The successful joint operations were conducted by both the air and land components Troops of OPHK remain resolute and unshaken in their effort to bring the insurgents to their knees Ekohotblog reports that the Nigerian Army says the Joint troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated scores of Boko Haram/Islamic States West African Province … Read more
Several persons, including Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have called for the bandits to be proscribed as terrorists owing to the proliferation attacks in the North-West and North-Central EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Defense, Bashir Magashi, has explained that despite calls to proscribe bandits as terrorists, the Federal Government is yet to … Read more
Boko Haram terrorists have killed two policemen in Damboa. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than two mobile policemen have been shot dead by Boko Haram insurgents following a fresh attack on Damboa town in Borno State. Sources disclosed that the Boko Haram terrorists, during the attack which occurred on Thursday evening, also burnt down the MOPOL … Read more
The minister maintained that contrary to the article by The Economist, Boko Haram had been degraded… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the fact that bandits are imposing levies on communities does not mean they have taken control. Mohammed said this during a press conference … Read more
Today’s attack is the second in two weeks, according to the villagers EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday launched a surprise attack on Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Some local government officials, who confirmed the incident, said the attack started at about 5:34pm. Early reports indicate that the … Read more
In this report culled from the BBC, journalist and novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani speaks to a woman about her time living with Islamist Boko Haram militants in their forest hideout in north-eastern Nigeria. In 2017, Aisha Yerima shocked her family when she willingly returned to Boko Haram captivity after she had been freed by the … Read more
Omokri has alleged a cover up of Boko Haram sponsors by Buhari, saying the President has been setting up Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of covering up Boko Haram sponsors. Omokri, a socio-political activist, alleged that Buhari was covering up … Read more
FG has disclosed the identities of those killed by Nnamdi Kanu in abroad. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is on trial for treason, for the murder of Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late Director-General of the National Agency … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Yobe community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that suspected Boko Haram terrorists, in the early hours of Saturday, attacked Katarko village in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. It was gathered that the insurgents attacked the community around 8am on Saturday. A source, who spoke from a hidden place … Read more
Nigerian Army has killed ISWAP leader, Al-Barnawi. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has confirmed the killing of Leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abu Musab Al-Barnawi. General Irabor made the disclosure during the ministerial briefing organised by the presidential communications team at the Presidential … Read more
Buni Yadi is a known enclave for the IS-linked Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which split from Boko Haram in 2016… Six women and nine children kidnapped in the North-East have escaped their captors, walking for six days through the bush to freedom, an official said Monday. The 15 hostages were seized separately from … Read more
In September, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) published the names of six Nigerians prosecuted for Boko Haram affiliation… Head of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has dared President Muhammadu Buhari to publish the names of Boko Haram sponsors. Kukah who spoke at the priestly ordination of five deacons at the Holy … Read more
…the insurgents have attempted to incorporate and recruit residents of the communities to become Boko Haram members Boko Haram terrorists have captured over 500 communities in eight wards of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This is according to the chairman of the council, Hon Suleiman Chukuba, who briefed journalists in the state on … Read more
The civilians, mostly farmers, were either on their farms or at the river bank when the tragic event happened No fewer than 20 civilians have died from a supposed airstrike in Dabar Masara, a border town in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Although military authorities were yet to react to the incident, local … Read more
Scores have been feared dead as NAF Jet bombed Borno community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the fighter jet operated by the Nigerian Air Force has mistakenly dropped a bomb on a Nigerian community in the Lake Chad region, an AFP report disclosed in another costly glitch with military strike precisions on Tuesday. Locals disclosed … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents are currently attacking Yobe community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Boko Haram insurgents are currently attacking Babbangida, the headquarters of Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The current attack was disclosed by a resident noting that the insurgents are currently in a gun battle with the soldiers in the area. The source added that many residents have … Read more
The Nigerian government have been under pressure to publicize names of Boko Haram financiers after the revelation by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) The Nigerian government has announced that Boko Haram sponsors have been identified and are being held. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami spoke to the News Agency … Read more
ISWAP also appointed Abou Aseyia as Ameer Fiya in charge of Sambisa forest. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ameer Bakoura Buduma, the leader of the Boko Haram faction led by late Abubakar Shekau, has appointed a deputy for himself. Mallam Tahiru Damboa is now the ‘Jaysh’, second in command. Buduma, a Chadian, is supervising Lelewa, a border … Read more
A former CBN Deputy Governor, Obadiah Mailafia, is Dead EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the 64-year-old former Deputy Governor of the CBN died at the National Hospital in Abuja. READ ALSO: Nigeria More Insecure Under Buhari Than … Read more
Boko Haram terrorists are fleeing from Sambisa forest to Rijana Forest in the Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, according to a leaked memo from DSS. In the memo marked NSCDC/NHQ/INT&INVST/323/2021 dated September 9, 2021 and signed by the Acting Deputy Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Intelligence and Investigation, B.O … Read more