Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central, has announced that the Nigerian military successfully expelled the Lakurawa terror group from Nigeria, forcing them to retreat into Niger Republic. In a statement released Friday in Abuja, Aliero credited the operation, conducted on Tuesday, to the coordinated efforts of Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, the Chief of Defence Staff, … Read more
The people of Moriki town in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State are living in fear as the deadline for paying a N30 million levy imposed by notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has expired. Turji imposed the levy after the military reportedly killed over 100 of his cows. He warned the community to pay … Read more
Chief of Defence Staff has warned that flying the Russian flag during protests is a treasonable offense. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Mustapha, has issued a stern warning against flying the Russian flag during protests, labeling it a treasonable offense. This comes after several #EndBadGovernance protesters in northern … Read more
President Bola Tinubu met with security chiefs, expressing satisfaction with their reports and urging greater collaboration to further reduce crime. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu held a high-level meeting with the nation’s security chiefs on Friday at the State House in Abuja. This online media platform reports that the meeting was attended by … Read more
Kaduna has been a hotbed for bandits for many years. Recently, bandits abducted more than 200 schoolchildren who are yet to regain their freedom. There’s been a fresh mass kidnap in Kaduna, worsening the kidnapping crisis in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have reportedly attacked the Kajuru station community in Kajuru Local … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fourteen deceased soldiers, who tragically lost their lives in the Okuama community of the Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, have been recovered. The bodies were retrieved by soldiers of the Joint Task Force, operating under the oversight of Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has assured that the Nigerian military will take steps to prevent incidents of accidental bombings from recurring. This statement follows a series of mishaps, including the recent drone strike in Tudun Biri village, Kaduna State, which resulted in over 100 civilian deaths. EDITOR’S … 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
President Buhari has declared that a “major transformation” has taken place within the military. The president boasted that his administration has made remarkable progress in the fight against insurgents, militants, oil bunkers, kidnappers, and other criminal elements in the country. Buhari made the declaration while speaking at a ceremony attended by two former leaders of … Read more
In December 2022, Reuters reported that the Nigerian military terminated the pregnancies of over 10,000 women rescued from Boko Haram captivity. The military authorities swiftly dismissed the content of the report as false. However, the human rights commission set up a panel to investigate the allegations in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Panel … Read more
The defence chief has ordered the total elimination of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist groups. He made the call during a visit to the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK). According to Irabor, significant advancements are being achieved through collaborative military efforts aimed at reinstating tranquillity in the Northern region. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Buhari has arrived at the National Arcade for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the National Arcade, Abuja for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations. The President, who arrived at about 10.03am was ushered into the Arcade by bagpipers amid military songs. … Read more
Terrorists have finally released 23 remaining Kaduna train captives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has successfully secured the release of 23 remaining hostages captured by Terrorists during a deadly train attack in Kaduna earlier this year. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: SERAP Drags Buhari To Court Over ‘Silent’ Arrest, Oppression Of ‘Obidients’ JUST IN: … Read more
Governor Akeredolu has reached to the arrest of Owo Church attackers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has confirmed the arrest of some of the attackers of St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. This online news platform earlier reported that the Defence Headquarters had said the Nigerian … Read more
The Nigerian Army has arrested Owo Church attackers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters on Tuesday said it has arrested the terrorists behind the attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. General Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Defence Staff made this known during a parley with media … Read more
Chief of Defence Staff has disclosed that some politicians are trying to lure them to stage a coup against the Buhari administration The armed forces of Nigeria have nothing whatsoever to do with anything that has to do with coup. We have learned our lessons over the years and we have come to our conclusion … Read more
Buhari stated this in line with the promise he made in 2015, to restore peace to the Northeast and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assured Nigerians that in the coming months, citizens particularly in the Northeast will begin to witness a change from the protracted insurgency to peace and development … Read more
Irabor said the security threats facing the country would soon become history EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has said though security threats are still a challenge, the present level can not be compared to the previous one. Irabor, who stated this during a church service to mark … Read more
Nigeria’s Chief Of Defence Staff, Irabor Asks 50 Military Generals To Quit Service EKO HOT BLOG reports that General Leo Irabor, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has directed that 50 generals in the Nigerian military retire immediately. According to the Daily Post, the officers are from the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Army, and … Read more
Two military officers were killed and another abducted during the attack on the defence academy EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has said that he was embarrassed that the army did not foresee the NDA attack. “Nigerian Defence Academy is not a place where we could think that … Read more