Mr. Gregory Maduakolam, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Owerri Office, who was abducted on Thursday, has been released. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Maduakolam confirmed his release in phone calls to some colleagues around 11:51 pm on Saturday, revealing that his family had paid an undisclosed ransom to secure his … Read more
Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, has vowed to restore peace across Nigeria if confirmed by the National Assembly. Oluyede made this pledge on Wednesday during his appearance before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army at the National Assembly Complex. Oluyede’s appointment came after the passing of … Read more
The Senate on Wednesday held a closed-door screening session for the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The exercise was conducted by the Senate Committee on the Army, led by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, in Room 211 of the Senate New Building. The screening follows President … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the deaths of five soldiers in an ambush by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the attack also left ten soldiers wounded, with four others reported missing. The terrorists destroyed military equipment during the assault, including … Read more
Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived in Sokoto on his first operational visit to the 8th Division’s Area of Responsibility. During his visit to the North-Western state, Oluyede is set to meet with the Sultan of Sokoto and other key stakeholders in the region. He will also address troops involved … Read more
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to restoring electricity across Northern Nigeria, where 17 states have faced power outages due to extensive vandalism of transmission lines. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that full power restoration would be achieved within 14 days, with partial restoration expected in the next three days. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has provided insights into the prolonged power outages affecting major cities in Northern Nigeria, explaining that the ongoing security challenges in the region have significantly hindered repair efforts. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, TCN acknowledged that the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). According to a statement by Stanley Nwokocha, the Vice President’s spokesperson, Shettima will represent Nigeria at the international event scheduled to take place in Apia, Samoa, from October 21 to 26. The 2024 … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno, has credited former President Goodluck Jonathan for effectively combating the Boko Haram insurgency in the final months of his administration by engaging Private Military Consultants (PMCs). Speaking at the 10th Senate retreat on reviewing the 1999 constitution in Kano, Ndume emphasized the significant impact of this approach. He explained … Read more
The Police Service Commission announced that training for successful applicants from the 2022 Constable Recruitment will begin on August 10, with specialist recruits starting two months later. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission announced on Monday that training for successful applicants from the 2022 Constable Recruitment exercise will commence on August 10, 2024. … Read more
Governors from 9 northern states attended a peace summit in the US The trip aimed to find lasting solutions to insecurity challenges Governor Dikko Radda says they now have a better understanding of the issues Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent development, the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has stated that he … Read more
IGP opposes state police proposal, citing concerns over potential misuse by state governors. FG remains supportive of state police initiative despite opposition from the IG. Efforts underway to establish state police as part of measures to address the nation’s security challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during a national dialogue on state policing organized by the … Read more
Jonathan advocates for the establishment of state police in Nigeria to enhance national security. Jonathan highlights the unanimous support for state police from the 2014 national conference He calls for broader security reforms, including revamping INEC to ensure fair elections and strengthening legal frameworks to prevent misuse of state police for political gain. EKO HOT … Read more
Senator Musa Kwankwaso believes that the military, with adequate motivation, can resolve Nigeria’s security challenges. He emphasized the need for federal government involvement and urged Nigerians to provide crucial information to security agencies. He also criticized the APC and PDP, stating that NNPP offers the solution to the nation’s challenges. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has categorically denied the potential for a cabal to dominate the administration of President Bola Tinubu, addressing concerns that have lingered in the public discourse. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, provided this assurance during an appearance on TVC News Sunday Politics, where … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families, government, and residents of Plateau State for the tragic Christmas Eve killings carried out by bandits. He characterized the incident as a profound tragedy that deeply affects us all. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday, paid a visit to the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanem at his palace in Maiduguri. The President visited the traditional ruler in the company of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and other top government officials. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen in the early hours of Thursday, reportedly attacked two communities in Plateau State, killing seven persons. This online media platform learnt that the victims lost their lives in the attack at Pukah and Pinper communities of Mangu Local Government Area of the state. A further report revealed that while … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that governors of the North East region have decisively resolved to address the security challenges facing them by enhancing collaboration among member states. Their primary objective is to design a comprehensive security architecture for the region. The governors noted that bad federal roads are fuelling insecurity in the region and called … Read more