EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday, paid a visit to the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanem at his palace in Maiduguri. The President visited the traditional ruler in the company of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and other top government officials. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd), on his 86th birthday anniversary. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu lauded Danjuma, who once served as Chief of Army Staff, for his many philanthropic ventures. He … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been ordered to pay the sum of N500 million to the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, for violating his fundamental rights. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday gave the ordered. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Saturday, vowed that the Nigerian military would continue to defend the nation’s democracy no matter the challenges it faces. Gen. Lagbaja gave the assurance while speaking at the Passing Out Parade of officers of Executive Commission Course One at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Maj.Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered troops to seize control of areas where the Indigenous People Of Biafra enforce sit-at-home order throughout the South East States. According The Guardian, the order came after a Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, announced yet another two-week sit-at-home in the … Read more
All you need to know about newly appointed service chiefs can be accessed on EkoHotBlog. Recall that in a bid to reposition the security architectures to battle insecurity, President Tinubu approved the immediate sacking of all service chiefs and announced their successors as well as heads of other key agencies in the security sector. The … Read more
Nigeria’s new President, Bola Tinubu, is currently in a meeting with the Nigerian security chiefs, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Woos Labour Party, NNPP As Senate Presidential Candidate Campaign Heats Up APC Urges Court To Dismiss PDP’s Request For Televised Tribunal Proceedings … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more
Buhari has directed the Nigerian Army to maintain neutrality and respect human rights during the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Sokoto State directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain apolitical and continue to operate within the framework of the constitution to ensure the successful conduct of the … Read more
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The Nigerian Police has hosted election security meeting EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has organized an election security management workshop to inform police officers, the military, paramilitary, and the general public of their responsibilities prior to, during, and following the polls as the country gets ready for the 2023 … Read more
Buhari, Osinbajo, Service Chiefs In Emergency Security Meeting. The meeting is coming amidst renewed terrorist activities in the country. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, Releases Names, Photos JUST IN: Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In Katsina BREAKING: DCP Abba Kyari, Dariye, Nyame … Read more
Buratai Breaks Silence Over Alleged Recovery Of N1.85bn From His Abuja House. This News platform had reported that operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, stormed the former COAS home in Wuse, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: ‘I Am Done With Politics’, Gov Aspirant Vows Never To Contest Election In Nigeria … Read more
Nigerian Army has given fresh update on recruitment exercise EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, has said only the best candidates who are medically and physically fit will be recruited into the Nigerian Army. He said this on Tuesday when he visited the Nigerian Army Battle Fitness … Read more
Chairman of the Northern Speakers forum salutes COAS on 56th Birthday EKO HOT BLOG report that the Chairman Northern Speakers Forum, Speaker Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya on the occasion of his 56 birthday. This was contained in a … Read more
He said that the troops needed to consistently train and bring their combat experiences to bear in tackling… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has directed troops of the Nigerian Army to sustain offensives against insurgents and bandits in Nigeria. Yahaya gave the directive on Saturday … Read more
…the Chief of Army staff Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya said the ₦579 billion earmarked for the army is not enough… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has renewed calls for increased funding for the Nigerian Army. The Senator made the call on Monday to members of the … Read more
FRSC seeks stronger synergy with Nigerian Army to check traffic during the Yuletide season EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sought stronger synergy with the Nigerian Army (NA), to check traffic in all formations, especially during the nationwide end of the year patrol. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye … Read more
The Nigerian Army has revealed those behind South-East killings. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has claimed that the recent killings, arson, and destructions in the South-East region of the country were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). This … Read more
The governor said as a result of the ongoing military operations in Zamfara State, criminals have been migrating to Sokoto… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has called for additional deployment of troops to the state, in a bid to stem the rising tide of insecurity in the state. … Read more