Eko hot blog reports that in a decisive blow to terrorism, Nigerian Army troops have successfully taken out Maikusa, a notorious terrorist leader, along with three accomplices, in a fierce firefight in Katsina State. Editor’s pick: BREAKING: Binance Announces Exit From Nigerian Market Central Bank of Ghana Halts Forex Trading Licenses For GTB And … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two warring bandit gangs are said to have engaged in a gun battle near Hayin Alhaji and the Munhanye woodland in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State, resulting in numerous casualties. Ibrahim Muhammad, a native of the region, told reporters on Sunday that the war for domination between factions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted two Dangote trucks and three additional vehicles that were allegedly carrying prohibited goods to the Republic of Cameroon. This news medium gathered that the trucks were intercepted on Friday and were paraded at the Nigerian police headquarters in Yola, the capital of Adamawa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army special forces sent by the Chief of Army Staff to Ekiti State has apprehended one of the suspected kidnappers terrorising the Ikere/Igbara Odo axis of the state. The suspect, who gave his name as Sanusi Dangani from Kano state, was arrested less than twelve hours after the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended suspected notorious kidnappers, including one Buhari Muhammad, along with five other members of the syndicate in Abuja. In a statement released on Monday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, it was disclosed that the suspects were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports in a tragic incident on Sunday at approximately 6:05 pm, a soldier identified as James Kingsley opened fire and killed a Second Lieutenant, OC Ukachuckwu, at the Forward Operational Base in Magami, Sokoto. The soldier, attached to Team 3 for Operation HADARIN DAJI, was later gunned down by fellow soldiers after … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed terrorists hideouts and killed scores of them in Katsina State. The force disclosed that the mission was carried out by a joint operation of its air component of Operation Hadarin Daji and troops of the Nigerian Army. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has unveiled the method of application for its new recruitment exercise. According to a statement shared on its official X handle, here are the steps: “Go online and visit NA webpage at: recruitment.army.mil.ng and choose DSSC option from the page. “You will be redirected to the page … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an operative of the Nigerian Army, attached to 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Boyi ThankGod, has allegedly shot himself in the head and died immediately. A source in the Army, who pleaded for anonymity, said the soldier killed himself while on standby duty on Monday, the day Nigeria … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters says the military has eliminated no fewer than 86 terrorists, criminals and apprehended 101 others in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while giving an update on the operations … Read more
The Nigerian Army apprehends a fake soldier in Nasarawa’s Awe Local Government Area. The suspect, Muhammed Haladu, attempted unsuccessfully to join the military and purchased a military uniform from the barracks. Nasarawa State Police score a victory against crime as they intercept and apprehend Kabiru Alhaji Yusuf, a notorious armed robbery suspect. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Nigerians reacted angrily to the torturing of a man by soldiers in Port Harcourt. Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma says that the army frowns at any form of infraction by its personnel. Maj.-Gen. Jamaal Abdulsalam, directs a full-scale investigation to be conducted immediately. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Army, on Wednesday confirmed the arrest … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a soldier who criticized Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state in a viral video. This was made known by the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja. Recall that on January 2nd, Sanwo-Olu had ordered the arrest of a soldier and some commercial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army says it is investigating circumstances surrounding some candidates of 86 regular recruits from Kaduna State who used Lagos State indigeneship certificates for their application. The army spokesperson, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. Recall that a video went viral on Wednesday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some Nigerian Army trainees from Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria, have been accused of stealing recruitment slots belonging to Lagos State. The accusation is contained in a video that went viral on social media on Wednesday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1piRDGImUY/?igsh=MXI3c2x4ZnZrOTFqdQ== The video showed the northerners from Kaduna State using Lagos State citizenship certificates to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, for the Chief of Army Staff annual conference. The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) plane touched down around 11:47 am at the Air Force Base in Maiduguri and observed a brief military parade. President Tinubu was received by Governors Babagana … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has conveyed his deep sorrow following the Nigerian Army’s bombing in Tundun Biri, Kaduna State, which resulted in numerous deaths during a Maulud celebration. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, criticized the airstrikes as a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army, led by the General Officer Commander 8 Division, Maj. Gen. Godwin Mutkut, has handed over to the Sokoto State government 51 rescued kidnapped victims. The GOC, represented by the Garrison Commander 8th Division Garrison, Brig. Gen. Alexandra Tawasimi, handed over the victims to Governor Ahmed Aliyu. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ali’s death was announced in a statement released via X (formerly Twitter) by the Nigerian Army’s spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu. Ali, who served as the COAS between November 1993 and August 1994, died in a military hospital in Lagos in the early hours of Sunday, November 19, after … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army says troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have successfully uncovered and dismantled an illegal weapon manufacturing factory in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Nigerian Army announced the development in a statement on Saturday, describing it as a major breakthrough. “The operation which was … Read more