Ekohot Editor 
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the temporary seizure of the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), declaring that the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria has “collapsed” following the rebel takeover of the country. Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces had moved into the buffer zone and nearby … Read more
Arsenal’s late drama ended in disappointment as a disallowed goal denied them a chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Bukayo Saka thought he had secured a vital victory for the Gunners when he headed in Gabriel Martinelli’s cross with two minutes … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to bakeries nationwide against the use of saccharin and bromate in bread production. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency’s Director-General, issued the warning during a segment on a News Forum. She stated that any bakery found … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Ismael Ahmed, has acknowledged that the APC and President Bola Tinubu could have lost the 2023 presidential election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi had joined forces. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ahmed made this revelation during … Read more
Niger State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, in connection with the murder of Adamu Jagaba, a block industry owner in Minna. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, made this disclosure on Sunday in Minna, the state capital. Abiodun said the incident occurred on December 7, at about 11:30am, when … Read more
Troops of Joint Task Force South-East, “Operation UDO KA” have carried out clearance operations in camps of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), apprehending two suspected terrorists. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesman of the task force, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu on Sunday in Enugu. Unuakhalu said that … Read more
Manchester United’s sporting director, Dan Ashworth, has left his role after just five months in the position. Ashworth, who officially began on July 1 after a period of gardening leave from Newcastle, finalized his departure following a meeting held after United’s 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The news of Ashworth’s exit was first … Read more
The leader of Syria’s main armed opposition group announced that former Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali will oversee state institutions during the transition of power following the opposition’s declaration of an end to Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule. On Sunday, opposition forces claimed to have “liberated” the capital, Damascus, in a rapid offensive, stating that al-Assad … Read more
Ghana’s Vice-President, Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat in Saturday’s election and extended his congratulations to opposition candidate and former President John Mahama on his victory. “The people have voted for change,” Bawumia stated, acknowledging the electorate’s decision amid Ghana’s most severe economic crisis in decades, which led to the nation defaulting on its debt. EDITOR’S … Read more
A massive fire swept through the tailoring section of New Modern Market in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Thursday night, destroying 30 shops and goods worth millions of naira. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the blaze, which ignited around 9:30 pm, persisted into the early hours of Friday, leaving a trail of devastation. Firefighters from the … Read more
Benue State Government has moved to rename the State University in Makurdi, the state capital in honor of its founder and former governor, the late Rev. Fr. Moses Adasu. Governor Hyacinth Alia made the announcement on Saturday during the university’s combined convocation ceremony held on campus. Alia revealed that an executive bill for the renaming … Read more
Mr. Gregory Maduakolam, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Owerri Office, who was abducted on Thursday, has been released. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Maduakolam confirmed his release in phone calls to some colleagues around 11:51 pm on Saturday, revealing that his family had paid an undisclosed ransom to secure his … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has urged manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic beverages to comply with the ban on satchet and PET bottles alcohol. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call when she featured on the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Forum in Abuja on … Read more
Hon. Chidi Obetta, the representative for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has declared that Adada State will be the first state to be created from the South East region. Speaking at his 2nd Town Hall Meeting held over the weekend at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Obetta highlighted … Read more
Maverick singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has opened up about his extramarital relationships in a recent interview with Arise TV. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite being married to his wife, Diane, for over 30 years, Charly Boy admitted to having multiple “side chicks.” However, he clarified that these women serve more … Read more
Nigerian gospel singer and founder of Spotlite Nation, Moses Bliss, has addressed the departure of former signee, Ebuka Emmanuel Hillary, professionally known as Ebuka Songs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during a press conference at The Experience 2024 music concert, Bliss clarified that Ebuka left Spotlite Nation after just 11 months, despite having signed a … Read more
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi has firmly stated that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will not be sold during the January transfer window, despite interest from top European clubs. Lookman has become one of the most in-demand players in Europe following his impressive performances with Atalanta last season and a strong start to the current campaign. The … Read more
Australian teenage prodigy Gout Gout has etched his name into the history books by becoming the fastest 16-year-old ever over 200 meters. At the Australian Schools Championships in Brisbane on Saturday, Gout clocked an impressive 20.04 seconds, breaking the national record set by Peter Norman when he won silver at the 1968 Olympics. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Syrian army command has reportedly informed its officers that President Bashar al-Assad’s rule has come to an end, as militants claim control over the capital, Damascus, according to a military officer speaking to Reuters on Sunday. The announcement follows reports that Assad has left Damascus for an undisclosed location. Meanwhile, militant groups declared they … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday after a parliamentary vote to remove him from office failed amid dramatic scenes in the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the reprieve, members of his own party, the People Power Party (PPP), have called for his resignation, deepening the political crisis. The … Read more