Nigerian Govt Launches “Mobiliser” App For Youth Crime Reporting

Mobiliser App Crime Reporting

The federal government has introduced a mobile application called “Mobiliser” to enable youths to report crimes and criminal activities in their communities from the comfort of their homes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Issa Lanre-Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), made this announcement on Wednesday, August 14, during a meeting with media executives … Read more

Hardship: Sheath Your Swords -NOA Tells Protesters

NOA

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has appealed to Nigerians, especially the youths to shun the planned nationwide protest being organised by some Nigerians. The Head, Public Relations Unit of the agency in Kaduna State, Mr Abubakar Argungu, made the call in a statement Wednesday in Kaduna Argungu said that expressing dissatisfaction with some government policies … Read more

‘Opt For Dialogue’ – FG To Organizers Of ‘Hunger Protest’

Hunger Protest

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid ongoing efforts to tackle the country’s economic, social, and political challenges, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged the organizers of the proposed nationwide protests to engage in dialogue rather than resorting to disorder. In a statement issued by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director of Press, the NOA revealed that … Read more

2,167 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists Graduate From DRR Programme

Repentant Boko Haram

Since the inception of Nigeria’s Operation Safe Corridor program, over 2,000 repentant Boko Haram terrorists have graduated from the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration program. The clients were exposed to vocational training such as carpentry, farming, tailoring, and welding. The initiative has received international recognition and has reduced stigmatisation in communities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Declaring Bandits As Terrorists Has Boosted Fight Against Insecurity – FG

Bandits

…the designation had made possible, the use of excessive force…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the designation of bandits as terrorist has aided the fight against insecurity. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said this when he visited Daily Trust office in Abuja. He said the designation had … Read more

The Legacies of Soji Amosu

Soji Amosu

The Legacies of Soji Amosu  By Qasim Akinreti 53 years ago, a child, Soji Samson Amosun was born. His parents ensured he had a good education to be a Journalist and a Union leader. His educational pursuits and Journalism certificate were not subjected to any controversy. His classmates abound in the Journalism profession to date. … Read more