The All Progressive Congress, APC, has asked Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki to immediately step down over security challenges in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that APC made its position on security situation in Edo known in a statement by the state caretaker chairman of the party, Col David Imuse Rtd. Col Imuse said … Read more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the prosecution of bandits and terrorists by the federal government will serve as a deterrent to other criminal elements harbouring intents of wreaking havoc in the country. Reacting to the recent attack on the convoy of Sanusi Muhammad, Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara state, Atiku said the federal government … Read more
Reactions have begun trailing the release of the over 300 abducted schoolboys from Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State barely 24 hours after the students regained their freedom. The students were forcefully taken from their school dormitory last week by armed bandits terrorising Northwest states, including Katsina. However, Nigerians have begun calling on … Read more
At least three persons including a lawyer and his wife were killed by suspected herdsmen in an attack at Agboughul in Makurdi, Benue State, Residents said the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Eko Hot Blog gathers that the slain lawyer is identified as Moses Udam. The attack is coming on the … Read more
In light of the security challenges bedeviling the country, the House of Representatives has yet again implored President Muhammadu Buhari to tinker with and revamp the security architecture of the country. The call is coming in the wake of the recent abduction of students of Government Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State. The abduction has also … Read more
Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno state, has warned against the deification President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the president is not infallible and will be rebuked when his performance falls short of expectation. Shettma said Buhari’s passion and commitment for safeguarding the lives of the people is unquestionable, noting that the president must not be deified … Read more
A federal lawmaker and Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Adejoro Adeogun, has criticised the Katsina State Government for granting amnesty to bandits in the state. In August 2019, Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari granted amnesty to cattle rustlers and armed bandits as part of measures to restore peace in … Read more
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has asked the federal government to declare a state of emergency over the state of insecurity in the country. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in reaction to an attack by armed bandits on a Government Science Secondary School during which scores of students were abducted … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with governors at the presidential villa in Abuja over the perennial widespread insecurity bedeviling the nation. Ekohotblog reports that the meeting is coming weeks after the killing of over 40 rice farmers in Zabarmari community of Borno state. Following the incident, Babagana Zulum, governor of the state, had said … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari performance in handling security challenges in the North-East has been excellent. He said this while addressing the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) elders in Maiduguri. The delegation was led by the head of ACF board of trustees, Shehu Malami and the chairman, Audu Ogbeh. The … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, on Sunday, said Boko Haram escapees from the North-East part of the country are infiltrating other parts of Nigeria as bandits and kidnappers. Chairman of the NGF, and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, disclosed this on Sunday night on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. Many Nigerians have called on President … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to support the government’s fight against insecurity in order to collectively tackle the menace. Jonathan made the call on Friday in Abuja during the exclusive command performance by the Commonwealth Community Choir. The choir, also known as the Port-Harcourt Male Ensemble International, was tagged ‘Peace for All Nations. … Read more
The United Nations has said COVID-19 pandemic worsen the the security situation in West Africa and the Sahel, caused by the activities of Boko Haram terrorists and the Islamic State West Africa Province. The global organisation explained that the rising spate of violent attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out early this year, was an … Read more
The Jamatu Nasir Islam (JNI), an umbrella body for Muslims, says bandits are having a field day and operate unhindered under the present administration. The JNI, is headed by Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto. In a statement signed by Khalid Aliyu, its Secretary-general, the religious body said the federal has performed woefully in carrying … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to address the House of Representatives on the state of insecurity in the country, following a motion adopted by the lawmakers on Tuesday. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Wednesday after meeting with the President at the State House, Abuja. Read also: Reps Divided Over … Read more
Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) 22nd teleconference meeting is scheduled to hold tomorrow as governors look to examine new measures for addressing the nation’s security challenges. Spokesman of the NGF, Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, dsiclosed this while announcing the agenda of the virtual meeting. Bello-Barkindo said the governors would be “seeking to evolve a new national security order … Read more
Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has decried the indifference of the media to the plight of the northerners who have become hapless in the face perennial insecurity ravaging the region. The Sultan spoke at a meeting of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council on Thursday in Abuja. He said the absence of strong media presence in … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) says northerners are angry with President Muhammadu Buhari over his handling of the security situation in the region. The forum made this known in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Emmanuel Yawe. The forum expressed worry over the insecurity in the northern part of the country. It added that … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says security agencies have not done enough to tackle the growing insecurity and violence in the country. The president said this in reaction to the killing of Philip Shekwo, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state. Shekwo was abducted from his residence in Lafia, the state capital, on Saturday … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari and the nation’s security chiefs are currently meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Relevant ministers are also attending the National Security Council meeting. Security chiefs physically present include the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe … Read more