The United Nations- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has condemned the killing of its staff and others at a Military Base in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, on Friday … Read more
APC Campaign Council has reacted to the attack on Atiku’s convoy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has distanced the party’s supporters from the attack on the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, in Borno State. This online media platform … Read more
Gunmen attacked Atiku’s convoy in Borno. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the convoy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was reportedly attacked in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on Wednesday. Reports according to Daily Trust said there were gunshots today in Maiduguri which sent a group of PDP supporters running in different … Read more
The US has warned its citizens against travelling to some states in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has warned its citizens against travelling to Nigeria citing increased levels of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and maritime crime. The American government also warned of possible attacks by terrorists, adding that the … Read more
Peter Obi visited Governor Ortom of Benue State to commiserate with him over the flood disaster in his state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has visited Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State following the flood disaster in his state. The former Governor of Anambra State met … 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
No fewer than two persons were confirmed dead following the outbreak of cholera at a camp where surrendered Boko Haram terrorists are kept in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the development was confirmed by the officials of the Borno State government on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men … 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
Borno State Police Command has areasted the leader of NNPP in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the heavily armed security personnel of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Borno State. Reports at the moment revealed that the personnel on Thursday … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested a 65yr-old man who majors in shipping drugs to his daughter in Dubai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted over a 2.3million tablets of illicit pharmaceutical opioids and other psychoactive substances meant for distribution in seven northern states. … Read more
Hon Abdu Musa Msheliza, has dumped the rulling party and joined the People’s Democratic Party EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former member of the House of Representatives and steering committee member of the Tinubu Support Group in Borno State, Hon Abdu Musa Msheliza, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined … Read more
The Nigerian Army has neutralized 60 terrorists, arrested 120 and rescued 3 Chibok girls in Borno. During the operation, the troops recovered 13 bundles of women’s wrappers, 20 yards of black cotton, women’s underwear and 25 pairs of rubber shoes among others… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Military Taskforce in the North-East named, … Read more
Borno confirms outbreak of Monkeypox in Maiduguri …WHO has embarked on sensitisation programme to ensure enough awareness enhanced prevention of epidemic-prone diseases including monkey pox, Cholera, and COVID-19 pandemic EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT … Read more
Most Wanted Terrorist ‘Ummate Ma’ Killed In Borno In A Deadly Rival Clash. Ummate Ma was eliminated when ISWAP terrorists launched an ambush on the Commander’s convoy at Mandara Mountain in the axis of Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA), on their way to Cameroon. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect … Read more
Buhari warned that killings across the country were part of the plot to cause division and hate among the populace The presidency said terrorists and bandits have been reduced to scavenging from artisanal miners and farmers for survival EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EFCC Re-arraigns Dasuki, Yuguda, Others Over … Read more
3 Boko Haram Terrorists Killed, As Hunters Ambush Insurgents In Borno 11 wheelbarrows used by the terrorists in looting foodstuffs were recovered EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Boko Haram explosives kill 6 terrorists in Borno The terrorists met their waterloo on Thursday while returning from a looting mission along Nguma village EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s Plan To Retain Peter Obi As Running Mate Fani-Kayode Makes Shocking Revelation About Nigerians 2023: Uwazuruike Under Fire For Endorsing Yahaya Bello EKO HOT … Read more
MNJTF troops nutrialise 22 ISWAP terrorists, recover Arms In Lake Chad Despite strong resistance by the Boko Haram terrorists, the ground troops charged through several obstacles and cleared the mined routes – Chief of Military Public Information EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook … Read more
Director of Statistics, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Mohammed Tumala, has collected his Nomination Form at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Abuja for the 2023 senatorial race in Borno State. We want our youths to be prepared to identify opportunities and productively utilise luck. EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Don’t Just Pray For My Aspiration Keep Nigeria In Mind – Tinubu To Lagos Assembly APC Hails Return Of Lagos4Lagos As Positive Development … Read more
ISWAP fighters attacked Chibok Village, killed a 17- years-old vigilante and abducted three girls …when contacted, a militant told the family member he did not have the authority to release anyone unless their bosses gave the order. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals Gunmen Sponsors In South East APC Ticket: Tinubu, … Read more