DHQ Denies Allegations Of Paying Terrorists Monthly Allowances. The military operates a DDR framework for repentant ex-combatants after profiling. El-Rufai’s allegations had earlier been dismissed by Kaduna State and ONSA. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims that the Nigerian military is paying monthly allowances or supplying food to terrorists and bandits under the guise … Read more
Retired generals urge Tinubu to fortify northern borders amid Niger crisis. Experts dismiss Niger junta’s claims of Nigerian destabilisation as baseless propaganda. Sokoto border communities deny foreign military presence, call for strengthened security. Retired army generals, former diplomats, and security experts have called on President Bola Tinubu to bolster Nigeria’s northern borders as tensions with … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially inaugurated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) at its headquarters in Abuja, naming the state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has travelled to Florida to meet with Donald Trump as Canada seeks to counter the president-elect’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Canadian media reported that Trudeau arrived at Palm Beach International Airport on Friday evening for a visit to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The trip was not listed on Trudeau’s official … Read more
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has appeared to dispute President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the two had reached an agreement to stop migration to the U.S. border. After a phone call on Wednesday, Trump tweeted: “She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border.” In response, Sheinbaum … Read more
The Federal Government has ramped up efforts to combat the Lakurawa sect by deploying additional military personnel, establishing new formations, and bolstering security measures in affected states, particularly in Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, and Kaduna. This decision follows the sect’s expansion from Sokoto and Kebbi in the North-West to Niger and Kaduna in the North-Central … Read more
Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada on his first day in office, aiming to pressure these nations to curb illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States. Trump stated that immediately following his inauguration on January 20, he would sign an executive order imposing a 25% … Read more
Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central, has announced that the Nigerian military successfully expelled the Lakurawa terror group from Nigeria, forcing them to retreat into Niger Republic. In a statement released Friday in Abuja, Aliero credited the operation, conducted on Tuesday, to the coordinated efforts of Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, the Chief of Defence Staff, … Read more
At least 41 people, including women and children, were killed when unidentified gunmen ambushed a convoy of 200 passenger vehicles in Pakistan’s remote Kurram tribal district near the Afghan border. The attack, described by authorities as a “major tragedy,” has also left 16 others critically injured, with fears the death toll could rise. The convoy, … Read more
Texas officials have announced that they are prepared to offer President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre (567-hectare) plot of land along the US-Mexico border to construct detention facilities for undocumented migrants. In a letter to Trump, the Texas General Land Office proposed the land be used to build canters for “processing, detention, and coordination of the … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border while attempting to leave Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI KT Udo, the NIS revealed that Bobrisky was intercepted during passport checks on October 21. … Read more
Four Nigerians have been sentenced to prison for forging over 2,000 marriage certificates to enable illegal residency in the UK. Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, 41, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, 38, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi, 31, and Adekunle Kabir, 54, were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court in London on Tuesday. According to the Home Office, the four were … Read more
The Federal Government has enhanced border security to prevent foreign participation in upcoming protests against poor governance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government has intensified border security nationwide in anticipation of upcoming protests against poor governance. The Comptroller General of the Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, issued orders to all Zonal Heads, State Command … Read more
I Will Start The Largest Deportation Operation In American History If Re-Elected – Trump Emphasizes clear voter choice in November on immigration policies, aims to expel illegal entrants, spares legal immigrants Highlights concerns over job competition, security risks posed by undocumented migrants; pledges focus on legal immigration channels EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President Donald … Read more
Ministers Keyamo and Tunji-Ojo unveil new office for processing Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record. Keyamo stresses office’s role in enhancing border security and facilitating legitimate travel. Collaboration between government, private sector, and international actors drives development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, along with the Minister … Read more
Zamfara Govt Declares Curfew Over Incessant Terrorists Attack Curfew enacted in response to increase in terrorist attacks on travellers Motorists and travellers urged to comply with government’s directive for security reasons EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Government has implemented a new curfew along the state’s borders with Katsina and Sokoto. This online media … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government, yesterday, warned that proven cases of sabotage of its efforts would not go unpunished as it was prepared to take big decisions against sabotage. The government maintained that it would go ahead with its ongoing reforms in various departments and agencies for the growth and development of … Read more
Buhari has stated that the people of Niger Republic will defend him if anyone opposes him after leaving office. He explains that he closed Nigeria’s land borders to encourage the consumption of locally made goods and stimulate agricultural production. Buhari’s remarks have drawn criticism from various socio-political organizations, expressing their dissatisfaction with his leadership. Niger … Read more