INEC said suspension of the exercise led to the unfortunate incident in the state where a staff of the commission was killed by gunmen in the state The Commission said it will announce any new decision on the matter after consultation with security agencies and critical stakeholders EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: APC Commences Sale … Read more
The Presidency said that the United States’ policy and support to Nigeria have been so inconsistent over the years, especially as regards the provision of military equipment The Presidency revealed that the reasons given for the delay—poor interreligious relations between Christianity and Islam in the country… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck … Read more
Falana explained that the reasons advanced by the federal government in age and health grounds in releasing the two former governors were self-serving and unacceptable The lawyer lamented under the present government, those accused and established to have stolen public funds running into billions of naira have been discharged and acquitted EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt … Read more
Monguno said Buhari alone could not completely receive the blame for the insecurity in the country as his part was to make strategic decisions… He said the intelligence agencies had also been directed to enhance the acquisition of intelligence EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top Lawmaker … Read more
Obasanjo said the creation of state police would be a better option than community policing Obasanjo spoke on the need to strengthen the traditional system and the local government administration EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top Lawmaker [PHOTO] BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, Reveals … Read more
Diri described the spate of killings by terrorists in the country as a great setback for Nigeria where lives could be taken at will The Bayelsa governor, therefore, asked the Federal Government to effectively curb the killings, urging it to redouble its effort at combating insecurity… EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IPOB Places Bounty On Fake ESN, … Read more
The Presidency said there was ongoing re-equipment and reorganisation of the security and intelligence forces Quoting the international terrorism index, the Presidency said the Northeast security crisis, which the administration inherited, had been degraded by 90 per cent EDITOR’S PICK Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, Kill One In Orlu Community Bandits Claim Abuja-Kaduna Train Was … Read more
Uzodinma noted that the killings in parts of the state were politically motivated as against reports in some quarters that they were the handiwork of the IPOB He called on those behind the dastardly acts to repent quickly before government would go after them… EDITOR’S PICK Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, Kill One In Orlu … Read more
Some parents of missing Chibok schoolgirls have expressed frustration and anguish over what they described as eight years of sorrow and pain The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) also regretted the invisible harm school attacks inflict on victims’ mental health EDITOR’S PICK Military Intercept Security Agents Taking Ransom To Bandits In Kaduna JUST … Read more
The Presidency issued the statement in reaction to a call by a northern group for the resignation of the President over continued killings in the country Shehu stressed the need for people to know what the government was doing to deal with the security situation… EDITOR’S PICK Rejection Of UTAS Will Prolong Strike Action – … Read more
Members of the house of representative has urged the FG to engage mercenaries to tackle insecurity in the country Declare state of emergency – lawmaker EDITOR’S PICK APC Chairman Killed In Osun Kaduna : Again, IGP Patrols Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Return APC In 2023 General Election, Lawan Begs Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House … Read more
I’m not a governor that expects President to secure my state I will not play politics with security in the country EDITOR’S PICK S/East Attacks: Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention A Causal Factor – Soludo I’ll Assemble Best Team To Address Nigeria’s Problem — Tambuwal Veteran Nollywood Actor Lari Williams For Burial April 14 EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Mohammed said that President Buhari lacks the required support to tackle insecurity in the country He tasked council chairmen to also work on security their communities EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka ‘Our Policies, Programmes Aim At Nothing But The … Read more
Soyinka blamed the judiciary, impunity, and others issues for contributing to the problem He also berated the main political parties in Nigeria – the APC and PDP — over the wave of defections EDITOR’S PICK 2023: First Female Presidential Aspirant In APC Announces Bid APC Announces Dates Of Party Primaries Sacking MC Oluomo After Suspension … Read more
IGP partners US, NSA partner to fight Nigeria’s insecurity the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi said the measure is part of efforts to secure Nigeria EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] NIN: FG Orders Telcos To Block Unlinked SIMs Immediately MKO Abiola’s Daughter Takes Shot at Sister for Comparing Late Dad With Yahaya Bello Lekki-Ikoyi Tollgate: Sanwo-Olu Intervenes, … Read more
Soludo noted that a faction of IPOB had agreed to suspend the sit-at-home, while another faction has been responsible for the continued attacks.. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria called for speedy trial of Kanu, asking that the government should make public details of the charges against the IPOB leader EKO HOT … Read more
Gunmen have been on a rampage in Kaduna State killing unsuspecting residents and abducting many in coordinated attacks Reacting to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, El-Rufai said the state governors may not have a choice but to find means of protecting the lives and properties of their people EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nasir El-Rufai … Read more
A handful of Nigerian northern states have been plagued with insecurity over the past years with assailants becoming even more brazen in recent times There is a threat from extremists linked to Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom … Read more
The bandits initially attacked communities on the outskirts of states but they have somewhat become brazen in their renewed assaults Earlier in the month, they attacked the Kaduna Airport before storming the Abuja-Kaduna rail line a few days later EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a low-cost housing estate … Read more
Reps have Urged Nigerians to carry arms, defend themselves over rising insecurity in the country. Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, asked the government to allow Nigerians to bear arms in self-defence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the House of Representatives in reaction to the increasing terrorist attack in the … Read more