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Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks in the Mediterranean after an engine room explosion; 14 crew rescued, 2 missing. The vessel, under sanctions, was transporting cranes and other cargo reportedly bound for Vladivostok. Cause of the explosion remains unknown; ship sank near Spain and Algeria on Tuesday morning. A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, has … Read more
As part of its annual tradition of appreciation, Nigeria’s leading online news platform, Eko Hot Blog, has announced a Christmas giveaway of live chickens to ten of its most loyal Facebook followers. Otunba TJ Abass, the publisher of Eko Hot Blog, made the announcement on Monday through a statement that also unveiled the top 10 … Read more
Protests erupt in Syria after a Christmas tree burning sparks outrage over minority protection. HTS detains foreign fighters linked to the incident, pledges to safeguard religious freedoms. Syrians demand tolerance and unity as new leadership faces challenges of governing diverse communities. Protests have erupted across Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in the … Read more
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi has regained freedom after meeting his bail conditions, and is on his way to his Lagos home. The development was disclosed by politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore. He was arrested earlier in the month for allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe … Read more
Farotimi to Spend Christmas With Family Court Adjourn Case for January 29, 2025, at the Federal High Court and February 15, 2025, at the Magistrate Court Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has finally been released from prison in Ekiti State, where he had been held for weeks on defamation charges after meeting bail conditions. … Read more
Oriyomi Hamzat, Queen Naomi Remanded in Prison Over Ibadan Stampede Heavy Security Presence as Supporters of Oriyomi Hamzat Storm Court The Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of … Read more
Eight Lawyers Allegedly Quarreling Over Client Lawyers Pleaded not Guilty Magistrates Court Grant Them Bail Eight Lagos-based lawyers recently found themselves in legal trouble after allegedly engaging in a quarrel and scrambling for clients at a court premises. The incident led to their arrest by the police and subsequent arraignment before the court for constituting … Read more
Benue APC Throws Support For President’s Second Term in office. 2027 General Elections in View President Tinubu yet to decide The Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Monday announced it’s support for President Bola Tinubu Should he decided to run for a second term come 2027. EkoHotBlog gathers that the party also … Read more
“I’ve been able to make over one million dollars on OnlyFans I helped my family pay off our mortgage “I’ve cried so much over this decision to quit my PhD YouTuber Zara Dar, known for her educational content on machine learning and neural networks, has decided to leave her PhD program and pursue a full-time … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held his first media chat on Monday, where he addressed critical national issues ranging from security and economic reforms to governance and social welfare. EKO HOT BLOG looks at the 10 major highlights from the discussion: 1: On Stampede Incidents President Tinubu extended condolences to families affected by recent stampede incidents … Read more
Residents of an Australian region hit by bushfires were given two hours on Tuesday to return to their homes and gather their belongings before Christmas, as emergency teams worked to control the blaze. Evacuations were ordered in communities around the Grampians in Victoria, with authorities warning that conditions in the coming days could be the … Read more
Greenland has once again reiterated that it is not for sale, responding to US President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments about wanting to take control of the territory. “Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland,” said Prime Minister Mute Egede on Monday, following Trump’s remarks, which he had previously made several years ago. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of politicising the recent stampedes in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan, where several lives were tragically lost. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, on Monday in Abuja, condemned the PDP’s actions, calling them grossly indecent, insensitive, and despicable. Morka … Read more
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran in July. Katz made the revelation during a speech in which he vowed to target the leadership of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, responsible for launching missiles and drones at Israel. EDITOR’S … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says the stampedes recently experienced during palliative distributions across the country were due to poor organisations. The president stated this on Monday during his first media chat, attributing the mishaps to indiscipline on the part of the beneficiaries of the palliatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that palliative distributions in Ibadan, Anambra and … Read more
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles are expected to headline the top-seeded nations for the 2025 tournament draw, scheduled for January 27 in Rabat. A Confederation of African Football (CAF) official, speaking anonymously to AFP, indicated that the latest FIFA world rankings would likely determine the … Read more
Serie A’s bottom-placed club Monza parted ways with head coach Alessandro Nesta on Monday, following a 2-1 defeat to Juventus that left the team five points away from safety. Nesta, a 2006 World Cup winner with Italy during his playing days, managed just 20 matches in all competitions after taking charge in July. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has signed the State 2025 Appropriation Bill of N607 billion into law. Speaking during the event at the Governor’s Lodge, Awka on Monday, Soludo expressed the confidence that the budget would catalyze change in the state in the coming year. “With this signing, Anambra state will be ready to begin … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that winger Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “many weeks” due to a hamstring injury sustained during Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old England international, who has contributed nine goals and 13 assists in 24 matches across all competitions this season, was forced off the pitch and … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the country is moving forward regardless of critics of his economic policies. Tinubu disclosed this during his maiden media chat aired on Monday from Lagos. This comes as the president insisted that the country is on a path of recovery despite economic hardship. Speaking on the 2025 … Read more