The victims, mostly women, and children were kidnapped on June 8 by bandits and taken to Kabaro village in Maru Local Government Area of the state Police authorities in Zamfara State said its operatives have rescued 100 abducted persons from bandits at Kabaro forest. Police spokesperson, Muhammad Shehu, made this known in a statement issued … Read more
“The armed criminals were spotted loitering around the scene of the crash probably looking for any survivor.” More details have emerged on how the pilot survived the military jet which crashed in Zamfara State on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported that an aircraft deployed against bandits by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) was … Read more
“Using the cover of darkness and his phone set for navigation, Flight Lieutenant Dairo was able to elude several bandits’ strongholds and maneuvered his way to a Nigerian Army Unit, where he was finally rescued.” Armed bandits have grounded a Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet aircraft in Zamfara State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The … Read more
The PDP, through its lawyer, had urged the court to grant its prayer in the interest of justice. The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, thwarted efforts by the Zamfara House of Assembly to impeach the Deputy Governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau. Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order while delivering a ruling in … Read more
No fewer than 13 policemen have been killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in Zamfara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits on Sunday killed 13 police officers and three others in an attack on Kurar Mota community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. It was … Read more
“He was called on the phone during a meeting between the communities and security agents.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious bandits’ leader in Zamfara State, Turji, has attacked communities in the state and abducted scores of villagers and travellers in revenge of his father’s arrest by security operatives. It was gathered that the … Read more
Another member of the House of Reps has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Another member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Kabiru Amadu, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The Speaker of … Read more
Bandits have abducted the provost of the College of Arts and Animal Science in Zamfara State. Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have, again, attacked a community in Zamfara State and abducted the provost of the College of Arts and Animal Science in the state, Habibu Mainasara. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the provost was … Read more
No fewer than four members of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State have announced their defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Four members of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State have announced their defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling … Read more
According to the commissioner, a letter in respect of the above subject matter was found close to the suggestion box of Dominican College, located in Gusau, saying that the letter contained a threat to kidnap the Principal of the school, Rev. Sister Chinyere and some students of the school. The Zamfara State Police Command has … Read more
“Yes, the doctors had confirmed that the ailment originated after taking the last meal that day.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck in Jangeme village as nine family members were reported dead after taking a poisonous meal in Zamfara State. It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred in the Gusau Local Government Area of … Read more
Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a lawmaker, son, and his driver in Zamfara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have killed the lawmaker representing Shinkafi Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Muhammad Ahmad. This was disclosed by the Director-General, Press and Public Affairs, of the House of Assembly, … Read more
The National caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mala Buni, has declared Governor Matawalle leader of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, has declared the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, the leader of the … Read more
Another Senator has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Mohammed Gusau has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senator representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District announced his defection from the PDP at plenary on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, … Read more
“We hope Matawalle’s coming into APC will be of benefit as well as add value to the party in the State. Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has reacted to Governor Bello Matawalle’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Reacting, Yari expressed hope that Matawalle’s defection would add value and be beneficial to … Read more
“We are also expecting all our national assembly members as well as state legislators to declare their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC during the occasion. No less than 18 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors are expected to receive Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Tuesday. The Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee of … Read more
“Most people who are joining the APC party were power drunkards and political prostitutes that just wanted to live in enjoyment and power for long periods. Nigerians have to the defection of Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara State from the People Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Personal Assistant … Read more
Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Air Force patrol team in Zamfara Stated and the Kogi State House of Assembly Complex. Suspected bandits, during the week, went on the rampage, attacking at least two hallowed institutions in the country: the Kogi State House of Assembly Complex; and the Nigerian Air Force in … Read more
A top leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is dead. A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Alhaji Bello Dankande, is dead. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the APC leader died on Tuesday at the age of 56. The death of Dankande was disclosed by the Zamfara State APC Caretaker … Read more
Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has approved the immediate suspension of the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Muhammad, for alleged involvement in escalating banditry in the emirate. The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has approved the immediate suspension of the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Muhammad, for alleged involvement in escalating banditry in the … Read more