EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district at the National Assembly, Sunday Marshall Katung, said he would work with other federal lawmakers from the state to ensure that the victims of the military misdirected bombing of a Kaduna community get justice. The Nigerian Army had on Monday admitted that while … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army, led by the General Officer Commander 8 Division, Maj. Gen. Godwin Mutkut, has handed over to the Sokoto State government 51 rescued kidnapped victims. The GOC, represented by the Garrison Commander 8th Division Garrison, Brig. Gen. Alexandra Tawasimi, handed over the victims to Governor Ahmed Aliyu. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 15 persons were on Monday evening reportedly killed in an accident involving a trailer and a commercial bus in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The articulated vehicle was said to be coming from Lokoja-Okene road before ramming into the commercial bus that was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State and three construction workers in the institution have regained their freedom. According to NTA, the six victims were rescued over the weekend by the Nigerian military. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was … Read more
In recent months and years, no day passes by in Nigeria without reports of abductions. Despite the best efforts of security agencies, the crime seems to be on the rise. However, a kidnapper recently met his waterloo as he, alongside his gang, prepared to take delivery of ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Adamawa … Read more
A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is standing trial for manslaughter. Eko Hot … Read more
A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is still in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has … Read more
An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus last Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has been treating the injured persons in a few health facilities and has discharged more than half of the victims. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus on Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has been treating the injured persons in a few health facilities and has discharged more than half of the victims. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
A Lagos government staff bus carrying tens of civil servants to work on Thursday collided with a train. Two people died at the scene of the accident but the death toll rose to six later that day. Pictures emerged on social media showing injured survivors in an open space, leading to claims that they were … Read more
The police force successfully rescued kidnapped victims in Bauchi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the atleast four suspected kidnappers were killed in Bauchi State last week in a clash with security operatives, including men of the Nigeria Police Force and local hunters. The police command spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed this in a statement made available … Read more
Soldiers successful recused 30 victims that were kidnapped by terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of 177 Guards Battalion in conjunction with troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Nassarawa State have rescued no fewer than 30 abducted civilians. The victims were rescued after gun duels between troops … Read more
A PDP chieftain has urged parties to shut down their campaigns amid the flood crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has urged political parties to shut down campaign activities and show compassion and empathy to the people by providing shelter, food items, medical support, and … Read more
Police have rescued 27 kidnap victims in Zamfara State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Command in Zamfara says it has rescued 27 persons kidnapped from Kawa, Gwashi, Tungar Rogo and Anka towns in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: APC Has Destroyed Your Country, Don’t Let Them … Read more
Peter Obi has donated N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, made a donation of N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State when he visited the state on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Meets Gov. Ortom … Read more
APC Chieftain Donates N70 Million To Flood Victims In Kogi EKO HOT BLOG reports that succour came the way of flood victims in Kogi state, as the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yakubu Ajaka, donated N70 million to affected victims. Ajaka, in a statement on Saturday, said the donation … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has unanimously passed a bill to protect prosecution witnesses and accident victims. Eko Hot Blog reports that the bill to provide for the rights and entitlements of victims and protection of witnesses and for connected purposes was endorsed on Thursday. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog … Read more
Imo gunmen have kidnapped four Catholic sister EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen on Sunday struck again this time by kidnapping four Reverend sisters of the Catholic church. They were kidnapped at the now dreaded Okigwe-Enugu Road which has become a haven for kidnappers and armed robbers. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims reunite with family …Mamu said efforts by the military to take over the rescued victims were immediately resisted by them. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In 2015 BREAKING: Enugu Catholic Diocese Shuts Down Fr. … Read more
Lagos flood: Jandor sympathizes with victims, sets up disaster recovery team across 20 LGAs …I have received with worries, messages of families being displaced as a result of today’s downpour- Jandor. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential … Read more