Russia sends a quick reply to the world on Boris Johnson’s claims Putin wanted to assassinate him. Kremlin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov becomes Putin’s man of the hour as he rises to President’s defense. Peskov accused Johnson of lying. EKO HOT BLOG reported earlier on Boris Johnson, the former UK Prime Minister’s allegation of being threatened … Read more
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reveals how Russia’s President Vladimir Putin threatened to kill him. The West is against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine with Boris Johnson standing as the strong advocate against Russia in the invasion. BBC reveals bits about the Russian crisis with Ukraine through its documentary, “Putin vs. the West” EKO … Read more
The global economy is “perilously close to falling into recession,” according to the latest forecast from the World Bank. Eko Hot Blog reports that it expects the world economy to grow by just 1.7% this year – a sharp decrease from the 3% it predicted in June. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified … Read more
A third of the global economy will be in recession this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be “tougher” than last year as the US, EU, and China see their economies slow. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok … Read more
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is dead. Eko Hot Blog reports that Pope Benedict XVI, the eminent German theologian who shocked the Roman Catholic church when he resigned in 2013, has died. EDITOR’S PICKS Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi Remanded As Lagos Files Murder Charge Lagos Govt Donates Start-up Tools To 250 Households, Orphans, Vulnerable … Read more
The United States (US) has progressed to the round of 16 as Wales missed out in the Group B at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Eko Hot Blog reports that the US men’s national team beat Iran 1-0 on Tuesday night to book a place in the knockout stages. The Americans came into the … Read more
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned the United States on Tuesday that it would face “a more fatal security crisis” as Washington pushes for U.N. condemnation of the North’s recent intercontinental ballistic missile test. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kim Yo Jong’s warning came hours after U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield … Read more
Towering clouds of ash and glowing lava are spewing from two volcanoes on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and scientists say major eruptions could be on the way. Eko Hot Blog reports that the peninsula, which extends into the Pacific Ocean about 6,600 kilometers (4,000 miles) east of Moscow, is one of the world’s most concentrated areas … Read more
Nearly 200 countries have agreed on a historic fund to help poor countries deal with climate disasters. Eko Hot Blog reports that delegates from nearly 200 countries at the COP27 climate summit have agreed to establish a “loss and damage” fund aimed at helping vulnerable countries cope with climate disasters. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Cries Out … Read more
Poland has confirmed that a “Russian-made missile” killed two people in a polish village. Eko Hot Blog reports that Poland’s foreign ministry has confirmed that a “Russian-made missile” fell on the village of Przewodów, which is near the border with Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS Two Killed As Russian Missiles Cross Into Poland During Attack On Ukraine … Read more
Buhari has asked western leaders to direct more money to helping Africa adapt to the effects of climate change. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called on rich countries to devote a greater share of funding to helping developing nations in Africa adapt to the effects of climate change. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter … Read more
Twitter has launched an $8 monthly subscription service with its signature blue tick. Eko Hot Blog reports that Twitter has launched a subscription service allowing users to buy blue-tick verification for a monthly fee of $7.99 (N3,515). EDITOR’S PICKS UNICEF To FG: Do Everything Possible To Rescue Children Abducted In Katsina Terrorists Release Children Abducted … Read more
Iran has admitted supplying drones to Russia. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Iranian government has acknowledged for the first time that it had sent a limited number of drones to Russia. EDITOR’S PICKS Ukraine Suffers Water, Power Outages After Russia Resumes Strikes On Key Infrastructure ‘Most Dangerous Zone’ — Putin Urges Residents To Evacuate … Read more
It has been gathered the man who broke into a couple’s California home and attacked Paul Pelosi was recorded on US Capitol Police CCTV cameras that were not being monitored at the time. Eko Hot Blog reports that the US Capitol Police – tasked with protecting members of Congress – have since responded to the … Read more
Political leaders will be investing time in Pennsylvania in the hopes of helping out their party’s respective candidates. Eko Hot Blog reports that Barack Obama’s team have announced that he’ll join the Democratic candidate for governor, John Fetterman, for a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Suffers Water, Power Outages After … Read more
It looks unlikely that Donald Trump is going to have his Twitter account back before the midterms in six days. Eko Hot Blog reports that the new Twitter owner, Elon Musk says that it will be “a few more weeks” before any banned accounts are restored. EDITOR’S PICK War: EU Nations Prepare To Fight Off … Read more
A new poll puts Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz in a dead heat in the Pennsylvania Senate race with less than a week to go before Election Day. Eko Hot Blog reports that the last Muhlenberg College-Morning Call survey of this election cycle, released Wednesday, found both candidates clocking in with 47 percent support … Read more
North Korea and South Korea have exchanged missiles, heightening tensions between both countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that North and South Korea have fired a number of missiles into waters near each other’s coasts in a marked escalation of hostilities. EDITOR’S PICKS Global Food Crisis Averted As Russia Resumes Participation In Ukraine Grain Export Deal … Read more
President Joe Biden’s approval rating edged higher with just a week to go before U.S. midterm elections when his Democratic Party is expected to lose control of the House of Representatives, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday found. Eko Hot Blog reports that the two-day national poll found that 40% of Americans approve of … Read more
Ukrainian military intelligence on Tuesday said Iran is planning to send more than 200 combat drones to Russian forces, including Iran’s new combat drone, the Arash-2. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, part of the defense ministry, said “a batch of more than 200 combat drones Shahed-136, Mohajer-6 and Arash-2 is … Read more