Former Department of State Services (DSS) operative Seyi Adetayo has urged swift action following the emergence of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, cautioning Nigerians that the nation is facing a war-like threat. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Adetayo likened Lakurawa to established terror groups such as ISWAP, Boko Haram, and … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group called ‘Lukarawas,’ heightening insecurity in northwestern Nigeria. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, announced this development during a military operations briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Buba explained that the group originated from the Republic of Niger following the recent coup, which … Read more
The Sokoto State Government has raised alarms about the emergence of a new terrorist group known as LAKURAWAS operating in the region. Deputy Governor Idris Gobir shared this information during a meeting with participants from Course 33 of the National Defence College in Abuja, who were visiting Sokoto for a study tour. According to Gobir, … Read more
The Tinubu-led federal government has disclosed plans to relocate Ikoyi Correctional Centre and other facilities across the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this disclosure on Monday during a visit to the Ikoyi prison in Lagos. Tunji-Ojo said urbanisation has caught up with the prison, noting that “there … Read more
Nigeria Facing Greatest Security Threat Since Civil War – FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared that the current wave of insecurity is the greatest challenge to the peace and security of Nigeria since the civil war. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this during a … Read more
Lagosians have told Sanwo-olu to declare total ban on Okada in all Local governments EKO HOT BLOG reports that stakeholders including traditional rulers, religious leaders, Community Development Associations, among others have called on Lagos State government to ban operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada riders across the state in order curb the … Read more
Over 400 Carts Destroyed As LAWMA Tags Pushers Security Threat LAWMA Destroys 400 Carts, Says Cart Pushers Constitute Security Challenge EDITOR’S PICK: Cart Pushers Restricted In Somolu, Bariga By Lawma 13 Cart Pushers Arrested In Lagos World Cleanup Day: LAWMA Canvasses Cleaner Environment For Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority … Read more