The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi state has set November 7 as the start date for academic activity. Eko Hot Blog reports that Alh. Kabiru Aminu, Head of the University’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations, made this statement on Tuesday evening in Bauchi. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen Kidnap Motorist In … Read more
Peter Obi visited Governor Ortom of Benue State to commiserate with him over the flood disaster in his state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has visited Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State following the flood disaster in his state. The former Governor of Anambra State met … Read more
11 have been confirmed dead and nine others injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a tragic accident in Bauchi State over the weekend reportedly killed no fewer than eleven people. The state chapter of the Federal Road Safety (FRSC) confirmed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I … Read more
Details of Atiku, Ayu’s visit to Bauchi have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday boasted about the nation’s main opposition camp as the oldest and largest in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari To Depart Nigeria For US On Sunday, Sets To Address … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate has visited with a number of governors and other players from the region’s geopolitical North East. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bauchi Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, former Niger Governor Babangida Aliyu, Vice … Read more
Fake Doctor Arrested For Reportly Killing APC Chieftain During Surgery EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fake medical doctor, Andrew Godwin has been apprehended by the Joint Taskforce Base 14 after an unsuccessful surgery which led to the death of a 45-year-old patient identified as Joshua Haruna in Boi, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi … Read more
Bauchi APC guber candidate has planned to sponsor 200 students abroad for studies EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national president of the Association of Nigerian Students in Europe (ANSE), Muhammad Bashiru Saidu, has revealed that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Sadiqque Abubakar, has concluded arrangements to sponsor … Read more
Flood Kills 3, Destroys 1,453 Houses In Bauchi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency, Dr Ibrahim Kabir, has confirmed the death of three persons by flood which damaged 1,453 houses and several farmlands in Zaki and Gamawa local government areas. Kabir stated this while briefing Governor … Read more
NCDC have confirmed 894 cases of Lassa fever EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) recorded 894 cases and 168 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of 2022, as Ondo state has about 31% per cent of Lassa fever cases EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – … Read more
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Madaki has lost his orderly during an attack in Bauchi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 12 with headquarters in Bauchi, Audu Adamu Madaki, has lost his orderly during an attack on his convoy by unknown gunmen … Read more
Two teenagers have been rescued from Kidnappers in Alkaleri Forest EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bauchi State Police Commissioner, CP Umar Mamman Sanda says the Command has rescued two people from kidnappers in Alkaleri forest. The operation took place on Sunday the 31t of July by a patrol team in the Alkaleri Division, … Read more
Gunmen Invade Residence Of Former Governor, Kill One, Abduct Others It was learned that the gunmen stormed Muazu’s country home in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state and killed his nephew, Danladi Mu’azu EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” … Read more
Tinubu: Bauchi Polytechnic suspends female staff over alleged partisanship …her postings violated the Public Service Rules that prohibit civil servants from engaging in partisan politics. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Senator Teslim Folarin Becomes Asaaju Olubadan Of Ibadanland JUST IN: 20 Giant Cats Eat Up Owner At Home Lagos To Partner NGOs, Civil Society Groups On Development … Read more
Bauchi Gov Moves To Reclaim Gov’ship Ticket, After Losing Presidential Bid There was an inside arrangement for Governor Mohammed to contest for his second term as plan ‘B’ in the event he lost at the presidential primaries –Sources EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said 20 people were burnt beyond recognition in Bauchi Auto Crash, yesterday …remains of those burnt beyond recognition were buried at Huturu village. EDITOR’S PICK Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian Bridges Chrisland: Lagos Govt To Jail Nigerians Caught Sharing S3x … Read more
NDLEA raids and recovers over 200, 000 Tramadol and other illicit drugs in Delta, Bauchi, and at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) charged them and their compatriots across the country to remain vigilant and on the offensive until all drug cartels in … Read more
14-year-old boy has committed suicide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 14-year-old boy has died by suicide at Dadin Kowa Street in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi state. The Bauchi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, a Superintendent of Police, confirmed the incident on Saturday night. Read Also: Aregbesola Reacts To Osun APC … Read more
Police have arrested a soldier with cannabis and charms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of Police force in Bauchi State have arrested a soldier, Yusuf Adams, with 81 parcels of dry leaves suspected to be cannabis, aka Indian hemp. The state Commissioner of Police, Umar Sanda, stated this when he paraded the suspect … Read more
Police Debunk Helicopter Crash, Claim Pilot, Others Not Injured Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports that its helicopter crashed in Bauchi State. This was contained in a statement by the NPF’s spokesperson, Frank Mba, on Thursday, titled, ‘Police helicopter in controlled safe-landing in Bauchi … Not crashed as reported, … Read more
Many were injured as Nigerian Police helicopter crashed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than six persons were injured as a helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Police Force crashed in Bauchi on Wednesday, the Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB has revealed. The helicopter took off from Abuja but AIB stated that no life was lost … Read more