Eko Hot Blog reports that World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of “concerning” COVID-19 trends in advance of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, calling for increased vaccinations and surveillance. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday that while figures are “limited” because many countries have stopped reporting coronavirus data, the United Nations health agency … Read more
After 47 years, a New York man has been exonerated after new DNA testing conclusively excluded him as the perpetrator of a 1975 rape. This is the longest known wrongful conviction in US history to be overturned by DNA evidence. The true perpetrator, a convicted sex offender, has confessed to the rape. Leonard Mack, 72, … Read more
President Zelensky has condemned a “deliberate” attack on Ukraine’s “peaceful city” of Kostyantynivka. At least 17 people, including a child, were killed in the blast, which took place on a busy market street in the middle of the day – a rarity. Editors Pick BREAKING: Tinubu Defeats Peter Obi, Labour Party At Election Tribunal G-20 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that China has banned its official from using the U.S. Apple’s iPhones and other foreign devices on its soil. The Chinese government has prohibited the officials at the central government to stop using any devices that are foreign branded on the government premises of offices. Senior officials at the government workplace … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says that heatwaves make air pollution worse. This has a knock-on effect on our health, the environment, and our way of life. Climate change is making the air dirtier, and this is bad for our health. We need to deal with both problems at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States envoy to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, arrived in Chad on Wednesday to meet Sudanese refugees who have fled the internal crises in Darfur. Editor’s Pick Obi, Atiku Absent In Court Mother-Of-Four Dies From Complications After Weight Loss Surgery In Turkey BREAKING: FG Increases Price Of Electricity Meters … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Shannon Meenan Browse from Londonderry tragically lost her life at the age of 32 in August after traveling to Turkey for weight-loss surgery. Her father, Shane Meenan, is now urging people to reconsider their decisions before pursuing similar procedures abroad. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Tension As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rekha Devi, a 30-year-old farmworker, dreads the moment when her family will be ordered to leave their makeshift tent atop a half-built overpass and return to the Yamuna River floodplains below. Their hut and small field of vegetables are still submerged in water from July’s devastating rains. Editor’s Pick ‘Tomorrow’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ukranian air force succeeded at repelling a midnight attack by the Russian force. Editor’s Pick “Prigozhin Made Serious Mistake In Life” – Putin Breaks Silence On Death Of Wagner Boss We Don’t Live Together With My Husband – Ukraine’s First Lady. Kano Election Tribunal: Ganduje’s Son Faces Defeat As Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that shortly after the removal of Oleskii Reznikov as defence minister Ukrainian, Rustem Umerov will be appointed as the new defence minister. Editor’s Pick We Don’t Live Together With My Husband – Ukraine’s First Lady. Lagos Unveils Plan To Reduce Newborn Deaths Anxiety As Presidential Tribunal Delivers Judgement On Peter Obi, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Africa is home to some of the longest-serving leaders in the world. This article lists the top 10 longest-serving African leaders, both elected and monarchs. The list is based on the length of time each leader has been in power, as of March 8, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Leave … Read more
Dozens of people are said to have been killed during days of clashes between a US-backed, Kurdish-led militia and Arab tribal fighters in Syria. The fighting erupted after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) arrested the head of a tribal militia backed by Arab clans with which it worked in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that U.S. first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before President Joe Biden, who tested negative for the virus, is set to travel to a Group of 20 summit in India, as confirmed by the White House on Monday. Biden’s 72-year-old wife, who experienced mild symptoms, had … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, expresses her emotional distress about the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. EDITOR’S PICK: Tinubu Govt Questions Gabon Coup Leader’s Interim Presidency North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un To Meet Putin To Discuss Weapons Sales Why Nigeria’s Refineries Will Never Work – Obasanjo Reveals Olena … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has condemned the inauguration of General Brice Nguema as the interim president of Gabon. The government said that the inauguration is “unacceptable” and that it undermines the democratic process in Gabon. Gabonese General Nguema, who last week led a coup ending 55 years … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, to discuss weapons sales and joint military exercises. The meeting comes as North Korea has increased its missile tests in recent months, partly in response to joint exercises between the US, South … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday that Russia was nearing a deal that would secure free grains for six African countries after the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal collapsed in July. After pulling out of the deal, which aimed to ensure safe grain exports via the Black Sea, Putin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of Gabon’s military junta has vowed to return power to civilians after “free, transparent” elections. However, in a speech after being sworn in as interim president, he did not give a date for military rule to end. Gen Brice Nguema led last Wednesday’s coup against Ali Bongo, toppling … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russia launched an airstrike on Izmail port, one of Ukraine’s major grain exporting ports, on the eve of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The attack came hours before the two leaders were due to meet in Sochi, Russia, to discuss a possible deal to … Read more
An army air strike on the Sudanese capital has killed at least 20 people, including two children, activists say. Many of the victims of the attack, in the Kalakla al-Qubba neighbourhood of south-west Khartoum, have been buried in the rubble, they said. Artillery and rocket fire have been reported in several areas on Sunday. The … Read more