Otunba T.J Abass 
EU has imposed fresh restrictions on Russian oil and other products over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The ban comes along with a price cap agreed upon by the Group of Seven allied democracies. Europe has already banned Russian coal and most crude oil, while Moscow has cut off most shipments of natural gas. EKO … Read more
Scores have been feared dead following a powerful earthquake that knocked down buildings in Turkey and Syria. The tremor lasted about a minute and shattered windows, according to a Reuters witness in Diyarbakir, 350km to the east of the epicentre. Turkey is in one of the world’s most active earthquake zones. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Tambuwal’s Special Adviser Abubakar Kwaire had dumped PDP for APC. Kwaire was received by the state APC governorship candidate, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu in Sokoto. Kwaire’s decision to join APC, according to him, was motivated by Wamakko’s leadership qualities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a special adviser to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Alhaji Abubakar Kwaire has decamped … Read more
Senator Ekwunife has debunked endorsing Peter Obi, citing a “lack of structure and capacity”. Ekwunife in a statement on Sunday acknowledged Peter Obi as her elder brother and leader but stated that their political aspiration differs. She reiterated her commitment to PDP, stressing she would not work against the party for any reason. EKO HOT … Read more
SERAP has filed a lawsuit against Lawan and Gbajabiamila over the N228bn NASS budget. SERAP’s suit followed the move by the National Assembly to increase its 2023 budget from N169bn proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari to N228.1bn. The suit also asked the court to stop the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning from releasing … Read more
PSC has promoted three AIGs and halted the elevation of eight CPs. The new DIGs are expected to fill the vacant duty posts created due to the retirements of three DIGs. AIG Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa, the Force Secretary, will be replacing retired DIG Mustapha Dan- Daura for the North West slot. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan’s former president general, is dead. Mr Musharraf, a military officer, seized power in a coup in 1999 and was later civilian president between 2001 and 2008. He was an ally of George Bush‘s administration and supported the US “war on terror” after 9/11 despite domestic opposition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pervez … Read more
Three persons have been killed and many others injured as a two-storey building collapsed in Rivers. The dead victims were reportedly labourers who were on the job site of the two-story building at the time of the incident. The incident reportedly happened on a Saturday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons have … Read more
Erik Ten Hag has slammed the inconsistency of VAR following Casemiro’s red card. Casemiro was sent off after a melee broke out between Man United and Crystal Palace players over a foul on Antony. A review by the VAR advised on-pitch official Andre Marriner that Casemiro’s action was violent conduct and warranted a straight red … Read more
Chelsea are plotting a £110million move to sign Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen. The club’s new owners have spent over £600million since taking over last summer and embarked on the biggest January spending spree in history. Reports suggest that Chelsea intends to continue spending in the summer and has identified Victor Osimhen as their top priority. … Read more
Dozens of Soldiers have been freed In the Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap. Russia says 63 Russian soldiers were released while Ukrainian authorities say 116 of their servicemen have been freed, amid continued fighting in the east. A majority of 87 of those freed were from the Ukrainian regular arm forces. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine … Read more
Fire has gutted Odesa power station, plunging over 500,000 into darkness. Ukrainian officials warned that repairs could take weeks. Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the CEO of state grid operator Ukrenergo, said critical equipment that had already been damaged several times by Russian missile strikes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that nearly 500,000 people were left without power after … Read more
Ezekwesili has bagged another powerful appointment. Obiageli Ezekwesili has been named the new board chairman of Women Political Leaders, WPL. Ezekwesili succeeds Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, now the board’s Chair Emeritus. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Nigerian minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has been appointed as the new board chairman of … Read more
One person has been killed after soldiers opened fire on protesters in Ibadan. The protest started on Friday and became more violent on Saturday, leading to a confrontation between the protesters and security agents in the Apata area. The development has reportedly caused tension in the city as residents scamper for safety. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Gunmen have attacked the House of Assembly candidate’s home in Imo State. The attack happened in the early hours of today (Saturday), with the assailants burning down his home and cars parked in his compound. Speaking on the attack, Obiaraeri blamed it on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown … Read more
Gumi has reacted after terrorists flaunted the newly redesigned naira notes. Balleri and his terrorist followers flaunted the newly redesigned naira notes in a video that has gone viral. The terrorist leader also claimed that he has bought new weapons with the new naira notes despite the scarcity in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Bwala has revealed how Wike’s deceptive tactics allegedly duped the G5 governors. According to Bwala, Wike gave the impression that he was supporting Peter Obi, the Labour party presidential flag bearer but was secretly backing Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The G5 governors, who were appointed to the PDP presidential campaign council, … Read more
Wike has exposed Aso Rock insiders backing Atiku’s presidential bid. The aggrieved governor made the revelation at the PDP Campaign Flag-off Rally in Okrika Local Government Area (LGA) on Friday. Wike insisted that Atiku will still need Rivers State to win or he will lose the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor … Read more
Erik Ten Hag has broken his silence on Mason Greenwood’s Man Utd future following dropped charges against him. Greenwood was suspended by United for the last 12 months since being arrested and charged in January last year. The 21-year-old’s future at the club has been left up in the air following his arrest. EKO HOT … Read more
Aubameyang has broken his silence after being axed from Chelsea’s Champions League squad. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Chelsea future is in major doubt having been left out of their Champions League squad. The former Arsenal striker was only signed last summer, reuniting with then-manager Thomas Tuchel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has broken his … Read more