Fourteen Nigerian fishermen were reportedly killed by Boko Haram terrorists in Niger’s Diffa district. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the victims, who had fled violence in northeastern Nigeria, were ambushed on Sunday while fishing near Bosso, a location close to the Nigerian border. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the deaths of five soldiers in an ambush by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the attack also left ten soldiers wounded, with four others reported missing. The terrorists destroyed military equipment during the assault, including … Read more
Chad’s military conducted air strikes that inflicted “many dead and wounded” against Boko Haram fighters, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced on Thursday. “We carried out multiple air strikes on enemy positions that caused significant casualties,” Deby told reporters in the Lake Chad region, though he did not provide exact figures. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s government has confirmed that the trial of all Boko Haram suspects in Kainji has recommenced. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, announced this development during the two-day High-level African Counter-terrorism Summit in Abuja. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Raids Abuja Chinese Supermarket Over Discrimination Against Nigerians BREAKING: … Read more
The motion raised an alarm on the recent spike in attacks on Maiduguri, particularly the February 23 attacks, which resulted in 16 fatalities The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to hire foreign mercenaries to combat Boko Haram insurgents. The House made the resolution following a motion moved by Abdulkadir Rahis on Wednesday. … Read more
The Borno State government had just resettled 500 households in New Marte about two months ago Insurgents believed to be members of Boko Haram have hoisted their flag in parts of Marte local government in Borno State. According to military sources, the insurgents repeatedly attacked the local government within the week. On Friday, the insurgents … Read more
Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), says development, innovation and quality education can’t take place while the people leave in a milieu that instils constant trepidation. Tinubu said this when he paid a sympathy and compassionate visit to Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, over the killing of over 45 … Read more