The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a suit that demands the Federal Government investigate the alleged connections between the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, and bandit operations in Zamfara State. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1434/2024, was brought before the court by human rights activist Abubakar Dahiru from Zamfara State, with President … Read more
Umara Zulum denies allegations of involvement in a murder case in India, supported by a Borno State government statement refuting his arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umara, the son of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, has denied allegations of involvement in a murder case in India. This denial follows an earlier refutation by the Borno … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a recent survey, cement prices in some northern states have seen a decline. As reported by Legit, major cement manufacturers like Dangote, Lafarge, and BUA are selling the product at nearly identical prices. Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to alleviate the rising costs of construction materials, cement remains … Read more
Nigeria faces a multitude of crises, a suffocating blend of economic hardship and escalating insecurity. This dangerous mix is evident in the recent kidnapping of over 280 pupils and teachers from schools in Kaduna state. While the safe return of these victims remains the most pressing concern, this horrific event compels us to analyze the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State command of the Nigeria Police Force has put in custody two individuals who were caught while trying to deface the iron on the fence surrounding Emmanuel Anglican Church, located in Okoro-Nu-Odo by Rumuokoro Roundabout in Obio-Akpor local government area of the state. Thid online media platform learnt that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt and arrested gunrunners and suspected bandits in the State. The Command said a Police Patrol Team attached to Kagarko Division, vigilantes and hunters jointly acted on a cogent information that suspected bandits were sighted at an abandoned farm shade along … Read more