The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, says military actions alone cannot achieve national security in Nigeria. General Musa stated this at the Roundtable Discussion on Nigeria’s Security and National Interest, organized by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with Defence Correspondents, in Abuja. According … Read more
Donald Trump, following his win in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, is set to begin selecting his cabinet and key officials for top positions within his administration. This marks the beginning of preparations for his return to the White House, where pivotal decisions on defense, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration, and economic policies are expected. Reports … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that it has not reinstated the cybersecurity levy that was previously suspended. The CBN had initially suspended the levy’s implementation following a decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In May, the CBN had directed all banks in Nigeria to collect and remit a 0.5 percent cybersecurity … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed a bill establishing the National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. This move, announced by National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu during a workshop on Gender Mainstreaming in Preventing the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Abuja, states the President’s commitment to addressing the … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deported 400 Nigerians. According to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the deportees include 90 females and 310 males. The deported individuals were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja by various federal agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Commission … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the arrest of its national president, Joe Ajaero, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja on Monday. The arrest took place at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as Ajaero was preparing to travel to the United Kingdom for an official engagement with the Trade Union … Read more
The Federal Government has resumed mass trials for over 300 terrorism suspects, involving multiple stakeholders and dedicated courts for swift justice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government announced the resumption of mass trials for individuals accused of terrorism and other serious crimes against Nigeria on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Abu … Read more
President Bola Tinubu met with security chiefs, expressing satisfaction with their reports and urging greater collaboration to further reduce crime. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu held a high-level meeting with the nation’s security chiefs on Friday at the State House in Abuja. This online media platform reports that the meeting was attended by … Read more
The federal government announced the rescue of kidnapped Kaduna journalists and their family without paying ransom, demonstrating the Tinubu administration’s commitment to combating insecurity. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has announced that the successful rescue of kidnapped journalists was the result of a combined effort by security agencies, with no ransom paid. Minister of … Read more
Minister Festus Keyamo stated that the Tinubu administration is investigating complaints about government officials begging and extorting travelers at Nigerian international airports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration is investigating reports of government officials at international airports begging and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has met with Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), amid the emirship tussle rocking the North western state. The Kano governor visited Ribadu in his office in Abuja on Thursday. While the specifics of their discussion were not publicly disclosed, Governor Yusuf described the … Read more
No Suspension Of Cybersecurity Levy’ – Reps Stands Firm, aligning with CBN’s directive. CBN mandates 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions for financial institutions. Lawmakers express concern over levy’s timing and handling of funds, with Speaker Abbas urging further discussion on the matter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has decided not to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s government has confirmed that the trial of all Boko Haram suspects in Kainji has recommenced. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, announced this development during the two-day High-level African Counter-terrorism Summit in Abuja. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Raids Abuja Chinese Supermarket Over Discrimination Against Nigerians BREAKING: … Read more
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan sues NSA Ribadu and EFCC over alleged rights violation. Gambaryan’s lawyer seeks five reliefs before Justice Inyang Ekwo. Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Africa manager, also files separate lawsuit for rights enforcement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major-General Adamu Garba Laka (rtd) as the new National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. In a statement on Tuesday by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the centre is under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Editor’s Picks PHOTOS: NSCDC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has confirmed the escape of Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, from its custody. The Head of Strategic Communication in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Zakari Mijinyawa, made this known in a statement on Monday. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Detained Binance Executive ‘Escapes’ From DSS Custody BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, has reportedly escaped from custody of the Department of States Service (DSS). According to Premium Times, sources said Mr Anjarwalla, 38, escaped on Friday, 22 March, from the Abuja guest house where … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has described the submission of memoranda by state governors for state police as a waste of time. Governor Makinde who stated this in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, faulted the 16 governors’ submission of a report on the matter to the National … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Military has revealed details of how several students kidnapped by bandits in Kuriga, Kaduna State, were rescued in Zamfara State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the military worked with local authorities and government agencies across the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, are set to visit Ibadan over last Tuesday’s bomb explosion. Recall that five people were confirmed dead, 77 persons were injured, and 58 houses were damaged in the sad incident, which shocked the country. … Read more