Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns Delta State soldier massacre, calls for improved security. President Bola Tinubu to attend Abuja burial ceremony for fallen soldiers. Nigerian Army releases details for honoring officers killed in action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recent massacre of 16 soldiers allegedly involved in a peacekeeping operation in Okuama and Okoloba Communities in Delta … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Force Headquarters of the Nigeria Police has on Saturday disclosed the identities of 12 policemen, stating that six were brutally murdered while the remaining six are still unaccounted for following a rescue operation in Delta State. They also confirmed the arrest of five suspects. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Two … Read more
In a tragic turn of events, sixteen Nigerian soldiers on Thursday, March 14th, met their untimely demise during a mission aimed at quelling clashes between two communities in Delta State. Deployed to the strife-ridden Okuoma community in the Bomadi region, troops from the 18th Battalion found themselves in the line of fire. Editor’s Picks Labour … Read more
According to a man, land dispute between two communities in Delta State escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of 16 soldiers. The speaker blamed the government and local leaders for failing to resolve the conflict peacefully. He alleged that the soldiers killed were supporting Tompolo, a former militant leader contracted by the government for … Read more
Minister of Defence assures imminent rescue of abducted Kaduna Students. Strong condemnation of the killing of Nigerian Army officers in Delta State; perpetrators will face decisive action. Minister commends troops’ efforts in battling insecurity, pledges full support from President Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar, on Thursday, assured that … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that The Nigerian Senate has expressed outrage over the tragic deaths of 16 Nigerian Army personnel during a peacekeeping mission in the Okuama Community of Delta State. Editor’s Pick: BREAKING: SSANU, NASU Begin Strike, Ground Varsities Zamfara Lawmakers Flee State, Citing Threats To Their Lives Black Market USD To Naira Exchange … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that 11 residents of the Igbomotoru community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have reportedly been killed following last weekend’s killing of about 16 soldiers and officers at Okuoma Community in Delta State. Troops from the Nigerian Army invaded the Bayelsa community, opened fire at residents and … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that in Following the tragic ambush that claimed the lives of 16 Nigerian Army personnel on a peace mission to the Okuama community in Delta State, human rights activist Deji Adeyanju is calling upon the Federal Government to ensure that the perpetrators face justice. Editor’s Pick: Nigeria Needs A Makeover For … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu strongly denounced the assault on military officers in Delta State that occurred last Thursday. He vowed that those accountable for the killing of army personnel in Delta state would face justice. This online media platform previously reported that Nigerian army personnel, including a lieutenant colonel, two … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian military has responded decisively to the recent brutal killing of its personnel by deploying armoured vehicles to Bomadi, the headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area in Delta State. Last week, several soldiers, who were on a peace and rescue mission in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government … 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 Delta State House of Assembly candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Burutu State Constituency 1, Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, has been declared the winner of the rerun election held on Saturday. He defeated the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Asupa Forteta. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Alapala the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Brigadier-General Salisu Aliyu, the Commander of the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Delta State, has pledged to eliminate crude oil theft and combat criminal activities in the region. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses Joy As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Concerted efforts by the Delta State Police Commissioner, Wale Abass and his team to rid Delta state of illicit firearms has led to the arrest of one suspect in Asaba. While Operatives were on a routine patrol along Cable Road, Asaba, they accosted a motorcyclist and his passenger who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Woman has been left with a battered face and blackened eye after she was beaten by her husband in Warri, Delta State. The woman, identified as Omoefe Sodje was hospitalized after the assault. Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu received photos of her injuries from her hospital bed and shared … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the July 24 ruling made by the National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba which declared Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the victor in the recent election for the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal on Thursday granted the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Delta State, Ken Pela approval to return to the Delta State Election Tribunal to continue his petition challenging the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This online media platform understands the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday applauded the police over the recovery of weapons from over 30 militant youths who were said to have voluntarily surrendered their arms and ammunition at the Ekpan Division of the Nigeria Police. According to PUNCH Metro, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a tragic incident has occurred in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, where stray bullets allegedly fired by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives resulted in the death of a two-year-old child and caused injuries to their sibling. According to vanguard, the incident occurred when the NDLEA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Security operatives have successfully intercepted an oil theft syndicate operating in the Oporoza area of Delta State. The operation was carried out by Tompolo’s Tantita Security Service, and it resulted in the seizure of a massive vessel transporting illegal crude oil in the creeks of the Niger Delta. This report … Read more