Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations has raised alarm over the deaths of more than 1,200 children in Sudan refugee camps from measles and malnutrition, as the country’s health crisis deepens. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting Naira … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will address world leaders today at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In his speech, he is expected to highlight Nigeria’s efforts towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), tackling climate change, and ensuring international peace and security. He will also raise the issue … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The British high commission in Nigeria and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have announced plans to collaborate on renewable, clean energy and green infrastructure in the Niger Delta region. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that thousands of individuals joined rallies in Australia on Sunday, demonstrating their support for the constitutional recognition of the country’s Indigenous people. This proposal faces challenges as a crucial referendum approaches next month. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States military has resumed operations in Niger, flying drones and other aircraft out of airbases in the country more than a month after a coup halted activities, the head of Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa said. Since the July coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria and Cuba sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enhance collaboration in the field of Innovation, Science and Technology between the two countries. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an official in eastern Libya has denied allegations that many of those killed in devastating floods last weekend were told to stay in their homes. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Libya is in mourning after a devastating flood killed hundreds of people and left thousands more missing. But as the bodies are still being recovered, many Libyans are furious that warnings about the disaster went unheeded. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in an extraordinary hearing on UFOs, Mexican lawmakers were shown two artifacts that a journalist claimed were the corpses of extraterrestrials. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting Rival Governments In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Canadian journalists are urging the public to join a one-day boycott of Meta-owned social media platforms on Friday, September 15, 2023, in protest of the company’s decision to block news-sharing in Canada over a contentious law that would require Meta to pay Canadian media outlets for content shared on its … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Unity Gope, a 41-year-old street seller living in a small two-room home in the low-income area of Dzivarasekwa, Harare, represents the resilience of many Zimbabweans facing tough economic times. Unity shares her home with her four sons, Terence (24), Abraham (22), Takudzwa (15), and Tinodaishe (4). Editor’s Picks International Rescue … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the European Union (EU) on Thursday has provided aid to Libya following the devastating flood ravaging the North African nation. Editor’s Pick FG Makes U-Turn On Resumption Of Emirate Flights World Leaders Sympathize With Morocco UN Has Limited Emergency Supplies In Libya According to reports from a press briefing held … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been charged with three criminal counts related to firearms possession, according to an indictment filed in federal court in Delaware. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Pyongyang, the Kremlin has said. The meeting, which will be the first between the two leaders, is expected to take place in the coming weeks. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Egyptian government has recovered the bodies of 87 of its citizens who were killed in the recent floods in Libya. The bodies were repatriated by the Egyptian military and were buried in their respective towns in Egypt. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Intercepts Meth, Skunk Consignments Concealed In Tomato Pastes, Clothes FAAN … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that earthquake that hit Morocco on September 8 was not huge, but it was unusually large for the region and struck a region where most buildings are not earthquake-resilient. The quake, which had a magnitude of 6.8, killed more than 2,800 people and injured thousands more. The death toll is expected … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations has limited emergency supplies in Libya, hampering its efforts to help the people affected by the recent floods. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting Rival Governments In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in Tripoli, Libya – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has appealed to the international community to send humanitarian assistance to the people in Libya affected by the floods, warning that the situation is dire. The IRC said that the floods, which have been caused by heavy rains, have displaced thousands … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the deputy mayor of Derna, Libya, has said that the city’s infrastructure was not built to withstand the devastating floods that hit the city this week. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Intercepts Meth, Skunk Consignments Concealed In Tomato Pastes, Clothes FAAN Redirects Flight Operations To MMIA’s New Terminal After Fire Incident Two … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that four major oil ports in Libya have reopened after being forced to shut down on Saturday due to a storm, port agent al-Omran International Maritime Agencies said. The eastern ports of Brega, Es Sidra and Ras Lanuf opened on Tuesday, while the port of Zueitina opened on Wednesday morning, al-Omran … Read more