Six Israeli soldiers were killed in clashes with Hezbollah forces on Wednesday, according to the IDF, as Israeli troops intensified their push deeper into southern Lebanon amid escalating violence. This clash occurred as the IDF expanded its ground operations into a second line of villages near the border, marking one of the heaviest single-day losses … Read more
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, highlighted the threat of military coups to democracy in West Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that military coups in West African countries are undermining democratic values and causing unintended consequences in the region. Speaking at the 42nd … Read more
Tinubu, re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman, urged the establishment of a regional standby force to address security threats and promote economic advancement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has urged the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to work towards establishing and sustaining a regional standby force … Read more
Southern governors unanimously support establishing state police to enhance local security control and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that Southern governors have advocated for state police, asserting it will provide them with greater control over security decisions in their states. They argue that local officers, who understand the terrain and language, are better positioned to combat crime … Read more
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde will on Tuesday sign into law the bill backing the establishment of the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps. It was gathered yesterday that the Office of the Governor of Oyo State has started making preparations for the ceremonial signing of Amotekun bill into law by Governor … Read more