Eko Hot Blog reports that Shehbaz Sharif has assumed the position of Pakistan’s prime minister for the second time, following an inconclusive general election marked by delays and numerous allegations of vote-rigging that occurred nearly a month ago. Editor’s Pick Senate Calls For Review Of 2024 Budget Over Naira Depreciation Farewell To A Comedy Icon … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Amid tight security, Russians gathered to bid farewell to Alexei Navalny, their iconic figure who fiercely opposed President Putin’s regime. Chants of “Navalny! Navalny!” echoed outside the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God as an Orthodox priest led a brief service inside. Editor’s Pick: FG Follows US, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has reportedly detained two senior executives, an American and a British Pakistani, at Binance. The detention comes amid the Nigerian government’s efforts to rein in speculation on the naira by cracking down on cryptocurrency exchanges. Recall that last week, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Donald Trump has paid $392,000 to The New York Times to cover the legal costs from his failed lawsuit against the newspaper and its journalists over a 2018 investigation into his finances that included confidential tax records, a spokesman for the Times told CNN on Monday. Editor’s Pick: Pastor Murdered … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former President of the United States (US) has won South Carolina’s Republican primary on Saturday, easily beating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state and further consolidating his path to a third straight GOP nomination. According to AP, as of Sunday morning, with 99% of the results … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has died. The Russian prison service disclosed the development Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost consciousness. It said it was investigating his “sudden death.” In a statement, the Federal Penitentiary Service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Palestinian ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh, has called for urgent assistance from across the globe to save Gaza from impending famine. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the envoy said that should nothing be done to forestall the current catastrophe brought about by incessant attacks by Israeli forces … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom‘s economy has officially slipped into a recession, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declining by 0.3 percent in December 2023, signalling a downturn across all main sectors. The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed the contraction, marking a significant moment for the nation’s economic landscape. This … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the World Bank has issued a cautionary statement, highlighting the imminent risk of severe food crises in seven states across the North-west and North-east regions of Nigeria. The regions, including Borno, Adamawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Yobe, Sokoto, and Zamfara, face heightened food insecurity due to persistent insecurity, armed conflicts, and deteriorating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince William of Britain is poised to return to his royal frontline responsibilities as his father, King Charles III, undergoes cancer treatment and his wife, Catherine, recuperates from surgery. The unexpected news of the king’s cancer diagnosis, disclosed on Monday, along with Catherine’s recent abdominal surgery, has placed a significant … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Kenyan court has officially charged the self-proclaimed pastor and leader of a starvation cult, Paul Mackenzie, along with 29 alleged accomplices, with murder in connection to the deaths of nearly 200 people in a forest near the Indian Ocean. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent statement on BBC Radio 5, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed that the cancer diagnosis for King Charles III was made early, offering a glimmer of hope amid concerns over the monarch’s health. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that World leaders such as US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have expressed support for King Charles III on Monday following the king’s cancer diagnosis. The king was diagnosed with a form of cancer and had begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday, just a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports in a night filled with anticipation, Nigerian music sensations, including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide, faced disappointment as they missed out on winning accolades at the 66th Grammy Awards. The nominees, who had garnered significant attention, failed to secure victories in their respective categories. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that despite a strong representation, Nigerian artists faced disappointment at the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, United States, on Sunday. Notably, top Nigerian talents, including Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Baddo (Olamide Adedeji), and Ayra Starr, went without an award despite their combined 10 nominations … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that excitement and anticipation have reached fever pitch within the music industry following the introduction of the newly introduced Best African Music Performance category at the prestigious Grammy Awards. With a diverse array of nominees representing the continent’s rich musical landscape, the competition promises to be intense. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that customs officials at an international airport arrested a Nigerian woman for allegedly smuggling cocaine worth ₹82 crore (N75m), according to an official statement issued on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses Joy As He Makes Forbes’ Africa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog report in a tragic turn of events, three American troops lost their lives in a drone attack at a base in northeast Jordan, near the Syria border, the military confirmed on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses Joy As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that United States President, Joe Biden has vowed to hold Iran-backed militants accountable for a drone attack on a base in Jordan that claimed the lives of three American troops on Sunday. It is the first time American military personnel have been killed by hostile fire in the Middle East since … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, praised Nigeria’s strides in health, specifically in HIV/AIDS prevention and the COVID-19 response, during his visit to the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). EDITOR’S PICK 2023 AFCON: Complete Round Of 16 Fixtures, Kick Off Time As Ivory Coast Gets Second Chance Tunisia’s AFCON Woes: … Read more