Gunmen bombed a police station in Imo just a few hours after the attack on Ex-Governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Afor Atta Divisional Police headquarters in the Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday night was bombed by gunmen. This is coming a few hours after gunmen bombed the convoy of … Read more
An EasyJet flight travelling from Poland to the UK was diverted to the Czech Republic after a “possible bomb” was reported on board. Eko Hot Blog reports that the flight from Krakow to Bristol landed safely after being diverted to Prague Airport on Sunday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Biden Calls Putin’s Actions In Ukraine “Sick” US … Read more
One was killed and several injured as multiple explosions rocked Jerusalem. Eko Hot Blog reports that two explosions rocked Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, early Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least 14 people, according to an Israeli police spokesperson. EDITOR’S PICKS Kolmani Project Attracted Over $3bn Investment Despite Low Appetite For Fossil Energy … Read more
Six people were killed and scores injured in a bomb attack on central Istanbul. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least six people and 81 others injured after an explosion hit Istiklal street in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey’s capital, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, Adamu Ahead Of APC Campaign Flag-Off PHOTOS: … Read more
A massive explosion has crippled a strategic bridge linking Russia to occupied Crimea amid the war in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that a truck bomb caused the fire and collapse of sections of Kerch Bridge. EDITOR’S PICK War: Putin Poised To Launch Deadly Attacks On UK’s ‘Critical Infrastructure’ Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As … Read more
Scores Injured, Vehicles Burnt As Gunmen Bomb Imo Market The gunmen light up two vehicles in flames inside the market, which caused serious pandemonium before bombing the place EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege APC … Read more
Police arrest three after deadly Liverpool hospital car explosion Local police and counter-terrorism officers are probing the explosion that occurred outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital in northwest England on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police in the United Kingdom has detained three young men after a vehicle explosion near a Liverpool hospital killed one person … Read more
Shehu Sani escapes death as terrorists ‘bomb’ Kaduna-Abuja train. He said that the attackers also opened fire on the train’s engine driver and tank. Ekohotblog reports that Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, narrowly escaped death onboard a Kaduna-Abuja train on Thursday. Sani revealed that the train he boarded was damaged by explosives used … Read more
Two persons have been injured following a bomb explosion in a Catholic church. A makeshift bomb exploded inside a Catholic church in the city of Beni in DR Congo’s conflict-plagued east on Sunday, injuring two just an hour before a children’s confirmation ceremony was due to be held. The head of police in Beni’s town … Read more
There was palpable tension in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on Thursday as a suspected explosive device was discovered by students of Union Primary School, Afaraukwu. The Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, disclosed that the government is working with security agencies to unravel the source of the explosive devices. There was … Read more
Tragedy was averted Friday night in Benin city, capital of Edo State, following alleged bomb explosion at Dumez Road area of Eyaen, along Auchi Road. The explosion occurred inside a waste dump pit, at the home of one Muhammed Hamza, said to be an information and communication expert, caused panic among residents of the area. … Read more
An explosion, which is believed to have been masterminded by Boko Haram has rocked Gamboru Ngala local government in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, killing several people, mainly women, and children. Ekohotblog gathered that the explosives were said to have been planted close to a bridge between Nigeria and Cameroon border. READ ALSO: Lady Posts Love … Read more
The Imo State Police has confirmed the death of three persons, who were killed when an ordnance UXO exploded at a dumpsite. The Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu, said the incident happened at Eziorsu community in Oguta Local Government Area of the state. He said the deceased were at a scrap site in the … Read more