Nigerian Army elevates 117 officers to Major General, Brigadier General EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has elevated 41 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major General and 76 Colonels to the rank of Brigadier General. A statement issued by Army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Wednesday said the Army Council took … Read more
The female military officer had gone viral on social media after the corps member went down on his knees and proposed marriage to her… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has reportedly arrested and detained a female soldier after her boyfriend, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) proposed marriage to … Read more
…two officers, including a Commanding Officer, were among those killed in the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Thursday killed no fewer than seven members of Operation Hadin Kai in a failed attempt to attack a military base in Borno State. It was gathered … Read more
Oyo Govt has felicitated three Oyo indigenes, who just graduated from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Government has congratulated three Oyo indigenes, who just graduated from the Senior Executive Course 43, of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. This was … Read more
…the Chief of Army staff Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya said the ₦579 billion earmarked for the army is not enough… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has renewed calls for increased funding for the Nigerian Army. The Senator made the call on Monday to members of the … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Goliath and Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, is the highest-ranking military officer Nigerian Armed Forces. His duties include formulating operational policies and programmes for the Army, Navy and Air Force with a view to attaining national security. The Defender of the Nigerian Universe, General Irabor, has able lieutenants in the … Read more
FRSC seeks stronger synergy with Nigerian Army to check traffic during the Yuletide season EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sought stronger synergy with the Nigerian Army (NA), to check traffic in all formations, especially during the nationwide end of the year patrol. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye … Read more
The Federal Government had vehemently denied that unarmed protesters were killed at the toll gate on October 20 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters has concluded that the Nigerian Army shot and killed unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll … Read more
…there was no incident of indiscriminate firing or unprovoked burning of houses during the raid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has confirmed a raid on hideouts of the outlawed Indigeneous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Enugu State. The operation at the Eastern Security Network (ESN) camp was carried out Monday night in … Read more
The Nigerian Army has revealed those behind South-East killings. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has claimed that the recent killings, arson, and destructions in the South-East region of the country were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). This … Read more
Soldiers have reportedly invaded the Enugu community and set houses ablaze. EKOHOTBLOG reports that heavy gunshots rented the atmosphere in Isi-Nwgu Mgbowo in the Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Monday, as soldiers were said to have invaded the community. It was gathered that the community was invaded by the security men around … Read more
Boko Haram terrorists have killed two policemen in Damboa. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than two mobile policemen have been shot dead by Boko Haram insurgents following a fresh attack on Damboa town in Borno State. Sources disclosed that the Boko Haram terrorists, during the attack which occurred on Thursday evening, also burnt down the MOPOL … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Yobe community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that suspected Boko Haram terrorists, in the early hours of Saturday, attacked Katarko village in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. It was gathered that the insurgents attacked the community around 8am on Saturday. A source, who spoke from a hidden place … Read more
Photos from Nnamdi Kanu trial in court can be accessed below. EKOHOTBLOG has obtained pictures from the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday. This online news platform had earlier reported that the IPOB leader arrived the Federal High Court, the venue … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has arrived Abuja court for trial. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has arrived the Federal High Court in Abuja, the venue of his trial over allegations of terrorism and treasonable felony. This online news platform reports that although his visuals could not be gotten, he was … Read more
NAF has reportedly paid bandits N20m to avoid bombing President Buhari’s plane. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) coordinated ransom payments to armed bandits in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun seized from the Nigerian Army. This is in a desperate deal that was brokered as President Muhammadu Buhari was planning a trip … Read more
FG is set to pay 102 Ex-Biafran Soldiers Gratuities. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has said that 102 ex-Biafran soldiers granted a presidential pardon, have been captured for payment of gratuity and another emolument by the Military Pensions Board (MPB). The Minister of Defence, Major General Salihi Magashi (rtd), made this known … Read more
Powerful explosions damaged the roofs of houses in neighbouring settlements close to the Calabar Barrack.. Army Explosive Ordinance team is conducting a demolition exercise at the barracks… Ehohotblog reports that on Friday, there was anxiety in Calabar when thunderous explosions shook the Ebrutu Army camp in the Cross River State capital. According to reports, powerful … Read more
Scores of bandits have been shot dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, has said that over 40 bandits have been shot dead in the North West region of the country. Onyeuko made this known at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday while giving updates on the activities of troops across all … Read more
Nigerian Army has killed ISWAP leader, Al-Barnawi. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has confirmed the killing of Leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abu Musab Al-Barnawi. General Irabor made the disclosure during the ministerial briefing organised by the presidential communications team at the Presidential … Read more