Otunba T.J Abass 
Maguire has sent a message to Erik ten Hag following Man Utd’s FA Cup win over Reading on Saturday. Maguire has made it clear to Erik ten Hag that he is doing all he can to break back into the Manchester United starting XI. Maguire lost his spot in the United team earlier this season. … Read more
Barcelona has suffered a major injury blow ahead of the Manchester United clash. Ousmane Dembele is a major doubt for his team’s Europa League tie against Manchester United. The France international is due to have a scan on Sunday at the training ground. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona winger, Ousmane Dembele is a … Read more
Russia has alleged that 14 persons have been killed following an attack on a hospital in Eastern Ukraine. The attack was reportedly carried out using a US-supplied HIMARS rocket launch system. The attack hit a hospital in the Russian-held settlement of Novoaidar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has accused the Ukrainian military of deliberately … Read more
North Korea has condemned the US for sending ‘battle tanks’ to Ukraine. Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korea’s leader, accused the US of fighting a ‘proxy war’ against Russia. The US announcement followed Germany’s decision to also provide Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from its own stocks. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
CBN Governor Emefiele has again insisted that there is ‘no going back on January 31 deadline’. The CBN has insisted that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes will no longer be accepted after the deadline. The apex bank made this known via its verified Twitter handle on Saturday evening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Zelensky has named ex-minister, Oby Ezekwesili as Ambassador of the “Grain from Ukraine” initiative. The program aims to provide grain to at least 5 million people by the end of spring 2023. Ezekwesili was selected alongside two other Africans: Joyce Banda, a former President of Malawi and Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Three persons have reportedly been killed following an attack on Jandor’s convoy in Lagos. The attack left several people injured. The attackers fired shots and destroyed some of the vehicles in Adediran’s convoy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the convoy of Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State … Read more
Ortom has inaugurated the Obi-Datti campaign team in Benue state. The governor reportedly inaugurated the team using his “most trusted aides and allies.” Former governorship aspirant, Professor Dennis Tyavyar, is chairman of the team. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has reportedly inaugurated a campaign team for the presidential … Read more
A Court has sacked Senator Akpan for defecting to YPP. Justice Fadima Murtala Aminu, in his ruling, declared Senator Akpan’s seat vacant. The judge further ruled that the Senator should refund to the National Assembly all the monies and entitlements received. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sacked … Read more
NANS has threatened to protest following the Osun Tribunal judgement sacking Adeleke as governor of Osun state. NANS decried the tribunal judgement describing it as a “miscarriage of justice.” The students Union alleged that “it is on record how some stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress have boasted federal might that they would win the … Read more
Arteta has provided an update on Thomas Partey’s injury. The midfielder was forced off with an injury at half-time of the FA Cup fourth-round loss to Manchester City. In his post-match press conference, Arteta said he didn’t want to take any unnecessary risks over Partey. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta says … Read more
Moises Caicedo is reportedly willing to submit a transfer request in a bid to force through a move to Arsenal. The January transfer window closes on Tuesday 31st January. Caicedo wants to leave Amex before the transfer deadline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brighton midfielder, Moises Caicedo, is ready to submit a transfer request in … Read more
The UN has accused Russia of violating child protection rules over refugees. According to Filippo, the children are being put up for adoption by Russian families. UNHCR’s recent data revealed that nearly three million refugees from Ukraine have been recorded in Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the head of the United Nations refugee agency … Read more
The European Union has alleged that “Russia is now at war with NATO and the West”. Secretary general of the European Union’s European External Action Service, warned that the Russian President would now increase indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Putin has launched missile attacks across Ukraine following the West’s pledge to send battle tanks to bolster … Read more
The NBA has proposed a 200% salary increase for judicial workers. The NBA also proposed a total overhaul of the components of what presently constitutes judicial allowances. This was contained in a memorandum submitted by the NBA to the Revenue Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMFAC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) … Read more
Timi Frank has urged the NJC and the EFCC to “probe Osun tribunal judges”. Timi Frank said the verdict of the Osun tribunal fell short of expectations and does not reflect the will of the majority. He called on the National Judicial Council to urgently probe the verdict. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former … Read more
Adeleke has rejected the tribunal judgement sacking him as the Governor of Osun State. Adeleke has vowed to appeal the judgement at the Court of Appeal. The governor reassured his supporters that “he will do everything possible to retain this widely acclaimed mandate”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has … Read more
Ganduje has urged the government to extend the January 31 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The call is coming following a meeting by the state governor Ganduje, top government officials, and Islamic clerics at the Government House on Thursday. Ganduje noted that economic activities had been paralysed in Kano due to hardship … Read more
The Labour Party DG has revealed why the party’s presidential flagbearer Peter Obi was attacked in Buhari’s home state. Labour Party’s campaign train was in Katsina State on Monday. Katsina is the home state of the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General (DG) of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign … Read more
There is a heavy security presence in Osun as Tribunal is set to deliver judgement. Former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is challenging the victory of Ademola Adeleke during the 2022 Osun gubernatorial election. Operatives of the police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps(NSCDC), Amotekun and other security operative were deployed to popular junctions and political offices. … Read more