The wife of a local government chairman in Nasarawa has been shot dead by gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead the wife of a former Local Government Chairman in Nasarawa State. It was reported that the deceased identified as Mrs Astira Akolo Ahmed Success was attacked by the gunmen … Read more
Men of the Nigerian military and some unidentified assailants clashed in Isuofia community, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the gunmen who were large in number, attacked the military checkpoint located at the Afor-Uzo Junction in Isuofia, Saturday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS N2.9bn Fraud: Okorocha Begs Court To Quash EFCC’s … Read more
Gunmen abducted two clerics in Plateau and are demanding N10m ransom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Wednesday night abducted two clerics at the Mararaba Jema’a area of Jos South local government area of Plateau State. The victims were travelling from Mangu Halle to Jos when they were ambushed and abducted at about 8 … Read more
Residents of Kafinkoro town have reportedly fled their homes after gunmen take over the community in Niger state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly taken over a village near Kafinkoro town in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. The communities in this local government have been identified to … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is palpable tension in Anambra state after gunmen attacked a police checkpoint on Tuesday. It was gathered that many people were feared dead during the attack while others are reportedly injured. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Tears As Ex-Commissioner Dies In … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly abducted a traditional ruler in Zamfara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have abducted the District Head of Kwangwami under Moriki Emirate of Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State. It was gathered that the traditional ruler was abducted by the terrorists alongside an unspecified number of people around 10:30 … Read more
Gunmen have killed 20 people in an attack on a Benue community. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 20 people have been killed by gunmen in an attack on Ukohol, Guma LGA of Benue State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Must Encourage Local Refineries To Get Rid Of Oil Subsidy Costs – Atiku State Police Could … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly whisked away three oil workers in Bakassi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be affiliated with the Biafra Nation League have allegedly kidnapped three oil workers in the Bakassi Peninsula. It was gathered that the workers were on their way to work when the incident happened on Saturday morning. EDITOR’S … Read more
Portable escaped death during a show in Italy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable has narrowly escaped being killed by unknown gunmen in Italy. This online media recalls that the singer had been on a music tour in Europe for some days, sharing electrifying moments from his performances … Read more
Gunmen have attacked Apostle Suleman’s convoy, killing three policemen. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen attacked a convoy conveying Apostle Johnson Suleman, the general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Plant Is Operating At Limited Capacity – NLNG Supreme Court Affirms Oborevwori As PDP Governorship Candidate In Delta PDP Crisis: … Read more
Gunmen have invaded Amorka Community in Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked the Amorka community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, and reportedly set fifteen shops, several trucks, and vehicles ablaze. Amorka is a border town to Imo State, which is a trekkable distance to most communities in … Read more
At least 23 people, including a police officer, were killed and 11 others suffered critical injuries when gunmen attacked the Gbeji community in the early hours of Wednesday in Benue State’s Ukum local government area. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lt. Col. Paul Hembah (rtd), the security adviser to the governor of Benue State, revealed … Read more
A group of gunmen attacked a church, and killed 2 in Kogi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been killed, while three others were injured as unknown gunmen attacked a Celestial Church located in Felele, Lokoja, Kogi State. This online media platform gathered that the incident happened late Sunday evening behind NNPC Mega … Read more
Gunmen have killed 11 and injured 15 at a Russian military training ground as the country’s war in Ukraine rages on. Eko Hot Blog reports that two attackers have opened fire on a group of volunteers who wished to fight in Ukraine, leaving at least 11 people dead and 15 more injured at a Russian … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a police officer in Kwara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an unidentified group of gunmen have reportedly kidnapped an officer of the Nigeria Police Force in Kwara State. It was confirmed that the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abdulmumini Yusuf, who is attached to the Area Command in Ilorin, was whisked away … Read more
Gunmen have killed a vigilante commander and two others in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed three operatives of the Anambra Vigilante Group, AVG, at Igboukwu in Aguata local government area of the state. Those killed include; a commander of the group popularly called Shaba and two of his orderlies. EDITOR’S … Read more
Bandits have killed one of freed Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have killed one of the recently-freed Abuja-Kaduna train passengers along the Funtua-Gusau road enroute in his home town in Kebbi State on Saturday. The victim was killed while on his way to his home town in Kebbi State alongside his … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a police station in Enugu, killing 2 and burning station building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Inyi Police Division in Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State, killing two people and setting the station ablaze. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of … Read more
A Plateau community leader and 6 others have been killed in a fresh attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that not fewer than seven persons have been killed in three communities of Takai, Kunet and Kulias of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State by armed men who invaded the communities within less than a week. … Read more
10 teachers have been killed, 50 others abducted in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Kaduna State chapter, has expressed their concerns over the incessant abduction of their colleagues in separate attacks by terrorists. The chairman of ASUSS, Ishaya Dauda, said no fewer than ten teachers were … Read more