Otunba T.J Abass 
Portugal have announced former Everton boss, Roberto Martinez as their new head coach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Portugal have appointed the immediate past coach of Belgium, Roberto Martinez as the new coach of its national team. The Portuguese Football Federation made the announcement on its Facebook page on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Eden Hazard ‘On … Read more
Former Edo lawmaker has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Festus Edughele, a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, has been whisked away by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the attack occurred on Monday morning when Edughele was en route to Benin City, the state capital. EDITOR’S … Read more
Troops have killed key bandit leaders in Zamfara and Katsina states. EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Nigerian Army have killed key bandit leaders in Zamfara and Katsina states in the last 48 hours. It was gathered that unspecified numbers of bandit casualties have been recorded following a raid by the Nigerian army … Read more
Yoruba nation mega rally has turned bloody at the Ojota area of Lagos state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is ongoing civil unrest at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area of Lagos after the Nigerian Police tried to disrupt a peaceful rally of the Yoruba Nation. The social media has been set … Read more
Raymond Dokpesi has been released after spending hours in detention in the UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, has been released after being detained by UK authorities in London. It was gathered the veteran journalist was arrested at Heathrow Airport in London on Sunday, January 8, 2022. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Glazer family have issued a fresh update on the takeover of Manchester United. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is confident attempts by the Glazers to seek new investment or sell the club will help fund redevelopment at Old Trafford and Carrington, as well as help to ‘build a … Read more
Guardiola has sent a message to Todd Boehly about firing Graham Potter as Chelsea manager. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has urged Chelsea to give Graham Potter more time to improve his team. The Englishman’s job is now under pressure following a poor run of form however Pep Guardiola has encouraged Todd … Read more
Putin is preparing to mobilise additional 500,000 troops for war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia is planning to mobilise 500,000 troops but if they don’t succeed, it will lead to Vladimir Putin’s collapse, Ukrainian intelligence chiefs has claimed. Vadym Skibitsky, Ukraine’s deputy military intelligence chief, said would be used in attacks over … Read more
Ukraine has placed dozens of Russian artists and public figures on the sanctions list. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine has placed dozens of Russian artists and other public figures on a sanctions list, according to a decree published by the president’s office. The announcement on Saturday listed big names from the world of opera, … Read more
Two children have been released, and over 30 others are reportedly still missing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh update has been released on the recent attack on a train station in the Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. An official of the local government area, in a chat with the Nigerian Tribune, … Read more
Hoodlums have set another Police station ablaze in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some hoodlums have burnt down the Umuchu Police Station along the Umuchu-Achina road, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The hoodlums reportedly stormed the place at about 3am on Sunday and set the facility on fire. EDITOR’S PICKS Panic As … Read more
NRC has shut down Edo train station indefinitely over rising insecurity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Railway Corporation has shut down the Ekehen Station in Edo State till further notice. The NRC management on Sunday announced that the decision to shut down the station became necessary following rising security challenges in the country. … Read more
Professor Akintoye has lamented how “desperate Yoruba politicians have betrayed the Yoruba people.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Banji Akintoye, chairman of the Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination (NINAS), has lamented how desperate politicians of Yoruba extraction are “massively betraying” the Yoruba people. Akintoye said the betrayal is evidenced by the attitude of … Read more
SERAP has urged Buhari to immediately reverse the unlawful electricity tariff hike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately reverse the unlawful, unjust and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff, which reportedly occurred in December 2022. SERAP, therefore, asked Buhari to direct the Minister … Read more
Scores of passengers have been abducted after gunmen attacked a train station in Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have abducted an unspecified number of passengers from a train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The development is coming barely a year after terrorists suspected to … Read more
Man Utd are ‘closing in’ on signing Dutch striker Wout Weghorst on loan from Besiktas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the signing of a Dutch striker Wout Weghorst on loan as they look to recruit a new forward. United have been linked with moves for both Joao Felix … Read more
Arteta has sent a fresh transfer message to Arsenal’s top target Mykhaylo Mudryk with a call for a defiant act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has claimed that when all is said and done it is the players who decide where they end up amid intense speculation surrounding the future of … Read more
Putin has lauded the Russian Orthodox Church for backing troops in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Vladimir Putin on Saturday lauded the Russian Orthodox Church for supporting Moscow’s forces fighting in Ukraine in an Orthodox Christmas message designed to rally people behind his vision of modern Russia. The Kremlin issued Putin’s message after … Read more
Russia has ended its self-proclaimed ceasefire and vowed to press ahead in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has ended a self-declared Christmas ceasefire and vowed to push on with combat until it reaches a victory over its neighbour. President Vladimir Putin had on Friday ordered a 36-hour ceasefire along the line of contact … Read more
APC has uncovered Wike’s “fresh criminal charges” against Amaechi and Tonye Cole. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Spokesperson of the defunct new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), Chukwuemeka Eze, has said a plot by the Governor Nyesom Wike-led state administration to conjure fresh criminal charges against his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi and the governorship candidate … Read more