Philip Ibitoye 
A Russian strike has killed at least two people in a Ukrainian residential building as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to escalate. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least two people have been killed by Russian strikes in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Accuses Ukraine Of Terrorism After Crimea Bridge Explosion Russia-Ukraine … Read more
The PDP has denied postponing its presidential campaign to appease Wike. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dele Momodu, Director of Strategic Communications for the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied that the party has postponed its presidential campaign to appease Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I … Read more
Keyamo has explained why the APC is yet to flag off its presidential campaign. Eko Hot Blog reports that Festus Keyamo, spokesperson for the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the party is trying to consider all necessary factors before flagging off its campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Meets APC Govs, … Read more
Makinde has explained why he missed the PDP presidential campaign flag-off. Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says he missed the presidential campaign flag-off of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) because he has been “busy” campaigning for “everybody.” EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Wike’s Camp Boycotts PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-off OFFICIAL: PDP Flags … Read more
A filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, has been released from prison after conviction for fraud. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nollywood filmmaker, Olajide Kareem, alias Seun Egbegbe, has regained his freedom after spending more than six years in prison custody. EDITOR’S PICKS Again, CUPP Raises Alarm Over Plot To Remove INEC Chair Labour Party Unveils 1,234-member Campaign … Read more
Lawan has said the Senate will pass the 2023 budget before the end of December. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the 2023 Appropriation Bill into law before the end of December. EDITOR’S PICKS Tight Security At NASS As Buhari … Read more
Nnamani says the PDP needs Wike, Makinde, and three other governors to win in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former governor of Enugu State and Senator representing Enugu East senatorial district, Chimaroke Nnamani, has said the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) needs Governor Nyesome Wike of Rivers State and his allies to win the … Read more
The IMF has urged Nigeria to use clear policy decisions to tame inflation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has implored Nigeria and other countries to make clear policy decisions for price stability amid rising inflationary pressures. EDITOR’S PICKS Buckingham Palace Announces Date For King Charles III’s Coronation WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala … Read more
Buckingham Palace has announced a date for King Charles III’s coronation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Buckingham Palace has announced May 6, 2023, for the coronation ceremony of British Monarch, King Charles III. EDITOR’S PICKS UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At 96 Prince Charles Finally Becomes King Of England King Charles III Biography … Read more
Serena Williams’s venture capital firm and others are backing a Nigerian data and insights firm, Stears, in a $3.3 million seed round. Eko Hot Blog reports that the round is led by MaC Venture Capital with participation from Serena Ventures, Melo 7 Tech Partners, Omidyar Group’s Luminate Fund and Cascador. EDITOR’S PICKS Tennis Queen Serena … Read more
WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala, has met with Ex-German Chancellor Merkel. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, recently met with Angela Merkel, immediate past German Chancellor. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Wike’s Camp Boycotts PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-off 2023: You Are No Match For Tinubu – Akeredolu Tells Atiku, Peter Obi 2023: … Read more
Wik’s camp has boycotted the PDP presidential campaign flag-off. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nyesome Wike, Rivers State Governor, was conspicuously absent at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign flag-off in Akwa-Ibom, Uyo, on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS OFFICIAL: PDP Flags Off Presidential Campaign In Akwa Ibom (Photos) 2023: You Are No Match For Tinubu … Read more
Three US-based economists have won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig, all of United States (US)-origin, have won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarusian Activist, Russian, Ukrainian Groups Win 2022 Nobel Peace Prize French Author Wins 2022 … Read more
Deadly explosions have rocked the centre of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, for the first time in months as Russia ramps up its onslaught. Eko Hot Blog reports that deadly missile strikes on Monday hit multiple cities across Ukraine, including strikes on the capital Kyiv for the first time in months. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Accuses … Read more
Magu has said he’s a victim of corruption fighting back. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has described his ouster from the anti-corruption agency as corruption fighting back. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Fraud: EFCC Chairman, Magu Suspended EFCC: Why I Ordered Probe Of … Read more
Akeredolu says Tinubu will replicate Lagos achievements if elected president in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, made the claim while speaking on a Twitter Spaces programme organised by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre, and tagged, “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Business of National Building”, on Sunday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Putin has accused Ukraine of terrorism after the Crimea bridge explosion. Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of attacking the Kerch Bridge—a strategic bridge that links his country to Russian-annexed Crimea. EDITOR’S PICK Massive Explosion Cripples Bridge Linking Russia To Crimea Amid War In Ukraine Ukraine Crisis: Russia In … Read more
A pro-Tinubu group has asked the PDP and LP to campaign with facts, not lies. Eko Hot Blog reports that Asiwaju Progressive Movement (APM), has implored the presidential candidates of major opposition parties to base their campaigns on issues with facts and disregard telling lies to voters. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I Can’t Publicly Choose Between … Read more
The PDP has revealed why Tinubu’s candidacy for president is invalid. Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says the nomination of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is “invalid, null and void”. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: We Have Moved On – Atiku Campaign Team Speaks … Read more
Dafinone says Tinubu has the capacity to tackle inflation, unemployment, and insecurity. Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for Delta Central, Ede Dafinone, has said that the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has the capacity to tackle various issues that concern Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Resign If You … Read more