An erstwhile President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the growing number of out-of-school children in the country poses a great security risk for the nation in the future. He said that the over 20 million out of school children in Nigeria are only being prepared for recruitment into Boko Haram and banditry in the next … Read more
The Nigerian Army has announced that 15 senior Boko Haram commanders, along with their families, have surrendered to troops in Borno State amidst ongoing military offensives aimed at dismantling the terrorist group’s strongholds. In a statement issued on Friday, the Army detailed recent successes in its intensified campaign against Boko Haram in the northeast, … Read more
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume says about eleven farmers have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists in border communities around the Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State within the past seven days. Ndume, who said this in his Maiduguri residence on Wednesday, also said at least fifteen … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says at least 300 Commanders of the Boko Haram insurgents and bandits have been eliminated in the last one year. Tinubu made this statement on Tuesday in his nationwide broadcast to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. He expressed delight that his administration which kicked off in May 2023 “is winning … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno, has credited former President Goodluck Jonathan for effectively combating the Boko Haram insurgency in the final months of his administration by engaging Private Military Consultants (PMCs). Speaking at the 10th Senate retreat on reviewing the 1999 constitution in Kano, Ndume emphasized the significant impact of this approach. He explained … Read more
In the midst of Nigeria’s complex economic and political landscape, meaningful conversations become crucial catalysts for change. My recent discussion with Bolade Agbola, a distinguished Agricultural Economist, stockbroker, banker and Business Administration doctorate holder, offered invaluable perspectives on the country’s pressing challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
A notorious Boko Haram terrorist, Bochu Abacha, has surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) stationed in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State. In a statement released on Saturday, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the MNJTF Information Officer, confirmed that Abacha admitted to participating in numerous operations linked to Boko Haram and the … Read more
Justice Haruna Mshelia, Chief Judge of the Borno State High Court, who was abducted along with his wife, driver, and police orderly by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on the Biu-Damaturu-Maiduguri Road on June 24, 2024, has regained his freedom, according to reliable sources. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir … Read more
By the time the dust settled, Mafa had been reduced to ashes One of the bloodiest episodes in recent memory The once-thriving community of Mafa in northeastern Nigeria’s Yobe State was recently plunged into chaos and devastation following a violent assault by the extremist group Boko Haram. The villagers, gripped by fear and insecurity for … Read more
In Yobe State, a fresh assault by heavily armed men suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists has struck Buni Yadi, the administrative center of Gujba Local Government Area. This attack comes just days after terrorists killed at least 34 people in the region. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises … Read more
Fatima Musa, a repentant Boko Haram member who was recently deradicalized and resettled in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno, has expressed deep regret over destroying her National Certificate of Education (NCE) when she embraced the extremist ideology of the group. Speaking during a community dialogue in Maiduguri, organized by the Allamin Foundation with support … Read more
On Tuesday, 34 bodies recovered after an assault by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in the Mafa community of Yobe State were laid to rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this attack happened on Sunday, and is considered the most severe in the state since the Boko Haram insurgency began 14 years ago. The Yobe State … Read more
In the early hours of Friday, unidentified gunmen, suspected to be members of Boko Haram, launched a deadly attack on Faudiya School, located in the Hausari quarters of Geidam Local Government Area, Yobe State, killing several students. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has authorised the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) A. A. Babangida and 19 others for 30 days. This detention is related to their suspected involvement in banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. The court’s ruling allows DIA operatives to thoroughly investigate … Read more
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, deployed in Sector 3 Monguno, along with intelligence operatives and the Civilian Joint Task Force, have intercepted a Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics supply syndicate at Cross Kauwa Market in Monguno, Borno State. In a statement on Tuesday, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer of the MNJTF Headquarters … Read more
The Nigerian Army has said that its troops had neutralized a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorist fighters in an offensive operation on Saturday. In a post on its official Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian Army said the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Gwoza bombing victims, confirmed 32 deaths, and condemned the attacks, highlighting the ongoing support from various agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the death toll from Saturday’s suicide bombing attacks in the Gwoza area of Borno State has reached 32. Vice President Kashim Shettima provided this update on Monday, speaking to … Read more
A suicide bomb explosion has rocked Borno State. Eko Hot Blog reports that there has been a bomb explosion in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: EFCC Assault Of Lagos Hotel Staff Continues Disturbing Trend ‘I Was Subjected To 12 Years Of Unwarranted Hardship For An Unfounded Petition’ – Ikuforiji … Read more
No fewer than 20 persons were allegedly killed 10 youths were purportedly slaughtered Boko Haram unleash terror on the victims Eko Hot Blog reports that about 20 persons were reportedly killed on Friday by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect at Bassa community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Amidst the 20 … Read more
SGF Senator George Akume declared that Tinubu overcame Boko Haram during his first year in office. Akume made this statement at a book launch celebrating Tinubu’s achievements. John Ameh, media aide to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, reported Akume’s praise for Tinubu’s success against Boko Haram. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary … Read more