El-Rufai accused “some elements in the [Aso] Villa” of working against the APC earlier on Wednesday. The first lady, an influential figure in the presidential villa, backed the accusation a few hours later. There have been various speculations in recent weeks that some people in the Buhari administration were working for the opposition. Eko Hot … Read more
There have been various speculations in recent weeks that some people in the Buhari administration were working for the opposition. The Kaduna governor is the latest figure in the APC to make a similar accusation. The presidency has had to publicly deny such accusations in recent weeks. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kaduna State … Read more
An Abuja-Kaduna train derailed on Friday, January 27, 2023, but there was not casualty. The NRC suspended operations along the route in response to the incident. The corporation has now announced a date for the resumption of operations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of services along … Read more
A train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja has derailed. No casualty has been reported. Shehu Sani wrote: “Kaduna Abuja Train derails; NRC please ensure the security and safety of the stranded passengers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory derailed on Friday close to the Kubwa … Read more
The FEC approved the fund at its meeting on Wednesday. The fund is expected to kick-start the local assembly of training aircraft in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation broke the news of the new funding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.29bn for the assembling of Hungarian Magnus light … Read more
Bandits attacked Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State 25 worshippers were kidnapped The attack took place at 10am on Sunday Eko Hot Blog reports that Bandits in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State attacked and abducted not less than 25 worshippers of New Life for All church around 10 am on Sunday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lagos voters constitute the largest percentage of the 93 million eligible voters. Lagos has 7,060,195 eligible voters. Kano comes second with 5,921,370 eligible voters. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there are 93.4 million registered and eligible voters in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS 80-Year-Old Journalist Bags PhD From UNILAG CBN … Read more
Identities of NSCDC officers killed during fight with bandits have been revealed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the names, identities, and ranks of personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kaduna, killed during a heavy crossfire with bandits, have emerged. Seven NSCDC officers, five vigilantes, and six miners were killed by … Read more
Policemen arrested a gunrunner and recovered ammunition in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police operatives in Kaduna State have arrested a gunrunner and recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 344 rounds of live ammunition and one bandits operational vehicle in the state. While confirming the arrest, spokesperson of the Kaduna Police Command, DSP Mohammed Jalige … Read more
Troops have neutralised 10 terrorists and destroyed their camps in three Kaduna LGAs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralised eight bandits and seized six motorcycles during ambush patrols in the Chikun and Birnin Gwari local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from … Read more
Over 28 persons have been killed by gunmen in Kaduna state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists reportedly killed over 28 people in separate attacks in Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night. The Council Chairman, Hon. Mathias Siman confirmed the incident to … Read more
Tinubu has arrived in Kaduna for Presidential Campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Monday arrived in Kaduna State. This online media platform gathered that Tinubu is in the state for the flag-off of his presidential campaign rally for North West. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: … Read more
Buhari has nominated Adamu and Ahmed as CBN Deputy Governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the national assembly to screen his nominees as deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). President Buhari on Tuesday forwarded the names of Aisha Ahmed and Edward Adamu to the Senate for confirmation. … Read more
The IGP has deployed armed operatives ahead of the resumption of operations at the Abuja-Kaduna Rail. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of armed personnel to safeguard the Abuja-Kaduna rail services. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup: England Cruise Past Senegal To Reach Quarter-finals Abuja-Kaduna Rail To … Read more
Peter Obi has reacted to the assassination of the LP women leader in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted to the death of Victoria Chintex, the party’s women leader in Kaduna State. This online media platform earlier reported that Victoria was confirmed dead on Tuesday … Read more
Troops have rescued nine abducted persons and recovered 90 cattle in Kaduna State. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of Operation Forest Sanity of the Nigerian Army rescued nine kidnapped victims and 90 cows during fighting patrols to suspected bandit hideouts in Kaso, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS I Want To Leave A … Read more
The FG says there is no more night trips on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has said there would be no night trips on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line when services resume shortly. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Fixes Date For Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Services Baby And Toddler Stabbed To … Read more
The FG has fixed a date for the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train services. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that train services will resume on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line on Monday, November 28, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: Don’t Allow Visionless PDP Near Nigeria’s Commonwealth Again NIS … Read more
Terrorists have killed 15 people in fresh attacks on Kaduna communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that 15 people died as a result of bandit attacks in Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Sammie Okposo Is Dead VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby … Read more
APC has opened up on El-Rufai’s alleged comment against Tinubu’s candidacy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the North-West All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential campaign council has cleared the air on a comment linked to the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Atiku’s Camp Reacts As Wike Promises To Support Peter Obi 2023: APC … Read more