Otunba T.J Abass 
Sergio Aguero has slammed Zlatan Ibrahimovic over comments on Messi. Ibrahimovic had slammed Argentina players for behaving unprofessionally after they won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Ibrahimovic said that apart from Argentina captain Messi, the rest of the team did not behave well. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Manchester City forward, Sergio … Read more
Frank Lampard has spoken for the first time since he was sacked by Everton. Lampard was dismissed on Monday by owner Farhad Moshiri after 11 months in charge of Everton. Addressing his departure publicly for the first time, Lampard praised the club and its fans for their support while he was in charge after giving … Read more
British ex-military chief, Lord West has asked Rishi Sunak to “prepare for war”. Lord West headed up the Royal Navy for four years. Lord West of Spithead, who as former First Sea Lord headed up the Royal Navy from 2002 to 2006, said the Government was “sleep-walking into disaster”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK … Read more
The US has expanded sanctions on Russia’s ‘brutal’ Wagner Group. Washington says Russia is relying on the Wagner Group in the Ukraine war amid biting Western sanctions and battlefield setbacks. US President Joe Biden announced the new measures on Thursday as Washington continues its push to penalise Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT … Read more
CBN Governor Emefiele is in fresh trouble as Reps threatened warrant of arrest on him over naira notes swap. Section 89 gives the parliament power to issue a warrant of arrest on anybody who refuses to honour an invitation from them. The lawmakers would reconvene on Tuesday to take an action against Emefiele and other … Read more
Massive protests have erupted in Abuja over the alleged ‘hoarding’ of the new naira notes by commercial banks. The NBA chairman accused the banks of helping politicians to frustrate the cash withdrawal limit and cash swap policy. The policy is expected to force politicians to surrender old naira notes stock-pilled in their houses. EKO HOT … Read more
The CBN has launched the Nigerian Domestic Card and banned dollar charges on transactions within the country. Launching the card virtually, Emefiele said: “all domestic transactions that are that are going to be conducted in Nigeria will have to be through the Nigerian domestic cards.” Noting that the domestic card scheme avails the country “the … Read more
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped another traditional ruler in Kastina. President of the Chawai Development Association (CDA), Abel Adamu confirmed the abduction to journalists. It was reported that the kidnappers stormed the house of the traditional ruler in their numbers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly whisked away Joshua Ahmadu, the District Head … Read more
Fire has again gutted the popular Balogun market in Lagos. The inferno reportedly started from one of the shops of the textiles and shoe building located on Gbajumo, at about 12.45 am. The exact cause of the fire could not be immediately ascertained at the time of filing this report EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Chief Imam Of Oyo, Sheikh Moshood Ajokidero has been confirmed dead. Sheikh AbdulGaniy reportedly died on Wednesday. Ustadh Adam Mas’ud, Sheikh Ganiy’s son confirmed his father’s death on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the grand Chief Imam of Oyo town in Oyo State, Sheikh Masud AbdulGaniy Ajokidero III, is dead. Ustadh Adam Mas’ud, Sheikh … Read more
Man Utd fans have reacted to Wout Weghorst’s goal against Nottingham Forest describing it as the “best on earth”. The attacker grabbed his first goal for his loan club as he put Man Untied 2-0 up just before half-time. The Netherlands international is seen as a stop-gap until Erik ten Hag can bring in a … Read more
Messi has turned down a contract extension with PSG. The 35-year-old is out of contract in June, but he was expected to sign a one-year extension with PSG. The Argentine International is reportedly not motivated to win more titles in France or the Champions League again, after winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. EKO … Read more
Tory MP has revealed that Poland will build a “massive arms factory” to help Ukraine win the war. The chairman of the defence select committee, Tobias Ellwood said Western governments had demonstrated a lack of strategic foresight in their plans for helping Ukraine to “survive and thrive”. The Conservative MP told The Telegraph the model … Read more
UNESCO has declared the Odesa region of Ukraine ‘a World Heritage Site’ amid war threats. The 21 member states of UNESCO’s world heritage committee approved the decision with six votes in favour, one against and 14 abstentions. The decision is designed to protect the ‘outstanding universal value’ of the historic Black Sea port. EKO HOT … Read more
Tinubu has alleged that the current fuel scarcity and naira redesign policy are plans to sabotage the 2023 general elections. Tinubu made the allegations on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State during the APC presidential campaign. The former Lagos Governor, however, vowed that Nigerians would defy the fuel scarcity and trek to cast their votes. EKO … Read more
A PDP guber candidate, Uche Ikonne has been confirmed dead. He reportedly died after a brief illness. His death was made known on Wednesday by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof Uche Ikonne, the Abia State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate is dead. Ikonne’s death was announced in a statement … Read more
The Senate on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honour of the slain Catholic priest, Isaac Achi. Until his untimely death, Achi was the Kafin Koro Deanery of the Minna Diocese of Niger State. The Senate condoled with the family of Isaac Achi, who was burnt to death in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Labour Party has denied the alleged ‘plan’ by Peter Obi to step down for Atiku Abubakar. Ozigbo described the report as false and malicious, saying that any propaganda or fake news will not stop the move to rescue the country. Ozigbo went further stating that the fake news was sponsored by some elements in the … Read more
A fire has gutted a food warehouse in Oyo. The food warehouse was gutted by fire on Wednesday morning. Goods and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed following the fire outburst. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire has razed down the raw materials warehouse of Sumal Foods Limited, located at Oluyole Industrial Estate, … Read more
Ohanaeze has begged President Buhari to allow the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to address the Ndigbo. Isiguzoro said the killings in the Southeast would subside if Buhari allows the IPOB leader to address Nigerians. Isiguzoro said, “in order to have a peaceful election, the Government should give Nnamdi … Read more