Mass Burial Held for 34 Victims of Mafa Attack

On Tuesday, 34 bodies recovered after an assault by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in the Mafa community of Yobe State were laid to rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this attack happened on Sunday, and is considered the most severe in the state since the Boko Haram insurgency began 14 years ago. The Yobe State … Read more

BREAKING: Soldiers Stationed At FG, Organised Labour Meeting Venue Amid Intimidation Concerns

Soldiers Stationed At FG

Soldiers Stationed At FG, Organised Labour Meeting Venue Amid Intimidation Concerns. Organised Labour leaders remain steadfast despite intimidation. NSIWC summoned tripartite committee meeting on new minimum wage tomorrow after previous deadlock. Military presence, Organised Labour, Federal Government, Meeting, Intimidation, Minimum wage, Nationwide strike, Tripartite committee, NSIW BREAKING: Soldiers Stationed At FG, Organised Labour Meeting Venue … Read more

Niger Breaks Off Military Cooperation With US Govt

Niger

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government of Niger has officially terminated its military cooperation agreement with the United States, effective immediately.tThis abrupt decision was announced on national television on Saturday evening, just one day after a senior US delegation concluded a three-day visit aimed at engaging with Niger’s military junta, which has shown inclinations towards … Read more