No Ambition Is Worth Ekiti People’s Blood Oyebanji Puts Security on Alert Ekiti State Faces Threats Ahead of Election Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has placed security agencies on high alert following a recent wave of political violence. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statewide broadcast, the governor expressed alarm that a few desperate … Read more
Suspected bandits reportedly assaulted Jumai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, along with her daughter, Atsi Kefas, on Thursday, December 5. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he attack occurred along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Wukari Council Chairman, Dauda Samaila Agbu, described it as “deeply troubling.” He … Read more
Suspected cultists, who allegedly carried out a daylight robbery on Friday morning, were mobbed and set ablaze by residents of the Jenta Adamu community in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident. According to Alabo, the Police Command received a distress call around 9:20 … Read more
Suspected gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Fabian Ihekweme, a former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region. The abduction took place on Wednesday afternoon at Ihekweme’s residence. In a viral video circulating online, a woman identifying herself as his wife made a tearful plea for his release. … Read more
A violent clash in Barkuta community, Beji district, Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State has resulted in an undetermined number of casualties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the violence erupted early Tuesday morning between the indigenous Gbagy people and herdsmen, leading to numerous injuries and the destruction of homes. Initial reports indicate that the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the recent invasion and killings in the Ayingba local government area ahead of the governorship election in Kogi State. Announcing the development in a statement on Wednesday, Force Public Relations officer, Oluwamuyiwa Adejoboi revealed that the IGP gave … Read more
FG has told the Uk and US to stop creating unnecessary tension in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has expressed strong disapproval of the unverified security alert recently issued in Nigeria by certain embassies in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed condemned the act on Tuesday in … Read more
The UK has followed the US in issuing a security alert about the increased risk of terror attacks in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has updated its terrorism alert to citizens in Nigeria, warning of an increased threat of terrorist attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The US has claimed that there’s an elevated risk of terror attacks in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert, claiming that there is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja, the nation’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Liz Truss Resigns As … Read more