The extensive Indian diaspora will help the South Asian country reach a special milestone this year. Eko Hot Blog reports that Asia’s third-largest economy is on track to receive more than $100 billion in yearly remittances in 2022, according to a World Bank report published Wednesday. It said this will be the first time a … Read more
The leading role in a Bollywood film about a transgender activist has been given to the non-trans actress, Sushmita Sen, a former Miss Universe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the decision has divided opinion among India’s trans community with some arguing it should have gone to one of many trans actresses waiting for their big … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian man in the United States (US) has gone viral for returning $3,767 and about 10,000 Chinese Yuan to a woman. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Peter Obi Finally Breaks Silence On Alleged Assassination Threats 2023: PDP, APC Internal Crisis Stalling Formation Of Campaign Councils –Reports Police Arraign PDP Leaders For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that It was a moment of reunion and reminiscence as Lagosians from different parts of the world converged at the Western Hotel, Toronto, for the 3rd quarterly meeting of Eko Club International, the premier organisation for Lagosians in the diaspora. The outfits, statures and social statuses represented were as varied as … Read more
EKO CLUB DC METRO is set to host its gala night and award ceremony for the 22nd anniversary in September 9-10 EKO HOT BLOG reports that as part of twenty-two years celebration, the EKO CLUB DC METRO announced Tuesday it would hosting its Gala and Awards Ceremony on September 9 and 10 in Washington … Read more
Gov Fayemi has approved Diaspora Livestock production project for Ekiti Diaspora Forum. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has approved the establishment of a livestock farm for indigene under the aegis of the Ekiti Diaspora Forum (EDF). EDITOR’S PICK: Gov Fayemi’s Aide, Femi Odere, Bags Diaspora Award of Excellence Fayemi … Read more
Nigerians arriving Dubai are stranded as their passports have been seized and many are detained by immigration officers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Some Nigerian arriving in Dubai are reportedly being detained after their passports were seized by immigration officials. EDITOR’S PICK: Abike Dabiri: Why Visa To Dubai Impossible To Access By Male Nigerians Below 30 JUST IN: … Read more
Abike Dabiri-Erewa has disclosed that the outc9me of investigation into the death of Nigeria wrongly jailed in Cote D’Ivoire will shock man EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that the outcome of investigation into the death of Itunu Babalola, the Nigerian lady … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa paid a condolence visit to the family of Nigerian killed in Canada EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late Chibueze Momah at their Lagos residence. EDITOR’S PICK: Abike … Read more
Gov Kayode Fayemi’s Aide, Femi Odere, Bags Diaspora Award of Excellence The award was presented by Dr. Andrew Nevin, a partner and Chief Economist at PWC Nigeria EDITOR’S PICK: Group Launches Human Right Initiative For Rights Of Less Priviledged And Women Diaspora: NiDCOM To Set Up Strategic Investment Platform, Partners AFDB on Trust Fund, Investments, … Read more
• NGO launches human rights initiative for the vulnerable groups and women • the initiative that will seek to address the issue of poverty eradication, creative research, social injustices, promotion and protection of human rights of the less privileged EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect 2023 Presidential Candidate [FULL LIST] … Read more
• Diaspora: NiDCOM partners AfDB on Trust Fund, Investment, training, others • Nigerian Diaspora all over the world are amongst the greatest professionals , and has again this year , recorded the highest remittances in sub-Saharan – NiDCOM Boss EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu Sends Strong Message To Unknown Gunmen [VIDEO] BREAKING: Federal High … Read more
EDITOR’S PICK 40th Day Fidau Prayer Of The Founder And First President Of Eko Club New Jersey, Dr Kadri Eko Club International Announces Free Medical Outreach In Lagos Eko Club Austin Hosts Eko Club International 2022 Quarterly Event There was palpable excitement among members as Eko Club Houston on Friday kicked off its silver jubilee … Read more
EDITOR’S PICK 40th Day Fidau Prayer Of The Founder And First President Of Eko Club New Jersey, Dr Kadri Eko Club International Announces Free Medical Outreach In Lagos Eko Club Austin Hosts Eko Club International 2022 Quarterly Event The historical peregrinations of Eko Club USA, Inc Houston, bedecked with its series of monumental successes (and … Read more
Jonathan Appointed To Board Of European Council On Africa, Middle East Ex-President Becomes First Sub-Saharan African Leader To Serve On ECAM Council Board EDITOR’S PICK: Goodluck Jonathan Sends Strong Warning To African Leaders LASG Stops Approval For Structures Above 3-floors In Ebute-Metta 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
UK Discovers Monkeypox In Person Who ‘Recently Travelled From Nigeria Begins Search For Passengers In Close Proximity To The Person On The Same Flight To UK EDITOR’S PICK: Hours After UK Government Made A Promise To Biafra Groups, FG Condemns UK Action Queen Elizabeth Felt ‘Exhausted’ From COVID Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers Moves To Write UK … Read more
By Otunba T.J Abass NAMC 2022: Attorney OJ Lawal Bags Lifetime Achievement Award OJ Lawal is a founding member of Eko Club Houston and Eko Club International, he served meritoriously in various capacities as the President, a board member and chairman of the board of directors The entire city of Houston, the third-largest city in … Read more
Eko Club Austin Hosts Eko Club International 2022 Quarterly Event Eko Club Austin is a member chapter of Eko Club International. By Otunba T.J Abass The Eko Club Austin, a member chapter of Eko Club International, an apex organisation for Lagosians in the diaspora, has concluded all arrangements towards successfully hosting the Eko Club International … Read more
Court Fines Nigerian Lady, Doris Okeke, a 37-year-old, for attempting to acquire Ghana Card using a false identity Doris Okeke used the name Doris Dubik as her Ghanaian identity to get a voter’s ID card prior to the 2020 elections, applied for Ghana Card, and gained admission into the Tamale Technical University (TTU) as a … Read more
LASU to award Abike Dabiri-Erewa Honorary Doctorate at the institution’s 25th convocation ceremony Other activities lined up for the convocation include honourary awards to be conferred on the Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullah I Umar Ganduje, and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Diaspora Voting Bill Rejection A Set Back Nigeria Democracy’ – … Read more