UK experiences increased unemployment rate Unemployment rate in UK has grown from 4.3% to 4.4% Earnings growth remains firm Eko Hot Blog reports that statistics have shown that British unemployment has increased, while earnings growth remains strong. According to official data released on Tuesday, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the UK unemployment … Read more
Aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice President goes missing Efforts by aviation authorities to locate aircraft unsuccessful President Chakwera sends out a rescue team to go search Eko Hot Blog Reports that a military aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima, has gone missing after failing to land yesterday morning. According to a government statement, the plane, … Read more
French President Macron Dissolves National Assembly Macron Describes decision as weighty but necessary French President announces dissolution of National Assembly Live Eko Hot Blog reports that President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly. The French president made the announcement, following his defeat of his party in the 2024 European Parliament (EP) … Read more
E.U earns €3.4m from Schengen Visa by Nigerians Reports reveal African countries rate 50% of E.U’s earning EU governments raked in €130 million from rejected Schengen visa applications Eko Hot Blog reports that the European Union, EU, has earned €3.4m from rejected Schengen visa applications submitted by Nigerian citizens, Nairametrics reports. According to Schengen visa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a “reckless” Metro bus driver in Houston, Texas, has been blamed for the death of Damilola Matuluko, a Nigerian lady living in the United States (US). Matuloko was reportedly knocked down and killed last Friday while walking south on Smith Street to her place of work just after 7:30 in … Read more
Before Sunday’s vote, 37 candidates had been assassinated. The presidential election was between two major candidates who are female. The ruling party of President Lopez Obrador emerged victorious in the election and other important polls. Eko Hot Blog reports that Morena party’s Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, is set … Read more
The 2024 general election in South Africa has turned out to be a historic one. The ANC of Nelson Mandela has lost its outright majority for the first time in three decades. The high rate of unemployment and crime in the country has been blamed for the ruling party’s poor performance. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President of the United States (US) President Donald Trump has been found guilty of all criminal counts in his Hush Money trial in New York. The 12-person jury, in a verdict read late Thursday night, found Trump guilty of all 34 felonies brought against him by prosecutors. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi apparently crashed on Sunday. However, the crash site is yet to be found by rescue crews. Iranian authorities say they have detected the exact location through a signal. Eko Hot Blog reports that rescue crews haven’t yet located the crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. … Read more
An airport worker falls out of an Airbus A320 in Indonesia. A video of the incident shows staff breaking safety rules by removing the airstairs with the door open. The airline, TransNusa, has reportedly opened an investigation into the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a video has shown the frightening moment an airport worker … Read more
Nearly 60% of the world’s coral reefs are experiencing bleaching. Marine heat waves in 2023 reached record-breaking temperatures. A global coral bleaching event is currently underway, threatening reefs worldwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the world’s oceans have gone “crazy haywire,” with record-high temperatures threatening coral reefs, according to NOAA’s Derek Manzello. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
The U.S. House passes TICKET Act to increase price transparency and fairness in ticketing industry. Bill requires sellers to list total costs, disclose speculative tickets, and prohibits deceptive websites. Advocacy groups and artists support legislation, urging Senate to pass similar bill for comprehensive ticket reform. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the U.S. house of representatives … Read more
Tunisian President Kais Saied defends recent arrests of journalists, commentators, and lawyers, despite international backlash. Hundreds protest in Tunis, decrying arrests and crackdown on dissent, chanting “Freedom!” and “The police state belongs in the past!” Arrests occur under Decree 54, which punishes “spreading false information” with up to five years in prison, sparking concerns over … Read more
Former Australian PM Morrison discloses Trump’s favorable reception of AUKUS pact. Morrison highlights shared commitment to Indo-Pacific security during talks. Trump’s warmth towards AUKUS hints at potential alignment of interests, fostering encouraging prospects. Eko hot blog reports that In a recent tête-à-tête, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison disclosed that Donald Trump gave a favorable … Read more
Netanyahu defies international warnings, launches ground offensive in Rafah. Israel evacuates 500,000 from Gaza’s Rafah, averting humanitarian crisis Israel vows to destroy Hamas, insists military victory is only solution. EKO HOT BLOG reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that nearly 500,000 people have been evacuated from Gaza’s Rafah city, dismissing fears of a humanitarian … Read more
Biden and Trump, two former rivals, are facing off for a second time in 2024. Both 2020 presidential candidates had a chaotic debate that moderators often struggled to control. Biden ended up victorious in the November 2020 election. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States (US) President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, and … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a cabinet meeting and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The attack was condemned by EU chiefs, including Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Fico, a populist leader accused of being Kremlin-friendly, has made controversial remarks … Read more
Tom Brady regrets his Netflix roast, citing its impact on his kids. He enjoyed jokes about himself but disliked how they affected his children. Brady learned from the experience and will be a better parent going forward, emphasizing the importance of laughter and supporting one another. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tom Brady, the seven-time … Read more
UN investigates strike on staff member, footage of armed men near UNRWA vehicles, amid stalled ceasefire talks. Israel intensifies war on Gaza, fighting militants in Rafah, a civilian refuge. 35,000 Palestinians killed since October, 82 on Tuesday, highest single-day toll in weeks. Eko hot blog reports that Israel’s war on Gaza has intensified, with Israeli … Read more
Philippines sends coast guard vessels to Scarborough Shoal. Mission delivers supplies to Filipino fishermen at the shoal. Move amid tensions with China over South China Sea claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Philippines has deployed three coast guard vessels to ensure the safety of a civilian flotilla sailing to the contested Scarborough Shoal in … Read more