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 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to sack all non-performing security chiefs in his cabinet. This online media platform understands that this call was made by the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmen, following the high rate of kidnapping and general insecurity in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured the nation that Nigeria will emerge victorious in the battle against insecurity, emphasizing a commitment to securing the country Tinubu spoke at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, in Maiduguri,the Borno State capital on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Top … Read more
Nigeria urges UN and partners to bolster support for stabilizing Lake Chad from terrorism. Reintegrating former militants poses challenges, calls for international aid. Government seeks global awareness and assistance in countering Boko Haram’s impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has called on the United Nations and development partners to strengthen support towards … Read more
The trial of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, and three others has resumed in a Federal High Court in Abuja. Proceedings are being conducted behind closed doors to protect the identities of intelligence officers who will be giving evidence. The trial continues amidst sensitivity concerns with no clear indication when the next … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the appointment of 86 Deputy Commissioners of Police and 206 Assistant Commissioners of Police across Nigeria. The appointments aim to strengthen national security mechanisms, enhance crime control, and ensure effective citizen-centred policing. The Nigerian Police Force has shown a commitment to professionalism, community-oriented public service, and compliance with the … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more
The Save Nigeria Democratic Movement has called on the Nigerian police to arrest Femi Fani-Kayode over his inciting comments. Fani-Kayode had allegedly stated that the country would be made ungovernable if supporters of the opposition parties refuse to stop their protest against the presidential election. The group insists that his comment fueled unprecedented violence against … Read more
NISS and NCC are exploring potential collaboration to enhance national security. The commission reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the Institute, and, indeed, any private and public institution that is focused on national development. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta stated this at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja. EKO … Read more
Buhari Presides Over National Security Council Meeting The meeting was called hours after the senators of the opposition party gave President Buhari six weeks’ ultimatum to tackle insecurity in the country EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano … Read more
Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice; Abubakar Malami has said that National security of Nigeria takes precedence over the constitution especially the fundamental human rights document. The Attorney-General made this argument at the ECOWAS Court in defense of the case filed in the consolidated lawsuit of activists and media houses, Amnesty international and Peoples Gazette, challenging … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday, said it got wind of an alleged plot to incite religious violence across the country. A statement by the DSS’ Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, disclosed that the plot was being sponsored by some persons with external support. According to Afunanya, they plan to incite religious violence … Read more
US lawmakers in the House of Representatives are due to start a debate on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with a vote expected to follow a heated battle between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats accuse the president of abusing his office by soliciting Ukraine to dig up dirt on his political … Read more