Gunmen believed to be herders attacked farmers in Bachi community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, injuring four people. The Berom Youths Moulders Association President, Solomon Mwantiri, confirmed the incident in Jos on Wednesday, stating that the attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon while the victims were working in their fields. Mwantiri reported that the … Read more
Tinubu’s administration has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his tweet condemning the use of lethal force against protesters, EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent tweet cautioning security agencies against employing lethal force against looters and arsonists disguised as protesters. In … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
NiDCOM Chairman Dabiri-Erewa visited trafficked Nigerian girls rescued in Ghana. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has condemned what she described as modern day slavery (human trafficking). EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s New Anthem ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’: Sparks And Spews Of Re-adoption … Read more
The Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame has teamed up with Abuja Continental to sponsor MMA Amateur Championship. This partnership aims to foster sports development and youth empowerment in Nigeria. Contestants from different states will compete at the upcoming Abuja Championship. Eko Hot Blog reports that The official announcement of the partnership between Nigeria’s well-known … Read more
Plateau State University shut down over attacks The university’s Registrar, Yakubu Ayuba, announced the shutdown on Friday A nearby community was attacked by gunmen EKO HOT BLOG reports that Plateau State University, located in Bokkos Local Government Area, has been temporarily closed following a violent attack near its premises that resulted in the death of a … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that in a bid to maintain peace and order, the Plateau State Police Command has intensified security measures by sealing off the roads leading to the state House of Assembly complex in Jos. Editor’s pick: Wike To Appoint Nine Permanent Secretaries In FCTA Why SIMs Previously Linked To NIN Were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang expressed concern on Monday about the economic challenges confronting Nigerians, attributing the situation to the previous administration led by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Editor’s Pick Reps Urge Arrest Of Binance Executives For Alleged Financial Crimes Mr Ibu’s Body Departs Lagos For Hometown Burial (Video) Why … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State have arrested a total of 271 suspected criminals, including bandits operating in various locations in the state. The Deputy Commander of Operation Safe Haven, DCP T. Iyua, made this known on Friday while addressing journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Jos. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, supervised the swearing-in of the three newly elected senators during plenary on Tuesday. The lawmakers are, Prince Pam Mwadkon (Action Democratic Party, Plateau North); Professor Anthony Ani (All Progressives Congress, Ebonyi South), and Mustapha Musa (All Progressives Congress, Yobe East). The oath-taking was administered by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the tragic attacks resulting in the loss of over 200 lives across three local government areas in Plateau state – Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi, President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate establishment of a Military Barracks. The Barracks will be located in Miller Farm (Gada Biyu) Mbar District of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the wake of the re-run elections for the Plateau North Senatorial district and the Bassa/Jos North Federal constituency held on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its intention to hold fresh elections in 18 polling units across the state. The announcement was made by the Resident Electoral … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have renewed the call for state policing amid rising insecurity in the nation. Making this call during a visit to Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Rayfield Government House in Jos, the governors announced a N100m donation to the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking while launching the PDP campaigns on Saturday, Mutfwang urged the people to return the two candidates to their former positions. He also called on all the government officials appointed by his administration to select a ward in their various areas and commit themselves to the campaigns to ensure that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said it has deployed special forces in various hotspots in the country, especially in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Plateau State. The Director of Defence, Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court has reversed the sack of Caleb Mutfwang as Governor of Plateau State. Mutfwang of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 525,299 votes to beat the All Progressives Congress candidate, Nentawe Yilwatda, who garnered 481,370 votes during the 18 March governorship poll in Plateau State. The governor’s election … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the home of the district head of Bokkos town in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Michal Monday Adanchi, was set on fire by protesting women on Friday afternoon. A local source told DailyTrust that the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the relocation of AIG Zone 4 to Plateau State with immediate effect. The IGP gave the directive on Friday after arriving in Jos, the Plateau State capital, to meet with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other stakeholders over the recent attack on some … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, Plateau State capital over the recent attacks on some villages in the North Central State. The vice president was received by the Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadau, the Chief of Defence … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Plateau State Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms has begged the President Bola Tinubu led government to recruit young men from Plateau to defend the state. Ashoms made this call while appearing on an Arise TV broacast, claiming that military personnel had a practice of arresting victims of similar attacks and parading … Read more