Loss Of A Dependable Subordinate: Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida Dies At 53

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Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida, former spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, has died after reportedly slumping on Sunday. He assumed office as Director of Public Relations and Information in January 2023, and was a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. He attended several military courses during his career and held a Master of … Read more

Lagos To Military, Police: You Are Not Above Traffic Rules

The Lagos government said it had observed a culture of impunity that involves security agencies flouting traffic rules in the state. The government said security agents are not above the rules and regulations. It, therefore, warned them against flouting traffic rules in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned the … Read more

Alleged Mass Abortion By The Nigerian Army: Investigation Advances As 50 People Share Their Stories

In December 2022, Reuters reported that the Nigerian military terminated the pregnancies of over 10,000 women rescued from Boko Haram captivity. The military authorities swiftly dismissed the content of the report as false. However, the human rights commission set up a panel to investigate the allegations in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Panel … Read more

Keyamo Names Group Behind Alleged Plot To Halt Tinubu’s Inauguration

Tinubu won the February 25 presidential election. Since he was declared the winner, his opponents and their supporters have sought to delegitimise his victory. The DSS recently confirmed speculations that some disgruntled politician are plotting to stop the president-elect’s inauguration. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Spokesman for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign … Read more

Abacha’s Ex-CGS Oladipo Diya, Who Narrowly Escaped Execution, Is Dead

Oladipo Diya is dead at 78.  The Abacha regime sentenced him to death in 1997, convicting him of treason for allegedly plotting a coup.  He, however, escaped death after Abacha died unexpectedly. Eko Hot Blog reports that retired Lieutenant General, Oladipo Diya, has died. He was 78. EDITOR’S PICKS   FULL LIST: Winners And Losers Of … Read more

China: Government To Boost Military Budget

It will be increased by more than 7% this year It was announced at the National People’s Congress China would pursue a reduced economic growth target of about 5% this year Eko Hot Blog reports that China will increase military spending by more than 7% this year, while warning of “escalating” threats. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly … Read more

2023: Nigerian Military Denies Alleged Alliance With PDP, Atiku

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Nigerian Military has denied an alleged alliance with PDP and Atiku. Fani-Kayode previously claimed that top military personnel met with Atiku. The military, however, debunked Fani-Kayode’s claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Armed Forces of Nigeria has reacted to an allegation that some of its officers have an alliance with a presidential candidate to … Read more

Arise TV Chairman Obaigbena Collected Money From Military Junta To Scuttle June 12 – Tinubu Campaign

The Tinubu campaign has accused Arise TV chairman of collecting money from the military junta to scuttle the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Campaign Council of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has alleged that the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Arise News and THISDAY, … Read more

Fire Guts Defence Headquarters

Fire has gutted the defence headquarters in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the second floor of the Defence Headquarters, Garki, Abuja, suffered a fire incident on Monday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICKS  Social Media Users Mock Dele Momodu For Posting Photoshopped APC Campaign Material Engage Certified Real Estate Professionals, Experts Urge Nigerians At Lagos Conference Lagos … Read more

I Will Hand Over A Nigeria That Is Free From Insecurity – Buhari

Buhari says he will hand over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to hand over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity to the next generation of leaders. EDITOR’S PICKS Republicans Win Control Of US House Of Representatives Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack … Read more

Nigeria Places N5m Bounty On 19 Suspected Terrorists (FULL LIST)

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Nigeria has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted and placed a N5 million bounty on each of them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted, while placing a bounty of N5 million on each of them. EDITOR’S PICKS  Buhari Meets With Tinubu, … Read more

Ukraine’s Military Claims Iran Plans to Send Sophisticated Arash-2 Attack Drones To Russia

Ukrainian military intelligence on Tuesday said Iran is planning to send more than 200 combat drones to Russian forces, including Iran’s new combat drone, the Arash-2. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, part of the defense ministry, said “a batch of more than 200 combat drones Shahed-136, Mohajer-6 and Arash-2 is … Read more

JUST IN: I’m Ready For Peace—Bandit kingpin, Bello Truji Reacts After NAF Raid On Zamfara Camp

I’m Ready For Peace—Bandit kingpin, Bello Truji Reacts After NAF Raid On Zamfara Camp   EKO HOT BLOG reports that notorious Zamfara bandit kingpin, Bello Turji has reacted to the recent aerial bombardment of his residence by the military, saying he felt betrayed over the action of the Nigerian government.   Recall that the Nigerian … Read more

Nigerian Army Reveals Why Over 200 Soilders Withdrew From Military

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Nigerian Army Has Revealed Why Over 200 Soilders Withdrew From Military   EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Nigerian Army has broken its silence on the retirement of some soldiers.   An online platform had reported that 234 soldiers withdrew from the army due to corruption, low morale, among other factors. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly … Read more

[PHOTOS] Buhari Meets Families Of Kaduna Train Hostages, Vows Safe Rescue

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Buhari Meets Families Of Kaduna Train Hostages, Vows Safe Rescue EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday vowed to rescue 31 hostages taken in a train attack and return them “safe and unhurt”, his office said, five months after their abduction.   On March 28, armed men blew up a train travelling … Read more

Osinbajo Tells Military, Police To Adopt Smart Ways To Tackle Bandits

  Smart ways should be adopted by security forces because contemporary technologies have introduced new levels of complexity according Osibanjo   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 30 course participants of the National Defence College (NDC) are challenged to be creative in developing national security and defense strategy to combat the country’s worsening insecurity. Nigeria’s … Read more

Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion In Kwara, Others

Terrorist enclaves identified in Kwara, Niger states – Senate …according to the Senate, the activities of the terrorists now force residents to live in perpetual fear of either being kidnapped and/or killed EDITOR’S PICK: Family Petitions IGP Over CP’s Release Of Suspected Murderers Of Member Lagos Demolishes Distressed Building In Bariga Lagos Reaffirms Position On … Read more

Russia Using ‘All Its Power’ To Capture Eastern City – Ukraine

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Russia’s army claimed some Ukrainian military units were withdrawing from the city Severodonetsk is the largest city still in Ukrainian hands in the Lugansk region…  EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With Fake Dollars APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect 2023 Presidential Candidate [FULL LIST] You Need A Successor Who … Read more

Hunters Kill Boko Haram Commander In Borno, Recover AK-47 Rifle

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The hunters are known to assist the military in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents Shaffa Taku is located in the heart of Sambisa forest, which is a Boko Haram hideout EDITOR’S PICK  Bauchi Gov Moves To Reclaim Gov’ship Ticket, After Losing Presidential Bid  IPOB, Obigbo Killings Made Wike Lose PDP Presidential Primary – … Read more

Zamfara Attacks: Buhari Charges Military To End Bandits’ Rain Of Terror

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Recall that no fewer than 55 people were killed in separate attacks by bandits in four Zamfara communities in three days The President, however, decried several breaches recorded recently, especially in view of the latest attacks on the communities EDITOR’S PICK 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong … Read more