Prominent human rights activist Emeka Umeagbalasi, chairman of the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), and his family were attacked by gunmen in Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports Umeagbalasi reported that the first assault occurred on November 27, when gunmen opened fire and forcibly took his Mitsubishi Hilux truck from … Read more
Several individuals appointed by Donald Trump to key positions in his administration, including cabinet nominees and members of his White House team, have been the subject of bomb threats. The FBI confirmed it is investigating “numerous bomb threats” as well as “swatting incidents”—hoax calls designed to provoke a police response at the homes of the … Read more
A new terror group, known as Lakurawa, has reportedly established camps in 10 local government areas across Sokoto and Bauchi states, according to sources speaking with Punch. The group, which initially set up operations in villages along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border, including Gwanaguano, Mulawa, Wassinya, and Turigaic communities, expanded its presence in Nigeria by 2018, … Read more
The Nigerian military has identified Lakurawa as a new terror group infiltrating Sokoto and Kebbi states via the Niger Republic, following the recent coup in Nigeria’s neighboring country. However, investigations by Premium Times reveal that Lakurawa, an al-Qaeda-linked organization, has been active since before last year’s coup in Niger. Last week Thursday, EKO HOT BLOG reported that … Read more
Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has publicly expressed his support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Dokubo alleged that soldiers dispatched by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, were flying helicopters over his residence. This statement comes on the same day that local government chairmanship elections were held in … Read more
Due to recent security concerns in Kano State and the widespread destruction that followed the EndBadGovernment protests, a planned national prayer session scheduled for Saturday has been canceled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national prayer, initially set for August 10 at Isyaka Rabi’u’s Mosque in Goron Dutse, Kano, was called off after intelligence reports … Read more
Tinubu, re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman, urged the establishment of a regional standby force to address security threats and promote economic advancement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has urged the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to work towards establishing and sustaining a regional standby force … Read more
Troops Will Completely Eliminate Terrorists, Bandits – COAS Declares. Lagbaja emphasizes restoring peace amid challenges like terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. In his Easter message, Lagbaja highlights ongoing successes in counter terrorism, underscoring the Army’s determination to address threats effectively. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the … Read more
Sanwo-olu has allayed fears of the residents over the information of possible attack of the state, saying that there is no reason to panic EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received firsthand briefings on the level of alert from the commanders of all security formations in the … Read more