Philip Ibitoye 
Giroud has equaled Henry’s goal record as France thrashed Australia. Eko Hot Blog reports that France got off to a winning start on Tuesday night as they sought to defend the World Cup trophy they won in 2018. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Qatar Set Unwanted Record As Ecuador Beat Hosts Messi In Tears As … Read more
Ronaldo is leaving Man Utd his explosive interview. Eko Hot Blog reports that Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United have reached a mutual agreement to terminate the striker’s contract. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘The Future Is Very Dark, I Regret Returning To Man Utd’ — Ronaldo Confirmed: Man Utd Set To Part Ways With Ronaldo After Bombshell Interview‘ … Read more
Ganduje says Peter Obi’s candidacy is bad news for the PDP and a good omen for the APC. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has described the presidential candidacy of Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) as a “good omen” for his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). EDITOR’S … Read more
The Senate has summoned the finance minister over an unexpected N206 billion in the 2023 budget. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Committee on Special Duties has summoned the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed. EDITOR’S PICKS Ekiti Assembly Impeaches Speaker, Elects Replacement LASUSTECH Clears The Air On Purported Release Of … Read more
Kwara, Cross River, Oyo, and some other states paid the highest prices for cooking gas in October 2022, according to the NBS. Eko Hot Blog reports that the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) increased by 0.21% on a month-on-month basis from N4,474.48 recorded in September 2022 … Read more
LASUSTECH has cleared the air on the purported release of its admission list. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has denied releasing its 2022/2023 provisional admission list. EDITOR’S PICKS Ekiti Assembly Impeaches Speaker, Elects Replacement Fayemi Orchestrating Plot To Impeach Me – Ekiti Speaker Tight Security As … Read more
Several European captains have reversed their decision to wear the “One Love” armbands at the World Cup. Eko Hot Blog reports that the captains of several European countries will not wear the “One Love” armbands at the World Cup in Qatar due to the danger of receiving yellow cards. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Qatar … Read more
The Ekiti Assembly has impeached its speaker and elected a replacement. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan, has been impeached. EDITOR’S PICKS Fayemi Orchestrating Plot To Impeach Me – Ekiti Speaker Tight Security As Ekiti Assembly Holds Closed-door Plenary Kano Confirms Nine Killed As Car … Read more
The Ekiti speaker has accused Fayemi of orchestrating a plot to impeach him. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Ekiti House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan, has accused former Governor Kayode Fayemi of sponsoring some lawmakers to impeach him. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Qatar Set Unwanted Record As Ecuador Beat Hosts Tight … Read more
Kano has confirmed nine killed as a car plunged into a dam. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least nine passengers reportedly lost their lives when a vehicle conveying them plunged into Fada Dam along Kano-Katsina road in Gwarzo local government area of Kano State, Saturday night. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Qatar Set Unwanted … Read more
Qatar have set an unwanted world cup record as Ecuador beat the hosts in the tournament’s opener. Eko Hot Blog reports that Qatar have become the first host nation to lose their opening game in the 92-year history of the World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Alcohol Sales Banned At World Cup Stadiums In … Read more
Five people have been killed and 18 others injured in a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub. Eko Hot Blog reports that an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, witnessed a disaster on Saturday as a gunman opened fired on clubbers. EDITOR’S PICKS Nearly 200 Countries Agree On Historic Fund To Help Poor … Read more
The UN has announced $10.5m new funding for Nigeria’s response. Eko Hot Blog reports that United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has announced $10.5 million in new funding for the flood response in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Nearly 200 Countries Agree On Historic Fund To Help Poor Countries Deal With Climate Disasters PDP … Read more
Nearly 200 countries have agreed on a historic fund to help poor countries deal with climate disasters. Eko Hot Blog reports that delegates from nearly 200 countries at the COP27 climate summit have agreed to establish a “loss and damage” fund aimed at helping vulnerable countries cope with climate disasters. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Cries Out … Read more
Wike has dared Ayu to sue him, insisting that he took a N1 billion bribe. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has renewed his criticisms of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: “You Don’t Get Results By Shouting!” FIFA President Slams … Read more
The FIFA President has slammed the critics of Qatar, saying results are not achieved through shouting. Eko Hot Blog reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has launched an extraordinary attack against critics of Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Alcohol Sales Banned At World Cup Stadiums In … Read more
The EFCC will appeal the dismissal of an alleged grass-cutting fraud case against Babachir Lawal and his alleged accomplices. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to appeal a court ruling that discharged a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal, in a fraud … Read more
The National Assembly Commission has named an acting clerk for the federal legislature. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Assembly Commission has appointed Magaji Tambuwal as the acting clerk of the national assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Grass-Cutting Fraud: EFCC To Appeal Dismissal Of Case Against Babachir Lawal, Others Abacha Loot: US Repatriates $20m To … Read more
The US has repatriated $20m looted by Abacha to Nigeria to help fund infrastructure projects. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States has transferred over $20.6 million to the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of efforts to repatriate assets stolen by late Military Head of State, Sani Abacha and his co-conspirators. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Hakeem Jefferies has launched a bid to succeed Pelosi as leader of the US House Democrats. Eko Hot Blog reports that New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has announced his intention to succeed United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the leader of Democrats in the lower chamber. EDITOR’S PICKS End Of An Era: … Read more