A handful of Nigerian northern states have been plagued with insecurity over the past years with assailants becoming even more brazen in recent times There is a threat from extremists linked to Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom … Read more
No less than six mobile police officers have been killed by a police officer identified as Sergeant Bello in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. It was gathered that the police sergeant had a misunderstanding with his wife, and when relations and neighbours tried to intervene, he didn’t listen but opened fire at them. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
ISWAP’s attack on Mandaragirau village left three persons dead with scores injured, according to locals from the area Locals in the village said this is the second time the insurgents will be invading their village in this month EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than thirteen persons were reportedly killed by fighters from the … Read more
Zulum noted that individual aspirations must be in consonance with APC’s survival… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said President Muhammadu Buhari would decide the next All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate. Zulum explained that Buhari would decide APC’s presidential candidate because he is the leader of the ruling … Read more
Boko Haram Insurgency will end in my tenure, Zulum expresses optimism EKO HOT BLOG reports that Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, after Thursday’s meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari told newsmen that there was massive laying down of weapons, by the Boko Haram terrorists and that the insurgency will end under his tenure “God willing.” … Read more
Over 104 ISWAP Terrorists, Family Members Surrender To Army EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Nigeria Army Headquarters has disclosed that no fewer than 104 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, have surrendered themselves to the troop in Borno State. This online media platform gathered that families of the ISWAP insurgents were … Read more
Nigeria has been battling insurgency for over a decade in the Northeast… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Boko Haram terrorists fled for their lives on Saturday as troops of the Nigerian Army attacked their enclave in Borno State. The troops of 5 Brigade on fighting patrol stormed the insurgents’ enclave in the Douro area near … Read more
Iliya said over 72 persons have been killed, and over 407 persons abducted… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kibaku (Chibok) Area Development Association (KADA) has said that a total of 110 out of the 276 girls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014, are still unaccounted for. The association, which has been on the forefront … Read more
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BREAKING: Army Destroys ISWAP Caliphate in Nigeria [PHOTOS] EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of 401 Special Forces Brigade in collaboration with 19 Brigade Baga while on offensive clearance operations between Cross kauwa and Gudumbali in Borno State have neutralised terrorists and destroyed the purported Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) Caliphate. The ‘achievement’ … Read more
Chibok local government is located in the southern axis of the State EKO HOT BLOG reports that a church has been razed and 15 girls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in a village near Chibok local government of Borno state, following an attack on Thursday night. A local vigilante was also killed during the attack. … Read more
…there is no need to join issues with a factional opposition party claimed to be PDP leaders… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State has alleged that most projects executed by the current administration of Governor Babagana Zulum are substandard. The party particularly pointed out that the much talked … Read more
BREAKING: ISWAP Terrorists Release Video Of Men Ransacking Army Varsity In Borno EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Friday released video of its fighters attacking Tukur Yusufu Buratai Institute for War and Peace (TBI), a research Institute of the Nigerian Army University, located in Buratai Village, Biu … Read more
The attack is coming seven days after the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Nigerian Army base in Gwoza… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Boko Haram terrorists have abducted an unspecified number of mobile policemen at the police mobile training school in Limankara Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Limankara is the hometown of Senator … Read more
…the orientation camp, shut down about 10 years ago following killings by the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Wednesday asked the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to reopen its orientation camp in Maiduguri, Borno State. This followed the adoption of a motion by Usman Zannah … Read more
“The airport was not targeted, and is not under any attack whatsoever” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has debunked reports that an explosion rocked the Maiduguri airport in Borno State. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Henrietta Yakubu, in a statement on Saturday said the information was false as … Read more
…two officers, including a Commanding Officer, were among those killed in the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Thursday killed no fewer than seven members of Operation Hadin Kai in a failed attempt to attack a military base in Borno State. It was gathered … Read more
The incident occurred near Wovi, a remote village in Chibok Local Government Area EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least five officials of the Borno State government supervising have been abducted by Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP). The victims, who were supervising the construction of Chibok-Damboa road, were forcefully taken away on Wednesday. … Read more
He also said job offers meant for the natives of Shani were sold by fraudulent officials at N250,000 each… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has stated that an employee verification exercise uncovered names of babies in the payroll of Shani Local Government Area. The monthly salaries and allowances paid … Read more
Ndume reveals how Brig. Gen. Zirkusu was killed by ISWAP in Askira Uba battle Zirkusu and three other soldiers died in a battle with ISWAP on Saturday in Borno, Northeast Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Ali Muhammed Ndume, the Chairman Senate Committee on Army, has narrated how the Islamic State of West Africa … Read more
A redeployed female corps member has been confirmed dead in the Ikoyi Building Collapse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 26-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Zainab Sanni Oyindamola, has been confirmed dead in the 21-storey building that collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. Zainab was confirmed to be serving with the construction company, Fourscore Homes … Read more