datti movement or the rally. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Obidient Movement have been attacked by … Read more
Peter Obi has reacted to the attack on Buhari in Kano. The LP candidate condemned the action describing it as a ‘despicable action’. According to the former governor, the president deserves more respect from the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned the reported … Read more
Kano state police have reacted to an alleged attack on Buhari in the state. Some youths reportedly stoned the president’s convoy while they were protesting. The state police described the report as false and misleading. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Police Command has debunked claims that President Muhammadu Buhari was attacked in … Read more
PDP has reacted to the reported attack on Buhari in Kano. The opposition party described the attack as a plot to cause confusion. The attack on Buhari has also been attributed to the APC presidential candidate EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has been blamed … Read more
Gunmen attacked and killed an APC ward chairman in Imo. The APC chieftain was shot dead in the late hours of Tuesday in the community. It was revealed that the said gunmen reportedly shot to scare villagers during the operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in … Read more
Another Edo train victim has regained freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the victims abducted in the attack on Igueben train station in Edo State on Saturday has regained their freedom. This online media platform gathered that the development was confirmed on Tuesday by the Edo State Police Command. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Mourns … Read more
Ohakim says IPOB is not responsible for the attack on his convoy in Imo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has dismissed speculations that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) agitators carried out an attack on his convoy. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: I Promise To Be A … Read more
Thugs attacked and stabbed a prominent Labour Party Chieftain in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Rabiu Ismaila, has reportedly been stabbed by thugs in Osun State. This online media platform gathered that Ismaila was attacked, alongside other LP members for pasting posters of a House of Representatives candidate in … Read more