…the accused allegedly beat his wife to death following an argument that led to a quarrel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police in Nasarawa State have arrested one, Ovye Yakubu, over alleged murder of his wife, Esther Aya, in their residence at Sabonpegi-Shabu community of Lafia. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ramhan … Read more
Gunmen have abducted four university students. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than four students of the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, have been abducted by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the students were kidnapped by the gunmen following an attack on Mararaba Akunza community area in the Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. … Read more
Osinbajo has urged youths to shun #EndSARS memorial protest. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Economic Council (NEC) has appealed to those planning to stage a protest to mark the first anniversary of the #EndSARS protests to consider other lawful alternative means of engagement. NEC argued that with the current security situation across the country, there was … Read more
Hoodlums have attacked APC official and razed house. EKOHOTBLOG reports that hoodlums have attacked the Legal Adviser, All Progressives Congress (APC) of Wakama ward, Mr Waziri Enwongulu, in Nasarawa State. This online news platform reports that Enwongulu, while narrating his ordeal on Saturday in Wakama when officials of APC and stakeholders visited him, disclosed that he … Read more
“I wonder how these bandits were able to get to such places with arms…” EKOHOTBLOG reports that locals in some rural communities in Abuja have been thrown into panic following reports that fleeing bandits from the North are setting up camps in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Some locals, who spoke to newsmen, … Read more
Deposed Emir Sanusi II banishment to Nasarawa, court fixes date for judgement on the suit. Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II challenging his banishment to Nasarawa State. EkoHotBlog reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja, FCT has fixed November 30 for judgment … Read more
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, says Boko Haram members are regrouping in three local government areas of the state. Sule listed the LGAs as Wamba, Nasarawa and Karu, which share boundaries with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He stated this on Tuesday during an expanded Security Council meeting in Lafia, the state capital. He said, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of Senator Saidu Umar Kumo as “a major loss to the ruling APC”. He further described Kumo as the party’s “pillar of strength in Gombe State whose defection in 2019 had energized our supporters for change.” “I have received the news of the death of Senator Kumo with … Read more
The Nasarawa State Government has intimated residents of the state on its plan to restructure the state’s entire security apparatus following the rising spate of insecurity in the state. Governor Abdullahi Sule made this known at an emergency security meeting held on Monday at the state house, Lafia. Again, a traditional ruler and an unidentified … Read more
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the abduction of the state chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Philip Shekwo, by gunmen on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday in Lafia. Longe said … Read more
A truck driver, Jamilu Ahmed, has reportedly crushed a lawyer and commercial motorcyclist to death in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. According to an Witnesses, Barrister Chiadikoli Ezike was on the motorcycle when the driver crushed him and the rider. Upon their arrival at the hospital, the lawyer and the motorcyclist were confirmed … Read more
– Nasarawa State High Court has declared the sack of the former Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Ahmed Tijani invalid – Governor Sule had sack the SSG and replace him with Aliyu Mohammed Ubandoma A Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Akwanga Friday, August 7 annulled the sacking of the immediate past Secretary to … Read more
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the Infectious Diseases Control Centre in Lafia is ready for use. The governor disclosed on Friday while inspecting the center. He explained that the project was started by the immediate past administration in the state and completed by his administration. He said, “we have completed the project and … Read more
A 3-month-old baby has allegedly been raped by a yet-to-be-identified person in Agodi community in Nasarawa state Ekohotblog understands that the baby is receiving surgical treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). According to reports obtained via DailyTrust, Maimuna Adam, mother of the victim, said the incident occurred at midnight of May 27, when … Read more
Three medical doctors have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa State. The Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Dr Bulus Umaru confirmed this to newsmen on Friday. Dr Bulus Umaru said, “three gynaecologists and two auxiliary staff have contracted the coronavirus in the course of their work of dealing with patients. “The doctors are now … Read more
Over one Hundred persons have been prosecuted for violation of environmental laws in Nasarawa state, the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Musa Ibrahim, said. Ibrahim stressed that the state government would ensured that anyone who violates the environmental laws in the state capital, Mafia, faces the wrath of the law. The commissioner noted … Read more