The Nigerian army is set to prosecute over 800 Boko Haram terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Military has said plans have been concluded to prosecute over 886 arrested Boko Haram terrorists. This online media platform gathered that the Theatre Commander, North-East Joint Operation, HADIN KAI, Major General Christopher Musa, made this known … Read more
Troops have rescued nine abducted persons and recovered 90 cattle in Kaduna State. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of Operation Forest Sanity of the Nigerian Army rescued nine kidnapped victims and 90 cows during fighting patrols to suspected bandit hideouts in Kaso, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS I Want To Leave A … Read more
A group has accused the Nigerian Army of aiding violence in Osun. Eko Hot Blog reports that a socio-political group, Osun Shall Rise Again (OSRA), has accused operatives of the Nigerian Army of being “willing tools” in the hands of violent agents in Osun State. EDITOR’S PICKS Adeleke Directs LG Heads To Replace Dismissed Chairmen … Read more
A soldier has shot his colleague and an aid worker to death. Eko Hot Blog reports that a soldier with the Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI has shot dead his colleague and a staff of one of the NGOs providing humanitarian support in the North East. EDITOR’S PICKS End Of An Era: US Speaker Pelosi … Read more
The Nigerian Army has banned some soldiers from returning home and seeing their families. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a memo reportedly issued by the Nigerian Army has caused outrage as it banned some selected soldiers from leaving their camp to visit family members. The memo allegedly addressed to the gallant soldiers attached to the … Read more
The Nigerian army has released security phone numbers for citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following warnings of impending terror attacks in Abuja, the Nigerian Army has shared phone numbers on Special Call Centers for citizens to report information on security threats. This online media platform gathered the Army took the decision following the travel … Read more
There is tight security at NASS as Buhari presents 2023 Budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that security has been beefed up in and around the NASS complex as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2023 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. Combined teams of security agencies have been deployed at … Read more
Nigerian Troops Rescues Chibok Girl With 4-Month Old Twins EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Friday rescued another kidnapped Chibok girl from Boko Haram captivity. According to Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst, Zagazola Makama, the rescued girl, Yana Pogu and her four-month twins were rescued in very unhealthy conditions in … Read more
Boko Haram Chief Executioner Surrenders To Nigerian Army EKO HOT BLOG reports that a top member of Boko Haram identified as Bashir Bulabuduwaye has reportedly surrendered to troops of the Nigerian army. Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region revealed that Bulabuduwaye surrendered alongside his family members on Monday in Banki, … Read more
Scores Of ISWAP Terrorists Killed As Air Force, Troops Raid Somalia In Sambisa EKO HOT BLOG reports that the backing of the Airforce, Nigerian military troops have eliminated scores of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Somalia. This online media platform understands that Somalia, is a location near Sambisa Forest, believed … Read more
Insecurity: Our Military Have Defeated Boko Haram, Bandits –FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the Nigerian military has defeated Boko Haram terrorists and bandits holding sway in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure at a joint press briefing held at the Presidential … Read more
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze in Owerri, has said it will begin its annual range classification exercise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has advised Imo residents to keep off the range area for its Range Classification Exercise slated for September 5-9. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori … Read more
Major-Gen Abdullahi Maraina Dies In UAE EKO HOT BLOG reports that the retired Nigerian Major-General, Abdullahi Muraina is dead The retired general died after a brief illness in the United Arab Emirates on Friday afternoon, according to Street Journal. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi … Read more
Army has dismissed Lance Corporal John Gabriel and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon over the killing of Sheikh Aisami. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers attached to 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State, after finding them guilty on two-count charge. The suspects had their ranks reduced from lance … Read more
Nigerian Army Rescues Kidnapped Victims In Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued three kidnapped victims in a confrontation with their abductors at a community in Kaduna State. The development was confirmed to newsmen in a statement on Friday morning by the Brigadier-General, Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema … Read more
Presidency Vows To Name ‘Big Men’ Behind Oil Theft EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, has said the federal government would soon reveal the identities of important personalities behind oil theft in the country. Shehu said that as part … Read more
Nigerian Army Has Revealed Why Over 200 Soilders Withdrew From Military EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Nigerian Army has broken its silence on the retirement of some soldiers. An online platform had reported that 234 soldiers withdrew from the army due to corruption, low morale, among other factors. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly … Read more
Gov. Masari has called on Nigerians to Defend themselves like Americans because the Army and the police cannot protect them against armed bandits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari has again restated his call on the residents and Nigerian at large to defend themselves against terrorists and other criminals … Read more
Nigerian Army Blast Femi Fani-Kayode Over Kuje Prison Attack Allegations Fani-Kayode had, on Saturday, alleged that the DSS were informed and that soldiers were withdrawn shortly before the prison was attacked EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of Ife … Read more
The insurgents had stormed the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State where they whisked away over 250 girls Having fled the terrorists’ enclave in Borno State, she was eventually discovered by troops of the Nigerian Army EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs … Read more