Eko Hot Blog reports that the ousted President of Gabon, Ali Bongo, has cried out to friends in a fresh video clip that has reportedly surfaced on social media. Bongo, in the video clip, was reported to be calling for his “friends” to “make noise” to the world about the coup following his house arrest … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reacted to the latest coup in Africa, where a military junta ousted Gabon’s democratically elected President Ali Bongo. This news medium had earlier reported that top military officers appeared on Gabonese national television on Wednesday morning, announcing they were “putting an end to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commonwealth has reacted to the fresh coup in Gabon on Wednesday. This is coming hours after military officers in Gabon took over power from President Bongo, who was recently reelected.a The Commonwealth, which said it was monitoring the situation closely, described it as deeply concerning and worrisome. Earlier, this … Read more
The Gabonese military has announced a coup in Gabon, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the BBC quoted soldiers to have appeared on Gabonese national television in Gabon to say they had taken power. The coupists also announced the annulment of Saturday’s election. The development … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian man in the United States, Hassan Adeyemo, has been accused of the first-degree murder of his wife, Nanchin Adeyemo. The incident occurred last Saturday, August 26, in Orange County, Florida, US. The Orange County police alleged that Adeyemo shot his wife to death. Police responded around 7:22 p.m. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian authorities have confirmed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the notorious Russian mercenary leader, dead. He was believed to be on board a plane that crashed Wednesday. Though Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner private military company, was one of 10 people listed on the plane’s flight manifest, Russian officials refrained from verifying … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin on Thursday broke silence on the plane crash which saw the boss of Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin killed. This news medium had earlier reported that the incident happened in Bologovsky district in the Tver region, 60 miles north of Moscow. Editors Pick BREAKING: FG … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday said African countries have a better chance of overcoming economic and security challenges by looking inward for solutions and walking the talk on all of its pledges and agreements. The President Tinubu stated this while receiving Letters of Credence from three envoys at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States (US) President Donald Trump has surrendered at the Fulton County prison in Atlanta, Georgia, to be booked on more than a dozen criminal charges. The charges stem from his efforts to reverse Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. Trump agreed earlier this week to a $200,000 bond and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the world football governing body, FIFA, has condemned the conduct of Spanish football federation president, Luis Rubiales, and it is set to take disciplinary action against him. After the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final which Spain won after beating England 1-0, Rubiales was caught kissing Spain’s forward Jenni Hermoso … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has said he lost valuable moments when he was involved in public affairs. Speaking via Twitter on Tuesday morning, the former governor encourage the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to avoid war with the Niger Republic, insisting that the relationship between … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of the military coup in the Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani on Saturday said the army will hand over power to the civilian government within the next three years. Tchiani and other presidential guards took over power democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum in July. It would be recalled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the delegation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has met with the military junta in Niger Republic. The delegation, led by former Nigerian military head of state, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), met with Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine who received them at the airport. The meeting … Read more
Trump lost the 2020 US presidential election to President Joe Biden by more than 7 million votes. However, the former president has refused to concede defeat, alleging unproven voter fraud. His belief that he was cheated led him and his allies to take unsuccessful extraordinary steps to overturn the results of the election. Eko Hot … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, United States (US), have killed at least 80 people, according to the Maui County government confirms. “Firefighters continue working to extinguish flare-ups and contain fires in Lahaina, Pulehu/Kihei and Upcountry Maui,” the release said. “The number of fatalities is at 80.” The Lahaina fire, which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the unfolding Niger coup crisis, Russia has issued a stern caution against any potential military intervention by regional bloc Ecowas, warning of a “protracted confrontation” and the destabilization of the entire Sahel region. Although Russia does not officially endorse the coup, the situation has drawn attention from the US, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations (UN) has condemned the deplorable conditions the detained Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and his family are subjected. In a statement on Wednesday, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, said it is concerned about the living conditions and safety of Bazoum and his family and called for his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has been charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He is accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival: Epe Ogunmodede Club Defeats Epe … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a former Italian Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani died in Rome on Thursday at the age of 97. Local media reported on Friday that Forlani’s son Alessandro announced his father’s death. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central Bank Of Nigeria’s Social Media Requirement: Balancing Security … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has fiercely condemned an “armed mutiny” by the Wagner Group mercenary force as treason. He also threatened punishment of anyone who had taken up arms against the Russian military. The Russian leader spoke during an emergency televised address on Saturday after Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed … Read more