EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former chairman of Katsina-Ala and Ukum Local Government area of Benue State, Elder Washima Erukaa has been killed by his adductors. This online media platform understands Erukaa who was abducted by gunmen on the 23rd of September, in his Zakibiam residence, Ukum Local Government area of Benue state. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir of Daura, HRH Umar Farouk Umar, has visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. The monarch paid a courtesy visit to the former Nigerian leader on Monday, October 9, 2023. See photos of the visit below. Click to watch our video of the week
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gun-wielding terrorists have reportedly kidnapped five female students of the Federal University in Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State. Reports obtained by Naija News on Wednesday morning revealed that the terrorists stormed the varsity and headed to a female hostel where they abducted the students. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Katsina has nullified the victories of two members of the House of Reps and declared two others inconclusive. In its judgement, the tribunal led by Hon. Justice O. Ogunfowora, held that “return of the 1st respondent, Aminu Ahmadu Chindo of the PDP, as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that about 22 armed bandits have been neutralized by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Batsari and Jibia local government areas of Katsina State. The terrorists, mostly the foot soldiers of a deceased bandit kingpin, Abdulkareem Boss, were neutralized on Monday, by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, PRNigeria gathered. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Muhammadu Buhari has been forced to leave Daura, his Katsina State home in order to have some time for himself, his former Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, said yesterday. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus Arewa Women, APC … Read more
Recall NEMA warned Nigerians to watch out for massive lightning strikes in May The heavy thunderstrike occurred in Katsina on Monday Tragedy hit a family after a thunderstorm killed their five-year-old son, Abdulmalik Junaidu in the Nasarawan Yanlemu community in Bakori LGA of Katsina State. Eko Hot Blog learnt that the father of the victim, … Read more
The Katsina State High Court has suspended the newly-constituted Caretaker Committee of the PDP in Katsina State. The Court also granted an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the committee’s leadership from running the affairs of Katsina PDP. The restraining order will remain pending the hearing and determination of the instant suit brought before the state … Read more
Over 100 persons have been abducted in their farmlands In Zamfara and Katsina. The bandits raided Wanzamai, a community on the Zamfara-Katsina border. About 80 children from Wanzamai village and more than 20 other persons from Kucheri village were kidnapped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bandits have abducted no fewer than 100 persons from farmlands in … Read more
Governorship elections held in 28 states of the federation last Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, only 26 states have returned winners as of Thursday evening. The remaining two elections were declared inconclusive. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winners of governorship elections in 26 of the 28 … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
Buhari has arrived Katsina ahead of Guber elections. The President paid a visit to the Emir of Duara. Recall that the president left Daura after voting in the presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Daura, his hometown, ahead of Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections in Katsina … Read more
Some top members of the PDP have joined APC in Katsina. This is coming barely 4 days before the governorship elections. Thousands of supporters also joined the ruling party, following the departure of chieftains from the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reportedly withdrawn their membership … Read more
The officials affected are two permanent secretaries and the chairman of the State’s Pilgrims Welfare Board This was announced on Monday Atiku secured 489,045 votes to beat APC’s Tinubu who scored 482,283 Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has announced the immediate termination of the appointments of a commissioner, two … Read more
Fifteen party agents have been arrested over a plot to hack into INEC’s database Upon their arrest, the suspects were found in possession of numerous electronic devices, including laptop computers and other tools. The spokesman of the police command in Katsina, Gambo Isah confirmed their arrest to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police authorities … Read more
Buhari has arrived at his home state ahead of the Saturday election. The Presidential held a security council meeting before leaving Abuja. Buhari was also president at the peace accord signing by Presidential candidates. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Daura, Katsina State ahead of Saturday’s presidential and national assembly … Read more
During the 2015 presidential election season, Tinubu campaigned with Buhari across the country. Supporters of the APC presidential candidate have often questioned the president’s support for his ally. Onanuga is the latest high-profile Tinubu supporter to call for more support from Buhari. Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesman of the presidential campaign council of … Read more
Buhari was in Katsina alongside Tinubu to woo the people of the state ahead of the general election. The Emir of the state presented Tinubu to the people. Buhari assured the Presidential candidate of his full support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, … Read more
Terrorists attacked a group of vigilantes in Katsina’s Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) last week. The gunmen killed at least 41 vigilantes and injured two. The president has reacted to the devastating attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the terrorist attack on vigilantes at Yargoje forest in Kankara Local Government … Read more
Gunmen attacked Katsina communities and killed 44. Recall that a group of vigilantes were attacked in the state’s Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) last week. A Resident of the community said the terrorists operated concurrently between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning in several villages of the two local governments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen … Read more