Treat Informants as Bandits Fight Against Banditry Visits Attack Victims Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has ordered security agencies to treat anyone they catch acting as an informant for bandits with the same severity as the criminals themselves. According to Eko Hot Blog, Governor Aliyu gave the directive during a condolence visit to Wurno and … Read more
Governor Zulum launches free meals and ₦300,000 aid for parents of pupils in Magumeri. Initiative targets only 90 students in a town of 50,000 residents. Part of a wider plan establishing 20 Islamic colleges across Borno. Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved free daily meals for pupils and financial support of ₦300,000 to … Read more
Barely days to Christmas and New Year, Christians in northern Nigeria express fear over potential terror attacks, dampening festive plans. Recent violent incidents, including bomb explosions in Niger, Zamfara, and Borno states, have heightened security concerns, with communities appealing for government intervention. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes … Read more
The Federal Government has ramped up efforts to combat the Lakurawa sect by deploying additional military personnel, establishing new formations, and bolstering security measures in affected states, particularly in Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, and Kaduna. This decision follows the sect’s expansion from Sokoto and Kebbi in the North-West to Niger and Kaduna in the North-Central … Read more
Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa, the Village Head of Beli (Sarkin Beli) in Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has passed away at the age of 111. The late monarch, who ruled for 91 years, died at the Federal Medical Center Azare in Katagum Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth … Read more
Electricity distribution companies in northern Nigeria recorded losses of approximately N74bn between July and September 2024, amid persistent blackouts and national grid collapses, according to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In early November, the country experienced its 10th national grid collapse of the year, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirming the incident. … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has criticized the proposed tax reforms by President Bola Tinubu, stating that the initiative is detrimental to the interests of the northern region. In a communiqué signed by NEF convener Professor Ango Abdullahi and released on Saturday, the forum expressed strong opposition to the Tax Reform Bill, currently under consideration … Read more
Notorious armed bandit leader Jiya Turji has reportedly received a ₦6 million ransom payment from the residents of Sardauna village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The payment, aimed at securing the release of five community members abducted by Turji’s gang, was revealed on Friday by counterterrorism and insurgency expert Zagazola Makama … Read more
A new terror group, known as Lakurawa, has reportedly established camps in 10 local government areas across Sokoto and Bauchi states, according to sources speaking with Punch. The group, which initially set up operations in villages along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border, including Gwanaguano, Mulawa, Wassinya, and Turigaic communities, expanded its presence in Nigeria by 2018, … Read more
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to restoring electricity across Northern Nigeria, where 17 states have faced power outages due to extensive vandalism of transmission lines. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that full power restoration would be achieved within 14 days, with partial restoration expected in the next three days. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday, said electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that have experienced outages due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. Adelabu stated this while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He explained that the power supply disruption … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has provided insights into the prolonged power outages affecting major cities in Northern Nigeria, explaining that the ongoing security challenges in the region have significantly hindered repair efforts. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, TCN acknowledged that the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line … Read more
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
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that petrol supplied by the Dangote Refinery will be sold at different prices across the country, with northern regions facing the highest rates. In a Monday statement titled “NNPC Ltd Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery Based on September 2024 Pricing,” NNPC spokesperson … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has appointed Yunusa Tanko as the Interim National Coordinator of his Obidient Movement worldwide. Before this new role, Tanko served as Obi’s former spokesperson and was the media director of the now-defunct Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation. In 2015, Tanko, a well-known activist … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various regions in Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the outlook released on Saturday, northern states—including Borno, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Gombe—will experience thunderstorms in the morning on Sunday, with stormy conditions … Read more
Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto condemned the ongoing persecution of Christians in Northern Nigeria and criticised the lack of accountability for these crimes. He expressed frustration that despite the repeated violence against the church, no one has been prosecuted for these acts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kukah made these … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement or interference in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest, following reports of its flags being used by some protesters in northern Nigeria. Protesters in the northern regions were seen marching with Russian flags, chanting slogans, and holding placards with various messages. This raised concerns … Read more
President Tinubu mourns the death of elder statesman Amadu Na-Funtua, highlighting his contributions, while Vice President Shettima refutes claims that Tinubu is working against Northern Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the death of elder statesman Alhaji Ahmadu Abdulkadir, also known as Amadu Na-Funtua. The deceased was a … Read more
Nigerian Army neutralizes Buharin Yadi, a notorious terrorist leader. Yadi responsible for widespread atrocities in Northern Nigeria. Troops successfully bring an end to Yadi’s reign of terror. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has effectively eliminated Buharin Yadi, a notorious terrorist and leader of one of Northern Nigeria’s most dangerous bandit groups. Yadi, accountable … Read more