FG has identified 100 high-risk Boko Haram financiers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it has identified 100 high-risk financiers of Boko Haram in the country. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known while speaking at the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing in India over the weekend. EDITOR’S … Read more
FG is making moves to confiscate assets belonging to identified terrorists in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has commenced moves to confiscate the assets of identified terrorism financiers and their associates in line with international counter-terrorism recommendations. Recall that the ECOWAS financial intelligence agency, the Inter-Governmental Action Group … Read more
The Nigerian Army has banned some soldiers from returning home and seeing their families. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a memo reportedly issued by the Nigerian Army has caused outrage as it banned some selected soldiers from leaving their camp to visit family members. The memo allegedly addressed to the gallant soldiers attached to the … Read more
NAF air strikes have killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an intelligence-led aerial and ground coordinated operation launched by the Nigerian Army targeting the Boko Haram group’s strategic human and material capacity has led to the killing of scores of terrorists in Bama Local Government Area in Borno … Read more
Aisha Alkali-Wakil, commonly known as Mama Boko Haram, one Tahiru Saidu-Daura, and Lawal Shoyode were found guilty and sentenced on Monday before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri by the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Eko Hot Blog reports that a statement by the anti-graft … Read more
Six terrorists have been reportedly killed after a supremacy battle broke out between Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have reportedly attacked the enclaves of Abubakar Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram, during which six terrorists were killed. According to Zagazola … Read more
Why Buhari Govt Released 101 Boko Haram Suspects From Kirikiri Revealed EKO HOT BLOG reports that details have emerged revealing why 101 Boko Haram suspects were recently released from correctional facilities, including the Kirikiri maximum and medium centres in Lagos State. This online media platform recalls that an insider told FIJ last Sunday that … Read more
3 Killed As Boko Haram Terrorists Invade Chibok Again In Borno EKO HOT BLOG reports that Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly killed at least three people in the Chibok local Government area of Borno State. According to reports, it was revealed that the insurgents stormed Njilang, a community in the Whuntafu Ward on Monday … Read more
Nigerian Troops Rescues Chibok Girl With 4-Month Old Twins EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Friday rescued another kidnapped Chibok girl from Boko Haram captivity. According to Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst, Zagazola Makama, the rescued girl, Yana Pogu and her four-month twins were rescued in very unhealthy conditions in … Read more
Insecurity: North East Governors Raise Alarm Over Worrisome Spate Of Kidnapping EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the North East Governors’ Forum have raised alarm over the new trend of kidnapping in the region which they described as worrisome. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State and Chairman of the forum stated this … Read more
Boko Haram Chief Executioner Surrenders To Nigerian Army EKO HOT BLOG reports that a top member of Boko Haram identified as Bashir Bulabuduwaye has reportedly surrendered to troops of the Nigerian army. Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region revealed that Bulabuduwaye surrendered alongside his family members on Monday in Banki, … Read more
Scores Killed As ISWAP, Boko Haram Clash In Borno EKO HOT BLOG reports that the late Abubakar Shekau’s Boko Haram faction and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) clashed on Thursday leading to the death of a commander simply identified as “Kundu” and other fighters. A security source said that Kundu and his team … Read more
Scores Of ISWAP Terrorists Killed As Air Force, Troops Raid Somalia In Sambisa EKO HOT BLOG reports that the backing of the Airforce, Nigerian military troops have eliminated scores of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Somalia. This online media platform understands that Somalia, is a location near Sambisa Forest, believed … Read more
Insecurity: Our Military Have Defeated Boko Haram, Bandits –FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the Nigerian military has defeated Boko Haram terrorists and bandits holding sway in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure at a joint press briefing held at the Presidential … Read more
Lawan has contributed passionately to Nigeria’s unity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has described the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, as a national figure who has contributed immensely to the nation’s unity. Buni stated this in a speech he delivered at a grand reception organized by the … Read more
Boko Haram militants have launched a fresh attack on Borno Community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Boko Haram militants from the Islamic State-backed Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jam’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihd, are currently attacking Gajiram, a village in Borno State. According to Saharareporters, the insurgents stormed … Read more
NAF Jets Has Destroyed A Stronghold Of ISWAP Leader In Sambisa EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Military has recorded more wins against insurgents and terrorists in the country by taking the battle to them in their hideouts. Information made available to Newsmen on the developments says fighter jets of the Nigerian … Read more
Buhari Has Reduced Boko Haram To Almost Nothing –Keyamo EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has hailed the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration for dealing with Boko Haram terrorists. Keyamo said Buhari, who inherited Boko Haram and the farmer-herder crisis, has significantly reduced the terrorists’ … Read more
‘We Have Repented, Please Forgive Us’ – Insurgents Beg Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that some repentant insurgents on Saturday begged residents on the streets of Maiduguri, Borno state for forgiveness. The insurgents made the appeal to residents as they carried out sanitation exercises in the communities. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Onochie Releases … Read more
Nigeria Has A Weak Justice System – Gumi EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised political leadership in Nigeria, saying the nation has a weak justice system. Gumi made the remark while speaking at a peace building symposium organised in Maiduguri as part of initiatives to reintegrate … Read more