Kidnappers Abduct Family Members of Kwara APC Leader Police Unaware of Chairman’s Family Kidnapping Kidnappers Strike Again in Kwara A five-man armed gang, suspected of being kidnappers, abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman for Patigi Local Government Area in Kwara State. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
A decomposed body was discovered inside a car at the National Assembly. The deceased, identified as Gaddafi Iwar, was buried to prevent health risks. The body was first moved to the National Assembly Clinic. Security officials at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Sunday discovered the decomposed body of a middle-aged man inside a … Read more
Gunmen Disguised in Hijabs Kidnap Principal, Woman in Niger State The gunmen sat calmly at the entrance of the victims’ house, posing as ordinary women A Fulani woman identified as Aminu Runtoje was also abducted Armed bandits have kidnapped two people, including the Principal of Junior Secondary School Melehe, during a late night attack on … Read more
Three Killed as Cult Clashes Mar Masquerade Festival in Lagos Island Residents fled as gunshots and chaos continued late into the night. Police launched investigation, deployed anti-cult squads to restore peace. At least three people have been confirmed dead following violent clashes during a masquerade festival in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Eyewitnesses … Read more
Tinubu Told To Declare State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria NEF cites killings in Zamfara, Kaduna, and mosque attack in Niger. Group warns insecurity threatens democracy, cohesion, and national stability. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Northern Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity … Read more
Stop Giving Money To Street Tout – Lagos Govt Warns Celebrities, Influencers. Wahab urges celebrities, influencers, residents to stop encouraging street miscreants. Government promises enforcement to curb harassment on Lekki-Epe Expressway. The Lagos State Government has cautioned celebrities, influencers, and residents against giving money to street touts, warning that the practice fuels insecurity and lawlessness. … Read more
Stop Giving Cash to Street Boys Commissioner Says Residents Encourage Lawlessness Giving Money to Beggars Fuels Insecurity The Lagos State Government has warned residents, celebrities, and social media influencers to stop giving money to street miscreants. According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, this action fuels insecurity and creates environmental … Read more
Australia Issues Travel Advisory Against Traveling to Nigeria Australia Issued the Warning on Tuesday 31st Australia Government Was Particular About High Risk States The Australian government has issued a strong advisory cautioning its citizens against traveling to Nigeria, citing significant security threats. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) released the warning on … Read more
Hoodlums scaled a Gwagwalada compound fence and stole a goat. The goat, worth ₦87,000, was meant for Christmas celebration. Victim reported the incident to vigilantes; police yet to respond. A suspected hoodlum has scaled the fence of a residential compound in Unguwar Azara, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and stolen a … Read more
Food prices in Kaduna soar, making Christmas celebrations unaffordable for many. Traders blame higher costs at depots and transport for the price hikes. Residents cite insecurity and fuel price hikes as factors driving up cost Prices of cooking gas and food items have surged in Kaduna, leaving many residents unable to afford the essentials needed … Read more
Barely days to Christmas and New Year, Christians in northern Nigeria express fear over potential terror attacks, dampening festive plans. Recent violent incidents, including bomb explosions in Niger, Zamfara, and Borno states, have heightened security concerns, with communities appealing for government intervention. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that a shrine suspected to be used by kidnappers and ritualists has been uncovered in the Ketu Ereyun area of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA. The discovery, made by security operatives on Monday, December 16, 2024, prompted an immediate inspection by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, alongside his committee members and law enforcement … Read more
Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is poised to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s security framework in 2025 to combat rising insecurity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Senator Ibrahim emphasized that AI and advanced technology would bolster efforts to track and neutralize criminals, including bandits, kidnappers, … Read more
Kemi Badenoch has defended her previous remarks about Nigeria after the country’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, accused her of denigrating the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Conservative Party leader, born in the UK but largely raised in Nigeria, has consistently spoken about growing up in a country plagued by corruption, insecurity, and fear. She … Read more
As the festive season draws near, many Nigerians are grappling with the rising costs of transport fares and mounting security concerns, making their annual travels to ancestral homes seem increasingly out of reach. A significant hike in fuel prices, which have risen from N671 per litre in December 2023 to over N1,000 at some filling … Read more
Suspected gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Fabian Ihekweme, a former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region. The abduction took place on Wednesday afternoon at Ihekweme’s residence. In a viral video circulating online, a woman identifying herself as his wife made a tearful plea for his release. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) has spoken out against an attack on a Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbers (LSSTFLG) officer in Epe. The group has called for an urgent investigation and the prosecution of those responsible to serve as an example. In a letter signed by its Executive … Read more
The Federal Government has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the security challenges in the South-East region. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face Penalties – FCCPC To Ikeja, Eko DisCos EKO … Read more
Notorious armed bandit leader Jiya Turji has reportedly received a ₦6 million ransom payment from the residents of Sardauna village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The payment, aimed at securing the release of five community members abducted by Turji’s gang, was revealed on Friday by counterterrorism and insurgency expert Zagazola Makama … Read more
Professor Oguejiofo Ujam, a renowned academic at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), was abducted on Sunday while traveling along the Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road. The professor, who serves as the Dean of the School of General Studies and a lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, was reportedly kidnapped alongside other travelers on this … Read more