BREAKING: Over 10 Feared Killed, Houses Burnt As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community

Over 10 persons have been killed and many houses were burnt as gunmen attacked plateau community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than ten persons have been feared killed and several houses were burnt as gunmen attacked Te’egbe community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Several houses belonging to the natives were … Read more

Drama in Plateau Assembly Complex, as Embattled Speaker, Others Gain Access

Drama in Plateau Assembly Complex, as Embattled Speaker, Others Gain Access

Roads leading to the Plateau State House of Assembly were blocked by youths brandishing banners.. Last Thursday 8 members of the 24 legislature purportedly impeached Rt. Hon. Ayuba Ekohotblog reports that there was pandemonium as thugs gained entrance to the Plateau State House of Assembly in the early hours of Monday, wreaking havoc and attempting … Read more

NDLEA Arrests Nursing Mother For Smuggling Drugs

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NDLEA has arrested a nursing mother for smuggling drugs.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a nursing mother, Mariam Drissu, in Edo State Command headquarters of the agency while trying to smuggle drugs into the cell for a suspect in custody. This was made known … Read more

Plateau Generates N17bn IGR In 9 Months – Official

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Mr Arlat Dasogot, Chairman, Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) has said that the service generated N17 billion from January to September 2021, as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Dasogot made the disclosure at the state’s revenue council whistle blowing sub-committee stakeholder engagement on Monday, in Jos. The chairman said that the target of the service … Read more

Gunmen Attack Farmers In Plateau, Kill Three

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Bulus said that the three corpses had been evacuated from the bush to the community for burial.   Gunmen have again attacked three farmers in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The unfortunate incident happened at Renwienku community in Miango district of the council area while the three victims were on their way to the farm.  … Read more

Plateau Attacks: Lalong Incapacitated, Can’t Order Security Agencies – APC

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The party called on the National Assembly to do the needful by ensuring the amendment of the country’s constitution…  Sequel to the recent security challenges that has rocked some communities in Plateau State, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state said Governor Simon Lalong is incapacitated, because the nation’s constitution does not give … Read more

Plateau Killings: State Assembly Asks Residents To Defend Themselves

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“We strongly call on Plateau people to practically stand up and defend themselves and their communities, as the conventional security design is no longer guaranteeing our safety as a people. The Plateau State House of Assembly has called on residents to defend themselves after series of attacks by gunmen in various communities in the state … Read more

Plateau Killings: NARD Recalls Striking Doctors As Corpses Take Over Hospitals

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Following the attacks, it was learnt that the striking resident doctors at the Jos University Teaching Hospital recalled their members “on compassionate” ground to enable them to attend to emergencies occasioned by the crisis in Plateau State. The Plateau State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over what it described as the increasing … Read more

Irate Youths Storm Plateau House Of Assembly With Truck Of Dead Bodies

It was gathered that the attackers had disabled the bridge leading to the Anaguta community preventing any access to help before launching their attack.  Irate Plateau youths have have stormed the Plateau State House of Assembly with truckload of dead bodies from last night attack in Yelwan Zangam community in Jos North local government area.  The … Read more

BREAKING: Governor Lalong Reimposes 24-Hour Curfew In Jos

Plateau Killings: State Assembly Asks Residents To Defend Themselves

Governor Lalong has reimposed a 24-hour curfew in Jos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has re-imposed a 24-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area of the state. The latest development was made known via a statement by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Government House, Macham Makut, … Read more

BREAKING: Scores Feared Dead As Fresh Crisis Erupts In Plateau

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Scores of residents have been feared following a fresh crisis that erupted in Plateau State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of people have reportedly been killed at Yelwan Zangam community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that houses were also razed during the attack. The latest attack is coming barely … Read more

BREAKING: UNIJOS Announces Date To Reopen Varsity

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UNIJOS has announced the date for the reopening of the institution. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has announced its reopening for full academic activities on August 30, 2021. The UNIJOS Registrar, Monday Danjem, made this known via a statement on Tuesday. The statement was titled, ‘Re-opening of the school on … Read more

Plateau: Man Arrested With 260 Bullets, Magazines As Accomplices Flee

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Likita reportedly disclosed that his colleagues are on their way to Jos on motorcycles A suspected arms smuggler has been apprehended in Nasarawa State. The man simply identified as Likita was caught with 52 magazines and over 200 live ammunition. A joint team of the Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) apprehended him … Read more

Jos Killings: Three UNIJOS Students Killed, Two Missing In Reprisal Attacks

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The Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), University of Jos chapter, Comrade Jeremiah Dalong, told newsmen in Jos on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Not less than three students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have been feared killed while two others are missing after the attack on commuters along the Rukuba road … Read more

BREAKING: Former Deputy Senate President Is Dead

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A former Deputy Senate President is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu, has been pronounced dead. A family source, who confirmed the demise of the ex-Deputy Senate President, disclosed that Mantu died at a private hospital in Abuja after nine days of sickness and isolation. The source further disclosed that … Read more

Plateau Unrest: Govt Declares Dusk To Dawn Curfew In Three LGAs

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…23 of those attacked lost their lives, 23 persons who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment while 26 others were rescued unhurt. The Plateau State government has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew in Jos North, Bassa and Jos South LGAs of the State until further notice. This followed the killings that took place on … Read more

Presidency Condemns ‘Brazen’ Attack On Travellers In Plateau

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The victims were attacked while travelling from Bauchi en-route Jos to Ikare in Ondo state The Presidency has condemned an attack on travellers along Rukuba road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state on Saturday morning. In a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu, the Presidency described the attack as “brazen and … Read more

COVID-19: FG Places Lagos, Six Others On Red Alert

Travel Restriction List, FG, Lagos, COVID-19

The Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert over the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert following the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The latest … Read more

BREAKING: Four Feared Dead, Houses Razed As Gunmen Invade Plateau Communities

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“Four people have been confirmed killed and many seriously injured.” No fewer than four persons have been killed while many houses were razed following an attack by unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Plateau communities. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the latest attack by the suspected herdsmen occurred in the Bassa Local Government … Read more