Nonetheless, the NNPC boss argued that the national fuel consumption per day may not be above 60 million litres as being speculated, noting that anytime NNPC supplies less than that, there would be a problem. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said it is in talks with the Government of Niger Republic to establish a retail … Read more
The abducted Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been released. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the abducted All Progressives Congress (APC) Zone ‘C’ Chairman in Niger State, Alhaji Aminu Musa Bobi, has regained freedom. The Niger State Police Command disclosed the release of the abducted APC Chairman via a statement on Saturday. EKOHOTBLOG recalls … Read more
Niger Commissioner has spoken about his abduction just as he also revealed why he was kidnapped by unknown gunmen. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Niger State Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Idris, has narrated his ordeal and revealed why he was abducted. The Niger Commissioner, who was earlier abducted by suspected bandits in the wee hours of … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a Nigerian commissioner. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have abducted the Niger State Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Idris. It was gathered that the commissioner was abducted in his hometown, Baban Tunga in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State around 1am on Monday (today). As gathered by EKO … Read more
“It was even the sound of their gunshot that woke me up.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the residents of Anguwar Kwankwashe in Suleja, Niger State, have been thrown into panic following an attack by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on the community. The gunmen were said to have stormed Suleja and abducted two … Read more
The Governor said the disciplinary measure was a good stride and had become necessary given the security challenges faced in the State and Nation at large. The Governor of Niger state Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello has signed into law, the death penalty by hanging for cattle rustlers, bandits, kidnappers and informants in the state. EkoHotBlog … Read more
NAF airstrikes have reportedly killed scores of bandits in Niger State. A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha jet has conducted offensive aerial bombardments eliminating scores of bandits fleeing in a convoy around Genu town in Niger State at the weekend. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the fighter aircraft was scrambled from a military base in … Read more
Nigeria is set to sell electricity to four West African countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria has concluded plans to sell electricity to four West African countries. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Executive Board of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), Sule Abdulaziz, at the WAPP meeting on the Northcore project … Read more
Sheikh Gumi has spoken about the abduction of 200 schoolchildren in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has spoken on the abduction of 200 Islamiyya schoolchildren in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Gumi, while speaking on Thursday, said the abductors of the schoolchildren were ready … Read more
The Niger State Government has arrested the bandits behind the abduction of 200 students in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Government says it has arrested some of the bandits who abducted students of the Salihu Tanko Islamiyyan School, Tegina in the Rafi Local Government Area of the state. Recall that … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has reacted to the death of NECO Registrar, Godswill Obioma. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Police Command has debunked claims that the Registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO), Prof. Godswill Obioma, was assassinated by unknown gunmen. The wife of the NECO Registrar, Elizabeth Obioma, had earlier … Read more
He also ordered government agencies to extend possible support to the families of the kidnapped children President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security agencies to accelerate efforts in ensuring safe and immediate rescue of children kidnapped in Niger state. On Sunday, an unconfirmed number of children were reportedly abducted by bandits during an attack on Salihu … Read more
“The Governor also urged the citizens to cooperate and share intelligence and information” Barely 24 hours after marauding bandits abducted some schoolchildren from Salihu Tanko Islamic School in Rafi LGA of Niger state, Abubakar Bello, governor of the state, has travelled out of the country. Mary Noel-Berje, chief press secretary announced the governor’s foreign itinerary … Read more
Bandits have kidnapped over 200 students in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 200 students of an Islamiyya school located at Tegina in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits. The bandits were said to have attacked the community around … Read more
Bandits are currently attacking Niger Community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits are currently attacking Tegina town in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered that the bandits are attacking the main Tegina community shooting sporadically. A security source disclosed that the residents of the community have scampered … Read more
The son of the Emir of Kotangora, Alhaji Bashar Saidu Namaska, has been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in Niger State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was said to have thrown the people of the ancient town into panic. The son of the Emir of Kotangora, Alhaji Bashar Saidu Namaska, … Read more
The most notorious bandit leader terrorising communities in Niger State, well known as Jack Bros Yellow, has been arrested by the Nigerian Army. The Army, it was gathered, arrested the notorious bandit leader in one of the forests in Niger State. The most notorious bandit leader terrorising communities in Niger State, well known as Jack … Read more
A boat accident in Shiroro LGA of Niger state has claimed twenty-eight lives. Ahmed Inga, director general of the state emergency management agency, disclosed this in statement on Sunday. He said 100 occupants of the boat were coming from Tija village in Munya, another LGA in the state. According to NAN, Inga said the incident … Read more
No fewer than 15 people have reported dead while several others are still missing in a boat mishap in Tijana, Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered that the local boat was carrying over 60 people when it capsized due to a heavy windstorm. No fewer than 15 people have reported dead … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have hoisted their flag in Kaure village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The latest development was made known by the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello. Boko Haram insurgents have hoisted their flag in Kaure village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The latest development was made … Read more