Eko Hot Blog reports that Cyprus police have arrested dozens of people after a series of violent protests against migrants and refugees on the island. The latest incident took place in the city of Limassol, where about 500 people took to the streets on Friday evening. The protesters set fire to rubbish bins and vandalized … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Covid-19 has had a comeback in the United States of America. Editors Pick BREAKING: Professor Osunbor Formally Joins Edo Guber Race JUST IN: Gunmen Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap Resident Accountant Reports School To WAEC For Exam Malpractice After Being Denied Share Of Proceed Following an update, the spread of the … Read more
Dozens of people have been injured, including some from live gunfire, during clashes between Eritrean asylum seekers and Israeli police in Tel Aviv. Stun grenades, tear gas and sponge-tipped bullets were used against hundreds of protesters. Editors Pick BREAKING: Professor Osunbor Formally Joins Edo Guber Race JUST IN: Gunmen Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap Resident Accountant … Read more
Australia has launched an urgent operation to rescue a researcher with a “developing medical condition” from the remote Casey outpost in Antarctica. Editors Pick BREAKING: Professor Osunbor Formally Joins Edo Guber Race JUST IN: Gunmen Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap Resident Accountant Reports School To WAEC For Exam Malpractice After Being Denied Share Of Proceed The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports a road accident in northern Iraq has killed at least 16 people, mostly Shia Iranian pilgrims, as millions of people converge on the holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, one of the world’s biggest religious gatherings. The accident occurred between the cities of Dujail and Samarra on Friday night. Two minibuses … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jimmy Buffett, the American singer-songwriter best known for his 1977 hit “Margaritaville,” has died at the age of 76. Buffett’s death was confirmed on his website on Saturday. The statement said that he “passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will attend the G20 summit in India this month in a bid to attract foreign investment and mobilize global capital to develop infrastructure in Africa’s largest economy. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Albert Ondo Ossa, the main opposition candidate in Gabon’s recent presidential election, has claimed victory in the election, dismissing the coup that took place shortly after the results were announced as a “family affair”. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup Ego, Former Lagbaja’s Backup Singer, Loses Husband in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that military rulers of Niger have accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “blatant interference” in the country’s domestic affairs. In a statement on Friday, the junta said Macron’s recent comments backing ousted President Mohamed Bazoum were “unacceptable” and “constitute a violation of Niger’s sovereignty.” EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary … Read more
Ukraine said on Friday its troops had broken through Russia’s first line of defences in several places, though they have then encountered even more heavily-fortified Russian positions. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For First FEC Meeting By Tinubu Tinubu Freezes Visas For … Read more
A tiktoker and social media influencer and her mother have been jailed for the “cold-blooded” murder of two men who died when their car was rammed off the road. Mahek and Ansreen Bukhari recruited others before the killing of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin, both 21. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian singer Ego, famously known back in the days for her role as backup singer to Lagbaja, has lost her husband Niyi Ogbaro in the US. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For First FEC Meeting By Tinubu Tinubu Freezes Visas For Non-Participating Officials … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon after a military coup overthrew President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday. The coup leaders have announced that they will install Gen. Brice Nguema as the transitional president of the country. The AU’s Peace and Security Council met on Thursday to discuss the situation in Gabon … Read more
Rudy Giuliani lost his defamation case filed by two Georgia election workers, adding to a growing pile of legal problems. Editors Pick JUST IN: President Tinubu Receives Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Ondo Acting Gov, Aiyedatiwa, Directs Council Chairmen And Councilors To Vacate Offices Coup: Resign Now If You Can’t Be Loyal To The President – … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Joe Biggs, a leader of the Proud Boys who led the far-right organization’s infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. According to CNN, the 17-year jail term is among the longest sentences handed down yet for a convicted rioter. … Read more
A Ukrainian government official has confirmed to the BBC that Ukraine was behind Wednesday’s drone attack on a Russian airbase at Pskov. Editors Pick JUST IN: President Tinubu Receives Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Ondo Acting Gov, Aiyedatiwa, Directs Council Chairmen And Councilors To Vacate Offices Coup: Resign Now If You Can’t Be Loyal … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in his Georgia election fraud case, waiving the right to appear in court next week. Editors Pick JUST IN: President Tinubu Receives Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Ondo Acting Gov, Aiyedatiwa, Directs Council Chairmen And Councilors To Vacate Offices Coup: Resign Now If You Can’t … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a video has surfaced online showing Russian Wagner mercenary group chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin, “dismissing reports of his elimination” According to Sky News in a report released on Thursday, the warlord insisted “Everything is fine” in the video filmed in Africa during “the second half of August.” There had been reports … Read more
Anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo, from the progressive Movimiento Semilla party, won Guatemala’s presidential election on Sunday, beating former first lady Sandra Torres in a race marred by fears of democratic backsliding. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For First FEC Meeting By Tinubu … Read more
Recent gains by Ukrainian troops on the southern front could open the way for pushing the Russians back to the annexed Crimea peninsula, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For First FEC Meeting By Tinubu Tinubu Freezes … Read more