King Charles III will deliver Labour’s first programme for government in 14 years on Wednesday when the UK parliament reopens after the July 4 election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to focus on revitalizing the economy in Labour’s legislative agenda, emphasizing, “Now is the time to take the brakes off … Read more
Nikki Haley, Donald Trump’s former rival, is scheduled to speak on the second day of the Republican National Convention, despite previously stating she would not attend the event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On Sunday, Haley’s team informed multiple outlets of her attendance, a day after an assassination attempt on Trump. Haley, the former governor of South … Read more
The announcement by the Federal Government regarding the lifting of visa restrictions imposed by the United Arab Emirates Government on Nigerians has sparked mixed reactions amongst Nigerians. Recall that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, briefed State House correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. … Read more
Paul Kagame, the long-serving president of Rwanda, has secured a fourth-term victory in office with a resounding 99.15 per cent of the votes in Monday’s presidential election. According to provisional results, Eko Hot Blog gathered that with about 79 per cent of ballots counted so far, the country’s electoral commission has reported these early figures. … Read more
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned on Monday to become the European Union’s next foreign policy chief, following her nomination by the bloc’s leaders. Eko Hot Blog gathered that Kallas, who has led Estonia since 2021, submitted her resignation letter to the president but will continue to serve until a new government is formed and … Read more
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his control over his administration, stating that the challenges faced are not setbacks but valuable lessons. Eko Hot Blog gathered that he promised to be a more effective leader, drawing from these experiences. Speaking in Nyandarua County during his first church service since the anti-government protests began, President Ruto said, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania rally, new details have emerged about the victim and the suspect. Governor Josh Shapiro revealed on Sunday, July 14, that the rally attendee killed was Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old former fire service chief. Shapiro described … Read more
Following the the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, the main investigative board of the United States House of Representatives, has called on the Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, to appear for a hearing. Trump had escaped being gunned down at a political rally on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Pennsylvania. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
A gunman shot at ex-US President Trump in daring assassination attempt. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former President of the United States Donald Trump has survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Late Saturday night, a gunman shot at the former president while he was addressing supporters, with a bullet grazing his … Read more
It was a shocking ending for Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Manslaughter case as it was dismissed. Eko Hot Blog reports that a New Mexico judge has dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against American actor Alec Baldwin for a deadly shooting on the set of the film Rust. EDITOR’S PICKS Meta Lifts ALL Restrictions On Ex-US President … Read more
Jeanne d’Arc Nyiramahirwe has shown keen determination in her campaign for a parliamentary seat in Rwanda’s upcoming elections. She is one of 199 women vying for a position in the parliament, where 24 out of 80 seats in the lower house are reserved for female candidates. Next week, Rwanda will hold both legislative and presidential … Read more
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with US President Joe Biden, affirming that the special relationship between the two nations remains stronger than ever. Eko Hot Blog reports that the new prime minister met President Biden for the first time at NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington, just hours before their private talks … Read more
George Clooney has called for Joe Biden to withdraw from the US presidential race, shortly after senior Democrat Nancy Pelosi avoided direct questions about Biden’s future candidacy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Hollywood actor and influential Democratic Party fundraiser asserted that while the president has achieved many victories in his career, “the one battle … Read more
A court in Iran has sentenced two convicted robbers to death after finding them guilty of the capital offense of “enmity against God,” the judiciary announced on Wednesday. A third defendant received a 25-year prison sentence for his role in the April 8 robbery on a north Tehran highway, according to the judiciary’s Mizan Online … Read more
Two heavy explosions were heard near the outskirts of Baniyas in Syria’s coastal region after midnight on Tuesday, in what appeared to be a new Israeli attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Syrian Ministry of Defence confirmed on Tuesday that Israeli forces conducted an aerial attack from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea, west … Read more
United States President Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson’s disease. His spokeswoman clarified on Monday following reports that an expert in the condition had visited the White House eight times. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum Wage: Labour Warns Governors Against Harmful Advice, Await President’s Decision ₦14.77 Billion Spent On Presidential Air Fleet Maintenance In 11 … Read more
President Joe Biden has called on Democrats to grow unity and fight against speculations, assuring that he remains committed to his reelection campaign despite mounting concerns about his mental fitness and the viability of his campaign. In a letter and a subsequent interview, Biden also criticized party “elites” as he prepared for a crucial week … Read more
A Russian missile strike on Monday partially destroyed a children’s hospital in Kyiv, forcing terrified patients and their families to flee for their lives. Eko Hot Blog reports that officials fear more people could be trapped beneath the rubble. Moscow launched a brazen daytime aerial assault on targets in cities across Ukraine during the morning … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom (UK) has elected a new set of executive members to lead the party for the next four years. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was made known through a statement by the Publicity Secretary, Tunde Ajisola. The election reflects the acceptance of the new leadership, which … Read more
A concert in Nairobi, Kenya, gathered hundreds to commemorate the lives lost during recent protests against proposed tax increases. The demonstrations, which began on June 18, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 39 individuals. T he event, held at Uhuru Park, featured local artists and drew a youthful crowd displaying placards with messages … Read more