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Zelensky has vowed that “Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut as long as they can”. Zelensky made the vow on Friday during a summit in Kyiv with EU leaders. Zelensky has also called for Ukraine’s rapid accession to the EU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has said “Ukraine will not give up” … Read more
The US has announced a new $2.17 billion security aid package for Ukraine. The US also provided long-range GLSDB missiles for Ukraine. In a tweet, Zelensky thanked the US and President Joe Biden for the additional aid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US has announced additional military aid to Ukraine worth $2.2bn (£1.83bn) will … Read more
NBC has slammed N2m fine on Arise TV and TVC over an alleged breach of the Broadcasting Code. The NBC said the stations breached the following sections of the Code: 1.10.4; 3.1.2; 3.1.2; 3.3.1(e); 4.2.2 (g); 4.2.2 (g); 4.3.1(e); 5.3.3 (c); 5.3.3 (e); 5.3.3 (f); and 5.5.1 (b). It accused TVC News of allowing derogatory … Read more
President Buhari has urged Nigerians to give him 7 days to resolve the currency redesign crisis rocking the country. Buhari said the currency re-design will give a boost to the economy and provide long-term benefits. He spoke after his closed-door meeting with governors of the All Progressives Congress. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu … Read more
A Court has fixed a date to hear Atiku’s alleged corruption case. Keyamo had on January 16 issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the EFCC and ICPC to arrest the PDP presidential flag-bearer. Justice Kolawole Omotosho has directed that all court processes be served on Atiku by dropping them at his campaign office. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Ex-Minister Shittu has revealed why President Buhari will be in trouble after leaving office. Shittu said, “If President Buhari does not do the needful within the next one or two weeks, I believe he will be in trouble after leaving office”. He will be in trouble with the “hatred of the masses”. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
APGA Gov’ship candidate has escaped an assassination attempt. The Governorship candidate and his team were ambushed on Thursday night by unknown gunmen. Charles Otu, the Director of Media and Publicity of the Odohzia Ebonyi Campaign Council blamed the attack on Ebubeagu operatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Benard Ifeanyi Odoh, the All Progressives Grand … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed a judge during proceedings in Imo state. Ugboma was killed by gunmen who operated in motorcycles while presiding over a court session. The incident brought the court sitting to an abrupt end as lawyers, court staff and litigants fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have killed Nnaemeka Ugboma, the Chairman … Read more
Agbonlahor has slammed Manchester United’s Antony, describing him as a “bluffer”. Agbonlahor said Antony could not take on players, adding that the Brazilian international put in one and a half crosses per game. Speaking on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor hit out at Antony for his display for Erik ten Hag’s side so far this season. EKO HOT … Read more
Greenwood has been included in Man Utd Premier League Squad. The 21-year-old will no longer stand trial for attempted rape after prosecutors said “key witnesses” had withdrawn cooperation and all charges against the Man Utd forward were dropped. Greenwood has been suspended with pay by United since being arrested in January 2022. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Russia has mobilised additional 500,000 troops for a “new offensive” in Ukraine. Russia is reportedly ready for the next ‘intensive’ phase of the war in Ukraine. Russia’s major spring offensive could have already started as they step up attacks across eastern Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia is amassing hundreds of thousands of troops … Read more
Putin has evoked the Stalingrad battle and vowed victory in the Ukraine war. Putin compared Russia’s war in Ukraine with World War II and lambasted Germany for helping to arm Kyiv. Marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Soviet victory over Nazi German, Putin laid a wreath at the eternal flame of the … Read more
Tinubu has warned Nigerians to “be wary of false Messiah, Peter Obi”. Speaking in Yoruba at his campaign rally, Tinubu said none of the other major candidates in this forthcoming election has the capacity, integrity, knowledge, or determination necessary to do what must be done. “Only I, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, am prepared and up to … Read more
CBN has given a fresh order to commercial banks. The development was confirmed in a statement by the apex bank’s Director of Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi. Paying the new notes over the counter was initially prohibited. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday directed commercial banks to start paying … Read more
Scores have been trapped after a 4-storey building collapsed in Abuja. Over 50 people are currently trapped as passers-by hear voices of people under the collapsed building screaming for help. Mrs Florence Wenegieme, Director, FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), confirmed the incident to journalists, saying her team had rescued 11 persons. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Supreme Court has dismissed PDP’s suit against Oyetola’s participation in the Osun guber election. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja had, in a judgement on September 30, 2022, nullified the participation of Oyetola. In a judgement on Thursday, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Centus Nweze, … Read more
A former Nigerian governor has been confirmed dead. Suleiman passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81. The Secretary of NADECO, Ayo Opadokun announced Suleiman’s death in a statement made available to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Commodore Dan Suleiman, a former military governor of Plateau State and member of General Murtala Mohammed’s … Read more
Osinbajo hosted the APC legal team in Abuja ahead of the 2023 elections. The meeting was held at the Presidential Villa after the weekly FEC meeting. Those at the legal meeting include the two Ministers who are Senior Advocates of Nigeria: Babatunde Fashola and Festus Keyamo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo … Read more
Danny Murphy has insisted that Chelsea’s new signing Enzo Fernandez is not as good as Man Utd’s Casemiro. Chelsea on Tuesday made Fernandez the most expensive signing in British football. Danny Murphy said the Argentine International “is not worth £100 million”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Liverpool star, Danny Murphy, has criticized Chelsea for … Read more
Erik Ten Hag has been heavily criticized over comments on Christian Eriksen. Man United are set to be without Eriksen for three months after the midfielder picked up an injury. The Red Devils saw off Reading with a 3-1 victory in the fourth round of the FA Cup last weekend. EKO HOT BLOG reported that … Read more