EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has condemned the kidnap of female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno and students in Kaduna State. This online media platform gathered that bandits, on Thursday, attacked the Government Secondary School and LEA primary school in Kuriga, Kaduna State, whisking away no fewer than 280 students, pupils and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reacted to the bandits attack on a school in the state, which resulted in the kidnap of 287 students. The Governor vowed that all efforts would be put in place to ensure the students return home safely. recalls a total of 287 students … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate, on Wednesday, resolved that the leadership of the National Assembly will meet with President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurity in the country. This follows a motion of urgent importance raised by Senator Emmanuel Udende on the killing of over 50 people in fresh attacks in no less … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ekiti State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Paul Omotoso is dead. According to Vanguard, Omotoso passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Customs Set To Begin Nationwide Auctioning Of Seized Food Items Oyo Govt Issues Seven-day Quit Notice To Roadside Traders ‘You Have No Excuse’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully apprehended Samaila Wakili Fafa, also known as Habu Ibrahim, a notorious kidnapper. This arrest comes in the wake of a N20 million bounty placed by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on two high-profile kidnappers terrorizing the Abuja area. The FCT Police Public … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, at the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has slammed the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, for his ‘I don’t care attitude.’ According to Ireti, Wike doesn’t care if people live in the nation’s capital. The senator spoke on Sunday in Abuja at an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a candid statement, Pope Francis has voiced his deep concern over the alarming rate of kidnappings in Nigeria. Taking to social media, the Pope expressed solidarity with the Nigerian people, urging concerted efforts to curb the escalating incidents. Editor’s Pick: ‘No Plan To Overthrow Tinubu’ – DHQ Refutes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police has arrested a notorious kidnapper, Dahiru Adamu, who is part of the criminals terrorising Abuja and its environs. The arrest comes about 48 hours after the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced a 20 million naira reward for the capture of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, met in Abuja to appraise the state of the nation. According to TheCable, the meeting was held at the Bauchi state govenor’s lodge in the Asokoro district of the nation’s capital. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Examinations Council has announced the indefinite postponement of its 2024 staff promotion examination. The national examination body disclosed this in a statement signed by its acting Director, Directorate of Information and Digital Communication, Azeez Sani, in a letter dated February 9, 2024. The promotion examination was earlier scheduled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army special forces sent by the Chief of Army Staff to Ekiti State has apprehended one of the suspected kidnappers terrorising the Ikere/Igbara Odo axis of the state. The suspect, who gave his name as Sanusi Dangani from Kano state, was arrested less than twelve hours after the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended suspected notorious kidnappers, including one Buhari Muhammad, along with five other members of the syndicate in Abuja. In a statement released on Monday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, it was disclosed that the suspects were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Families of recently freed Ekiti Pulpils have revealed that they disregarded the government’s warning on ransom payment because they feared the victims might be killed or harmed if they failed to pay the ransom. Pulpils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, who were abducted last week, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the kidnapped pupils and staff of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti have regained their freedom. A confirmation from the Ekiti State Police Command Spokesperson, Sunday Abutu on Sunday morning, however, indicated that the driver is dead. Editor’s Picks Re-run Election: NNPP Defeats APC, PDP, Clinches Two State Assembly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog in response to the escalating kidnapping crisis in the South-West region, governors are considering collaborative measures to tackle the menace. The state leaders are contemplating joint security patrols involving various agencies to combat the surge in kidnappings that has plagued the region in recent times. Additionally, plans are underway to provide increased logistics … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday assured parents and families of kidnapped pupils and staff of the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, that they would soon be rescued to rejoin them. Oyebanji promised that efforts were in top gear to secure the release of the abductees safely … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that 15 state Governors have organized vigilante squads totaling 52,106 members, in a bid to counter the widespread activities of kidnappers and bandits. According to the PUNCH, officials from Delta, Kano, Plateau, Sokoto, and 11 other states informed that their governors have formed a coalition comprising vigilantes, hunters, and neighborhood watch … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Government has bought 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and other military arms to bolster the military capabilities of the West African powerhouse. The United States Department of Defense made this known in an article published on Thursday. The contract, valued at $1 billion, includes the state-of-the-art helicopters and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that kidnappers of five pupils of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure, Ekiti, and four staff members have demanded N100m ransom for the release of the nine victims who were abducted on Monday. The principal of the secondary section of the school, Boje Olanireti confirmed the development to Punch in an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has strongly advocated for the establishment of state police, declaring it a necessary step to effectively address the myriad of security challenges plaguing various parts of Nigeria. He expressed these views on Tuesday during a meeting with the Conference of Speakers of State Legislators, South-West … Read more