A Boko Haram commander, Abu Shekau, has been reportedly killed during an attack on the Sabon Fagi community in Gujba Local Government Area (LGA) of Yobe State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focusing on the Lake Chad region, the attack occurred on Friday when Boko Haram fighters launched an assault on the community. … Read more
The Nigerian military successfully thwarted a terrorist plot to destroy Department of State Services (DSS) assets in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operation was led by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), which deployed Super Tucano fighter jets to conduct airstrikes, eliminating dozens of insurgents. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
Justice Haruna Mshelia, Chief Judge of the Borno State High Court, who was abducted along with his wife, driver, and police orderly by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on the Biu-Damaturu-Maiduguri Road on June 24, 2024, has regained his freedom, according to reliable sources. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir … Read more
In Yobe State, a fresh assault by heavily armed men suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists has struck Buni Yadi, the administrative center of Gujba Local Government Area. This attack comes just days after terrorists killed at least 34 people in the region. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a recent terrorist attack in Maidabino village, Danmusa local government area of Katsina state, has resulted in the deaths of at least seven villagers, with several others reportedly abducted. According to eyewitness, most of the victims are women and children who were taken to a nearby forest. The incident saw … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least six traders were killed when terrorists opened fire on more than 20 vehicles in a convoy of traders in Katsina State. The terrorists attacked the vehicles that were going to a weekly market from Mai Dabino town to Yantumaki in Danmusa local government of Katsina. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Over 190 persons have been confirmed dead following attacks by gunmen on several communities in Bokkos and Barikin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. It was gathered that the … Read more
The US Govt has authorised the evacuation of ‘Non-Emergency’ staff from Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States of America has authorized the evacuation of “non-emergency” employees and their family members in Nigeria, just hours after raising alarm over a possible terrorist attack on Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, The American government in an … Read more
The federal government has lost over N3 billion in revenue since it suspended Abuja-Kaduna train services following the March 28, terrorist attack on the Abuja-Kaduna bound train EKO HOT BLOG reports that over N3 billion in revenue has been lost since the Federal Government suspended Abuja-Kaduna train services following the March 28 terrorist attack … Read more
Ooni Adeyeye condemned the terrorist attack and called on South-West governors to fulfill their oaths of ensuring the safety of lives of their citizens The Ooni also mentioned that talks with traditional rulers and governors across the South-West zone were ongoing to strengthen security EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With … Read more
Scores killed as terrorists launch coordinated attacks on 8 Communities in Niger State According to Eyewitnesses, the terrorists stormed the areas with sophisticated weapons and motorcycles, while reigning mayhem on the communities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists reportedly invaded eight communities in Munya Local Government area of Niger State, killing scores while … Read more