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Tinubu Emphasizes Non-Partisanship In Address To Soldiers

Dec 12, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Tinubu delivered a resounding call for non-partisan conduct among the Armed Forces during his speech on Monday, at the palace of the Shehu of Borno. Amidst the backdrop of Maiduguri’s Chief of Army Staff Conference, he urged vigilance in upholding democratic principles while promising robust support to tackle national challenges. … Read more

Tinubu Visits Shehu Of Borno Ahead Of Army Conference In Maiduguri

Dec 11, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday, paid a visit to the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanem at his palace in Maiduguri. The President visited the traditional ruler in the company of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and other top government officials. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC … Read more

Tinubu Arrives Maiduguri For Nigerian Army Conference

Dec 11, 2023.Dec 11, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, for the Chief of Army Staff annual conference. The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) plane touched down around 11:47 am at the Air Force Base in Maiduguri and observed a brief military parade. President Tinubu was received by Governors Babagana … Read more

Repentant Boko Haram Members Protest Hunger, Poor Welfare In Maiduguri

Aug 20, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that former Boko Haram members protested in Maiduguri on Friday, claiming they were neglected by the government. Around 6,900 had surrendered and renounced their ties to the terrorist group. These ex-insurgents, currently in a deradicalisation program, took to the streets demanding the promised N30,000 allowance. Editors Pick Bureau De Change Operators … Read more

President Buhari Arrives Maiduguri For Project Commissioning

Mar 2, 2023. by Praise Ben

Buhari has arrived in Maiduguri to commission projects. The President is set to inaugurate the new 50 megawatts Maiduguri Gas Power plant. Buhari landed at the Maiduguri airport this morning and was welcomed by the state governor and other officials. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State … Read more

Drama As Police Arrest, Detain Sheep For ‘Stealing’ In Maiduguri [PHOTOS]

Nov 6, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigerian Police have arrested and detained a lone sheep and her two lambs in Maiduguri for ‘stealing’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, have arrested and detained a lone sheep and her two lambs over a complaint of eating up a heap of fried fish displayed for sale at … Read more

N34m Fraud: Court Convicts ‘Mama Boko Haram’, Others

Oct 25, 2022.Oct 25, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Aisha Alkali-Wakil, commonly known as Mama Boko Haram, one Tahiru Saidu-Daura, and Lawal Shoyode were found guilty and sentenced on Monday before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri by the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Eko Hot Blog reports that a statement by the anti-graft … Read more

14 Terrorists Killed, Others Injured As NAF Airstrikes In Kaduna

Sep 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

NAF airstrikes killed 14 terrorists, injure others in Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Precision airstrikes executed by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on notorious terrorists’ hideouts in Kaduna State, have neutralised 14 terrorists. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori As PDP Guber Candidate In Delta BREAKING: Atiku Abubakar Muhammad Dies At United … Read more

2023 Presidency: Kwankwaso Speaks On Defeating, Atiku, Tinubu, Peter Obi

Aug 29, 2022. by Praise Ben

Kwankwaso Speaks On Defeating, Atiku, Tinubu, Peter Obi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed hope of winning the 2023 presidential election ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party. Kwankwaso said if … Read more

BREAKING: Police Arrest NNPP Senatorial Candidate, Seal Off Party HQ [PHOTO]

Aug 25, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Borno State Police has arrested Hon Attom Muhammad Maigira, NNPP Senatorial Candidate in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Borno state government, on Thursday sealed off the state headquarters of the New Nigeria People’s Party(NNPP) in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The party’s headquarters alongside some of its offices were sealed by … Read more

‘We Have Repented, Please Forgive Us’ – Insurgents Beg Nigerians

Aug 13, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

‘We Have Repented, Please Forgive Us’ – Insurgents Beg Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that some repentant insurgents on Saturday begged residents on the streets of Maiduguri, Borno state for forgiveness. The insurgents made the appeal to residents as they carried out sanitation exercises in the communities. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Onochie Releases … Read more

JUST IN: ‘Mama Boko Haram’, Co-defendants Bags 5-Year Jail Term For N66m Fraud

Aug 12, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

‘Mama Boko Haram’, Co-defendants Bags 5-Year Jail Term For N66m Fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, on Friday, sentenced Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as Mama Boko Haram, and her co-defendants to 5 years jail terms each. Mama Boko Haram, alongside Tahiru Saidu … Read more

Nigeria Has A Weak Justice System – Gumi

Aug 9, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Nigeria Has A Weak Justice System – Gumi EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised political leadership in Nigeria, saying the nation has a weak justice system. Gumi made the remark while speaking at a peace building symposium organised in Maiduguri as part of initiatives to reintegrate … Read more

JUST IN: Borno Announces Outbreak Of Monkeypox In Maiduguri

Jul 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Borno confirms outbreak of Monkeypox in Maiduguri …WHO has embarked on sensitisation programme to ensure enough awareness enhanced prevention of epidemic-prone diseases including monkey pox, Cholera, and COVID-19 pandemic EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT … Read more

BREAKING: Officer Kills Father-In-Law, 6 Colleagues, Others At Police Headquarters

Mar 4, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

No less than six mobile police officers have been killed by a police officer identified as Sergeant Bello in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. It was gathered that the police sergeant had a misunderstanding with his wife, and when relations and neighbours tried to intervene, he didn’t listen but opened fire at them. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Departmental President Appoints 50 Aides In UNIMAID

Jan 22, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

A departmental president has appointed 50 aides in UNIMAID.

Oil Discovery In Northeast Will Balance Revenue Allocation – Buhari

Dec 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The President made the remarks while inaugurating projects executed by the Babagana Zulum administration in Maiduguri… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the discovery of oil in two Northeast states of Bauchi and Gombe will balance the politics of oil in the country and create stability. He also said it … Read more

Buhari Arrives Maiduguri Hours After Multiple Explosions

Dec 23, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Commander-In-Chief will begin with the commissioning of an edifice donated by Mohammed Indimi to UNIMAID… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital, where he will be commissioning various projects. There were doubts on Thursday that Buhari will still visit the state, as three explosions rocked … Read more

Four Minors, Milk Seller Raped In Maiduguri

Dec 10, 2021.Dec 10, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Four minors and a milk seller have been raped in Maiduguri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that four children, two aged four, six and seven, and a Fulani pasteurised milk seller were raped within the last quarter of 2021 by one Abubakar Baba, 27 in Maiduguri, Borno state. The Commissioner of Police, Borno State, Abdu Usman, … Read more

Maiduguri Needs Fortification, Says Zulum After Multiple Explosions

Dec 5, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

He urged the military to wake up and ensure adequate patrols EKO HOT BLOG reports that Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday visited persons affected by a rocket attack carried out by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Maiduguri. The army had earlier said there was no need to panic as it had the situation under … Read more

A departmental president has appointed 50 aides in UNIMAID.