Eko hot blog reports that In a recent operation, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt on three commercial buses in Kogi State, rescuing the passengers onboard. This daring rescue comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities across the country. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently published a report indicating a notable increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas Prices). According to the latest data update released by the government agency, the price of refilling cooking gas surged by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two warring bandit gangs are said to have engaged in a gun battle near Hayin Alhaji and the Munhanye woodland in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State, resulting in numerous casualties. Ibrahim Muhammad, a native of the region, told reporters on Sunday that the war for domination between factions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force operatives have arrested Bello Mohammed, a 28-year-old from Zamfara state, in Kaduna, identified as a member of the bandit gang that kidnapped a lawyer’s family in Bwari and committed the tragic murder of Nabeehah, one of five daughters. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man, Aminu Ibrahim, who is alleged to be the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward chairman for Birnin Yero Ward in the Shinkafi local government area of Zamfara State, has been arrested by the Nigerian Military for alleged weapons smuggling. This online media understands Ibrahim was arrested alongside two other men … Read more
Rt Hon. Bilyaminu Isma’il expresses enthusiasm for Lagos legislative collaboration. Isma’il says Lagos visit will promote stronger legislative practices in Zamfara. Zamfara delegation engages in interactive session to enhance their own legislative framework. Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, on Thursday visited their counterparts at the Lagos … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has been killed by bandits in Kwalfada village in the Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State for not allowing his daughter to marry a bandit. An indigene of the village, Mallam Rabo, informed news men that one of the bandits proposed marriage to one of the girls … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two individuals were reportedly feared dead following an attack by bandits on Kaura-Namoda town, the administrative centre of Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State. According to reports, an eyewitness to have narrated that the bandits stormed the town at approximately 9 pm on Tuesday, firing shots indiscriminately and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Nigerian military has rescued four additional kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State. Recall that the students were abducted by terrorists in the dark hours on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from their off-campus residence at Sabon Gida in the Damba area of Gusau Local Government Area … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandit terrorists on Saturday night attacked the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria. It was gathered that a gun battle ensued between the terrorists and Nigerian military personnel at the Federal University. Speaking to SaharaReporters, some students confirmed the attack, adding that the terrorists had, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Forces Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI of the Nigerian Army have again rescued over 15 kidnapped victims in the North West of Zamfara State. According to Zalagoza Makama, a security expert in the Lake Chad region, the troops under the command of the … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has reportedly rescued six out of over 24 abducted female students of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State. It would be recalled that more than 24 students were abducted in the early hours of Friday after bandits invaded the institution in the Sabon-Gida community of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday abducted an unspecified number of students of the Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State. This online media platform learnt that the bandits in large numbers invaded the Sabon-Gida community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reacted to the ruling of the governorship election petition tribunal on Monday which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State. The Governor in a reaction through his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris via a statement on Monday said the victory at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Zamfara State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto has affirmed the election of Dauda Lawal as the governor of the state. The tribunal upheld the victory of the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 governorship election, while dismissing the petition of former Governor Bello … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Governorship election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto has fixed Monday the 18th of September, 2023 for Judgement. The tribúnal would deliver it’s verdict on the petition filed by the Former Governor of the state, Bello Matawalle challenging the victory of Dauda Lawal, the candidate of the Peoples … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari on Thursday met with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa, Abuja. Yari, while addressing State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting on Thursday, said politics and programmes being put in place by the government are for the sake of retaining power … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the election victory of the member representing Bungudu West in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Basiru Bello Auki, has been nullified by the State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal. Auki, who won his election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeated Basiru Lawal Bungudu, of the All … Read more
ohEKO HOT BLOG reports that Zamfara State civil servants now report to their duty posts twice a week, Mondays and Tuesdays, following high cost of transportation and economic challenges in the State. According to reports, many ministries and State government agencies were like graveyards on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, 40 Stroke … Read more