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Stop Diminishing Your Status – Tinubu Administration Slams Atiku Over Tweet On Protester Safety

Aug 7, 2024. by Praise Ben

Tinubu’s administration has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his tweet condemning the use of lethal force against protesters, EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent tweet cautioning security agencies against employing lethal force against looters and arsonists disguised as protesters. In … Read more

Matawalle Orders Military Chiefs To Sokoto To Tackle North West Insecurity

Sep 1, 2024.Aug 1, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other top military officials to relocate to Sokoto State as part of intensified efforts to eliminate bandits, terrorists, and other criminals in the North West region. Expressing deep concern over the criminal activities plaguing the region and other parts … Read more

Hundreds Escape From Niger Prison In Violent Breakout

Jul 12, 2024. by Praise Ben

Hundreds of inmates, including terrorists and criminals, escaped Koutoukalé prison near Niamey, Niger Republic, after a violent breakout involving gunshots and explosions. Eko Hot Blog reports that hundreds of terrorists, criminals, and drug traffickers have reportedly escaped from the Koutoukalé prison, located near the capital city of Niamey, in the Niger Republic. The incident, which … Read more

Tinubu Vows Tough Action Against IPOB For Soldiers’ Killings In Aba

Jun 2, 2024. by Praise Ben

Tinubu Vows Tough Action Against IPOB For Soldiers’ Killings In Aba Orders security forces to bring perpetrators to justice and crush violent non-state actors. Declares those calling for sit-at-home orders as committing treasonable offences EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has declared that the security forces would leave no stone unturned … Read more

Police Discover The Lifeless Bodies Of Abducted Kogi Varsity Students

May 27, 2024.May 27, 2024. by Praise Ben

Kogi Police confirm the death of two abducted students from Kogi Varsity. 20 students were rescued, but four remained captive. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with NGOs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of two students from Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, … Read more

Banex Plaza Confrontation Intensifies As Soldiers Strike Back

May 18, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Soldiers Retaliate After Assault by Traders Tensions Escalate at Banex Plaza Videos Capture Chaotic Confrontation Eko Hot Blog reports that in an escalation of the earlier conflict at Banex Plaza, Abuja, soldiers of the Nigerian Army retaliated against traders who had assaulted their colleagues. The chaotic scenes unfolded after a viral video showed a group … Read more

Kogi Varsity Abduction: Light At The End Of The Tunnel

May 14, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Six more kidnapped students rescued, bringing total to 20 Intense gunfight leads to kidnappers’ retreat, escape with injuries Governor Ododo pledges enhanced security measures around schools Successful Rescue Operation Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a positive development that has brought relief to many, the Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of an … Read more

Ondo Kidnap Ordeal Ends As Navy, Amotekun Rescue Abducted Duo

May 1, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Kidnapped Father and Son Freed in Ondo Victims Regain Freedom After Two-Day Ordeal Joint Effort by Navy and Amotekun Corps Secures Release Eko Hot Blog reports that in a distressing incident, a man identified as Maliki Onose and his son Jethro fell victim to a kidnapping while traveling along the Benin-Owo road in Ose Local … Read more

[JUST IN]: Kuriga Schoolchildren: No Ransom Was Paid To Secure Victims – FG

Mar 25, 2024. by Praise Ben

FG denies ransom payment for 137 abducted schoolchildren in Kaduna. Minister lauds security forces, reaffirms no-ransom policy. President urges intensified anti-kidnapping efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has distanced itself from reports making rounds that ransom was paid to secure the release of 137 schoolchildren abducted from the Kuriga community, Chikun LGA in Kaduna … Read more

FG Confident In Military’s Strategy To Free Kaduna Students

Mar 22, 2024. by Praise Ben

Minister of Defence assures imminent rescue of abducted Kaduna Students. Strong condemnation of the killing of Nigerian Army officers in Delta State; perpetrators will face decisive action. Minister commends troops’ efforts in battling insecurity, pledges full support from President Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar, on Thursday, assured that … Read more

List Of States With Cheapest Prices Of Cement As Cost Drops

Mar 10, 2024.Mar 10, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a recent survey, cement prices in some northern states have seen a decline. As reported by Legit, major cement manufacturers like Dangote, Lafarge, and BUA are selling the product at nearly identical prices. Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to alleviate the rising costs of construction materials, cement remains … Read more

A Vicious Cycle: Hardship Breeds Desperation, Desperation Fuels Kidnapping

Mar 10, 2024.Mar 9, 2024. by Praise Ben

Nigeria faces a multitude of crises, a suffocating blend of economic hardship and escalating insecurity. This dangerous mix is evident in the recent kidnapping of over 280 pupils and teachers from schools in Kaduna state. While the safe return of these victims remains the most pressing concern, this horrific event compels us to analyze the … Read more

Security Forces Foil Attack On Atiku’s Residence, Arrest Terror Suspects

Jul 26, 2023.Jul 25, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

By Solomon Babawale Eko Hot Blog reports that four suspected Boko Haram members have been arrested after plotting to attack the residence of the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, and have been handed over to the police. A 29-year-old suspect, Jubrila Mohammed, who confessed … Read more

Security Forces Kill Bandit, Stop Another Kidnap Attempt Along Kaduna-Abuja Highway

Jun 14, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

One of the bandits was killed by the security operatives in the process, while an AK-47 Rifle and nine motorcycles were recovered According to him, the security operatives engaged the bandits in a gun duel, during which one of the bandits was neutralizer… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers … Read more

Iraq Protesters Attack US Embassy Over Airstrikes

Dec 31, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

…….Iraq PM Asks Protesters To Leave US Embassy ‘Immediately’ Several thousand protesters attacked the US embassy in the Iraqi capital on Tuesday in anger at US air strikes that killed more than two dozen pro-Iran fighters at the weekend. A stream of men in military fatigues, as well as some women, marched through checkpoints that … Read more