By abiodun KOMOLAFE The 10th anniversary of the abduction of 276 schoolchildren from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Nigeria, has again brought an eerie feeling of despair and panic. EDITOR’S PICKS Fisayo Soyombo And Customs: A Mockery Of ‘See Something, Say Something’ Nigeria’s Electricity Tariff Hike: A Blow To Citizens’ Wallets And The Economy … Read more
US reaffirms support for Nigeria in anti-terrorism efforts, pledges aid to survivors. Borno State hopes for rescue of remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram. Initiatives underway to support rescued girls and enhance school security nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States (U.S.) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria in its fight against … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chibok town, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, is in the news again following a fierce attack by Boko Haram insurgents, on Tuesday evening, killing two persons and injuring scores. Chibok was for the first time in the global news in April 2014, when the insurgents stormed the Government Girls … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that one of the schoolgirls from the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, that were abducted in 2014 by Boko Haram terrorists, Joy Bishara, has found love in the United States (US). It would be recalled that 276 female students between the ages of 16 and 18 were kidnapped by terrorists … Read more
By Bernard Joseph In the quiet town of Chibok, an ominous shadow loomed overhead as a group of militants from the dreaded terrorist organization Boko Haram descended upon a school on the 14th day of April in the year 2014. In a swift and violent assault, 276 young girls, brimming with hope and ambition, were … 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
Local officials in Chibok confirmed that gunshots were heard around Kautikari at about 6pm on Tuesday Four persons were reported killed and 110 buildings were burnt in the attack EDITOR’S PICK Fani-Kayode Makes Shocking Revelation About Nigerians 2023: Uwazuruike Under Fire For Endorsing Yahaya Bello 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides Zoning Wednesday … Read more
Parents of the Chibok girls that were kidnap about 8 years ago, are still demanding action from the government Amnesty International claims that since the Chibok schoolgirls were kidnapped, over 1,500 kids have been abducted EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Buhari Presides Over Council Of State Meeting APC Chairman Killed In Osun Kaduna : Again, IGP Patrols … 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
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
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
Soludo, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, won the November 6, 2021 gubernatorial election in Anambra State… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State Governor-elect, Charles Soludo, has appointed former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, as the head of his transition team. Soludo, who is expected to be inaugurated in March … Read more
…the abduction of pupils/students, increased activities of insurgence and general insecurity in schools had exacerbated factors responsible for the growing number of out-of-school children EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 12 million Nigerian schoolchildren, mostly girls, are currently traumatised and afraid of going to school, as a result of the incessant attacks on the education … Read more
Another Chibok girl has been rescued from Boko Haram captivity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says another Chibok girl has been rescued from captivity. The governor made the disclosure via a statement by his spokesperson, Isa Gusau, on Saturday. According to Governor Zulum, the rescued girl, Ruth Ngladar Pogu, was … Read more
They surrendered and presented themselves to troops at an unknown location, within the Lake Chad region, sources said. A girl and her Boko Haram Husband have abandoned the Boko Haram camp and have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military, EkoHotBlog has gathered. The girl is a former student of Government Secondary School (GSS) … Read more
“I’m trying to get my masters in human services and going back to law school” Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu, ex-students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok in Borno state, who escaped from Boko Haram in 2014, have graduated from Southeastern University in the United States. Bishara and Pogu were among the 276 girls kidnapped … Read more
A parent of one of the escaped Chibok girls on Friday said he had spoken with his daughter, who is still in the custody of soldiers after their recue from Boko Haram. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Rebuild Burnt Market, Ogun Traders Protest BREAKING: Buhari Directs Senate To Confirm New Service Chiefs Nigerian Troops Rescue Another … Read more
2022 christmas eve will be etched in the memories of some residents of Chibok as putrid spectre of horror after suspected Boko Haram insurgents invaded the town and unleashed terror on hapless dwellers of the beleaguered town. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least six people were killed when rampaging members of the deadly sect … Read more
Chibok, Kankara Although in the seeming absence of leadership, political order and law, life has become somewhat uncertain, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short, the denouement of the Kankara abduction incident, however, leaves so much to be grateful for, writes Louis Achi According to the quaint English philosopher-historian, Thomas Hobbes, in a “state of nature”, … Read more
Army bemoans impact of insurgency on education in the north-east The West African Examination Council has conducted examination for final year secondary students in Chibok, Borno state, for the first time since 2014. Acting general officer commanding (GOC), 7 division, Nigerian army, announced this on Thursday when he played host to members of the Education … Read more