NRC has shut down Edo train station indefinitely over rising insecurity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Railway Corporation has shut down the Ekehen Station in Edo State till further notice. The NRC management on Sunday announced that the decision to shut down the station became necessary following rising security challenges in the country. … Read more
Scores of passengers have been abducted after gunmen attacked a train station in Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have abducted an unspecified number of passengers from a train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The development is coming barely a year after terrorists suspected to … Read more
Ohakim says IPOB is not responsible for the attack on his convoy in Imo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has dismissed speculations that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) agitators carried out an attack on his convoy. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: I Promise To Be A … Read more
Gunmen bombed a police station in Imo just a few hours after the attack on Ex-Governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Afor Atta Divisional Police headquarters in the Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday night was bombed by gunmen. This is coming a few hours after gunmen bombed the convoy of … Read more
Gunmen attacked Ohakim’s convoy and killed four Policemen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the convoy of a former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, was attacked by fleeing gunmen on Monday. Four police orderlies were killed in the attack on the former governor. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari’s Aide Reacts As Obasanjo Endorses Peter Obi For Presidency … Read more
The wife of an Ebube Agu Commander has been killed as gunmen razed his home. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have killed the wife of Oyeku Chima, commander of the Ebube Agu security outfit in the Afikpo south LGA of Ebonyi state. EDITOR’S PICKS How Kwankwanso Helped Me Survive 2014 Bomb Attack In Kaduna … Read more
Gunmen bombed police facility and set inmates free in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen bombed the Ihiala Police Divisional Headquarters in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. The attack happened on Wednesday at about 3:00 a.m. EDITOR’S PICKS Rita Dominic Reacts To Allegations Of Wrecking Fidelis Anosike’s Marriage With Ex-wife … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have whisked away another Catholic Priest in Benue State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected gunmen have abducted Rev. Father Mark Ojotu of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Benue State. It was gathered that Fr. Ojotu, who is the Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga, in Okpokwu Local Government Area, LGA, of … Read more
Over 28 persons have been killed by gunmen in Kaduna state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists reportedly killed over 28 people in separate attacks in Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night. The Council Chairman, Hon. Mathias Siman confirmed the incident to … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be arsonists have set another court ablaze in Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected hoodlums on Sunday razed a section of the Owerri Magistrate’s Court in Imo State. The development is coming barely 24 hours after the Orlu High Court was burnt by fleeing hoodlums. EDITOR’S PICKS Govt Shuts Down … Read more
Gunmen set ablaze the High Court building in Imo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo State High Court building in Orlu on Saturday was reportedly set on fire by gunmen. This online media platform learnt that the attack on the court property led to the destruction of sensitive documents. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Reacts … Read more
Gunmen attacked INEC Headquarters in Imo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen attacked the facility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri, Imo State capital on Monday morning. This online media platform understands that the gunmen attempted to wreak havoc on the entire buildings at the electoral body headquarters at Port-Harcourt road … Read more
A Councillor has been killed in Ondo communal clash. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Councillor and a local vigilante member have been killed by gunmen in a suspected reprisal attack in Ondo State. It gathered that the gunmen reportedly attacked Koseru community, a farm settlement in Odigbo local government area of Ondo State on … Read more
Gunmen attacked a market in Enugu, destroying properties and burning down a police vehicle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen reportedly attacked a market in Enugu State on Saturday morning to enforce a purported five-day sit-at-home order. This online media platform gathered that the chaotic event led to the burning of a police patrol vehicle … Read more
Gunmen abducted a Lawmaker, his wife, and four children in Zamfara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the wife and four children of a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Aminu Ardo Jangebe, have been abducted by bandits. This online media platform gathered that the incident happened at 11 pm on Thursday, December 8, … Read more
Gunmen killed three and destroyed other farm produce. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three people have been confirmed dead following gunmen invasion in Amtawalam and Pobawure Communities of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State. This online media platform gathered that the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, during a visit to the scene of the … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have whisked away a former Accountant General and three others in Cross River State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Accountant-General of Cross River State, Mrs. Rose Bassey, has been abducted by some gunmen. It was gathered that Bassey was abducted alongside three yet-to-be-identified persons on Tuesday evening along the Uyanga-Ikomita axis … Read more
Gunmen attacked and killed a prominent Nigerian comedian in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have shot dead a popular Ibadan-based comedian, Mimic King, carting away his possessions. The deceased’s senior colleague, Lafup broke the sad news on social media, saying that King was killed on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Half Pay: ASUU Holds … Read more
Suspected gunmen have abducted a traditional ruler in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers abducted Oba Clement Jimoh Olukotun, the Oloso of Oso, at Ajowa- Akoko, in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. EDITOR’S PICKS Obasanjo: I Believe God Is A Nigerian For Us To Get … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Rev. Fr. Victor Ishiwu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rev. Fr. Victor Ishiwu, the Parish Priest of St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Eburummiri, Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State has been allegedly kidnapped while officiating adoration prayers. According to Vanguard, the kidnappers stormed the adoration ground after midnight and … Read more