3 people were killed by the terrorists during the attack. The local government chairman, Akilu Kuta, escaped being abducted when the terrorists invaded some communities. Among those abducted were a woman and her daughter-in-law in Bmanape community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected terrorists have killed three persons and abducted another three in an attack … Read more
Police have given an update on the prest that was burnt to death in Niger The state police stated that investigations are still ongoing Detectives have been sent to Niger for interviews and results will be revealed soon EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Police Command has said investigations are still ongoing following the … Read more
Reverend Father Isaac Achi of the Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church was burned to death by bandits in an early-morning attack on Kafin Koro Community in the Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the bandits broke into the neighborhood at around one in the morning and started firing … Read more
Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from his campaign tour. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) landed in Abuja late Wednesday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Save The Date: Don’t Miss Polio Vaccination In Lagos State This December Lagos Fixes Date To Launch Diaspora Health Plan France To Face Argentina … Read more
Tinubu was in Minna to hold his campaign rally. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has promised to further develop Niger State if elected as President in 2023. This online media platform gathered that the former Governor of Lagos State said this on Wednesday during … Read more
Tinubu sent a message to his supporters in Niger state after leaving the stage early. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has spoken after his early departure from the party’s campaign rally on Wednesday in Minna, Niger State caused a fresh stir about his health. … Read more
Niger Republic has named a road after the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Government of Niger Republic on Thursday unveiled a road named after the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. This online media platform gathered that Buhari commissioned the 3.8km length and 160m wide Boulevard named after him. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Kwara, Cross River, Oyo, and some other states paid the highest prices for cooking gas in October 2022, according to the NBS. Eko Hot Blog reports that the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) increased by 0.21% on a month-on-month basis from N4,474.48 recorded in September 2022 … Read more
The UN has announced $10.5m new funding for Nigeria’s response. Eko Hot Blog reports that United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has announced $10.5 million in new funding for the flood response in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Nearly 200 Countries Agree On Historic Fund To Help Poor Countries Deal With Climate Disasters PDP … Read more
Tinubu has arrived Niger and is set to meet farmers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has arrived in Minna, Niger State capital for a town hall meeting with farmers and agro-commodities groups. This online media platform gathered that the Director of Media and Communications … Read more
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) says the 25 local governments in the state will hold elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Aminu Baba, the chairman of the commission, announced in Minna over the weekend, that the election will take place on November 10. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Moves Nnamdi Kanu’s Case … Read more
Peter Obi has donated N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, made a donation of N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State when he visited the state on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Meets Gov. Ortom … Read more
Peter Obi visited Governor Ortom of Benue State to commiserate with him over the flood disaster in his state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has visited Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State following the flood disaster in his state. The former Governor of Anambra State met … Read more
A powerful Nigerian Governor has been elected into a new position in Morocco. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Ekiti state and chairman of the Nigerian governors’ forum, Kayode Fayemi, has been elected as President of the Forum of Regions of Africa, FORAF. According to a text message by the Director, … Read more
IPMAN has started three-day warning strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kaduna, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, and other areas face an impending shortage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gasoline as the Suleja Depot branch of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has begun a three-day warning strike. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
Council Chairman impeached in Niger ….his inability to account for millions of naira accruing to the council as internally generated revenue, his deliberate refusal to make public to the legislatures, the income and expenditures of the Council since Inception to date, among other allegations EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of … Read more
Police Rescue 22 Kidnapped Victims In Niger The Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Emmanuel Umar, who made this known in a statement, noted that among those rescued were infants 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
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
I Will Build A Peaceful, Economically stable Nigeria –Tinubu Tell APC Delegates The Party Delegates gathered, to listen to Tinubu’s plans for the Niger state and the nation at large EDITOR’S PICK Why I Haven’t Named Those Behind Insecurity In Imo —Uzodimma 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends … Read more
Gunmen invaded Gwada community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killed a policeman and four other people. This is coming barely five days into an ongoing military operation in the area with the deployment of heavy troops. EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Escapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls … Read more