Lai Mohammed has slammed Atiku over his comment on the insurgency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar for blaming the current administration for being responsible for the Boko Haram insurgency. The minister who faulted Atiku for blaming the … Read more
The United States has Identified four men in South Africa as sponsors of ISWAP, ISIS They were accused of facilitating funding for ISIS branches and networks across Africa, including the Islamic State for West Africa Province, perpetrating evil in the Northern part of Nigeria …the US was working with its African partners to dismantle ISIS financial … Read more
A junior officer announced the suspension of the constitution, the dissolution of the government and parliament… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soldiers in Burkina Faso on Monday announced on state television that they have seized power in the West African country following a mutiny over the civilian president’s failure to contain an Islamist insurgency. A … Read more
“I would like to add that any strategy to be drawn for fighting banditry and all forms of insurgency should focus greater attention on Zamfara State…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has said part of the reason for the persistence of banditry is the non-punishment of the apprehended … Read more
Cleric calls for the rebuilding of worship places burnt by Boko Haram EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President, ECWA Church, Good News Upper Luggere, Jimeta-Yola, Reverend, Maxwell Kuri, has called for the support of government at all levels in rebuilding Churches destroyed by Boko Haram. Kuri, who made the call during his sermon on … Read more
…the presidential spokesman recounted how the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka was taken out after 28 years of rebellion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina has said his principal can end insurgency before the end of his tenure in 2023. Adesina said Buhari government would take out those behind insurgency … Read more
The group warned the North against misplacement of their anger… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic human rights organisation, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has piled the blames of the current killings, kidnapping and destruction ongoing in the Northern part of Nigeria on former President, Goodluck Jonathan. The North is boiling with anger over insecurity, … Read more
Sheikh Gumi has set up a school for bandits in the forests of Kaduna state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial Islamic cleric and preacher, Sheikh (Dr.) Ahmad Gumi has established a school for herdsmen inside a forest, located at Kagarko Grazing Reserve near Kohoto Village in Kaduna State. He said the provision of infrastructures … Read more
He also said the emergence of Taliban had emboldened terror groups as they saw it possible to pick up arms against the state… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has said the killings of the leaders of Boko Haram and ISWAP, … Read more
The captured soldiers were shot dead by the child fighter with his AK-47 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has released a video showing a child fighter executing two Nigerian soldiers. In the short video, a minor, who is a member of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province … Read more
Today’s attack is the second in two weeks, according to the villagers EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday launched a surprise attack on Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Some local government officials, who confirmed the incident, said the attack started at about 5:34pm. Early reports indicate that the … 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
…the insurgents have attempted to incorporate and recruit residents of the communities to become Boko Haram members Boko Haram terrorists have captured over 500 communities in eight wards of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This is according to the chairman of the council, Hon Suleiman Chukuba, who briefed journalists in the state on … Read more
President Buhari has vowed to crush Boko Haram terrorists. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari that Nigeria will leave no stone unturned in crushing Boko Haram terrorists, especially in the North-East region of the country. President Buhari made the vow while addressing over 80 world leaders at the 76th session of the United … Read more
He decried the impact of the over one decade-long insurgency which he said has gravely affected the livelihood of the people of the state Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says he has survived many attacks numbering over 40 by insurgents in the state. He disclosed this on Tuesday at a briefing with State House correspondents … Read more
Oba Makama said that the recent announcement by the Nigerian Army that over 200 insurgents surrendered with their families and weapons in Borno among other is a welcome development. A Yoruba monarch in the Aiyedire Local Government area of Osun State, Olowu of Owu-Kuta, Oba Oyelude Makama, has expressed satisfaction with the growing number of … Read more
NYSC was designed by the Nigerian government in 1973 to encourage nation-building among graduates Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, has opined that as part of the country’s efforts to combat insecurity, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should be compelled to undergo military training. The governor also said the scheme should be … Read more
As part of efforts to combat security challenges bewildering the country, President Buhari has given a fresh directive to the Nigerian Army. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Army to develop new strategies to fight insurgency and other emerging security threats facing the country. President Buhari gave the directive … Read more
The North-East insurgency has roiled on for over a decade, spearheaded by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and now ISWAP The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Farouk Yahaya on Saturday said the army is committed to ending the insurgency in the North-East. The COAS made the comment while on an operation visit to … Read more
“The suspects were arrested for their involvement in a series of violent crimes” The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says 84 suspects have been arrested across the country within one month for terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities. Frank Mba, police spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that officers also foiled an attempted … Read more