EKO HOT BLOG reports that an early-morning raid on Friday by a joint team of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) has resulted in the successful prevention of an imminent Boko Haram attack on Kano State. This news medium gathered that the Boko Haram terrorists had planned an attack on Kano … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that twenty-five soldiers and an officer are currently being court-martialed in the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army for various offences. The personnel facing the trial are drawn from various formations within the division, whose area of responsibility covers the entire South-East states and Cross River. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Assembly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious Boko Haram Commander identified as Bulama Bukar, has surrendered to troops of the 5 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Gubio in Borno State. Bukar operates a terrorist camp in Tapkin Chad at Gilima village of Borno State, Naija News understands and several weapons and other items were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has moved a motion before the lower chamber of the National Assembly, seeking a resolution to restrain the Nigerian Army, Epe Barracks, from acquiring Iraye-Oke communal lands in Epe, Lagos State. The lawmaker moved the motion during … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 286 officers of the Nigerian Army are taking part in the 2023 Captain to Major practical examination to test the proficiency of officers for higher responsibilities. Addressing candidates and officers in Abeokuta on Sunday, the Commander Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe … Read more
Eko Hot Blog the Nigerian army has described pro-Biafra gunmen terrorising residents of the South-east as mainly condemned criminals that escaped from Owerri Prison Facility during the infamous jail break in Imo State. The spokesperson of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jonah Unuakhalu, in a statement, said the army made the discovery when … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Special Military Taskforce, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has successfully retrieved the body of Ardo Adamu Gabdo, who was tragically murdered in the Panyam community of the Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State. Captain James Oya, the media officer of OPSH, announced this development during a press conference held … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed immediate investigation into the claims of poor feeding of troops at the frontline in the North East Theatre of operations. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Nwachukwu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Forces Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI of the Nigerian Army have again rescued over 15 kidnapped victims in the North West of Zamfara State. According to Zalagoza Makama, a security expert in the Lake Chad region, the troops under the command of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Nigerian Army on Tuesday announced the commencement of 86 Regular Recruits Intake, RRI for Non-Tradesmen and women. The Army Headquarters revealed the recruitment process on Tuesday through their verified X account. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that five persons who have been masquerading as soldiers have been arrested by 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos. The suspects who were handed over to the Police for further investigation and prosecution, yesterday, were reportedly apprehended on separate occasions at Ojodu Berger, Ikorodu, Ogba, and Ikeja areas … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB has described the claim by the Nigerian Military that they stopped the Monday sit-at-home orders in the southeast as laughable. The pro-Biafra group while replying the military over the claim said that it was the directive of its leader, Nazi Nnamdi Kanu to Simon … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralised 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce encounter. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the disclosure in a statement on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that 151 terrorists have been killed and 456 arrested by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East region of the country. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Tinubu Meets Service Chiefs Over Farm-herder Clashes Councillors Impeach Ogun LG Chairman Who Accused Gov Abiodun Of Fund Diversion Mohbad’s Petition To Police Against Sam … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a senior officer in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General I. M. Ahmadu has reportedly died while running during the Second Annual Physical Training Test for 2023. This online media platform learnt that Ahmadu was an Artillery Officer serving in the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a dismissed soldier engaging in gun running and supplying of logistics to Boko Haram terrorists has been arrested by troops battling insecurity and criminal elements in the country. The ex-soldier who was dismissed from 5 Brigade, Damasak was arrested on 18 July 23, at Boi in Bogoro Local Government Area … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has refuted a widely shared social media report on Tuesday that Lance Corporal Musa Adamu was detained for converting from Islam to Christianity and evangelizing. The army claims the cause of the detention was not related to religious reasons. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Bandits have reportedly fled from their hideouts around Kagarko, Iche, Taka-Lafiya Gidan Makeri and Janjala communities in Kaduna State after over 100 troops stormed the forest in Kagarko LGA. According to City & Crime, many rural communities in Kagarko Chiefdom had been under siege by bandits who abducted residents and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of 192 Battalion, Nigerian Army, operating in 81 Division Area of responsibility have busted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate, while transporting a truck-load of ammunition to Anambra State on Saturday, July 15. The troops, who acted on actionable intelligence, conducted a stop-and-search operation along Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has vow to completely eliminate Bandits and other deadly criminal elements terrorising Nigerians as negotiation attempt in the past yielded no tangible result. This was revealed during a press conference with journalists at the 1 Brigade Cantonment in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, by Major General … Read more