This include “proper profiling of the repentant Boko Haram insurgents to avoid hasty release of hardening elements to the larger society” Stakeholders and Leaders in Borno state have decided to reintegrate repentant members of Boko Haram back into communities. The decision was taken after a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the state government and presided over by … Read more
Zulum made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders at the interactive meeting on the security situation of the state arising from the sudden surrender of hundreds of Boko Haram insurgents at the Government House on Sunday in Maiduguri. The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has ordered the DSS to arrest any cleric preaching in public … Read more
Over 100 Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered to the Nigerian Army. EKOHOTBLOG reports that more than 100 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in Borno State. It was gathered that the Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to the Nigerian Army at Gwoza town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno. … Read more
An explosion has killed no fewer than five children in Borno State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that five children were killed when a disused grenade they were playing with exploded outside Ngala, Borno State, a town that shares the border with Cameroon. “The five children picked up the explosive while herding in a field outside the town … Read more
“Whenever I come back to this town again, I will call a teacher by name and determine the level of his capacity.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that a mild drama ensued at Baga in Borno State on Monday as the governor of the state, Professor Babagana Zulum, conducted an impromptu test for school teachers. According to the governor’s … Read more
The Borno State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Mohammed Naga, was at the hospital with the injured. However, he declined to comment on the incident, telling journalists that he will made a brief when he has details of the situation. One person has been reportedly killed while five others injured during … Read more
Celestine however said that it was unfortunate that many people in Nigeria only identified the IOM with retuning of migrants, pointing out that the work of IOM goes way beyond that. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has asserted that 17,053 babies were given birth to by Internally Displaced Persons in 18 locations in … Read more
As part of efforts to combat security challenges bewildering the country, President Buhari has given a fresh directive to the Nigerian Army. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Army to develop new strategies to fight insurgency and other emerging security threats facing the country. President Buhari gave the directive … Read more
He said exhibits recovered from the suspects included five assorted motor vehicles, six fabricated duplicate car keys, corrosive substances used in breaking vehicle glasses/windscreen and the sum of N14 million. The Police Command in Borno on Monday paraded nine persons suspected of robbery and drug trafficking. While briefing newsmen on the development, SP Edet Okon the command’s … Read more
The commissioner lamented that Mustapha acted without recourse to any official at her supervising ministry. Juliana Bitrus, Borno State Commissioner of Health has issued a query to the Provost, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Rukaiya Mustapha, for suspending some students who failed to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari. Bitrus described the provost’s action as against Borno … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed ISWAP Commander. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Lamboa in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday. It was gathered that the multiple airstrikes conducted by Alpha-Jets, L-39, and MI-35 … Read more
President Buhari has arrived in Maiduguri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at Air Force Base, Maiduguri, Borno State, in the company of prominent government officials. President Buhari landed at the Base around 10:05am on Thursday amid tight security. President Buhari was received by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, national … Read more
Boko Haram has released an abducted pastor after seven months in captivity. A pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev Polycarp Zongo, has been released by the Boko Haram terrorists after seven months in captivity, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The pastor, who presides over a branch of the church in Jos, … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly distributed Ramadan welfare packages to some residents of Borno and Yobe states. A security source disclosed that the gesture was to induce the residents to join the group’s ranks as militants. Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly distributed Ramadan welfare packages to some residents of Borno and Yobe states, EKO HOT … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents, in the early hours of Sunday, attacked military base in Ajiri village, Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the invasion by the terrorists was confirmed by a senior security source. Boko Haram insurgents, in the early hours of Sunday, attacked military base in Ajiri village, … Read more
The residents of Rann in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State were on Saturday night thrown into pandemonium following an attack by the Boko Haram terrorists on the community. The sound of sporadic shooting rented the air as residents flee into the forest for safety. The residents of Rann in Kala Balge Local … Read more
The Assembly made the approval at the behest of Governor Babagana Umar Zulum. The Borno State House of Assembly has approved Umar Usman Kadafur, Deputy Governor, to serve as governor, from April 29 to May 19, 2021. Ekohotblog reports that the Assembly made the approval at the behest of Governor Babagana Umar Zulum. Zulum had … Read more
Boko Haram terrorists are currently attacking Gwoza and Wulgo towns in Borno State. Gwoza is about a 180km drive from Maiduguri, the state capital. Boko Haram terrorists are currently attacking Gwoza and Wulgo towns in Borno State. It was gathered that the insurgents invaded the towns, shooting sporadically as residents flee into the mountains for … Read more
Boko Haram terrorists are currently attacking Mainok village in Borno State. Mainok is about 45 km away from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Boko Haram terrorists are currently attacking Mainok village in Borno State. A military source disclosed on Sunday that the town was currently under siege of the terrorists. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Three Customs Operatives … Read more
Damasak, the headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of troubled Borno State has again come under Boko Haram attack on Wednesday afternoon. Damasak is a border community with the Niger Republic north and is about 180 km drive from Maiduguri, the state capital. Damasak, the headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of troubled Borno State … Read more