Peter Obi has asked FG to declare emergency rule in Nigeria and not Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed dissatisfaction at the Federal Government’s threat to declare a State of Emergency in Anambra State over insecurity in the state. Recall that the Attorney-Generation of the Federation (AGF), … Read more
President Buhari noted that security had assumed priority in governance and public policy in international scheme of affairs. President Muhammadu Buhari has said improving security, the economy and fighting corruption are still the core priorities of his administration, six years after the triad of promises first won him the presidential election. The President made the … Read more
Governor Obiano has revealed Buhari’s position on emergency rule in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has disclosed that the threat to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state was not President Muhammadu Buhari’s idea. Governor Obiano made the disclosure while speaking to State House Correspondents … Read more
On Tuesday, the state got its fourth Commissioner of Police within an 8-month period The Federal Government has said it will impose a state of emergency in Anambra State to tighten security ahead of the November 6 governorship elections. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, announced this on Wednesday after … Read more
Although it is not clear why the police authorities have constantly changed the police commissioners, it may not be unconnected with the security situation in the state. Echeng Eworo Echeng has been deployed as Anambra State’s Commissioner of Police, making him the fourth CP in the state within an 8-month period. Echeng becomes the 32nd … Read more
…the emergency Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security meeting would among other issues deliberate on the way forward The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today hold an emergency security meeting in Abuja to take a final decision on the conduct of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. There are fears that the … Read more
The Nigerian Army will today unveil new operations across the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, will on Monday (today) inaugurate three new security exercises across Nigeria. The unveiling of the new operations was made known via a statement by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday … Read more
The civil war, which was experienced between 1967-1969, was fought between the government of Nigeria and the defunct Republic of Biafra President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is experiencing the most difficult challenges since the civil war. Buhari said this while addressing Nigerians in celebration of the 61st Independence Day. “Fellow Nigerians, the past eighteen … Read more
The House of Reps has told President Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the House of Representatives has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists in the country. The call is coming barely 24 hours after the Senate called on Buhari to declare the bandits as terrorists. EKOHOTBLOG … Read more
Kaduna Government has banned motorcycles in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government has announced a ban on commercial and private motorcycles in the state. This was made known by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, at a press conference on Wednesday. The ban, … Read more
It also tasked the Federal Government to be more decisive in its handling of the country’s security Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has blamed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for the spate of kidnapping and terrorism in Nigeria. Its leaders stated this during a meeting in Ogun State on Tuesday and was contained in a … Read more
The number of Nigerians killed by gunmen in August has been revealed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Nigeria recorded no fewer than 612 deaths across 103 local government areas in 29 states in August 2021, a security report has revealed. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen and kidnappers in various armed attacks, violent crimes and bomb … Read more
A protest is currently rocking Bauchi community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of residents of Birshin Fulani, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis, in the early hours of Friday, barricaded the Bauchi-Dass Road protesting the deteriorating security in the community. Motorists plying the ever-busy road are currently stranded on both ends of the road as a result of the protest by the … Read more
According to Ahmad Lawan, the Senate President, the police and Army need more funding to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has again lamented the growing insecurity in the country. He said the biggest challenge that the Federal Government must prioritise and tackle at the moment was the menace, by constant … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West on Monday called on the President, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to resign from office due to his alleged inability to curb the high rate of killings across the country. The PDP South-West Publicity Secretary, Chief Sanya Atofarati, mentioned that the killers have now turned the heat on … Read more
Bandits have again struck in Kaduna and abducted many women. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted no fewer than five women following an attack on the Birnin Yero community in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the bandits stormed the community at night and … Read more
As part of efforts to combat security challenges bewildering the country, President Buhari has given a fresh directive to the security chiefs. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security chiefs to develop new strategies to fight security threats facing the country, especially the abductions and killings in the North-West and North-Central regions. The order … Read more
Military air strikes have killed scores of bandits in Kaduna. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised scores of bandits and destroyed their hideouts in Kaduna State on Monday. It was gathered that a logistic facility and camp used by the assailants hiding at Kawara Forest in Igabi Local Government Area of … Read more
Pastor Adeboye said leaders and citizens must obey God. EkoHotBlog reports that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has appealed to Nigerians to follow God’s directive in addressing the insecurity challenges facing the country. Read Also: I Will Be Sacked For Anti-Party Activities – Aisha Adeboye stressed that … Read more
Gumi has declared that bandits currently attacking the Northern part of Nigeria “are going nowhere”. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi, has declared that bandits currently attacking the Northern part of Nigeria “are going nowhere”. Gumi made this known via a post on his Facebook in the early hours of Monday. The post … Read more