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
NDLEA operatives have arrested a 65yr-old man who majors in shipping drugs to his daughter in Dubai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted over a 2.3million tablets of illicit pharmaceutical opioids and other psychoactive substances meant for distribution in seven northern states. … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party have taken steps to reconcile aggrieved members of the party EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Walid Jibrin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, in Kaduna told the PDP family to be patient and focus on winning the 2023 elections as the … Read more
Troops Neutralise Scores Of Terrorists In Kaduna, Recover Weapons EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Operation Sanity have killed scores of terrorists during a clearance operation in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State. This was conveyed in an operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government from the security agencies carrying out … Read more
Military Airstrikes have killed a notorious bandit leader, Shanono in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday confirmed that it has killed a terrorist kingpin, Alhaji Shanono. A statement by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwe, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, obtained by POLITICS NIGERIA, indicated that … Read more
Six people have been reportedly killed and forty others injured as security operatives clash with Shiites in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than seven people were reportedly killed and forty injured on Monday, following a clash between the Islamic Movement of Nigeria and security operatives. In a short statement, IMN … Read more
Fuel Scarcity: Petrol Sells At N220 Per Litre In Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lingering scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol has continued to bite harder in several parts of Kaduna state, as the pump price of the product has risen as high as N220 per litre. … Read more
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has suspended the Lagos-Kano and Ajaokuta train services due to fear of terrorist attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that multiple sources in the Ministry of Transportation and the NRC confirmed that the train services would not resume until the security along the Lagos-Kano route and the Ajaokuta train station was … Read more
Earlier today, residents in Kaduna has mistaken Airforce helicopter for bandits EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Kakuri, Nasarawa, Kurmi Gwari, Angwan Tarke, Romi, on Tuesday, ran into their houses, while some took cover, upon hearing the sound of a helicopter passing across the sky. The residents who were initially busy performing … Read more
Sheikh Gumi has advised the next government not to follow Buhari’s footsteps in tackling bandits EKO HOT BLOG reports the controversial Islamic cleric and Kaduna-based preacher Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has advised the next president of Nigeria not to follow the footsteps of the Muhammadu Buhari-led government in tackling banditry. In a statement to journalists on … Read more
I will sack all Kaduna lecturers – El-Rufai vows …KASU lecturers had no reason to join any strike. He said ASUU had problem with the federal government, not the state government EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election … Read more
ISWAP Plans Massive Attacks On Lagos, Kaduna, Others –Reports Security agencies had got a security report that ISWAP and Boko Haram planned to attack Lagos, Kaduna, Kogi, Katsina and Zamfara states as well as the Federal Capital Territory EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will … Read more
Chaos In Kaduna As Bandits Break Into Houses, Kidnap Residents Efforts made to reach Mohammed Jalige, Police spokesman in Kaduna, did not yield result as his line was switched off EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano Govt … Read more
30 Burnt To D3ath In Fatal Road Crash In Kaduna According to reports, the accident involved two 18-seater Toyota buses and a Volkswagen Golf EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano Govt Bans Tricycle Operations In The State … Read more
Tragedy As 2 NYSC Members Returning From Camp Die In Fatal Road Crash The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Muhammad Fadah confirmed the sad development on Thursday in Kaduna State EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano Govt Bans … Read more
Bandits Kill 5 In Kaduna, Plateau, Abduct 15 Others Four villagers were reportedly killed in the Kaduna attack which happened in Iburu village under Kufara District of Kajuru LGA EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of Ife [JUST IN] … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway will soon be completed – FG …expresses delight that the construction on the two sections of the road is going on as scheduled. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared … Read more
Father Borough was killed on Saturday at the Nigerian Prison Farm in Kujama along the Kaduna-Kachia Road in Chikun LGA Reverend Father Borough is the second Catholic priest that has died at the hands of bandits in Chikun LGA of Kaduna in the past two months EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, … Read more
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Abubakar is dead … the funeral prayer will start in no time EDITOR’S PICK: Family Petitions IGP Over CP’s Release Of Suspected Murderers Of Member Lagos Demolishes Distressed Building In Bariga Lagos Reaffirms Position On Renewable Energy EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sheikh Dahiru Lawal Abubakar, the Imam of Maiduguri … Read more
Gov El-Rufai ‘ATTACKED’ After Sacking 2,357 Teachers In Kaduna The education board was said to have conducted a competency test for over 30,000 teachers in December 2021 EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege APC Will … Read more