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How Texas Border Enforcement Law Gets Green Light from US Supreme Court Green Light from US Supreme Court Lawmakers push for stronger law enforcement, propose dedicated agency to tackle issue. Eko hot blog reports that The US Supreme Court has given the nod to a Texas border law empowering state authorities to arrest individuals suspected … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a resounding win, President Vladimir Putin clinched an overwhelming victory in Russia’s recent election, solidifying his stronghold on power in a manner unprecedented since the Soviet era. Putin’s landslide triumph, capturing a staggering 87.8% of the vote, according to an exit poll by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM), sends … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a bold display of dissent, thousands of Russians gathered at polling stations nationwide to Russian protesters expected re-election of President Vladimir Putin. EDITOR’S PICKS: BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several Tsangaya Students Katsina Children Take To The Street, Protest Over Abductions, Killings Bandits Using Abducted Kaduna Pupils, Teachers As … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Lithuania authorities have initiated an investigation into the assault on Leonid Volkov, a close aide to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement Sells For Over N10,000 Osimhen Misses Chance To … 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 in a move marking the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States is set to unleash sanctions on more than 500 entities, as revealed by Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo in an exclusive interview with Reuters. Editor’s pick: MSF slams US on Gaza at UN, says children … Read more
Republicans’ House majority in the next Congress climbed to 220 on Tuesday, when Republican Kevin Kiley defeated his Democratic opponent, Kermit Jones, in the tight race for California’s 3rd Congressional District. Eko Hot Blog reports that the race was called for Kiley on Tuesday afternoon, two weeks after voters headed to the polls to cast … Read more
Former President Barack Obama, reprising his battleground blitz ahead of the midterm elections, will campaign again for Sen. Raphael Warnock as the Georgia Democrat tries to withstand a strong challenge from Republican Herschel Walker before their Dec. 6 runoff. Eko Hot Blog reports that Obama’s return trip to Georgia is scheduled for Dec. 1, the … Read more
A Georgia appeals court ruling on Monday means that counties can offer early voting this coming Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeals declined a request by the state to stay a lower court’s ruling that said … Read more
Hakeem Jefferies has launched a bid to succeed Pelosi as leader of the US House Democrats. Eko Hot Blog reports that New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has announced his intention to succeed United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the leader of Democrats in the lower chamber. EDITOR’S PICKS End Of An Era: … Read more
US Speaker Pelosi is stepping down as leader of House Democrats, marking the end of an era. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has announced that she would leave her position as the leader of House Democrats after two decades of leading the caucus. EDITOR’S … Read more
Republicans have won the control of the US House of Representatives. Eko Hot Blog reports that Republicans won control of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to the American media projections. EDITOR’S PICKS I Will Hand Over A Nigeria That Is Free From Insecurity – Buhari Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack In … Read more
Republicans are one seat away from winning the 218 seats necessary to claim a House of Representatives majority. Eko Hot Blog reports that According to Western media Projections, Here’s where things stand right now in House races: 217 House seats held by Republicans, 206 House seats held by Democrats, and 12 uncalled House races. EDITOR’S … Read more
Former President Donald Trump addressed the disappointing Republican showing in the midterms during his presidential announcement tonight, deflecting blame by saying that voters had not appreciated the gravity of the pain the nation was enduring. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former president said during his 2024 candidacy announcement from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, “Much criticism … Read more
Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs has defeated Republican Kari Lake in Arizona’s race for governor. Eko Hot Blog reports that the result is a rebuke of Ms Lake, who has peddled the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 US election. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Trump Blames The Media For Republicans’ Failed Red Wave US … Read more
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina tweeted Sunday that the GOP should delay leadership elections in the Senate until after the runoff in Georgia next month. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate GOP leaders plan to hold leadership elections on Wednesday, with leaders arguing that the elections follow a similar timetable as 2020 when … Read more
The high-profile Arizona governor’s race remains too early to call Sunday evening after Maricopa County released more unofficial results. Eko Hot Blog reports that Democrat Katie Hobbs led Republican Kari Lake by 1 percentage point — 50.5% to 49.5% — as of Sunday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Trump Blames The Media For Republicans’ Failed … Read more
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock appealed to Georgians Sunday afternoon to vote in the upcoming runoff election, making an appearance during rapper Lil Baby’s Fall Festival and Charity Drive in Atlanta. Eko Hot Blog reports that Warnock told the audience, “Tell everybody in your circle it’s time to show up. I want you to know it … Read more
Republican Doug Mastriano, a leading voice advancing former President Donald Trump’s theories about 2020 election fraud, has conceded his race for Pennsylvania governor to his Democratic opponent. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mastriano wrote in a statement sent Sunday afternoon, “Difficult to accept as the results are, there is no right course but to concede, which I … Read more
With control of the House still hanging in the balance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said congressional colleagues are urging her to seek another term as Democratic leader following a strong showing in the midterm elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that appearing on Sunday news shows, Pelosi said Democrats are “still alive” in their fight to win … Read more