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BREAKING: Fresh Boat Mishap Claims 24 Lives In Niger

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Boat Mishap

EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than twenty-four people reportedly died in a boat mishap that happened on Sunday morning in Gbajibo, a Community in the Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. This online media platform gathered that an uncertain number of people are still missing in the tragic incident involving local … Read more

Subsidy Palliative: NLC Rejects N110m, Insists On N50,000 For Each Civil Servant

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Organised Labour in Niger state has rejected the N110 million allocated to it as part of the fuel subsidy removal palliative from the state government, insisting that each worker should be given N50, 000. Niger state Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago over the weekend acknowledged receiving N3 billion and … Read more

Navy Helicopter Crash: Bandits Flee Niger State Forests, Release Kidnapped Victims

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Bandits causing unrest in Niger State forests have reportedly started fleeing following reports of recent military onslaught in the region. This came on the heels of the disclaimer by the Niger State police command that no notorious bandit had declared himself governor in the state. Editors Pick  Palliative: Zulum Donates … Read more

JUST IN: Nigeria Records First Case Of Anthrax Disease

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed first case of Anthrax, a deadly zoonotic disease in Nigeria. A statement by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr Columba Vakuru said the case was detected on the 14th of July with animals manifesting symptoms of the disease at a Private … Read more

7 Months Old Baby Clings To Life On Mom’s Back 24hrs After She Was Shot Dead By Bandits

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Baby found alive

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a seven-month-old baby boy named Habibu has been found sleeping on his mother’s back 24 hours after she was shot dead by bandits on the Pandogari-Allawa road in Shiroro LGA of Niger State. This online media platform gathered that bandits blocked the Pandogari-Allawa road a day to Sallah and shot … Read more

Democracy Day Delight: Governor Bago Releases 80 Inmates from Custodial Centers

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Gov. Umaru Bago

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has pardoned 80 inmates in the state’s custodial centres, with their fines being immediately paid for their release. The decision was made to mark the 2023 Democracy Day and was based on the inmates’ old age, ill health, and good behavior. The government is also focused on addressing security … Read more

Gunmen Invade Niger Community, Kidnap 50 Residents

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  • Gunmen launched an attack on a Niger community and abducted 50 residents.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the village head of Fugge community in Rijau local government area of Niger State, Mallam Abdullahi Zaure, along with 49 others, has been kidnapped by gunmen.

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the terrorists invaded the village on several motorcycles, shooting into the air and causing panic among residents.

EDITOR’S PICKS  

It was learnt the majority of the abductees were women and children with few males while several cattle were rustled.

It was also gathered that fighter jets descended on the terrorists when they were moving with the abductees which resulted in the death of several of the bandits and rustled cattle.

Some of the residents claimed to have seen some bodies of the terrorists and corpses of cows killed or injured by the airstrike.

The residents claimed that the terrorists have gone into their den which is located in the forest bordering Niger State and Kebbi State.

The residents said that the terrorists have begun contacting the families of the abductees demanding fuel and motorcycles as ransom for their release.

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At the time of filing this report, efforts to contact the Niger Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Wasiu, and Commissioner of Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar proved abortive. Their lines didn’t connect when called.

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‘Herdsmen’s Victims Haunt You’ – APC Chieftain Blasts Buhari Over Forgiveness Request

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Buhari

Former APC chieftain, Jonathan Vatsa, has criticized President Buhari for asking Nigerians to forgive him. Vatsa stated that millions of Nigerians are suffering due to the president’s policies and administration. He also predicted that Buhari may become the first Nigerian president to be taken to the International Criminal Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more

Niger Police Capture Kidnappers Involved In Murder Of Village Head

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Police have arrested kidnappers connected to the murder of a village head in Niger State. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers connected to the killing of Mallam Abubakar Yahaya, the village head of Gusasse in Bosso Local Government Area, after … Read more

Panic As Gunmen Kill Village Head, Abduct 4 Family Members In Niger

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Gunmen

Gunmen have killed a village head in Niger State. The bandits were also said to have abducted his wife, two daughters and a male from his family. The incident occurred between 12am-1am on Wednesday in the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have allegedly killed the village head of … Read more

JUST IN: Gunmen Ambush, Kill Army Major, 3 Soldiers In Niger

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Troops Killed Scores Of Boko Haram

Gunmen have killed an army major and three other soldiers in Niger State. The gunmen also killed four members of the local vigilantes who were on a joint patrol with the soldiers. According to a source in the community, the soldier ran into the ambush by the gunmen at Igu village. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Scores Injured As Violence Overtook Niger State Community On Election Day

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Scores Injured As Violence Overtook Niger State Community On Election Day

Violence takes over Jima Community in Niger State during the presidential polls on Saturday with scores left injured. Properties were destroyed in the conflict. Reports state that there was a clash between members of the community and supporters of various political parties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that violence erupted in Jima community, located in Lavun … Read more

Peter Obi, Datti Storm Niger, Set For LP Campaign Rally (Photos)

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Peter obi

Peter Obi and his running mate have arrived Niger state. Niger is an APC-governed state led by Gov. Abubakar Sani Bello. Peter Obi is scheduled to hold his campaign rally over the weekend in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Yusuf Datti … Read more

Angry Youths Raze Down Police Station As Riot Breaks Out In Niger Over Murder Of Cleric

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Angry youths razed down a police station as a riot broke out in Niger Community over the murder of Rev Father Isaac Achi. Gunmen had set Rev Father Isaac Achi of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on fire after they could not gain access to him. Protesting youths on Tuesday,  defied the curfew and … Read more

Scores Flee Homes As Gunmen Take Over Niger Community

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Residents of Kafinkoro town have reportedly fled their homes after gunmen take over the community in Niger state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly taken over a village near Kafinkoro town in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. The communities in this local government have been identified to … Read more

Tears As Ex-Commissioner Dies In Auto Crash [PHOTOS]

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Former Commissioner for Information, Ndayebo has died in a motor accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Commissioner of Information and Strategy of Niger State, Danladi Ndayebo, is dead. It was gathered that Ndayebo, a former Editor of Leadership Newspaper and erstwhile spokesperson to the ex-Governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, was involved … Read more

Soldiers Nab Top Bandits’ Commander, Kill 8 Others In Niger

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Soldiers have nabbed a top bandits’ commander and killed eight others in a fresh raid in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeran Army on Sunday said Military men alongside the Air force have killed eight bandits who were trying to attack the New Bussa Borgu local government area of Niger state. EDITOR’S … Read more

JUST IN: Ahmad Lawan Holds Closed-door Meeting With IBB, Abdulsalami

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Ahmad Lawan Holds Closed-door Meeting With IBB, Abdulsalami   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Saturday met with the former head of states, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar at their uphill residences in Minna, Niger State.   Lawan first visited Abdulsalami at his residence at about 1.30 pm before proceeding … Read more

Man Accuses In-Laws Of Abducting His Pregnant Wife

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in-law

Man Accuses In-Laws Of Abducting His Pregnant Wife   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the parents of a housewife in Kwankashe, Suleja in Niger State have been arraigned before a magistrates’ court sitting in Madalla for abducting their daughter from her matrimonial home.   The prosecutor, ASP John Ateni, told the court that the accused, … Read more

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