Mauritius, under new PM Navin Ramgoolam, has revised the Chagos Islands deal, calling the original terms inadequate. The initial agreement, announced in October, involved the UK transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, while retaining a 99-year lease for Diego Garcia, which hosts a significant UK-US military airbase. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has said it is not considering housing any military base in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Ikeja Electric Slashes Tariff For Customers BREAKING: Edo Assembly Speaker Suspends Three … Read more
Russian troops enter a military base in Niger where US forces are stationed Concerns arise over US and Russian troops being in close proximity amidst diplomatic tensions Uncertainty looms over the fate of US troops in Niger amid geopolitical shifts Eko hot blog reports that Russian soldiers have entered a military base in Niger where … Read more
…the DSS advised customs and other security agencies in the country to put counter-measures in place to frustrate the plot by the insurgents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has raised an alarm over plans by terrorists to attack military bases in border towns across the country. The secret agency … Read more
Scores have been feared dead as gunmen attacked a military base in Sokoto State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a joint military base in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing scores. It was gathered that the military base located at Dama village is codenamed … Read more
Some bandits who were trying to escape a military operation, mistakenly found themselves in a military camp, after which they were engaged in a gun battle. Information reaching EkoHotBlog has it that several bandits, who were trying to escape the ongoing military operation in Zamfara and Katsina states, flee into a camp used by soldiers. … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents, in the early hours of Sunday, attacked military base in Ajiri village, Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the invasion by the terrorists was confirmed by a senior security source. Boko Haram insurgents, in the early hours of Sunday, attacked military base in Ajiri village, … Read more