Obasanjo says the 2023 election must be a turning point if Nigeria is ready to “get it right.” Eko Hot Blog reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked Nigerians to make informed decisions at the polls in 2023 because the elections are crucial to Nigeria’s future. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Appoints Dogara As Member Of … Read more
Two killed, several houses burnt in renewed conflict between Tiv/Jukun in Kwararafa village, Gossol local government area on Thursday morning, Ekohotblog reports An eyewitness told our correspondent that the problem started on Wednesday when some youths from Tiv and Jukun ethnic groups attacked Danacha village at about 6pm and burnt some houses belonging to the … Read more
Effort of the Taraba state government to find a lasting solution to the perennial intratribal conflicts in the state has hit a brick wall after one of the affected ethnic group withdrew from the peace panel put in place by the governor. The state had set judicial commission of inquiry the Taraba state government set … Read more
A Federal House of Representatives member from Takum/Ussa/Donga/Yangtu constituency of Southern Taraba, Rimande Shawulu, has called for ceasefire between the Ichen speaking people of Jukun and the Tiv in the State. Ichen and the Tiv have lost no fewer than 100 persons in renewed crisis, which began in Donga local government area on Sunday. … Read more
Information at the disposal of EkoHotBlog indicates that at least sixteen people are feared dead in what has been described as fierce warfare between Tiv and Jukun tribes in Kente village, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The high casualty figure, which has resulted also in many fleeing their homes, is exclusive of millions … Read more