A tragic incident claimed the life of nine-year-old Kabiru Musa from Marayan Gawo Idonduna village in Jigawa State, on August 27, 2024, The tragedy occurred at a pond about 500 meters from his community, where Kabiru had gone after being sent by his parents to cut grass for their livestock. Around 4:50 p.m., he slipped … Read more
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has warned parents against leaving their children unattended, as reported cases of child kidnapping increases. The state NSCDC Commandant, Michael Adaralewa, in a statement, on Wednesday, appealed to parents to be vigilant and ensure the safety of their children. EDITOR’S PICKS: BREAKING: … Read more
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has detained five suspects over alleged diversion of two trucks loaded with 70 metric tons of indorama fertilisers. ASC Ruth Rimvyok, the command’s Public Relations Officer disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in … Read more
The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested nine persons suspected of vandalizing railway tracks in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police Summon President, … Read more
The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says it has apprehended three suspected streetlight cable vandals in Katsina State. The spokesman of the Corps, DSC Buhari Hamisu stated this while parading the suspects in Katsina on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and Ikorodu Local Government have called on stakeholders to partner with security agencies in protecting critical national assets and infrastructure in the area. They made the call on Thursday at a security town hall meeting themed, “Community and Stakeholders in the Protection of Critical National Assets” in … Read more
The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has recovered the remains of two men from a pond in Birninkudu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Dutse. Tijjani said the deceased, … Read more
The federal government has deployed over 10,000 Agro Rangers across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to bolster food security nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative, reported by an online media platform, is aimed at safeguarding farmlands, protecting farmers from increasing attacks, mediating conflicts between farmers and herders, and preventing the destruction … Read more
The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested four suspected human traffickers and rescued nine persons used as prostitutes in the state. The command also said it had recovered smuggled 55 30-litre kegs of petrol around Gwagwasu Moore Road, Kishi in the northern part of the state. EKO … Read more
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has called on security agents to exercise caution in the handling of the ongoing protests, to avoid fatalities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyinka made the call in a statement on Sunday while reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s address to the nation, particularly cautioning against unprofessional conduct that could hurt … Read more
The Police Command in Katsina State said there was no loss of life recorded in the state during the nationwide hunger protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, made this known in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Angry Lagos Residents Vandalise MTN Office Over Mass … Read more
103 Nigerian citizens were deported from Turkey and arrived in Abuja on June 28, 2024, greeted by various government agencies; they claim unfair treatment in Turkey. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 103 Nigerian on Friday citizens arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. They were deported from the Republic of Turkey, … Read more
NSCDC operatives in Nasarawa State successfully repelled a bandit raid on their Lafia headquarters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State successfully defended their state command in Lafia against a raid by unknown assailants suspected to be bandits. The bandits, reportedly in large numbers, stormed … Read more
Mahmud Mamman Nur Albarnawy, eldest son of ISWAP founder Mamman Nur, surrenders to NSCDC in Maiduguri Zagazola Makama facilitates Mahmud’s surrender through his uncle in Gamborun Ngala Mahmud confesses to participating in Boko Haram assaults and is transferred to Bulunkutu Rehabilitation Centre, ISWAP history detailed, NSCDC investigates ISWAP leader’s son EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Former Super Eagles star Ibrahim Babangida dies in a car accident. His brother, Tijani, survived along with his family. Another incident involves the killing of an NSCDC commander by suspected bandits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Super Eagles star, Ibrahim Babangida has died in a car accident. It was gathered that the car accident which … Read more
Civil Defense Commander Killed By Bandits In Benue. NSCDC confirmed the incident, stating that Ode was killed during a confrontation with bandits. Nicholas Ode, the deceased’s uncle, confirmed the tragic event. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a commander of the agro rangers unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps in Benue State, identified as Mike … Read more
The Ebumawe Of Ago-Iwoye ascended the throne of his forefathers in May 2000. Despite being the son of his father’s 12th wife, he was invited to ascend the throne. He is now celebrating his 20th anniversary of his coronation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oba Abdulrazaq Adenugba, is set … Read more
IGP opposes State Police, citing ethnic tension and divided loyalty. Suggests merging NSCDC and FRSC into Police Force; recommends yearly recruitment of 30,000 personnel. Raises concerns about possible abuse of power by Governors and inadequate funding for state policing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has opposed the establishment of … Read more
The Anambra State Police Command conducted searches in gunmen hideouts targeting police stations. The Joint Security Force operation in Ogbaru forest led to the discovery and destruction of numerous camps. Commissioner of Police commended the military’s support and issued a stern warning to cultists. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Anambra State Police Command reported … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General has revealed a significant illegal oil bunkering site in Odagwa Community, situated in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Parading the suspects before the newsmen, the Rivers Command Spokesperson, Superintendent Olufemi Ayodele disclosed that … Read more