Farmers and herders led by Miyetti Allah have a long history of, often violent, conflicts. Both parties in the southwest are aiming to end all hostilities. The aim has led to the signing of a peace accord. Eko Hot Blog reports that cattle breeders under the auspices of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of … Read more
Israel vows retaliation against Iran for drone and missile strikes, raising Middle East tensions. Western allies push for de-escalation as Israel mulls response to Iran amid Hamas conflict. Over 300 Iranian missiles intercepted in first direct assault on Israel from Iranian soil, heightening Israel-Iran tensions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel has vowed to retaliate against … Read more
President Biden voices disapproval of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy. Biden labels Netanyahu’s approach as a “mistake” in an interview. Criticism reflects escalating international concern over the handling of the Gaza conflict. Eko hot blog reports that In a recent interview, U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his disapproval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s … Read more
Labour Party leadership stands firm on national convention despite tensions. Party petitions government against alleged aggression from Nigeria Labour Congress. LP convention plans remain uncertain amidst peace efforts and conflicting reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Labour Party has reaffirmed its decision to proceed with its national convention on Wednesday, despite recent … Read more
Plateau state, a region marred by a history of recurring crises, is once again thrust into the spotlight as violence escalates under the new administration. The recent wave of attacks, ranging from land disputes to religious and ethnic conflicts, has reached unprecedented levels. The events leading up to Christmas marked a tragic turning point, with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Coordinator of South-South Leadership Forum, Anabs Sara-Igbe, has revealed that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara contemplated resigning before the political turmoil in the state intensified. Sara-Igbe noted that it was the persuasion of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders that convinced Fubara to stay on. EDITOR’S PICKS New … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory in half a century, formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged to 1,000 after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza. AFP reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu steeled the shocked … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Palestinian militant group Hamas has initiated a remarkable assault on Israel, with its fighters infiltrating communities near the Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties and hostages. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about the key players and places involved, along with essential context to grasp this unfolding … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and his Lagos counterpart have held a high level deliberation with a view to bringing an end to the lingering tension between the Yorubas and Igbos In Lagos. In a statement obtained by this news medium on Friday, June 30, the governors from the … Read more
The G5 governors are against Tambuwal becoming the minority leader in the Senate. They cite his decision to back out of the race for the PDP presidential ticket to support Atiku as a betrayal. Several lawmakers in favour of G-5 echoed this sentiment, stating that the PDP should reconsider promoting Tambuwal for the Senate Minority … Read more
125 Nigerians escaping conflict in Sudan have landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The group arrived on a Tarco B737-300 aircraft from Port Sudan, bringing the total count of Nigerians evacuated from Sudan to 2,371. Immigration officials and representatives from NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees assisted the returnees upon their … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The court held that NBC lacks the power to impose sanctions as punishment on alleged erring broadcast stations. Information Minister, Orji, said the judgment is “ill-conceived and dead on arrival because of legal encumbrances.” EKO HOT … Read more
Russia accuses the US of being behind an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, calling it a “planned terrorist attack”. The US denies any involvement and calls the allegations from Moscow “ludicrous”. Tensions between the two nations are at their lowest point since the Cold War and threaten to escalate into an all-out conflict. EKO … Read more
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has made arrangements to evacuate citizens from Sudan. The tense situation in Sudan has made it risky and impossible for any flights to leave at this point in time and aircrafts parked at the airport were burnt down. NIDCOM, along with Nigerian Mission in Sudan and the National Emergency Management … Read more
Ethiopia and Tigray forces have agreed to end their two-year conflict after Obasanjo’s intervention. Eko Hot Blog reports that the African Union (AU) mediator, Olusegun Obasanjo, has announced that the parties in the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray have agreed to a “permanent cessation of hostilities”. The announcement came just more than … Read more
The Member Representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Shehu Nicholas Garba has organised a Training Program on Conflict Prevention for Communities within his Constituency. The Program executed in collaboration with the The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution was aimed at Training Participants on how to identify Conflict and strategies to prevent … Read more