Philip Ibitoye 
Equatorial Guinea’s President will continue his 43-year-rule after reelection for a sixth term in office. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea on Saturday won a sixth term in office. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: Don’t Allow Visionless PDP Near Nigeria’s Commonwealth Again NIS Directs Passport Offices To Work … Read more
The FG has fixed a date for the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train services. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that train services will resume on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line on Monday, November 28, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: Don’t Allow Visionless PDP Near Nigeria’s Commonwealth Again NIS … Read more
Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to allow the “visionless” PDP near Nigeria’s commonwealth again. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on Nigerians not to allow the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) anywhere near Nigeria’s commonwealth again because of “the destruction the party … Read more
The NIS has directed passport offices to work on Saturdays. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has directed selected passport offices across the country to work on Saturdays. EDITOR’S PICKS Terrorists Kill 15 In Fresh Attacks On Kaduna Communities VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby In Bathroom I’ll … Read more
Terrorists have killed 15 people in fresh attacks on Kaduna communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that 15 people died as a result of bandit attacks in Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Sammie Okposo Is Dead VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby … Read more
Elon Musk has said he will make an alternative phone if Apple and Google drop Twitter from their app stores. Eko Hot Blog reports that Twitter owner and CEO, Elon Musk, has said he is open to creating an alternative phone if tech giants, Apple and Google, boot his social media platform from their app … Read more
Some McDonald’s employees have helped a family deliver their baby. Eko Hot Blog reports that nothing prepared three McDonald’s employees in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, for what they had to do on Wednesday morning EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Sammie Okposo Is Dead Couple Abduct, Kill Employer After Collecting N15m Ransom UK University Workers Commence Strike … Read more
Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, is dead. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian gospel music sensation, Sammie Okposo, has died. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby In Bathroom Couple Abduct, Kill Employer After Collecting N15m Ransom UK University Workers Commence Strike Over Working Conditions He was 51. According to family … Read more
A couple abducted and killed their employer after collecting N15 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a woman, Okereke Olufunmilayo, who was the Manager at a building materials store, for allegedly abducting and killing her employer, Otunba Abayomi Ajayi, the Director of Rolak Hotel, Ijebu-Ode, … Read more
UK University workers have commenced a strike action over their working conditions. Eko Hot Blog reports that university workers in the United Kingdom (UK) under the aegis of University and College Union (UCU) commenced a strike on Thursday over “attacks on pay, working conditions and pensions.” EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows Amid ‘Challenging Economic … Read more
Buhari has sought enhanced coordination to combat what he described as a “multiplicity of threats” in West Africa. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called for greater cooperation among neighbouring countries with Nigeria to better combat escalating volatilities and multiplicity of threats across West Africa and the Sahel. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP … Read more
Buhari commissioned a 3.8km boulevard named after him in Niger Republic. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated a boulevard named after him in Niger Republic. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows Amid ‘Challenging Economic Conditions’ Buhari Seeks Enhanced Coordination To Combat ‘Multiplicity Of Threats’ In West Africa UK University Workers … Read more
Nigeria’s GDP growth slowed in Q3 2022 amid “challenging economic conditions.” Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.25% (year-on-year) in real terms in the third quarter of 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can Now Renew Student Visas Without Interview – US Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes – Buhari … Read more
The US says Nigerians can now renew their student visas without an interview. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States Embassy in Nigeria has said no-interview student visa renewals are now available for Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes – Buhari … Read more
Buhari will attend the AU summit and an AfCFTA session in Niger Republic. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday start an official trip to Niamey, in the Republic of Niger. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes – Buhari … Read more
Buhari has explained why he approved the redesign of some Naira notes. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said he approved the redesign of the ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1000 banknotes to fortify them with new security measures against counterfeiting. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Buhari To … Read more
One was killed and several injured as multiple explosions rocked Jerusalem. Eko Hot Blog reports that two explosions rocked Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, early Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least 14 people, according to an Israeli police spokesperson. EDITOR’S PICKS Kolmani Project Attracted Over $3bn Investment Despite Low Appetite For Fossil Energy … Read more
Multiple people have been killed and injured in a shooting at a Walmart outlet. Eko Hot Blog reports that a shooting at a Walmart outlet in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, late Tuesday night left multiple people dead and injured, according to police. EDITOR’S PICKS Kolmani Project Attracted Over $3bn Investment Despite Low Appetite For Fossil … Read more
Buhari says the Kolmani oil and gas project attracted over $3 billion in investment despite a low appetite for fossil energy. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration attracted over $3 billion in investment to the Kolmani Integrated Development Project at a time of near-zero appetite for investment in … Read more
Manchester United have announced their owners’ intention to sell the club. Eko Hot Blog reports that Manchester United say the Glazer Family, the owners of the club, are exploring moves to sell the club after a 17-year reign dominated by fan protests and declining on-pitch performance. EDITOR’S PICKS Ronaldo Leaves Man Utd After Explosive Interview … Read more