Tinubu Orders Review of Security Operations, Deployment of Drones Against Terrorists Vice President described the attack as a heavy loss to both the state and the nation. Shettima offered prayers for the bereaved families President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces to review ongoing security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and … Read more
Nigerian Military Neutralizes Insurgents Over 30 Insurgents Dead Victory in Borno Counterterrorism Op The Nigerian military has killed at least 30 terrorists in a coordinated air and ground operation at Dar-El-Jamal village, located in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), … Read more
Governor Zulum launches free meals and ₦300,000 aid for parents of pupils in Magumeri. Initiative targets only 90 students in a town of 50,000 residents. Part of a wider plan establishing 20 Islamic colleges across Borno. Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved free daily meals for pupils and financial support of ₦300,000 to … Read more
158 cattle recovered across Borno, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Plateau states. A family member of an ISWAP terrorist surrendered in Borno. Military intensifies operations to reclaim territories and assets. The Nigerian Army has intensified its operations against terrorist groups, recovering 158 cattle and securing the surrender of an ISWAP family member in coordinated actions across … Read more
U.S. commits $32.5m to hunger relief in Nigeria’s northeast. Aid to support over 764,000 people, including women and children. Borno State faces critical food shortage; clinics may shut down. The United States’ Trump-led government has announced a $32.5 million humanitarian aid package aimed at tackling hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northeast, with Borno State … Read more
Two individuals lost their lives in an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident occurred at a housing estate under construction in Dalwa, a community located 175 kilometers from Maiduguri. The estate, which consists of 200 units, … Read more
The Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced Aisha Wakil, widely known as Mama Boko Haram, to five years in prison for fraud. Wakil, along with two officials of her non-governmental organization (Complete Care and Aid Foundation)—Tahiru Daura (Programme Manager) and Prince Shoyode (Country Director)—was convicted on charges brought by the Economic and Financial … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that northern governors require more time to consult on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms. He explained that this was the reason they advised the President to withdraw the bills for further discussions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, Governor Zulum clarified that the northern governors … Read more
Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, asserting that their implementation will ease the financial burden on poor Nigerians and small businesses. The four executive tax bills, currently under consideration, have sparked opposition from some of the 36 state governors, who argue … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit successfully recovered unexploded military ordnances in Maiduguri on Saturday, November 22, 2024, following alerts from vigilant residents. Acting swiftly, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) team was dispatched to secure the affected areas. According to a statement from Force Headquarters, “All ordnances were safely … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the deaths of five soldiers in an ambush by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the attack also left ten soldiers wounded, with four others reported missing. The terrorists destroyed military equipment during the assault, including … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the full restoration of electricity supply to Damaturu in Yobe State and Maiduguri in Borno State after completing extensive repairs on the 330kV Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri transmission line. In a statement on Friday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the Gombe-Damaturu line was successfully reactivated … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently carried out successful air strikes targeting Boko Haram militants in Borno State, significantly reducing terrorist numbers and disabling their operational capabilities at key locations, including the strategic gathering point of Bula Marwa. According to Air Force spokesperson Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, intelligence reports identified Bula Marwa as a prominent … 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
Members of the Church of the Brethren (EYN) in Moduganari, Maiduguri, Borno State, were left in shock on Sunday following the sudden death of their pastor, Reverend Alaku Vincent. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that tragedy struck when Reverend Vincent unexpectedly collapsed and passed away during a child dedication ceremony at the church. Despite efforts to … 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
At least four persons have been confirmed dead in a tragic canoe accident which took place between Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Area of Borno state. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Command, ASP Nahum Daso, the police received reports of the incident at the Dikwa Divisional Police … Read more
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has formed a committee to oversee the distribution of relief funds and supplies for victims of recent severe flooding in the state. In a statement released on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, it was announced that the committee will include representatives from key organizations such … Read more
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, recently visited Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to offer substantial assistance to those affected by the recent flooding. Accompanied by his brother, Yinka Tinubu, and a group of friends and associates, Seyi provided over ₦500 million in relief support to the devastated community. The donation aims to … Read more