Social media misuse a national security priority – Ribadu Calls for overhauling strategic communication to counter disinformation NSA urges security spokespersons to counter fake news Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has warned of social media misuse. He calls for an overhaul of strategic communication to counter disinformation. Ribadu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s government has confirmed that the trial of all Boko Haram suspects in Kainji has recommenced. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, announced this development during the two-day High-level African Counter-terrorism Summit in Abuja. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Raids Abuja Chinese Supermarket Over Discrimination Against Nigerians BREAKING: … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a bid to confront the rising wave of insecurity, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, recently hosted a high-stakes powwow, bringing together 19 northern governors and service chiefs for a crucial closed-door session. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a trained crypto investigator Obinna Iwuno has said traders on cryptocurrency trading website Binance, are not anonymous as they can be traced. Iwuno, who is the President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria, made this known while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast show, The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has slammed a $10 billion fine on the cryptocurrency trading platform Binance over its role in the free fall of the naira. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the President On Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in an interview with the BBC on Friday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has reportedly detained two senior executives, an American and a British Pakistani, at Binance. The detention comes amid the Nigerian government’s efforts to rein in speculation on the naira by cracking down on cryptocurrency exchanges. Recall that last week, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress will hold a joint extraordinary National Executive Council meeting by 7pm on today. The National Vice President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH in Abuja. Speaking via telephone, Etim told disclosed that the NSA … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) has knocked the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, for claiming that the security situation in the nation had improved. Recall that while speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Ribadu had claimed that the record of crimes and activities of … Read more
National Security Adviser to the President, Babagana Monguno, has alleged moves to use the naira scarcity to create civil unrest in the country. The warning comes days as Nigeria prepares for the upcoming general election. Monguno made this known at the inter-agency consultative committee on election security meeting on Tuesday, 21st of February. EKO HOT … Read more
National Security Adviser has expressed worry about how the lack of money may affect soldiers stationed in remote locations. According to the House of reps, officers are currently facing hardship due to the policy. The NSA also stated that special provisions should be made for the military, due to the nature of their work. EKO … Read more
Osinbajo, NSA, and others are expected to speak at the Editor’s Conference. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo is expected to lead the cast of panelists at the 18th All Nigeria Editors Conference holding in Owerri. The conference is slated to begin on Thursday, 10th November, and span till … Read more
Protesters Storm National Assembly In Abuja, Demands NSA Monguno’s Resignation EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters under the aegis of Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly in Abuja to demand the resignation of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Mungono, over worsening insecurity ravaging the country. This online media … Read more
The NSA said the Security Council was working on new strategies to tackle the insecurity He said council was in the process of winding up special investigation on Kuje Correctional Centre attack to hold those found negligent accountable for their actions EDITOR’S PICK ‘Obey UN Decision, Release Nnamdi Kanu’ — Ohanaeze Tells Buhari Lawmakers Move … Read more
…there is a need to reassess and reset foreign and regional government strategies… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.), has named three groups supporting terrorist organisations in the Sahel region. He identified them as Jama’at Nasr al-Islam Wal Muslimin (JNIM), the Islamic and Muslim Support Group (GSIM), … Read more
Mungono also warned all security operatives to apply self-restraint in the face of provocation He gave an assurance that the security agencies would ensure that the people of Anambra State elected their next governor without any rancour. Ekohotblog reports that Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd), the National Security Adviser, says those planning to disrupt the Anambra … Read more
President Buhari has warned the Service Chiefs over Anambra governorship poll. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Armed Forces and other security agencies to ensure that nothing stops the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), made the disclosure while … Read more
Senate has moved to arrest the NDLEA Chairman and the National Security Adviser (NSA). EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Senate has threatened to issue arrest warrant against the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen. Muhammad Buba Marwa (Rtd.), and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Munguno, over their failure … Read more
 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has demanded the investigation of former service chiefs over allegation of arms fund misappropriation and embezzlement levelled against them by National Security Adviser, (NSA), General Babagana Monguno (rtd). Monguno in an interview with the BBC Hausa had said that there was nothing on ground to show that … Read more
Nigeria has been ravaged with a number of security problems, including insurgency in the North-East, banditry across the North-West and ethnic tensions in the South The Office of the National Security Adviser on Friday denied that funds for arms procurement have gone missing under the former Service Chiefs. The BBC’s Hausa Service had earlier reported … Read more
We will not be blackmailed, says Monguno The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno has warned that the Federal Government will apply the full weight of the law in dealing with criminals and will not be blackmailed by any group of people into negotiating with those who threaten the nation’s peace. The NSA, who disclosed … Read more