War: Russia’s ‘Big Revenge’ Has Begun’ — Zelensky

Zelensky declared that Russia has begun ‘big revenge’ on Ukraine. Zelensky has warned for weeks that Moscow sought to step up assaults after months of virtual stalemate. The Ukrainian President said Russian attacks in the east were relentless despite heavy casualties on the Russian side. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has … Read more

War: Joe Biden Makes U-turn, Rules Out sending F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Biden’s comment comes a day after Germany’s leader also ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. Mr Biden has repeatedly rebuffed Ukraine’s pleas for the jets, instead focusing on providing military support in other areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden … Read more

Wike Threatens To Hit PDP Leaders For Anti-Party Activities

Wike has threatened to hit PDP leaders over anti-party activities. Wike accused the National Working Committee of the party of working with the opposition. The aggrieved governor said, “nobody that touches us that will not get a wound on his body.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State expressed his discontent … Read more

Oyetola Faces Fresh Trouble As Ex-INEC Director Clarifies Controversial BVAS Report

Oyetola faces fresh trouble as ex-INEC director clarified controversial BVAS report. Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi stated that there should not have been a discrepancy in the 2022 Osun State governorship election. Osaze-Uzzi described the Osun tribunal judgement as a validation of the role of BVAS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, a former Director of the … Read more

Atlanta, Georgia For Tinubu, Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign

Nigerians in the Diaspora are bracing up for a political rally in support of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a convergence that is poised to be the grandest of its kind beyond the shore of Nigeria, given the level of preparation by the organizers. EDITOR’S PICKS  BREAKING: Adeleke … Read more

Panic As Another Container Falls In Lagos [VIDEO]

Another container has reportedly fallen in Lagos. The incident happened just a day after a similar occurrence claimed the lives of nine passengers in Ojuelegba. The Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that the fallen 40 feet container occupied 90 per cent of the road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that another container has … Read more

New Currency Sales Syndicate Busted By DSS, Bank Officials Implicated

Some new currency sales syndicates have been arrested by the DSS. Some bank officials have also been implicated. The DSS accused some commercial banks’ officers of “aiding the economic malfeasance”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said it has arrested some members of organised syndicates involved in the … Read more

Court Throws Out Suit Seeking Buhari’s Removal As President

A court has thrown out a suit seeking Buhari’s removal as President. The suit seeking the outright sacking of Buhari was thrown out by Justice Inyang Ekwo on three grounds. One of the grounds was that the suit constituted a gross abuse of the court process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court … Read more

3 Reps Members Dump APC For PDP [PHOTOS]

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Three House of Representatives members have dumped APC For PDP. They met with the Presidential flagbearer of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, who officially welcomed them into the party on Sunday. The reps members are; Hon Ahmed Dayyabu Safana, Hon Hamza Dalhat Batagarawa and Hon Salisu Iro Isansi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three members of … Read more

Arsenal Submit Fresh £70m Bid For Moises Caicedo

Arsenal have submitted a fresh £70m bid for Moises Caicedo. Mikel Arteta have identified Caicedo as one of his main targets for the January transfer window. Arsenal had an initial £60m bid rejected by the Seagulls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal have reportedly submitted a second bid worth £70m for Brighton & Hove Albion … Read more

Chelsea Halt Departure Of Key Player From Potter’s Squad

Chelsea halted the departure of a key player from Potter’s squad. Chalobah has attracted interest from Inter Milan and other European clubs this January. But the Blues are unwilling to let key the defender leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are reportedly unwilling to let key defender … Read more

Russia’s Wagner Group Launches Fresh Assault On Ukrainian Village

Russia’s Wagner Group has launched a fresh assault in a Ukrainian village. Ukraine’s military says it repelled the attack near Blahodatne, but the Russian mercenary group says it is in control. Russian troops have increased their attacks in the east of Ukraine, particularly on the towns of Vuhledar and Bakhmut. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Germany Rules Out Sending Fighter Jets To Ukraine

German has ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. In an interview with a German newspaper, Olaf Scholz warned against a bidding war for weapons. Ukraine had asked allied nations to create a “fighter jet coalition” to bolster their capabilities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the German chancellor has ruled out sending fighter jets to … Read more

Black Sunday: 11 Travellers Burnt To Death In Ondo Road Crash

Eleven travellers have been burnt to death in the Ondo road crash. The victims were said to be heading to Lagos in a luxury Marcopolo bus when they met their death. The fatal accident occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 11 … Read more

Emefiele Announces EFCC, ICPC To Monitor Bank Distribution Of New Notes

Emefiele has announced that operatives of the EFCC and ICPC will monitor the distribution of new naira notes to banks. The CBN Governor disclosed this on Sunday after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the implementation of the naira redesign. The apex bank had fixed January 31, 2023, as the deadline for the withdrawal of the … Read more

NYSC Gets New Director-General

Brig. Gen. Y. D. Ahmed has been named NYSC Director-General by President Buhari. Ahmed will take over on Monday from Christy Uba who piloted the affairs of the NYSC for about three months. Uba was appointed by the Presidency following the sacking of Brig. Gen. Mohammed Fadah. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more

House C’ttee Demands Arrest Of Emefiele Over Old Naira Deadline

House Committee has demanded the arrest of Godwin Emefiele over the old Naira deadline. The ad-hoc committee on Sunday rejected the 10-day extension by the CBN. The CBN had fixed January 31st as the deadline for the exchange of the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives … Read more

Emefiele Meets Buhari In Daura Over Currency Swap Deadline

Emefiele is currently in Daura with Buhari over the currency swap deadline. Emefiele has been in the headlines over his refusal to shift the January 31st deadline. With the deadline less than 48 hours away, it was not immediately clear what he may propose to the president during the visit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Gunmen Attack Army Checkpoint, Kill 2 Soldiers, 3 Policemen In Ebonyi

Gunmen

Gunmen have attacked a military checkpoint at Enugu/Ebonyi border killing two soldiers and three policemen. The gunmen first killed the two soldiers at a checkpoint in Enugu before proceeding to the Enugu-Ebonyi border. The incident took place Saturday night at the border checkpoint between Enugu and Ebonyi States. EKO HOT BLOG reports no fewer than … Read more

NANS Gives Buhari 7-day Ultimatum To Resolve Lingering Fuel Crisis

NANS has given President Buhari a 7-day ultimatum to resolve the lingering fuel crisis in Nigeria. The student’s body alleged that petrol is continuously being hoarded in the country, describing it as “artificial fuel scarcity”. NANS described the scarcity as blackmail instigated to spread propaganda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian … Read more