Hideout dismantled Weapons, bikes seized Army vows more actio Nigerian troops have raided a bandit camp in Taraba State, recovering a large cache of weapons and disrupting criminal activities in the area. In a detailed update monitored by Eko Hot Blog, the operation was carried out by joint forces who acted on credible intelligence about … Read more
Officers in Anambra State arrested a 75-year-old grandfather NDLEA Destroys 71.5-Hectare Cannabis Farm Drug Kingpin Arrested as NDLEA Seizes Loud The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested numerous suspects and seized large quantities of illicit substances in a series of nationwide operations. The agency intercepted drugs concealed in petrol tankers, deep freezers, and … Read more
Three individuals have been confirmed dead following a violent confrontation between worshippers of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) and the Global Methodist Church (GMC) in Taraba State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The incident occurred on Sunday in Munga Dasso village, located within the Karim-Lamido local government area. Tensions erupted after one faction … Read more
Police in Taraba State have confirmed the unfortunate deaths of three individuals following a clash between worshippers of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) and the Global Methodist Church Nigeria(GMCN). Ekohotblog reports that the incident occurred in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area on Sunday, reportedly as a culmination of an ongoing dispute between … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Mahmud Sanusi Mohammed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority. Dr. Mohammed, who hails from Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, is a distinguished professional with extensive qualifications in disaster management and environmental studies. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians about the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was announced in a press statement issued on Tuesday by Umar Muhammed, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). According to the statement, the authorities of the … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a recent operation, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt on three commercial buses in Kogi State, rescuing the passengers onboard. This daring rescue comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities across the country. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the date for a supplementary election in Taraba State and a new re-run election in Enugu State for February 14. This decision was made public through a statement released by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a unanimous ruling on Thursday morning, the Supreme Court upheld the election of Agbu Kefas as the governor of Taraba State. This online media reports that the appeal brought forth before the highest court of the land by Professor Yahaya Sani of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) was dismissed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court is set to deliver its final judgement today in the governorship election dispute in Rivers, Taraba and Sokoto States. The disputes are those which emerged from the conduct of the March 18, 2023 elections in the country. Though the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared winners … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Agbu Kefas has expressed deep shock over the gruesome killing of some farmers in Taraba State by suspected Fulani bandits. The incident, which reportedly claimed numerous lives, is the latest in a series of troubling acts of banditry in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of former students have reportedly stabbed a secondary school teacher to death in Taraba State. This online media platform gathered that the incident happened at the Model Secondary School situated in Jalingo, the capital city of Taraba state. It was gathered that the deceased, Bassey Sardauna, was attacked … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed that Agbu Kefas of the Peoples Democratic Party is the validly elected governor of Taraba State. The three man panel of justices of the tribunal said the petition challenging the election of Kefas lacks merit and consequently dismissed it. Click to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has imposed a 24-hour curfew in some parts of Karim-Lamido Local Government Council. The dawn-to-dusk curfew, which was announced on Sunday through his Chief Press Secretary, Yusuf Sanda, came as a result of the renewed violence and unabated killings in the area. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Surinamese man had smuggled the banned hard drug into Nigeria. He claimed that he travelled to Nigeria in search of his long-lost Nigerian father. The NDLEA also intercepted 1,559.3kg Colorado and 648,050 pills of opioids in Lagos, Imo, Taraba, and others. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency … Read more
Taraba State Governor-elect, Kefas has promised to keep all the promises he made during the electioneering. Kefas intends to fulfill his promises within the first 100 days in office and prioritize youth employment and infrastructure development. He believes in the social contract he has with the people and is committed to making a positive impact … Read more
Voting was reportedly in Taraba over fake election materials. Election was suspended in 9 polling units in Donga Local Govt area. According to reports, the electoral materials was returned to the office of the INEC in the ward. EKO HOT BLOG reports that voting has been said to have stopped in nine polling units in … Read more
The PDP Guber candidate in Taraba Kefas Agbu, calm. Agbu cast his vote at the Ebenezer primary school in the Wukari local government of the state. He also commended the INEC for the voting process so far. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Taraba State, Kefas Agbu … Read more
Hoodlums attacked and destroyed elections materials at a polling unit in Akete Asibiti wards in the Donga LGA in Taraba. Donga is the Hometown of the APC Guber candidate Emmanuel Bwacha. Akate and Asibiti wards are believed to be a stronghold of the APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh information has emerged that suspected … Read more