Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Over 190 persons have been confirmed dead following attacks by gunmen on several communities in Bokkos and Barikin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. It was gathered that the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State Police Command, on Tuesday, revealed 86 individuals lost their lives, and 221 houses were set ablaze during the Christmas Eve assaults perpetrated by gunmen in Plateau State. The State Commissioner of Police, Okoro Alawari, made this disclosure in a statement released on Tuesday and signed by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Simon Lalong has been sworn in as the senator representing Plateau South senatorial district. He was sworn-in on Wednesday by the Senate Clerk, Chinedu Akubueze, at the commencement of plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has reacted to the ruling of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja sacking the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), should be blamed for the sack of its … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has reacted to his declaration as the winner of the Plateau South Senatorial election by the appeal court. The Minister who revealed he is currently out of the country described the development as fantastic news, adding that it is a win for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Operation Safe Haven Special Military Task Force, maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have neutralised four suspected bandits. The Media Officer of the operation, Capt. James Oya, made this known in a statement on Monday in Jos. EDITOR’S PICKS Fani-Kayode Demands Arrest … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) union leader in Plateau State. The victim, Pharmacist Kim Bot, was reportedly driving home on Wednesday night after closing from his office when he was ambushed by the assailants. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the and the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Plateau, have disagreed over the recent Judgements passed by two panels of the National and State Assembly Elections Tribunal held in Jos. The disagreement followed the conflicting judgements given by the two panels on the same ground … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State election petition tribunal in Jos, on Thursday, sacked two members of the state house of assembly, Hon. Maren Ishaku and Timothy Datong, representing Bokkos and Riyom constituencies respectively in the house. The sacked lawmakers were elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Jos, has upheld the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. Mutfwang, who contested the election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairperson of Renewed Hope Initiative Foundation (RHIF) and First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N500 million to 500 families affected by communal crisis in Plateau State. The First Lady, through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), disbursed the relief/resettlement package to the affected families through Governor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has assured that his administration would rejuvenate and reinvigorate the state’s security network, “Operation Rainbow.’’ Plateau established “Operation Rainbow’’ in 2010 as part of efforts to address insecurity in the state. Mutfwang made the declaration at a meeting of the reconstituted Plateau State Elders Forum … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a devastating windstorm has hit the Dauda Mafala and Sons Poultry Farm at Rapomol, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau on Saturday, killing over 3,600 birds. It was learnt that the incident was caused by a heavy downpour in the area. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two residents of Angware Community, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been killed by bandits while they were delivering ransom for their relatives earlier kidnapped by bandits. The deceased were identified as Agada Sambo of Maigemu District and one simply identified as Azi. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has launched a new military operation in Plateau state, code-named Operation Hakorin Damisa IV. Hakorin Damisa means Leopard’s teeth when translated. The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja who launched the new operation in Mangu Local Government Area of the state on Saturday … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour party(LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has celebrated his 62nd birthday by visiting the biggest IDP camp in Plateau State. In a tweet via his Twitter handle on Wednesday, the former Governor of Anambra State said that he commiserated with Caleb Mutfwang … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a flood alert for 14 states and 31 communities. In a statement on Tuesday, the Lagos territorial coordinator of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, said the concerned areas may witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding from July 4 to 8. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aminu Tambuwal, the senator representing Sokoto South, has lost his bid to become the minority leader of the 10th Senate. Tambuwal, a member of the minority Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had shown significant interest in winning the position. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Names Of Majority Leaders Of 10th Senate VIDEO: … Read more
ECWA voices concern over incessant killings in Benue, Kaduna, and Plateau. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Evangelical Church Winning All on Friday expressed shock over the killing of 472 persons in three states of Benue, Kaduna, and Plateau by terrorists in one month. In a statement issued at the end of its 70th General … Read more
Nentawe Yilwatda, the APC governorship candidate in Plateau State, has rejected the results of the state’s governorship polls. His campaign organization plans to challenge the results at the election tribunal. Yilwatda is alleging a conspiracy theory against him by two former governors and one from outside the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the The … Read more