The Miyeitt Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Benue State has called on President Buhari to ensure the perpetrators of Benue killings are brought to justice. The MACBAN condemns the recent attack and hopes that the incoming government will restore harmony between herders and farmers. Survivors of the attack at LGEA Primary School Ngbam … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be herders have killed 34 people in the Benue IDP camp. The gunmen stormed the IDP camp and carried out the fresh massacre on Friday night. The attack occurred just two days after the brutal murder of 46 people in Umogidi village. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 34 people … Read more
Suspected herdsmen stage attack on an IDP camp in Makurdi local government area of Benue State. The attack reportedly took place on Friday as affirmed by the spokesman of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Sewuese Anene. The attack has allegedly left many dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a suspected herdsmen attack on an … Read more
Benue State Governor-elect, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has called on security agencies to find the perpetrators and end the recurring killings in the state. In a statement released to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, Fr Alia expressed his sympathies to the families of those who died in affected community in the State over the incessant … Read more
A ruthless attack by gunmen on a village in Benue State has claimed the lives of 46 people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 46 people have been reportedly killed in Umogidi village of Entekpa-Adoka district in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Recall that the same village suffered an invasion by … Read more
The Atiku/Okwa Presidential Campaign Council has accused Wike of being behind Ayu’s suspension. Ayu was suspended for alleged anti-party activities by the executive of his ward in Benue State. The campaign council has condemned Wike’s alleged role in the PDP crisis and urged him to retrace his steps in the interest of democracy. EKO HOT … Read more
A Court has prohibited Ayu from assuming PDP national chairman position. Conrad Terhide Utaan filed a motion ex parte marked MHC/633/2023, which was ruled on by W.I Kpochi, the presiding judge. Ayu was suspended late last week for anti-party activities in the wake of the party’s loss in the presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Benue State chapter of the PDP has suspended Ayu, for alleged anti-party activities. Ayu’s suspension came after the party’s National Working Committee referred the state Governor Samuel Ortom to the party’s disciplinary committee for probe over alleged anti-party activities. The decision to suspend Ayu was reached after the ward leadership reviewed his conduct at … 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
Peter Obi has expressed sadness over the killing of voters in Nigeria. Reacting to the tragic incident that unfolded on Saturday, Obi called on God for divine intervention. Obi conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives while exercising their franchise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flag bearer of … Read more
The Miyetti Allah responds to allegations of Benue Killings laid on them by the Benue State government. The Cattle breeders association denied any involvement in the killings as they maintain that cattle herders are not killers. According to a counter allegation made by the National President of MACBAN, Baba Ngelzarma, he promises to release a … Read more
Suspected herders have killed 13 persons in a fresh attack on Benue communities. The herders invaded the communities in the early hours of Sunday. Three people were also said to have been killed at Tse- Magu and another two people were killed at Tse-Dudu in Daudu all in Guma LGA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Governor Wike has bagged a prestigious chieftaincy title in Idoma land. The governor was conferred with the chieftaincy title on Thursday during the inauguration of the kings’ ultramodern palace in Otukpo. Governor Ortom, former Senate President David Mark; Tor Tiv, James Ayatse, and other dignitaries were present at the event. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ortom has inaugurated the Obi-Datti campaign team in Benue state. The governor reportedly inaugurated the team using his “most trusted aides and allies.” Former governorship aspirant, Professor Dennis Tyavyar, is chairman of the team. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has reportedly inaugurated a campaign team for the presidential … Read more
Herdsmen have slaughtered a family of six in Benue state. The tragic incident reportedly happened on Thursday. Paul Hemba said that the attack was “unprovoked” as the villagers were already set to go to bed when they met their untimely deaths at the hands of the Fulani bandits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer … Read more
Udom held a closed-door meeting with the G5 governors over Tinubu’s endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with the aggrieved PDP governors. This online news platform gathered that the widely-reported treaty between the G5 Governors and Tinubu is expected to be … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have whisked away another Catholic Priest in Benue State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected gunmen have abducted Rev. Father Mark Ojotu of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Benue State. It was gathered that Fr. Ojotu, who is the Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga, in Okpokwu Local Government Area, LGA, of … Read more
Reps have issued a warrant of arrest on FIRS Chairman Muhammad Mamman Nami. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee Investigating the Structure and Accountability of the Joint Venture (JV) Business and Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) of the NNPC from 1990 to date said it is left with no other option … Read more
Wike, Ortom, 3 Other PDP Govs Endorse Peter Obi For 2023 Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that five Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday, met in Enugu State. According to DAILY POST, the discussion centred on how to deliver the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi … Read more
Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Others Shun PDP Campaign Inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors in the camp of Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday boycotted the official inauguration of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council. The Governors include Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Ifeanyi … Read more