2023: Wike Declares Intention To Run For Presidency

Wike

Governor Wike explained that he will pragmatically tackle the issue of insecurity He said Nigerians urgently need a leader who can address the growing insecurity in the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will be vying for the office of the President of Nigeria under … Read more

Kidnappers Crop Victims Organs For Sale, Man Raises Alarm

Kidnappers Crop Victims Organs For Sale

A kidnap victim raises alarm says a gang of kidnappers crop victims organs for sale He revealed that he was kidnapped by a gang of armed men around Woji in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has raised the alarm over a new gang of kidnappers … Read more

Catholic Bishops Lament Insecurity In S-East, Says Now Theatre Of Ungodly, Destruction Of Lives, Property

Catholic Bishops

Catholic Bishops Lament Insecurity In S-East, Says Now Theatre Of Ungodly, Destruction Of Lives, Property …We ask God to give the Federal Government of Nigeria and some of our own political leaders the courage and the honesty to discuss the challenges facing the south-eastern region which are part of the causes of youth restiveness and … Read more

Declare Known Terrorist Leaders Wanted, Senate Tells FG

Senate

…the lawmaker noted with concern that bandits are moving in hundreds from village to village…  He said that if urgent steps were not taken, the peace-loving communities might be forced to resort to self-defense…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to declare all known leaders of terrorists … Read more

Insecurity: I’ve Written My Will, I’m Not Afraid Of Anybody — Ortom

Ortom

…the governor said that he is confident that his family will not fight over his properties if anything happens to him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that he has already prepared his will due to the spate of insecurity in the country. Known to be outspoken … Read more

Nigeria Will Fight Insecurity With 5G Technology – Buhari

Buhari

Nigeria Will Fight Insecurity With 5G Technology – Buhari Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the National Policy on 5G for Nigeria’s Digital Economy, which he said will enhance the country’s security when deployed. “It will also support security institutions with real-time communication,” Mr Buhari said, just as he directed … Read more

Buhari Restates Resolve To Crush Terrorism

Buhari

Buhari applauded the Governor Nasir El-Rufai-led government for the support extended to security agencies… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has again vowed to crush terrorism before leaving office. Buhari said the Nigerian Armed Forces, under his watch, will crush terrorists and criminal gangs operating in Kaduna State and across the country. He … Read more

PDP Govs To Buhari: Restructure Nigeria’s Security Architecture

PDP

…they knocked the Federal Government for the increasing number of unemployed Nigerians.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture. The governors, who met in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday, made their demand via a communique issued to journalists … Read more

Insecurity: We’ve Spent ₦100m On Ransom, Vigilantes – Zamfara Community

Gunmen

…a businessman was abducted recently and the bandits demanded ₦35 million.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Nahuche community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Sunday staged a peaceful protest in Gusau, demanding authorities to as a matter of urgency address the insecurity in the community over incessant attacks by armed … Read more

Insecurity: We‘ve Done our Best in Securing S-West Through Amotekun – Gani Adams

Gani Adams

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, at the weekend restated his commitment towards securing the South West from intruders saying the safety of his people is non-negotiable. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at Saviour Ministries Cherubim and Seraphim(C&S) in Lagos as part of activities to celebrate … Read more

Security Threats Have Reduced, Defence Chief Claims Amid Widespread Attacks

Security threats

Irabor said the security threats facing the country would soon become history EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has said though security threats are still a challenge, the present level can not be compared to the previous one. Irabor, who stated this during a church service to mark … Read more

Kaduna Community Seeks Military Base To Tackle Insecurity

Kaduna Community Seeks Military Base

As Kidnapping worsened, Kaduna community seeks military base to tackle insecurity EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oil village community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has advocated for the deployment of a military base to tackle continued insecurity in the area. Mr Kayode Afolabi, Chairman of the community, made the call at … Read more

Uzodinma Backtracks, Fails To Name Sponsors Of Imo Insecurity

Uzodinma

According to Uzodinma, many of the persons carrying out attacks in the state have been arrested EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has made a U-turn and failed to name the sponsors of attacks in the state contrary to a pledge he made. Speaking during the Imo stakeholders meeting at the … Read more

‘We Will Shutdown Nigeria If Fuel Price Increase – NLC Tells FG

NLC

‘We will shut down Nigeria if Fuel price increase’,  NLC warns the Federal government in New Year message EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, said that it will shut down the nation if there is any further increase in the pump price of fuel. it insists that workers and masses … Read more

Banditry Can Be Solved Under Two Years If Tackled Sincerely – Fayemi

Fuel Subsidy

He said not ending the security challenges within 17 months may mean that some people are benefitting from it EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has said bandits can be crushed within the remaining 17-month lifespan of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV … Read more

Hamza Al-Mustapha Reveals Those Behind Insecurity, Drugs

Insecurity

Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former Nigerian military ruler, General Sani Abacha, identifies those behind insecurity. Rich people with access to weapons and hard drugs are behind the insecurity state of the nation, Major Hamza Al- Mustapha says. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Maj. Mustapha stated this while speaking during a viral VOA Hausa interview. … Read more

Concerns In Osun Over Rate Of Bad Roads, Insecurity

There has been concerns in Osun state over rate of bad roads and insecurity in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bad roads, injustice, corruption by the electricity distribution authorities and insecurity have made the list of top concerns in Osun communities, a report by Urban Alert indicates. Urban Alert, a civic initiative is … Read more

Okorocha Cracks Mystery of Rampaging, Unidentified Gunmen in Imo

Okorocha

Okorocha cracks mystery of rampaging, unidentified gunmen in Imo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of Imo State, believes he has solved the mystery of mysterious gunmen on the loose in the state. The gangster-like arrest of his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, a previous gubernatorial contender, inside the church by gunmen who … Read more

Bandits Abduct Police Officer’s Wife, Five Others in Zaria

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Insecurity: Bandits abduct police officer’s wife, five others in Zaria EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected bandits on Friday night abducted six people, including a police officer’s wife when they invaded Wusasa community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State A source who did not want his name mentioned, told newsmen in Kaduna that … Read more

2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, Other Key Issues

Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies

2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more