The researchers say there is a high degree of uncertainty until more real-world information is gathered… EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK researchers have analysed the likely impact that a Covid booster shot will have on Omicron and say it could provide around 85% protection against severe illness. The protection is a bit less than … Read more
Ethiopia has dismissed the move as politically motivated… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations Human Rights Council has ordered an international investigation into abuses carried out during the conflict in Ethiopia. The European Union had called for a special sitting of the council in Geneva after rights groups said violations committed during more … Read more
All arrivals would have to provide a negative COVID-19 test less than 24 hours old and isolate for at least two days EKO HOT BLOG reports that France is tightening Covid restrictions for travellers arriving from the UK, as the government in Paris tries to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. The French prime … Read more
Police said the children had fallen from a height of about 10m… EKO HOT BLOG reports that two children have died and others are critically injured after falling from a bouncy castle that was blown into the air in Australia, police say. The accident – caused by a wind gust – happened on Thursday at … Read more
He began medical parole in September, and in the same month the court dismissed his attempt to overturn the sentence EKO HOT BLOG reports that a South African high court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma to return to jail after setting aside a decision to release him on medical parole. The 79-year-old is serving … Read more
It is illegal to take sex toys into the United Arab Emirates or to have them delivered there Dubai is a popular holiday destination especially dlfserkce looking to soak up some winter sun. But you might not enjoy yourself so much if you get arrested for unwittingly bringing something illegal into the country. That’s what … Read more
Currently, all UK arrivals from red list countries must pay for and self-isolate in a pre-booked, government-approved hotel for 10 days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British government has said that all 11 countries will be removed from the UK’s travel red list from 4am on Wednesday. Nigeria alongside Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, … Read more
China has slowed its number of new virus cases to a trickle through a combination of tight border restrictions, mass testing, and targeted lockdowns EKO HOT BLOG reports that China has reported its first case of the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, state media said Monday. Authorities in the northern city of Tianjin confirmed the case … Read more
Man admits killing ex-girlfriend on Facebook live after which he killed his ex-wife and then killed himself EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Baltimore anaesthetist shot his pregnant ex-girlfriend in the head, confessed to it on Facebook Live then murdered his ex-wife and shot himself on Saturday in a horrifying double murder-suicide that came after … Read more
Denmark Ex-immigration Minister sentenced to prison for separating couples EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Danish immigration minister, Inger Stojberg, has been sentenced to 60 days in prison for misconduct in office after a special court found her guilty on Monday. Judges presiding over the rare impeachment trial — the first in Denmark in … Read more
Derek Chauvin to change plea in federal civil rights case in death of George Floyd EKO HOT BLOG reports that Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer, appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd’s civil rights, according to a notice sent out Monday by the court’s electronic filing system. … Read more
Social Media App, Zoom To Start Charging 7.5% VAT From Nigerian Users EKO HOT BLOG reports that Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (Zoom) has announced that starting January 1, 2022, it will charge customers in Nigeria a 7.5 percent value-added tax (VAT). This was stated in a statement released on Monday by the social media behemoth. … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister meets UAE Crown Prince in Abu Dhabi in historic visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that for the first time in history, an Israeli Prime Minister has paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. According to Bennett’s office, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed … Read more
…he said people should set aside the idea Omicron was a milder variant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person in the UK has died with the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the prime minister has said. Boris Johnson said the new variant was also resulting in hospital admissions and the “best thing” people could do … Read more
Ukraine is at the centre of a crisis in East-West relations as it accuses Russia of massing tens of thousands of troop… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia faces “massive consequences” if it invades Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said at a meeting of top diplomats from the G7 group of leading industrialised … Read more
Chris Cuomo’s CNN Producer Suspended After Charged With Luring Underage Girls For Sexual Training EKO HOT BLOG reports that John Griffin, a seasoned CNN producer who worked “shoulder to shoulder” with ex-anchor Chris Cuomo, has been charged with enticing teenage girls to his Vermont ski house for “sexual subservience” training. Griffin, 44, a CNN producer … Read more
We won’t reverse travel ban over Nigeria’s threat – UK EKO HOT BLOG reports that Despite the federal government’s threat to impose a similar restriction on the European countries, UK officials have stated that the travel ban against Nigeria would not be lifted. Dean Hurlock, a spokesman for the British High Commission, stated on Tuesday … Read more
‘We never left Sharjah Airport’ — Air Peace denies UAE claim EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to Air Peace, assertions made by aviation officials in the United Arab Emirates about why the government refused its flight slots are false. In a letter to Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, on Saturday, Oluwatoyin Olajide, chief operating … Read more
Chris Wallace announces he is leaving Fox News, joining CNN+ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chris Wallace, one of the few high-profile news presenters who maintained an integrity as Fox veered heavily into right-wing and conspiratorial programming, said Sunday that he is leaving the network and joining CNN+ to host a weekday show. Wallace made … Read more
…Ramaphosa says his own infection serves as a caution to all people in the country to be vaccinated and remain vigilant… EKO HOT BLOG reports that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive on Sunday, the office of the presidency said in a statement. He has delegated … Read more