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Mudryk set a new Premier League record in Chelsea’s debut against Liverpool. The Ukraine international joined the Blues in an £87m move from Shakhtar Donetsk this month. Mudryk became the fastest player in the Premier League. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea winger, Mykhaylo Mudryk, became the fastest player in the Premier League this season … Read more
Ian Wright has blasted Man Utd Winger Antony stating that he’s not seeing enough from the Brazilian International. Antony joined Manchester United from Ajax last summer. Wright was surprised that the Brazilian was chosen ahead of lively 18-year-old Garnacho against Arsenal on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal legend Ian Wright has said that … Read more
Ukrainian MP has revealed that Germany’s Leopard 2 Tanks will be ‘critical to victory in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Mr Scholz had said Germany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine during an address to Parliament. Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik said Ukraine “needs these tanks badly” and that she has “not heard of any … Read more
Germany has finally bowed to International pressure and is now set to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Leopard 2s are made in Germany and Berlin needs to approve their export. After international pressure, Mr Scholz has decided to send at least 14 Leopard 2s to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that German Chancellor, Olaf … Read more
Many people have been feared dead in Niger state after multiple explosions rocked Shiroro Dam. The explosion reportedly happened at about 12 noon on Tuesday. The explosion is coming after a blast that occurred in the same community in 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many people have reportedly been killed after multiple explosions rocked … Read more
The CBN has insisted that the 31st January deadline to halt the use of the old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes still stands. Emefiele said this during the CBN/Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) briefing in Abuja. Also at the meeting, the CBN raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which measures interest rate, to 17.5 per … Read more
Baba Oba was called to glory on Saturday, January 21, 2023 Baba Oba transited to the great beyond at the age of 86 Eko Hot Blog reports that Alara of Ilara kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo has mourned the demise of his father, Thompson Olawale Ogunsanwo, who transited to the great beyond at the age … Read more
A court has adjourned the trial of the embattled Ogun Speaker, Kunle Oluomo. The anti-graft agency said the Speaker and one Oladayo Samuel, Adeyemo Adedeji Taiwo, and Adeyanju Nimota-Amoke laundered over N2 billion of public funds among themselves. The adjournment was quietly communicated to lawyers and other parties by court officials around 10:42 a.m. EKO … Read more
Flight operations have been paralysed after NAHCO workers embarked on a strike. NAHCO handles check-in, boarding and ramp services for several international airlines including Air France/KLM, Qatar, Ethiopian Airlines, Delta Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Turkish Air among others. Travellers say if the situation is not addressed, more flights will be affected. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Ohanaeze has placed a $50,000 bounty on the wanted Simon Ekpa. The group said Ekpa’s ploy is part of the strategies of “his paymaster” who is one of the frontline presidential candidates. Ohanaeze accused Ekpa of hiding under his Finnish citizenship to evade arrest and wreak havoc in the Southeast and called on Interpol to … Read more
Fabregas has issued a strong title warning to Arsenal after their 3-2 win over Man Utd. Arsenal currently find themselves five points clear of second-position Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side also has a game in hand. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Arsenal captain, Cesc Fabregas, has warned the Gunners that they still have a … Read more
Erik ten Hag has blasted Man Utd players after Sunday’s 3-2 defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal. The Red Devils were denied a point late on at the Emirates Stadium, which Ten Hag has put down to ‘unacceptable’ mistakes. United garnered praise for their fight in north London, going ahead in the first half through … Read more
Putin is set to call up additional 500,000 conscripts to the front line. Russian MPs have also proposed a law to provide the National Guard more power to enforce a military draft. Reports from Russia have also stated that factory managers have also been asked which workers they can provide for the army. EKO HOT … Read more
Russia’s forces have advanced towards two towns in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region. Vladimir Rogov, a Russian-installed official in the region, said offensive actions were concentrated around two towns. The Russian army later claimed for a second day in a row that it had taken “more advantageous lines and positions” after “offensive operations” in the Zaporizhia region. … Read more
The Kano government has unveiled a State Anthem. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Ganduje promised that his administration would do everything possible to continue preserving the history. For the state Anthem to gain more ground, the governor noted that “we are taking this Anthem to the State House of Assembly for legislation.” EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Army and the police have stormed the Delta community over the burning of a suspected Fulani herdsman. The Youths were alleged to have set the man ablaze. The tension has been building in the community recently after cases of kidnapping suspected to be carried out by herdsmen began to increase. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Several people have been killed after gunmen launched a fresh attack in Bauchi Community. The gunmen also whisked away one person in the process leaving the community in total confusion. A resident of the community who craved anonymity told journalists that the gunmen stormed the area on Saturday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no … Read more
SERAP has dragged President Buhari to court over his failure to reverse the electricity tariff hike. SEARP made this known on Sunday in a statement signed by the group’s Deputy Director, Kolawale Oluwadare. Joined in the suit as Respondents are the country’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission … Read more
FG is set to reopen isolation centres over the outbreak of another ‘deadly flu’ from China. The Minister of Health, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency made this known in a memo. The memo stated that the “deadly flu” in China … Read more
Gumi has accused President Buhari of killing more ‘innocent herdsmen’ than other former Nigerian presidents. Gumi, who is known for his contact with bandits and herdsmen terrorizing the North-West and North-Central parts of Nigeria, stated this in an interview with journalists. The cleric dismissed reports that claim President Buhari is sectional and doesn’t want to … Read more