Ekohot Editor 
British-Nigerian heavyweight Anthony Joshua has predicted that Oleksandr Usyk will triumph over Tyson Fury once again when the two meet for a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 21. Having suffered two defeats to Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua believes that Fury lacks the necessary skills and discipline to overcome the Ukrainian champion … Read more
The United Nations’ top court will begin historic hearings on Monday to establish legal guidelines for how countries should safeguard the planet from climate change and assist vulnerable nations in dealing with its destructive effects. Representatives from Vanuatu and other low-lying island nations in the Pacific Ocean will open the marathon proceedings at the International … Read more
Dozens of people were killed in violent clashes between fans during a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city, on Sunday. Hospital sources described the scenes as a mass carnage, according to AFP. “There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. Others are lying on the floor in … Read more
Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City must “reset and start from scratch” after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, marking their sixth loss in seven matches. Liverpool extended their Premier League lead over fifth-placed City to 11 points, while moving nine points clear of Arsenal and Chelsea with another dominant performance. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan was halted on Sunday after Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch, as confirmed by Serie A to AFP. Bove, 22, fell suddenly with 16 minutes played, and players, as well as fans, watched in shock as he was quickly transported to Careggi hospital in … Read more
Former World Snooker Champion Terry Griffiths has passed away at the age of 77 after a prolonged battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. The Welshman made history in 1979 as the first qualifier to clinch the World Snooker Championship, defeating Dennis Taylor 24-16 in a remarkable final. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
A viral video showing individuals destroying sachet water packs at factories and on public buses has sparked confusion, with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) distancing itself from the incident. In a statement on its social media platforms, NAFDAC clarified that the actions depicted in the video were not part … Read more
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis—the automotive giant behind brands like Chrysler, Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot—has stepped down with immediate effect. His sudden departure comes just two months after Stellantis issued a profit warning, highlighting challenges within the company. The announcement follows last week’s controversial decision to shut down the Vauxhall van manufacturing plant in … Read more
Nigerian comedian and actor Julian Stanley, better known as Funny Bone, recently shared details of a fallout with a former female friend over her request for the phone number of Pastor Jerry Eze. In an Instagram story, Funny Bone explained that the friend, who was once a university mate, stopped speaking to him after he … Read more
President Joe Biden has granted an official pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing in two criminal cases. The decision marks a reversal from Biden’s previous stance against clemency for his son. In a statement, the president defended his actions, stating that Hunter had been “singled out” and describing the cases as … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed that certain individuals are benefitting from the ongoing insurgency in the state. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Zulum revealed that the sponsors of insurgency have no interest in seeing the crisis come to an end. The governor further explained that these beneficiaries are not … Read more
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have recovered 1.2 million litres of stolen crude, destroyed 56 illegal refineries and arrested 17 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta. This was contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division, Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital. … Read more
Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyetoye Olufayo II, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, was prevented from attending Sunday service at the Catholic Church in the Oro community. In response, he attended a service at the First Baptist Church in Oro instead. According to reports, the Catholic church was locked by … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says the good life that Nigerians thought they were living before his administration was fake and capable of collapsing the country. Tinubu made this statement over the weekend during the 34th and 35th combined convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, in Ondo state. He said the removal of … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that northern governors require more time to consult on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms. He explained that this was the reason they advised the President to withdraw the bills for further discussions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, Governor Zulum clarified that the northern governors … Read more
Former campaign spokesman to President Bola Tinubu in the south east, Dr. Josef Onoh, says there are many inaccurate narratives Nigeria’s ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd) has recently bandied against the leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra, Chukwuemeka Odumegu Ojukwu. Onoh said that Gowon’s narration about his purported reconciliation with Ojukwu in … Read more
The Kaduna State Government has commenced the implementation of the new national minimum wage, with the lowest-paid worker receiving a gross salary of ₦72,000 in November. Malam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, countering claims by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) that the state had … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed appreciation to ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retired) for the role he played in his release from prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obasanjo was one of those the regime of the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha sent to jail over an alleged coup plot to overthrow … Read more
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed that a pastor from one of the church’s branches abroad was arrested for addressing a gathering with the phrase “ladies and gentlemen,” which was deemed discriminatory against individuals who do not identify as male or female. During the RCCG’s … Read more
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim secured his first Premier League victory in style as the Red Devils thrashed Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford. Amorim, who joined United in November after replacing Erik ten Hag, extended his unbeaten start to three matches, building on a 1-1 draw at Ipswich in his Premier League debut and a … Read more