Kwankwaso Dismisses Political Violence Tinubu’s Scorecard Will Speak for Him in 2027 No Scheme Can Stop Tinubu’s Re-election Political chieftain Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that no amount of political scheming or blackmail will stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from winning a second term in 2027. Kwankwaso made the … Read more
CDS Defends Sokoto Airstrike on Terrorists Military to Investigate Civilian Casualties General Musa Appeals to Civilians to Avoid Criminals The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, reiterated on Thursday that the military’s recent airstrike in Sokoto State targeted only terrorists and criminals, dismissing claims that civilians were harmed in the operation. Speaking during his … Read more
NYGG Demands Release of Miyetti Allah Leader Bello Badejo The Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (NYGG) has urged the Federal Government and the military to release Bello Badejo, the leader of Miyetti Allah, who was recently detained under unclear circumstances. In a statement on Thursday, Alhaji Ado Mohammed, the Executive Director of NYGG, expressed concern … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has deployed a contingent of troops to the embattled Augie Local Government Area in Kebbi State, amid attacks by a new terrorist group, Lakurawa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the group recently attacked Mera village, killing no fewer than 17 people. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
CDS Christopher Musa urged the ECOWAS Defense Chiefs to uphold democratic values. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has bemoaned military takeover in some West African countries, saying it has created unintended consequences and threatened democratic values in the region. He made the call at the 42nd Ordinary … Read more
ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff meet in Abuja, chaired by Nigeria’s General Christopher Musa, with key defence and foreign affairs officials in attendance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is chaired by Nigeria’s … Read more
The Chief of Defence of Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa says media coverage is encouraging protesters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence of Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged the media to stop giving undue publicity to the protests by some groups. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Angry Lagos Residents Vandalise MTN Office Over Mass … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army through the defense Headquarters has declared seven men and a woman wanted for their involvement in the gruesome murder of 17 Nigerian soldiers who were killed in Okuama Delta state while on official duties. Recall that the 17 slain soldiers were buried amid tears in Abuja on … 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
EkoHotBlog reports that the Defence Headquarters (HQ) has directed all officers who are seniors to the newly appointed service chiefs till Monday to voluntarily retire from service. All the new service chiefs, except the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj. General Christopher Musa, are member of the NDA regular course 39. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria … Read more