Geidam town, the country home of the acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, has been attacked by the Boko Haram insurgents. Details of the attack remain sketchy as of the time of writing this report. Geidam town, the country home of the acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, has been attacked … Read more
The source also said that not only did Malami kick against the raid, he also opposed having the names of those arrested released to the public Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has expressed resentment towards the recent arrest of certain individuals suspected to be behind the of funding Boko Haram terrorists, including … Read more
The Boko Haram insurgents have continued to wreak havoc in the Northeastern part of Nigeria, especially in Borno State where scores of schoolgirls have been kidnapped in separate attacks Juliana Christopher, who was kidnapped by Boko Haram, has revealed that many of the Chibok girls in the insurgents’ camp are pregnant. She disclosed that many … Read more
The Bring Back Our Girls movement (BBOG) has released a list containing the names of 112 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram on April 14, 2014. 276 schoolgirls who were preparing for their final year examination kidnapped by the Boko Haram terrorists. The Bring Back Our Girls movement (BBOG) has released a list containing the names … Read more
A suspected Boko Haram informant who led the terrorists to attack the base of the 27 Task Force Brigade at Kamuya in Yobe State has been arrested by the Nigerian Army. According to the Army, the suspect identified as Modu Ari, confessed that he engaged in spying activities, adding that his accomplices were responsible for … Read more
Thousands of residents have been forced to flee Damasak to seek refuge in border communities in the Niger Republic Residents of Damasak in the northern part of Borno State have narrated their ordeal in the latest Boko Haram attack on the town that left at least 12 people dead and several injured. The Tuesday attack … Read more
The ‘14th of April, 2014’ left an indelible mark on the soil of Nigeria’s History as 276 female students were kidnapped from their school by Boko Haram Militants in Borno State On the night of April 14th, 2014, Joy Bishara laid down in her dormitory bed in the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok as she thanked … Read more
The Minister argued that Boko Haram insurgents should have been treated with dignity as against the deadly military campaign The current heat on the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami may have been turned up centigrades more. According to reports, the Minister, who is also a cleric, was heard making comments on audio … Read more
A cross-section of Nigerians has called for the resignation of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, over his alleged link with terrorist groups, Taliban and Al-Qaeda. The aggrieved Twitter users alleged that Pantami cannot be trusted with the data of Nigerians, especially with the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity … Read more
Last night’s attack on Damasak is the second within the week Ten civilians have been confirmed killed in Tuesday night’s attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Damasak, the headquarters of the Mobbar Local Government in Borno State. This is according to the Chairman of the local government, Mustapha Bako Kolo. An unspecified number of Internally … Read more
Damasak, the headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of troubled Borno State has again come under Boko Haram attack on Wednesday afternoon. Damasak is a border community with the Niger Republic north and is about 180 km drive from Maiduguri, the state capital. Damasak, the headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of troubled Borno State … Read more
Soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East have been thrown into confusion as one of them reportedly committed suicide. It was gathered that the soldier was a corporal in the Army’s 152 Battalion, Banki, Borno State. Soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East have been thrown into confusion as one of them reportedly … Read more
Reports had emerged on Sunday that Pantami had been placed on the list over alleged ties with Boko Haram leader. Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, on Monday, denied reports that the United States government has placed Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami on terror watch-list. The report claimed that … Read more
Humanitarian workers in Nigeria are currently struggling to provide aid, with the number of people requiring urgent assistance forecast expected to hit 8.7 million this year The United Nations Office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs has confirmed the attack on its facility in Damasak, Borno state yesterday. The humanitarian coordinator and head of the … Read more
Okorocha was honoured with the award of “Most Outstanding Friend of Ibadanland” by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII). Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo, says the recent #EndSARS protest against police brutality, Boko Haram insurgency, and other security challenges in Nigeria are caused by poverty and injustice. On Saturday, Okorocha was honoured with … Read more
No fewer than 5,000 persons have been displaced following weekend attack by Boko Haram in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the insurgents came in nine vehicles on Friday to attack Kwapre village in Dugwaba District of Hong Local Government Area. No fewer than 5,000 persons have been displaced … Read more
Terrorists attacked Damasak after gaining access by manoeuvring their way at checkpoints manned by Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operatives at the west point There was heavy shelling and strafing of suspected Boko Haram insurgents during a battle between Nigerian troops and the terrorists in Damasak, Borno. In a devastating blitzkrieg, Ground troops and the … Read more
OPC said the ex-minister was not in his right frame of mind and should never have been chosen to spearhead the fight against insurgency. The O’odua Peoples Congress has described as unfortunate and demeaning statement by former Chief of Army Staff, Abdurahman Dambazau (retd) likening them and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to Boko … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents, on Saturday evening, invaded Damasak town in Borno State and set fire on United Nations facilities, forcing humanitarian workers to flee for their lives. The attack was confirmed by a military source, saying the troops were fighting hard to ensure that the terrorists did not overrun the town. Boko Haram insurgents, on … Read more
The abiding features of both groups are similar to that of Boko Haram when the insurgent group started out in 2009. Abdulrahman Dambazau, a former chief of army staff, says the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) are similar to the monstrous Boko Haram terrorists in terms of ideology. … Read more