Insecurity: Gunmen Abduct 32 Travellers In Ondo EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted 32 travellers around Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victims were said to be returning from a burial ceremony in Edo State on Saturday when the incident happened. EDITOR’S … Read more
Insecurity: Bandits Kidnap 4 Persons In Katsina EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits attacked a low cost project quarters at Dutsen Reme, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on Friday and kidnapped four persons. The abduction occurred at about 10pm while it was raining. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: I Wonder Why PDP … Read more
The Federal Government has put the construction of the Port Harcourt-Maidugiri Eastern rail line on hold due to insecurity and vandalism of railway infrastructure on the corridor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was disclosed by the Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Sambo, during the inspection of the project, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. EDITOR’S … Read more
2023: ‘Give PDP Another Chance’ – Makarfi Begs Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi has said insecurity has deteriorated under the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). In an interview with BBC Hausa, Makarfi said when the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was in power, insecurity was only in the North … Read more
Presidency Slams Ortom Over Latest Comment On Insecurity EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has dared Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, to name those who supplied him information that President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered security forces to stand down their offensive against herdsmen believed to be of Fulani origin. It also accused … Read more
Gunmen Attacked An Imo Community And Set Ablaze Houses And Shops EKO HOT BLOG reports that Over ten houses and shops were reportedly set ablaze last night by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in the Izombe community, in the Ogutal local government area of Imo state. This online media platform gathered that the community was attacked by … Read more
Insecurity: Bandits Kidnap Commuters In Katsina EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits reportedly blocked the Katsina-Jibia Road on Wednesday and kidnapped a yet-to-be specified number of commuters. An eyewitness account said the attack occurred around 5pm at Kadobe village. The source said the bandits who came on about six motorcycles, occupied the road … Read more
LASUBEB, LASPEMA has partnered to curb insecurity on school setbacks EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) is set to partner with the Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Agency (LASPEMA) to sanitise setbacks and incidental open spaces in Public Primary Schools towards the sustenance of a safe … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 elections, a new report indicates that governors raised concerns that elections may not hold in several northwest states due to insecurity EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors have disclosed that elections may not hold in several northwest states in 2023 as a result of the prevalent insecurity in the geopolitical … Read more
Presidency Vows To Name ‘Big Men’ Behind Oil Theft EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, has said the federal government would soon reveal the identities of important personalities behind oil theft in the country. Shehu said that as part … Read more
Nigerian Army Has Revealed Why Over 200 Soilders Withdrew From Military EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Nigerian Army has broken its silence on the retirement of some soldiers. An online platform had reported that 234 soldiers withdrew from the army due to corruption, low morale, among other factors. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly … Read more
Details Of Governors’ Meeting At Aso Rock Has Been Revealed EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum on Wednesday, held a meeting at the State House Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. This online media platform gathered that the governors met over the state of the … Read more
Buhari Has Reduced Boko Haram To Almost Nothing –Keyamo EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has hailed the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration for dealing with Boko Haram terrorists. Keyamo said Buhari, who inherited Boko Haram and the farmer-herder crisis, has significantly reduced the terrorists’ … Read more
Nigeria Needs 2023 Census To Tackle Insecurity – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the 2023 census data is needed to tackle the security challenges in the country as it would give an overview of the population. He said this at the national stakeholders’ summit on the … Read more
IGP Directs Enhanced Security Around Schools, Hospitals EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Sunday directed all Commissioners of Police across the 36 states of the federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory to deploy water-tight security arrangements to protect hospitals and health workers. Baba, who gave … Read more
Bandits have abducted another Catholic priest and demanded N50m ransom for his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Catholic priest, identified as Reverend Father Chinedu Nwadike has been abducted by bandits along the Okigwe – Enugu expressway in Umunneochi council area of Abia State. Nwadike who is also the Deputy Registrar of … Read more
Nigerian business mogul, Abdul Samad Rabiu has donated N10BN to tackle insecurity in Africa EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian businessman, industrialist and philanthropist, Abdul Samad Rabiu, yesterday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja to update him and thank him for creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, and also … Read more
Buhari has launched National Crisis Management Doctrine EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja launched the National Crisis Management Doctrine (NCMD), aimed at bridging the gap created by extensive deployment of security services through fostering collaboration amongst Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government (MDAs). EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is … Read more
Presidential Guards That were Killed By Terrorists In Abuja Has Been Finally Laid To Rest EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of the Guards Brigade responsible for the protection of President Muhammadu Buhari, who were killed by terrorists in the Bwari area of Abuja, have been buried. This online media platform recalls that … Read more
6 people have been Reported dead after fresh attack in Benue EKO HOT BLOG reports that At least six people have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack on Mbagum community of Tombo Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. This online media platform gathered that the attacks occurred simultaneously on … Read more