Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has issued threats of retaliation following the arrest of his close associate, Bako Wurgi, by Nigerian Army troops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wurgi, also known as Baka NaGarba, was a key figure in Turji’s criminal network, handling ransom negotiations and collecting payments from kidnappings. His capture has reportedly enraged … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has strongly denied accusations from Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, who has implicated him in banditry activities within the state. In a statement issued by Matawalle’s media team, the Minister refuted these claims, arguing that Governor Lawal has persistently tried to smear his name by associating him … Read more
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Katagum Local Government Area due to rising security concerns following recent protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the Katagum Local Government Area due to escalating security issues following recent protests. The curfew aims … Read more
Senator Isah Jibrin confirmed that the Senate’s investigation into the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans from the CBN is ongoing, dispelling rumors of abandonment. Senator Isah Jibrin, Chair of the Senate committee investigating the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans obtained by the Federal Government from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Tuesday, sought government’s permission to approach and have talks with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The Islamic cleric insisted that dialogue was the way to go, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Liberia’s defence minister, Prince C. Johnson, resigned just ten days after being appointed following a protest by soldiers’ wives, the presidency announced on Monday. Liberia’s new president, Joseph Boakai, is facing his first political crisis since his inauguration in January as his Minister of National Defence, Prince C. Johnson, has … Read more
Former APC chieftain, Jonathan Vatsa, has criticized President Buhari for asking Nigerians to forgive him. Vatsa stated that millions of Nigerians are suffering due to the president’s policies and administration. He also predicted that Buhari may become the first Nigerian president to be taken to the International Criminal Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more