Congo Army Seeks Insights From Women Captive Among Islamist Militants

Eko Hot Blog reports that in an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo military intelligence center, 22-year-old Mariam shared her two-year experience living alongside Islamist insurgents after being forcibly taken to their rainforest camp. 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

Morocco To Spend $11.7 Billion On Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Plan

Eko Hot Blog reports that Morocco is set to embark on a substantial post-earthquake reconstruction plan, allocating a significant budget of $11.7 billion for the next five years. This initiative comes in the wake of a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on September 8, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 2,900 lives, … Read more

‘The Greatest Economy Is Nigeria,’ Tinubu Tells US Investors At Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu rang the closing bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York on Wednesday as he called on the United States business community to invest in Nigeria’s “bubbling market”. The President, who is attending the ongoing 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, was accompanied to … Read more

UNGA 78: Health Minister Tunji Alausa Present As Groups Celebrate 26 Years Of Impact In Global Health (PHOTOS)

Nigeria's Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa and NGO executives celebrating Impact in Global Health at the 78th UNGA session in New York

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has continued activities at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States (US). After attending a briefing of President Bola Tinubu before the Nigerian leader’s address to world leaders late Tuesday night, … Read more

UNICEF Calls On Nigerian Government To Expand Foundational Literacy Efforts

Eko Hot Blog reports that he United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that it has equipped over 1.8 million Nigerian children with learning materials in the past four years, emphasizing the need for the Nigerian government to expand its foundational literacy initiatives. EDITOR’S PICKS UNGA 78: Tinubu Asks World Leaders To Sanction Illegal Smuggling … Read more

UNGA 78: Tinubu Asks World Leaders To Sanction Illegal Smuggling Of Arms & Minerals In Africa

President Bola Tinubu addresses 78th UNGA session in New York, US

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders and United Nations (UN) member states to show, with their actions, that they mean what they say concerning the crackdown on terror financing, economic sabotage, and illicit mineral & arms smuggling in the developing world. According to a statement by the president’s … Read more

UN Raises Alarm As Measles And Malnutrition Kill Thousands Of Children In Sudan

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

Tinubu Vows To End Bottlenecks To Oil Industry Funding

Eko Hot Blog presents that President Bola Tinubu has vowed to end the bottlenecks preventing new and large-scale capital from flowing into the oil and gas sector. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting Naira Marley Umahi Reveals How Tinubu’s Administration … Read more

PHOTOS: Health Minister Tunji Alausa, Others Brief Tinubu For 78th UNGA In New York

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa (L) and President Bola Tinubu (R) in New York for the 78th UNGA

Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, joined his colleagues in the federal cabinet to brief President Bola Tinubu to kick-start Nigeria’s participation at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA, an annual event, is holding in New York, United States (US). … Read more

Aliens In Mexico? Law Makers Reveal Shocking Evidences

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

Libya Floods: Death Toll Rises To 6,000, Thousands Still Missing

Eko Hot Blog reports that the death toll from the recent floods in Libya has risen to 6,000, with thousands still missing, according to a unity government official. The eastern administration of Libya said that 5,300 bodies have been counted in Derna alone so far, with that number expected to rise and even double. The … Read more

North Korea To Supply Russia With Questionable Ammunition?

Eko Hot Blog reports that North Korea is reportedly in talks with Russia to supply it with artillery shells and rockets. The ammunition is believed to be of poor quality, but it could help Russia replenish its depleted stocks. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court Move Ondo Governor Akeredolu Resumes … Read more

US Citizens, Others Will Need Paid Authorisation To Travel To Europe From 2024. What To Know

A US passport holder

Eko Hot Blog reports that starting from 2024, the European Union will require visitors, including United States (US) citizens, to get pre-approval via the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. However, Nigerian passport holders and other nationals from visa-required countries do not need the approval. Instead, they will continue to need a visa. Before securing … Read more

Russian Fighter Jet Crashes Close To Ukraine

Russian Fighter Jet Crashes Close To Ukraine

A Russian fighter jet has crashed in the Belgorod region of western Russia that is identified as being close to the Ukrainian border. The jet is said to belong to the Ministry of Defence. The pilot ejected from the jet prior to it crashing as he returns home from a combat mission over Ukrainian skies. … Read more

Negotiating With Putin A Waste Of Time – Zelensky To France President

Negotiating With Putin A Waste Of Time – Zelensky To France President

Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed any suggestions regarding negotiations with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. According to Zelensky, he considers it a waste of time and useless in response to French President, Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion. Russia should be defeated not crushed, he reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the … Read more

Turkey-Syria Quakes: 10-Year-Old Girl Pulled Out Of Rubble After 147 Hours As Death Toll Exceeds 33,000

Rescue workers have continued to pull victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria out of the rubbles after more than 150 hours. A 10-year-old girl is one of the latest set of people who were rescued alive from under the rubbles. Since the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, more than … Read more

Only Africans Can Solve Their Own Problems – Admiral Chase D Patrick

Only Africans Can Solve Their Own Problems – Admiral Chase D Patrick

Only Africans can solve their own problems, not the world, Director of Maritime HQ at U.S Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Rear Admiral Patrick expresses. In a press briefing at the Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub, the Rear Admiral revealed his thoughts regarding the region’s insurgency problems in West Africa. America remains committed to the … Read more

UN Condemns Deadly Mosque Attack In Pakistan: 59 Dead, 150 Injured

UN Condemns Deadly Mosque Attack in Pakistan: 59 Dead, 150 Injured

On Monday, a suicide bombing terrorist attack was carried out on a mosque in Pakistan that has left 150 people injured and 59 dead. In response to the terrorist attack on Civilians, the United Nations through a statement from its Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the attack. The militant group behind the attack have … Read more

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