Scores of bandits have been shot dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, has said that over 40 bandits have been shot dead in the North West region of the country. Onyeuko made this known at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday while giving updates on the activities of troops across all … Read more
The forum also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to respect the law establishing the Nigeria Delta Development Commission… Governors of the South-South have resolved that states in the region should join the suit filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) challenging the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) by states. This formed part of the … Read more
The Nigerian Army will today unveil new operations across the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, will on Monday (today) inaugurate three new security exercises across Nigeria. The unveiling of the new operations was made known via a statement by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday … Read more
The Senate has on Thursday passed the (Petroleum Industry Bill). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has passed the conference report of the National Assembly on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The report as passed by the upper chamber on Thursday pegged contributions to the host communities development trust fund at three percent of … Read more
“Firstly, the message that was sent out is not for press, so I don’t know how it got to you” – Police The Nigeria Police Force has ordered immediate withdrawal of security details attached to governors, senators, public office holders and high profile persons in the South East. The development comes amid sustained attacks on … Read more
As part of efforts to get rid of the South-East and South-South of insecurity, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new security measures for the regions. This was made known by the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, on Tuesday. New security measures for the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria have been approved … Read more
The forum however expressed confidence that apart from improving economic activities in the region, the project will also create massive direct and indirect employment for the people The South-south Emerging Leaders Forum (SELF) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, over the approval of $1.5 billion (about … Read more
Babagana Zulum, Borno governor, has intimated the south-south and south-east on what to do if they are to stand any chance of gaining power in 2023. Ekohotblog reports that Zulum, who spoke at the 17th Chief Gani Fawehinmi annual lecture in Lagos on Friday, said the two geopolitical zones must negotiate and reach out to … Read more
Peter Igbifa, president of the Ijaw Youth Council, has berated the federal government over its treatment of the south south region. Igbifa said the government’s decision to cancel a meeting with south-south governors and traditional rulers last Tuesday shows that the government does not hold the region in high regard. A video of the youth … Read more
– Cross River Government said that there was no way external interference can influence the policies of the state government. We do not have plans for Ruga here – We are governed by the interests of the people of the state. Our policies in Cross River are never influenced by external influence or pressure – … Read more