Otunba T.J Abass 
Everton are reportedly set to part ways with Frank Lampard following a 2-0 defeat to West Ham. Jarrod Bowen scored a brace in the first half to ensure the Toffees lost their sixth match in seven Premier League fixtures. The result leaves Everton sitting in 19th place on the table. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Graham Potter has given his verdict on Mudryk’s debut performance against Liverpool. Chelsea brought in Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk for a fee of around £89 million this January. The Ukraine international started the game from the bench in the 55th minute. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea boss, Graham Potter has given his verdict on … Read more
Zelensky has honoured Ukrainian officials who were killed in a helicopter crash. Minister of Internal Affairs Denys Monastyrskyy, his deputy and five other high-ranking ministry officials were killed during the helicopter crash. “My condolences to all relatives and friends. It hurts to think about it, it hurts to talk about it,” Zelensky said. EKO HOT … Read more
Russia’s Wagner Chief has written to the White House over new sanctions. Wagner’s chief published a short letter to the White House asking what crime his company was accused of after Washington announced new sanctions on the group. In the letter, founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said; Dear Mr Kirby, could you please clarify what crime was … Read more
Wike has again dared PDP to sack him and the G5 governors. The members of the G5 are Wike, Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo). The five aggrieved governors are demanding the replacement of Ayu with a southerner to correct “regional imbalance” in the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Tinubu campaign director has dumped APC. In her resignation letter, Mrs Mohammed said Nigeria’s challenges require her to continue championing the struggle for a better country with a clear conscience. In a separate statement issued on Saturday, the activist said she quit partisan politics as the parties have no ideological difference. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Tompolo’s Director Of Operations has been detained by the EFCC. TSSNL is a security surveillance company, operated by the ex-militant leader. According to the EFCC, he was detained over failure to disclose the sources of his intelligence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested and detained Captain Warredi … Read more
Peter Obi met with the PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu in Abuja. Obi in a tweet said he “ran into” Anyanwu and other erstwhile political colleagues at the Abuja airport. Obi met with the PDP chieftains while en route to Kafanchan in Kaduna State for a rally. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer … Read more
Gunmen have attacked an APC meeting and killed two people in Ebonyi state. The incident happened in Mkpuma Akataka Community in the Izzi Local Government Area of the State. The APC meeting was ongoing late Friday in the community when the gunmen invaded the venue and opened fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen … Read more
Chimaroke Nnamani has broken his silence after being suspended by PDP. The ex-Enugu governor was suspended on Friday following alleged anti-party activities. Reacting to the development, Nnamani said his suspension from the PDP came to him as a “rude shock”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District in the National … Read more
Leandro Trossard has revealed his preferred position after joining Arsenal. Trossard has joined the Gunners in a £27m deal. Trossard said “I like to be in the pocket behind the striker. On the wings, I can explore myself as well. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal new signing, Leandro Trossard, has revealed his preferred position … Read more
Erik Ten Hag has said Man Utd will defeat Arsenal again on Sunday. Man United are the only team to have taken three points off Mikel Arteta’s men this season. United won Arsenal 3-1 at Old Trafford in September and Erik Ten Hag believes Man United will replicate a similar feat on Sunday. EKO HOT … Read more
Zelensky has urged Western allies to give Ukraine ‘Tanks’ The US and European nations have already promised more weapons. Germany had faced growing pressure to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has made a direct appeal for tanks at crunch talks involving dozens of Western … Read more
The US has declared Russia’s Wagner Group a “criminal organisation”. The Wagner Group has an estimated 50,000 fighters in Ukraine, 80 per cent of them drawn from Russian prisons. The US said Wagner group “is a criminal organisation that is committing widespread atrocities and human rights abuses”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States … Read more
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of Ideato North Local Government Area. Two other persons were also kidnapped by the criminals. It was gathered that Ohizu’s residence was also burnt down in the attack on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have reportedly whisked away Christopher Ohizu the Sole Administrator of Ideato North Local … Read more
The Supreme Court has affirmed Akpabio the authentic APC Senatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom State. Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the apex court upheld the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The apex court held that the appellate court lacked the jurisdiction to meddle in the issue of nomination of a candidate for an election. … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly whisked away a first-class Nigerian monarch. Wakili is the paramount ruler of the Izere nation in Jos East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The monarch was kidnapped when gunmen invaded his palace at Shere community on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a first-class monarch in Plateau State, Isaac Azi … Read more
Herdsmen have slaughtered a family of six in Benue state. The tragic incident reportedly happened on Thursday. Paul Hemba said that the attack was “unprovoked” as the villagers were already set to go to bed when they met their untimely deaths at the hands of the Fulani bandits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer … Read more
A Court has set aside the temporary forfeiture of Ekweremadu’s assets. Justice Inyang Ekwo held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concealed facts when it applied for an interim forfeiture of the assets. A court had ordered an interim forfeiture of 40 landed properties belonging to the embattled former Deputy Senate President, Ike … Read more
NCDC has confirmed the outbreak of another deadly infection in Nigeria. NCDC confirmed that not less than 25 people have reportedly died from the disease in Kano State, North-West Nigeria. NCDC listed symptoms of diphtheria to include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and neck swelling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more