The killing of notorious bandit kingpin Halilu Sububu by the Nigerian military has brought a sense of relief to residents of Zamfara, Sokoto, and other northern states. Sububu, known for his reign of terror across the region, was neutralized in an ambush by Nigerian troops in Kwaren Kirya, Zamfara State, on September 12, 2024. EDITOR’S … 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
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
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
ISWAP ambush leaves 3 Nigerian soldiers dead in Borno State. The attack occurred when a convoy of troops from Sector 3 and Sector 4 of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) engaged in a clearance operation against the terrorist group. The troops were advancing towards an ISWAP camp in Tunbum Reza when they came under … Read more
Shiite protesters demanding the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, were dispersed with teargas by the police and army in Abuja. The protest was terminated at Eagle Square near the Federal Secretariat after armed security operatives arrived and opened fire. The Shiite leader had earlier requested the recovery of his passport, but his plea … Read more
Photos of Nigerian soldiers proposing to their lovers have surfaced online. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the arrest of a female soldier who was recently proposed to by a corps member in Kwara State National Youth Service Corps orientation camp, the photos of male soldiers proposing to their girlfriend have surfaced online. It could … Read more
Faces of Nigerian soldiers killed by ISWAP have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four soldiers that were killed by the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) along with Brigadier Dzarma Zirkusu have been identified and their photos widely shared on the social media. It was learnt that two of the soldiers … Read more
The captured soldiers were shot dead by the child fighter with his AK-47 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has released a video showing a child fighter executing two Nigerian soldiers. In the short video, a minor, who is a member of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province … Read more
Some Nigerian soldiers have been caught on tape flogging TASUED students. Ekohotblog reports that some Nigerian soldiers have been caught on tape flogging students of Tai Solarin University Of Education (TASUED). This was revealed to our correspondent in a video captured by Sahara Reporters. The Students of the University had protested over the arrest of … Read more
Ekohotblog, 29th October, 2020 A woman by name, Aisha claimed the soldiers arrested her while going to buy food stuffs to cook for her 4 kids. According to reports, Nigerian soldiers have been arresting innocent citizens claimed to have defied curfew in Lagos state. Aisha, one of the victims, said the soldiers arrested her while … Read more
Hillary Clinton, a former Presidential candidate in the United States, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari, to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters in Nigeria. EkoHotBlog reports that Mrs. Clinton, a former United States Secretary of State, a senator, and former First Lady of the United States made this call on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Tuesday … Read more
Sources say eight others are injured in the attack No fewer that 10 soldiers were killed in an ambush by fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Tuesday. AFP is reporting that the attack took place near the town of Marte in the Lake Chad region. Fighters from ISWAP carrying machine guns … Read more
ECOWAS Court of Justice, on Friday said it has ordered the Federal Government of Nigeria to pay the salaries and allowances of 244 soldiers dismissed in 2016. A statement issued by the court on Friday said that the order was given in a Judgment issued by a panel of three justices of the court on Thursday. … Read more
The Nigerian police on has on Wednesday announced the killing of three officers and severe injuries on other personnel after Nigerian soldiers allegedly opened fire on a police team in Taraba. The incident occurred along Ibi-Jalingo Road, police said. The officers were of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). According to a statement by police spokesman, … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the reported secret burial of 1,000 Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram and ISWAP. A statement he signed Thursday said the Wall Street Journal report on the matter was saddening and that the attempt to hide the true … Read more