Otunba T.J Abass 
Putin was humiliated again after the Russian tank commander “accidentally kill five of his own men”. Some of the Russian troops managed to escape unharmed, but others were not lucky. The Ukrainian defence ministry mocked the Russian military on social media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Five Russian soldiers have accidentally been killed by one … Read more
The Ukrainian defence minister has alleged that “Russia is planning a 24 February offensive”. Oleksii Reznikov said Moscow had amassed thousands of troops and could “try something” to mark the anniversary of the initial invasion last year. The attack would also mark Russia’s Defender of the Fatherland Day on 23 February. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a serving Commissioner in Cross River State. She was whisked away at Mbukpa, Calabar South at about 9:25 am. Security operatives are said to have found her shoes by the Creeks in Calabar South. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Gertrude Njar, a serving Commissioner for Women’s Affairs in Cross River State … Read more
One person has been killed after gunmen attacked a police station in Anambra. The hoodlums also razed down another INEC office in the state. The level of damage in the police station could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen have attacked another office of the … Read more
Senator Amosun led the ADC governorship campaign rally in Ogun state. Amosun, who is a senator elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stormed the ADC campaign venue around 1:49pm. Amosun had earlier said he would support the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, for the presidency but would support Otegbeye for governor. … Read more
INEC said it may shift the 2023 presidential election by two weeks. A senior INEC official confirmed this to journalists on Wednesday. The incessant burning of INEC offices across the country may force the electoral body to shift the election by 14 days. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a senior official of the Independent National … Read more
Yobe PDP Chairman has dumped the party for APC. Siminti was received into the APC by the State Deputy Governor, Idi Barde Gubana, on behalf of the party. The APC State Chairman, Mohammed Gadaka in his remarks, assured Usman Siminti and his supporters of equal opportunities in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Usman … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed a Divisional Police Officer and four others in Benue. It was gathered that the DPO was attacked by the assailants on Tuesday while he was returning from Makurdi. The Chairman of Gwer West LGA, Ayande Andrew, claimed that herders killed the DPO. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of armed … Read more
Man Utd have completed the loan transfer of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich. The club announced the loan signing of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich on the January transfer deadline day. Sabitzer joined United on a loan until the end of the season and there is no option to make the deal permanent. EKO HOT … Read more
Chelsea have signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica after meeting the midfielder’s €121 million (£106.8m) release clause. Enzo Fernandez is currently the most expensive signing in Premier League history. Benfica confirmed Fernandez’s move to Chelsea in the early hours of Wednesday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea have signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a … Read more
Russia is reportedly plotting a ‘major escalation’ of war in Ukraine. Oleksiy Danilov said more intense fighting is “still to come in Ukraine”. He urged western countries to send more armaments to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s top military aide has warned the most intense fighting is still to come in … Read more
NATO Chief Stoltenberg has called for a stronger partnership with Japan. The NATO secretary-general said the security concerns of the Western military alliance and Japan are “closely interconnected”. Stoltenberg said his trip to Tokyo was aimed at strengthening relations between NATO and “our highly valued partner” Japan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NATO Secretary-General Jens … Read more
Nuhu Sunusi II, the Emir of Dutse passed away at age 78. A family source revealed that the emir died after a brief illness. The Jigawa State Governor, Mohammed Badaru has expressed his condolences on the passing of the monarch. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir of Dutse, Dr Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi, is dead. … Read more
Governor Udom has responded to the ‘a boy’ remark by the APC flagbearer Bola Tinubu. Udom expressed disappointment over Tinubu’s unbridled, unpatriotic and immature comment. The Governor said it was unfortunate that Tinubu, who was granted State-owned facilities ended up insulting the integrity of over 7.9 million Akwa Ibom people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Emefiele has assured the House of Representatives that old Naira notes will still be accepted beyond the February 10 deadline. Emefiele stated this on Tuesday while appearing before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee. The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila said the CBN Act mandates commercial banks to accept old notes. EKO HOT … Read more
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Jorginho. The Gunners will pay £10 million up front for the Italian international with a further two million in add-ons. Jorginho will join Arsenal on an initial 18-month contract with the option to extend by a further year. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal have agreed … Read more
Nigeria has dropped again in the latest Transparency International corruption ranking. Nigeria scored 24/100 points in the 2022 ranking but fell from 150th to 154th place among 180 countries evaluated. The CPI is TI’s tool for measuring the levels of corruption in the systems of various countries around the world. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
ISWAP reportedly did a giveaway with the old naira notes to Borno residents on the Highway. The gesture is coming following the deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The ISWAP members were said to have driven two gun trucks and dressed in military camouflage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected Islamic State of … Read more
Arsenal have changed attention to Chelsea’s Jorginho. Mike Arteta has identified the Chelsea midfielder as an alternative to Moises Caicedo. The deal could be completed ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has switched his attention to Chelsea’s Jorginho in his search for a new central midfielder. According … Read more
Chelsea have finally made Enzo Fernandez’s breakthrough. The Blues are now expected to smash the British transfer record on the Benfica star. Chelsea have indicated they were ready to spend more than £100million to bring the midfielder to Stamford Bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea have finally made a breakthrough in their pursuit of … Read more