By Tunde Odesola Life is a peaceful war. It’s a funny dirge. Life is the mystery of the eyeball and the proverbial pointed stick the Yoruba call ‘igi ganganran’. Igi ganganran, the pointed stick, aims to rupture the pupil, but a blink and the eye is saved from eternal darkness by the eyelids. Editor’s Pick: … Read more
Nigerian Army conducts successful operations in Zamfara and Katsina states, neutralizing 11 terrorists. Raid on terrorist kingpin hideouts results in the elimination of a significant threat posed by militants. Troops recover arms and ammunition, destroy terrorists’ camps, and deal a blow to terrorist networks in the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in separate operations conducted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a “minor explosion” took place within the Nigerian Army cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. According to a press statement issued on Monday by army Public relations, the explosion occurred on a farmland near the mammy market within the Cantonment. Editor’s Picks Naira Maintains Streak, Appreciates To 1,250/$ Police Confirm Delta Students’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos state police command says it has arrested a fake soldier who was declared wanted by the military. Speaking with NAN on Sunday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police spokesperson, said the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 pm in Ijegun area of Lagos during a routine visibility … Read more
Troops Will Completely Eliminate Terrorists, Bandits – COAS Declares. Lagbaja emphasizes restoring peace amid challenges like terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. In his Easter message, Lagbaja highlights ongoing successes in counter terrorism, underscoring the Army’s determination to address threats effectively. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army through the defense Headquarters has declared seven men and a woman wanted for their involvement in the gruesome murder of 17 Nigerian soldiers who were killed in Okuama Delta state while on official duties. Recall that the 17 slain soldiers were buried amid tears in Abuja on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the military has received an order from a Federal High Court in Borno to release at least 313 suspected terrorists. The decision of the court to release the suspects was based on the lack of evidence to incriminate them following the investigation. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Appoints Dangote, Elumelu, Others To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the conferment of posthumous national honours on the soldiers and officers killed in the Okuama community of Delta State. The President also granted federal government scholarships to the children of the deceased soldiers, which cover their educational requirements up to the university level. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Military has revealed details of how several students kidnapped by bandits in Kuriga, Kaduna State, were rescued in Zamfara State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the military worked with local authorities and government agencies across the … Read more
287 schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga, Chikun LGA, Kaduna State, now freed. Governor Uba Sani thanks President Tinubu for support; commends Nigerian Army. Abductors demanded N1bn ransom; deadline set for March 27. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Uba Sani, has confirmed the liberation of 287 schoolchildren abducted … Read more
In a tragic turn of events, sixteen Nigerian soldiers on Thursday, March 14th, met their untimely demise during a mission aimed at quelling clashes between two communities in Delta State. Deployed to the strife-ridden Okuoma community in the Bomadi region, troops from the 18th Battalion found themselves in the line of fire. Editor’s Picks Labour … Read more
Minister of Defence assures imminent rescue of abducted Kaduna Students. Strong condemnation of the killing of Nigerian Army officers in Delta State; perpetrators will face decisive action. Minister commends troops’ efforts in battling insecurity, pledges full support from President Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar, on Thursday, assured that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw Nation, Edwin Clark, has ruled out mercenaries in soldiers’ killings in the Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state last week. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio said that those who committed the crime were mercenaries and were not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, held a meeting with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over the killing of some officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in Delta State recently. Governor Oborevwori was at the State House in Abuja to brief the President on developments. Further Reading BREAKING: Court Denies Nnamdi Kanu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army’s forces stationed in 1 Division in Kaduna State have effectively liberated 16 individuals who were kidnapped by violent extremists and terrorists in Kaduna State. The citizens were abducted recently from Tantatu, a community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. Editor’s Picks Terrorists Release Seven … Read more
Kaduna has been under incessant bandits and terrorists attack in recent time Kajuru Local Government area of the state is the worst hit in the latest cases of attacks The seven kidnapped victims were abducted on Saturday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Terrorists have released seven out of over 14 people kidnapped in the Dogon … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has released the identities of the 16 Nigerian Army officers and soldiers killed in the Okuama community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. The army personnel comprising a Lieutenant Colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers were killed by youths while on a peace … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that 11 residents of the Igbomotoru community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have reportedly been killed following last weekend’s killing of about 16 soldiers and officers at Okuoma Community in Delta State. Troops from the Nigerian Army invaded the Bayelsa community, opened fire at residents and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu strongly denounced the assault on military officers in Delta State that occurred last Thursday. He vowed that those accountable for the killing of army personnel in Delta state would face justice. This online media platform previously reported that Nigerian army personnel, including a lieutenant colonel, two … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army troops conducted a raid on Sambisa forest in Borno State, resulting in the elimination of three terrorists. Additionally, the troops successfully destroyed terrorist hideouts within the forest. Sambisa forest, initially designated as a game reserve by the colonial government, has become a stronghold for both Boko Haram and … Read more