The action follows the United Arab Emirates’ prosecutions, convictions, and designations of these individuals for supporting the Boko Haram group The US had designated Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization on November 14, 2013 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States said it was designating six Nigerians for their support of the terrorist … Read more
Scores killed as terrorists launch coordinated attacks on 8 Communities in Niger State According to Eyewitnesses, the terrorists stormed the areas with sophisticated weapons and motorcycles, while reigning mayhem on the communities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists reportedly invaded eight communities in Munya Local Government area of Niger State, killing scores while … Read more
APC zoning committee has submitted report to Niger Governor. The report was submitted by the Chairman of the committee and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the report of the zoning committee of the All Progressives Congress has been submitted to the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, on … Read more
Following the emergency meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and 19 governors elected under the APC at the presidential villa Abuja on Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has agreed on a zoning formula that will swap offices held between north and south. EKO HOT BLOG reports that by the arrangement, all offices that were occupied … Read more
Many people have died as explosions rocked Niger community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are indications that an unspecified number of persons have been killed after explosions rocked Galadima Kogo in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Read Also: Cross River By-elections: Nigerians Have Rejected APC – Wike It was gathered that bandits … Read more
It was gathered that between 11 and 14 of the students are still being held by Gide… …at least 10 schools abductions were recorded last year… EKO HOT BLOG reports that eight months after the abduction of 80 students from the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, in Kebbi State, more than 10 of them are … Read more
Atiku has visited IBB and spoke about his 2023 presidential ambition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has visited the ex-military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday. The duo held a private meeting, which lasted for about 45 minutes. Read Also: Veteran Yoruba Nollywood Actor Tafa Oloyede Is … Read more
Gunmen have kidnapped 15 persons in Niger state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have kidnapped 15 persons in Kulho village of Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger state. Police spokesperson in the state, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed this in a statement in Minna on Sunday. Read Also: 2023: Nigeria Should Go Into Elections With New Law … Read more
Davido kneels for royal blessing from Niger-Delta chiefs EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Hip Hop artist David Adedeji Adeleke professionally known as Davido, was seen in a viral video being warmly received by traditional chiefs and elders during his recent visit to the Niger Delta. The Award winning singer and song writer knelt down … Read more
Govt has shut down schools and given reasons for it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Chairman, Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State, Danjuma Suleiman Nalango, has ordered the closure of all public and private primary, secondary and tertiary schools in the local government area over a planned banditry attack on schools to … Read more
Niger Police nab suspected spiritual leader to bandits, kidnappers, others EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five suspects have been detained in Niger State, including a spiritual advisor to infamous bandits and kidnappers, simply known as Umar Samaila, who terrorize the Maikunkrle district of Minna, in the Bosso local government. The other four … Read more
Government has banned sale of motorcycles and given reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Government has banned the sale of motorcycles in the state. This was revealed in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane. He said the decision followed the incessant security challenges in … Read more
Dogo Gide had been terrorising many communities in Zamfara, Niger, Kaduna, katsina and Kebbi States over the years EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious bandit, Dogo Gide has been reportedly killed in his hideout by some of his men who collaborated with another notorious bandits’ group led by late Damina. He was being treated … Read more
…the abduction of pupils/students, increased activities of insurgence and general insecurity in schools had exacerbated factors responsible for the growing number of out-of-school children EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 12 million Nigerian schoolchildren, mostly girls, are currently traumatised and afraid of going to school, as a result of the incessant attacks on the education … Read more
Bandits have abducted scores of travellers in Niger State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that bandits have abducted over 30 passengers at Garun-Gabas in the Rafi Local Government Council of Niger State. This online news platform gathered that the victims were abducted on Wednesday afternoon along the Zungeru-Garin-Gabas highway. It was further learnt that the victims were … Read more
Lagos government has inaugurated sanitation safety planning team and steering committee in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated the State’s Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) Team and Steering Committee for the World Health Organisation (WHO) programme. The safety team and the steering committee were inaugurated by the Lagos State … Read more
A top Nigerian Emir has been pronounced dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, Niger State, Alhaji Saidu Umaru Namaska, has been confirmed dead. It was gathered that the 84-year-old Emir gave up the ghost at a hospital in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the family of the late Emir had yet to issue … Read more
An eyewitness told Newsmen said the bandits who arrived on motorcycles were dressed in military uniforms. Dr. Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu of Borgu in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State who is the Dodo of Wawa, has been allegedly kidnapped by armed bandits. It was learnt that the traditional ruler was abducted in … Read more
Also, In February, bandits abducted some staff and students of Government Science College, Kagara in Niger. Bandits have finally released more than 70 Islamiyya school pupils kidnapped from Tegina community in Niger State. Recall that a huge number of bandits infiltrated the village late May and took the students. A security agent told … Read more
Disclosing the findings of the investigation while raising a matter of urgent importance during plenary, member representing Suleja Constituency, Liman Iya, Niger State said pupils are served poor and under-nourished meals. Niger State School Children benefitting from the national-grown school feeding programme are being fed with expired rice and given a quarter of an egg … Read more