Otunba T.J Abass 
Chelsea have completed the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea have completed the loan signing of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. The 23-year-old Portuguese International will bolster the attacking options for manager Graham Potter, whose squad is currently hard-hit by injuries and languishing in the 10th spot in … Read more
SDP spokesman has debunked having an alliance deal with APC flagbearer Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rufus Aiyenigba, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) National Publicity Secretary, has denied any deal with the All Progressives Congress (APC) or any other political party. Aiyenigba, who noted that the party’s presidential candidate, Barrister Adewole Adebayo, had … Read more
Former Nigeria head coach, Daniel Evumena, has died. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy has hit Nigeria football again as former Falconets head coach Daniel Evumena has been confirmed dead. It was gathered that Evumena passed on in the early hours of Wednesday after battling with an undisclosed illness. EDITOR’S PICKS Panic As Gunmen Attack … Read more
Gunmen have invaded the FCT community, killed a man, and whisked away his family members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Wednesday morning attacked the Ushafa community in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, killing a man and abducting his family members to an unknown location. The incident, which happened at about … Read more
Senator Abbo has responded to a court ruling sacking him from contesting a senatorial election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Ninth National Assembly, Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo has reacted to his sack by a high court in Adamawa state, describing it as a ‘Cash and Carry … Read more
Redknapp tipped Arsenal to win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp has tagged Martin Odegaard as a ‘special’ player. He also believes that Arsenal will defeat Tottenham when both sides meet in the Premier League on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Guardiola Sends Message To Boehly About … Read more
Erik ten Hag has reacted to Facundo Pellistri’s senior Man Utd Debut Performance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag insisted that Facundo Pellistri has a future at Man Utd after his long-awaited debut. The 21-year-old Uruguay International came on in the 84th minute for his maiden United appearance in two … Read more
Putin’s close ally has alleged that Russia ‘is at war with Britain and US,’ not Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s security council secretary, Nikolai Patrushev, has said the war in Ukraine has become “a military confrontation between Russia and NATO, and above all the US and Britain.” Patrushev, who is one of Putin’s … Read more
Putin has been forced to ‘tear up plans’ following a deadly attack by the Ukrainian forces. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has suffered yet another huge blow after Russia was reportedly forced into a huge change over the transport of their war vehicles following an attack by Ukrainian forces. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly opened fire on NDLEA operatives in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some yet-to-be-identified gunmen reportedly engaged officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a gun duel on Monday night. It was gathered that the daring confrontation happened along Awolowo road when officials of the federal law enforcement agency … Read more
A medical Doctor has slumped and died of Lassa fever while performing surgery in Nasarawa State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lassa fever has killed a Nasarawa State medical doctor, identified as Dr Ahmed Isaiah. Members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Nasarawa State held a procession for the deceased in Lafia on Tuesday … Read more
FG has declared that “nothing can stop the 2023 general elections.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared that no threat from any quarter can stop the conduct of the 2023 general election. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the government’s position clear while responding to a claim … Read more
Bandits have killed thirteen local miners in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits attacked a local mining site in the Kuriga area of Kaduna State and killed 13 miners, according to former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani. The PDP chieftain did not reveal when the said attack happened; he bemoaned the vulnerability of … Read more
The DSS has raised the alarm over a plot by some politicians to blackmail its DG, Yusuf Bichi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm over a plot by some unnamed politicians to smear Yusuf Bichi, its director-general, and some of its key officials. A statement by … Read more
AMAA founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, has been confirmed dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Founder/Chief Executive Officer of the prestigious Africa Movies Academy Awards, AMAA, is dead. It was gathered that she died at St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos, after being in a coma since Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Panic As Gunmen Attack Train Station, Abduct … Read more
Boehly has stepped down from his role as Chelsea’s sporting director. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly has stepped down from his position as Chelsea’s interim sporting director, according to The Telegraph. Boehly made himself interim sporting director after buying the club from Roman Abramovich and following the departures of Marina Granovskaia … Read more
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Joao Felix on loan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese forward is expected to sign a loan deal that will keep him at Chelsea till the end of the season. EDITOR’S … Read more
China has reiterated the call for peace talks to end the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that China has instructed Russia to make efforts to peacefully settle the crisis in Ukraine in the latest call between the two nations, the Chinese foreign ministry reported. China’s newly appointed foreign minister, Qin Gang, spoke … Read more
Russian fighter jets have been spotted in Belarus ahead of a “joint tactical flight exercise.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian military planes have started to arrive in Belarus ahead of a “joint tactical flight exercise,” sparking fears that the northern border of Ukraine could be under threat. The first “aviation component from the Military … Read more
An Edo Customary Court President has been whisked away by unknown gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, the President of Igueben Area Customary Court in Ugoneki, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen on her way to court in Igueben Local Government Area, Edo State. In a press release on Monday by the … Read more