The dethroned Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Atiku Abubakar Muhammad, has died in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Muhammad passed away last Friday in a private hospital in Abu Dhabi following an undisclosed illness. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: … Read more
Police Rescue Two Female Kidnap Victims In Zamfara EKO HOT BLOG reports that police operatives in Zamfara State have rescued two kidnap victims after over one month in captivity. Their freedom followed a patrol by police operatives. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: APC Unveils Presidential Campaign Media Directorate PDP: Having Nat’l Chairman, Presidential Candidate … Read more
An Ex APC Governors Visited Wike On Tuesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdullahi Yari on Tuesday evening visited the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain met with Wike in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, … Read more
Residents from the communities said on Monday that people who fled the bandits attack were yet to return The 18 victims were buried according to Islamic rites after the attack, a village leader said EDITOR’S PICK Osun 2022: Four Years Is Not Enough, Give Me Another Term – Oyetola Hoodlums Make Husband Watch As They … Read more
The residents lamented that in spite of assurances of adequate security, they were unable to celebrate their Eid el-Adha due to Most of the villagers celebrated their Sallah in Gusau and other urban areas because no community in Zamfara State is secured EDITOR’S PICK Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, Releases … Read more
The former governor had earlier in the week distributed 3,593 rams to beneficiaries across the state for the same celebration He said the beneficiaries also included new and old APC executives from the 147 political wards and local government executives of the party EDITOR’S PICK Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation Orubebe Joins … Read more
The Secretary of an association to which the victims belonged in Zamfara State said that the victims are currently on their way to Gusau The victims were abducted while returning from a wedding in Sokoto State on June 11 in Dogon Awo EDITOR’S PICK Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion … Read more
Gov. Matawalle declares one-week public holiday ..Matawalle appealed to the general public to participate in the exercise so that they would not complain later. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Senator Teslim Folarin Becomes Asaaju Olubadan Of Ibadanland JUST IN: 20 Giant Cats Eat Up Owner At Home Lagos To Partner NGOs, Civil Society Groups On Development Initiatives … Read more
Over 50 wedding guests returning from a ceremony in Sokoto State were abducted on Saturday evening in Dogon Awo However, more than 20 of the victims later escaped while some were rescued by security agencies in collaboration with local vigilantes EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As … Read more
Two Notorious Bandits killed As Rival Groups Face-Off In Bloody Encounter. The clash occurred on Tuesday in Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Buhari Meets APC Governors, Hints On Choosing Presidential Candidate BREAKING: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams PDP, Rejects Atiku’s Candidacy BREAKING: Another PDP Presidential Aspirant Steps Down EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Zamfara State PDP state working committee announced the suspension of the chairman until an investigation into the allegations raised against him is concluded The statement added that his actions are in clear violation of the various sections of the PDP constitution EDITOR’S PICK Buhari’s Top Aide Resigns Over 2023 Race Arsonists Raze LG Secretariat, Magistrate … Read more
Bandits Kidnap Popular Journalist In Zamfara The victim, Malam Idris Magami, was reportedly abducted along the Gusau-Dansadau road on Wednesday while going to his hometown after closing hours. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms Jonathan Now APC Member ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For My Fellow Inmates’ — Abba Kyari Cries Out From Prison … Read more
Recall that no fewer than 55 people were killed in separate attacks by bandits in four Zamfara communities in three days The President, however, decried several breaches recorded recently, especially in view of the latest attacks on the communities EDITOR’S PICK 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong … Read more
The bandits who were said to be heavily armed stormed the community some minutes before 2pm and began to fire sporadic gunshots. Before Sunday’s incident, bandits had killed at least 48 persons in Bakura LGA of the state EDITOR’S PICK Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention You’re Worst Of All … Read more
According to Suleiman, the bandits attacked a healthcare facility in Damri town and killed some patients who were receiving treatment in the hospital Suleiman confirmed that a total of 48 people were killed during the attacks EDITOR’S PICK Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention You’re Worst Of All Our Enemies, … Read more
The affected facility is the office of INEC in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of the state Residents said that the fire started at about 9pm on Monday and razed almost the entire building EDITOR’S PICK Train Attack: Terrorists Release Son Of Northern Elders’ Forum Chairman Powerful APC Politician Quits Presidential Race, Gives Reason Troops … Read more
Ex-Gov Yari, Marafa Denies Defecting To PDP, Says Negotiations Still On. Marafa on Sunday evening during an Interview with Tambarin Hausa, said; All we know is that we are into negotiations with many political parties that have invited us to join them in the state. EDITOR’S PICK APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At War Over 3, … Read more
The attack might be a reprisal after a man suspected to be one of the bandits was on Friday intercepted in the area and beheaded by the local vigilante The bandits, believed to be fleeing military operations in some states, are gradually turning parts of Tsafe Local Government to their new haven EDITOR’S PICK Residents … Read more
A handful of Nigerian northern states have been plagued with insecurity over the past years with assailants becoming even more brazen in recent times There is a threat from extremists linked to Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom … Read more
Turji claimed that he could reach out to other armed gangs terrorising the North West for peace to reign “My father was involved in a court case for seven years over cornstalks. Just cornstalks!…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Zamfara banditry kingpin, Bello Turji, has claimed that his father went through the courts for years … Read more