Otunba T.J Abass 
FA has imposed penalties on Man Utd and Crystal Palace following ‘Saturday’s confrontation‘. Both teams were charged following a mass confrontation between their players in the 67th minute of the Premier League fixture on Saturday. According to a statement by FA, the Red Devils and Patrick Vieira’s side failed to ensure that their players conducted … Read more
Ukraine has slammed Roger Waters over the UN Security Council speech. Waters had argued that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “not unprovoked”. Waters praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and criticised the West for supplying Ukraine with arms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine has hit back at Roger Waters over the UN Security Council speech … Read more
Zelensky made an impassioned appeal to European Union leaders while fighting back tears. The Ukrainian leader addressed the Parliament on Thursday morning as part of the last leg of a 48-hour round trip that began in the United Kingdom. This is the longest known period Mr Zelensky has spent away from Ukraine since Russia first … Read more
Governor Wike has bagged a prestigious chieftaincy title in Idoma land. The governor was conferred with the chieftaincy title on Thursday during the inauguration of the kings’ ultramodern palace in Otukpo. Governor Ortom, former Senate President David Mark; Tor Tiv, James Ayatse, and other dignitaries were present at the event. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
President Buhari has unveiled the 2023 Presidential transition council. The council is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha. The President made this known via his verified Twitter handle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the expiration of his tenure on May 29, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday … Read more
The Nigerian Military has neutralised four IPOB terrorists in the southeast. The Army said 16 civilians were rescued and at least five IPOB criminals were apprehended during the operation. The troops also arrested one suspected IPOB/ESN criminal informant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has eliminated four terrorists with … Read more
The CBN has been told to shun the Supreme Court ruling on the use of old naira notes. The apex court had, in the judgement, annulled the CBN deadline of February 10. Reacting to the development, Farotimi suggested that the CBN ignore the Court ruling through ex parte order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Pa Adebanjo is currently under fire for ‘threatening’ Nigeria with a breakup. The elder statesman said Nigeria would break up if his candidate was not voted as the next president of Nigeria. Pa Adebanjo made the statement on Wednesday that there would be no Nigeria if Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, is … Read more
Chelsea have agreed on a deal for Aubameyang’s loan exit. The Gabon international has struggled to make an impact since his move from Barcelona last summer. Chelsea have now reached an agreement to loan Aubameyang to Los Angeles FC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on the verge of leaving Stanford … Read more
Michael Owen has blasted “criminal” Marcus Rashford and Raphael Varane as Man Utd were held by Leeds. Man Utd played a 2-2 draw with Leeds United on Wednesday evening. United came from behind to grab a point at Old Trafford. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Manchester United forward, Michael Owen has slammed Marcus Rashford … Read more
Russia has issued a warning in response to the UK offering talks over providing Ukraine fighter jets. Putin has threatened that there will be military action against the UK. President Zelensky had, during his visit to the UK, called for fighter jets to assure his nation’s victory over Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s … Read more
Zelensky has urged allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Zelensky made the call during his trip to the UK. He also called for stronger sanctions against Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to send his country fighter jets, saying “combat aircraft for Ukraine — wings for freedom.” He … Read more
EFCC has finally arrested fleeing Senator Nwaoboshi and moved him to Ikoyi prison. The embattled Senator has been on the run after a court convicted and sentenced him to 7 years imprisonment for money laundering. Nwaoboshi was, however, arrested at a Hospital in Lagos on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Nwaoboshi, a Senator … Read more
Massive protests have erupted in Abuja over Supreme Court’s order on Naira notes. The aggrieved protesters stormed CBN headquarters and the office of the Attorney General of the Federation urging it not to back down on the currency swap policy. They urged President Buhari to issue Executive Order for the old Naira notes not to … Read more
JAMB has nullified the registration of 817 UTME candidates over alleged “impersonation”. The decision was made following the discovery of certain infractions during the registration process. The Board’s registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cancelled … Read more
INEC has vowed that the 2023 general elections will hold as scheduled. The electoral body maintained that the election will “go on as planned” even as Nigerians battle with the scarcity of petrol and new naira notes. Yakubu made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with the Federal Executive Council (FEC). EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The IMF has urged the CBN to extend the February 10 deadline for swapping of naira notes. The IMF gave the counsel in the wake of the challenges faced by Nigerians across the country. The IMF said the extension will help to mitigate the challenges in the banknote swap process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Atiku has sent a message to INEC over the rumoured ‘deal’ with MC Oluomo. Atiku called on INEC to remove the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lagos, Olusegun Agbaje, for his partisanship and compromise. In his message, Atiku urged INEC to sanction Mr. Agbaje for insisting on using MC Oluomo’s committee despite protests from members … Read more
Qatari Investors are set to lodge a takeover bid in the coming days with a huge transfer kitty. Man Utd owner, The Glazers are looking to sell the club and have set a mid-February deadline for bidders. According to reports, the Qatari investors are prepared to make a huge offer in the coming days. EKO … Read more
Frank Leboeuf has blasted Marc Cucurella, tagging the Spanish left-back as “not good enough.” Leboeuf said the Spaniard should be nowhere near Chelsea’s starting eleven. He wondered why the Blues spent over £60 million to sign the player from Brighton in the summer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has slammed … Read more