Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday, causing minor injuries and damage to several buildings. Ukraine, however, denied involvement in the alleged terrorist activity. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 29 Iranian-made drones launched at the capital overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
74 out of 91 abductees have been released by a notorious terrorist after 22 days in captivity in Zamfara state. The hostages were released on Friday evening after the payment of ransom, and two people were killed during the abduction. Negotiations were made with the terrorists, who demanded the withdrawal of soldiers from the area … Read more
The Chinese Embassy has denied funding terrorist groups to gain access to Nigerian mining sites. The denial comes in response to accusations made by a British news platform, The Times, claiming that the Chinese government financed terrorists to access Nigeria’s mineral resources. The Chinese government strongly objects to the unverified and unproven allegations made in … Read more
Unknown gunmen invaded Aloko-Oganenigwu, a community in Kogi State, killing scores of people, including Pastor Jacob Wodi Hulobu. The Pastor was shot dead while checking the state of his church after the attack. He had earlier escaped the morning attack with some of his members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Living Faith Church Pastor, … Read more
There had been reports that DSS operatives invaded the CBN headquarters to arrest Emefiele. The DSS dismissed the reports as false and misleading. The secret police had sought a court order to detain the CBN boss on terrorism financing allegations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied invading the … Read more
A court has ordered the DSS, EFCC, and others not to arrest Emefiele. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has issued an order restraining the Department of State Services (DSS) from arresting the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A court has halted the DSS move to arrest Emefiele over an alleged link to terrorism. Eko Hot Blog reports that a federal high court sitting in Abuja has refused to grant the Department of State Services (DSS) an application to arrest and detain the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. … Read more
The FG has said it’s not giving up on its case against Nnamdi Kanu and vowed to exploit appropriate legal options. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government (FG) has indicated that it will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal judgement that struck out the terrorism charge it preferred against … Read more
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday said even after 62 years of independence, Nigeria is still striving to attain freedom from terrorism and poverty. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu said this during the Independence Day parade, to commemorate the 62nd National Independence Day Celebration of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. EDITORS … Read more
Insecurity: North East Governors Raise Alarm Over Worrisome Spate Of Kidnapping EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the North East Governors’ Forum have raised alarm over the new trend of kidnapping in the region which they described as worrisome. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State and Chairman of the forum stated this … Read more
DSS Sues Mamu For Aiding & Abetting Terrorism EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has accused Tukur Mamu, the Kaduna train attack negotiator, of aiding and abetting acts of terrorism. This was made known in an affidavit in support of an ex-parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1617/2022 and filed before … Read more
‘Watch your utterances’—DSS warned Gumi and others over Mamu’s arrest. EKO HOT BLOG report reports that the Department of State Security Services, DSS, has issued a stern warning to the general public to be careful of utterances made on the recent arrest of Desert Herald publisher and Kaduna Train hostage negotiator, Tukur Mamu. … Read more
Gumi Reacts To Mamu’s Arrest, Accuses DSS Of Terrorism EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to either release Tukur Mamu or charge him to court. Citing the law, Gumi said anybody arrested over an alleged crime needs to be … Read more
Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan Charged Under Terrorism Act EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pakistan’s police have charged the country’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, under anti-terror laws. Their investigation comes after he accused the police and judiciary of detaining and torturing a close aide. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As … Read more
BBC Has Slammed The Nigerian Federal Government Over Proposed Sanction EKO HOT BLOG reports that a the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reacted to the federal government proposed sanction over claims that they aired documentaries glorifying and fueling terrorism, banditry in Nigeria. This online media platform recalls that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) slammed … Read more
We Are Making Progress In Tackling Banditry, Terrorism – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government is making efforts to tackle banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities in the country. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner … Read more
The Presidency said there was ongoing re-equipment and reorganisation of the security and intelligence forces Quoting the international terrorism index, the Presidency said the Northeast security crisis, which the administration inherited, had been degraded by 90 per cent EDITOR’S PICK Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, Kill One In Orlu Community Bandits Claim Abuja-Kaduna Train Was … Read more
The state Chairman of CAN lamented that Kaduna State, where huge security votes were expended monthly, had turned out to be a mourning state as a result of banditry attacks He called on the Federal Government to do all it could to reverse the disturbing security situation across the state EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The United States has Identified four men in South Africa as sponsors of ISWAP, ISIS They were accused of facilitating funding for ISIS branches and networks across Africa, including the Islamic State for West Africa Province, perpetrating evil in the Northern part of Nigeria …the US was working with its African partners to dismantle ISIS financial … Read more
The Nigerian government had dragged Kanu to court over charges bordering on terrorism The IPOB leader had been detained since June 2021, after his extraordinary rendition from Kenya EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kanunta Kanu, a brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the Nigerian government should … Read more