Over 1,500 prisoners escape Mozambique prison amid election-related unrest, with 33 killed in clashes with guards. Mozambique faces widespread protests after the constitutional court confirms disputed election results favoring Frelimo. Unrest escalates with looted businesses, arson, and calls for demonstrations by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane. More than 1,500 inmates have escaped from a prison in … Read more
Kemi Badenoch has defended her previous remarks about Nigeria after the country’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, accused her of denigrating the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Conservative Party leader, born in the UK but largely raised in Nigeria, has consistently spoken about growing up in a country plagued by corruption, insecurity, and fear. She … Read more
Botswana inaugurated its new president, Duma Boko, on Friday, marking a historic shift in leadership after his decisive election victory ended nearly six decades of rule by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Duma Boko, 54, took the oath of office in the capital’s national stadium before thousands of supporters, with dignitaries from neighboring countries Madagascar, … Read more
Protest, in Nigeria like many other democratic nations, has always been seen as the last resort—the final tool in the hands of the people to bend the government to their will. Nigerians, known for their boldness, have never shied away from protests. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
Tinubu congratulated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and commended the peaceful conduct of the general election. Tinubu called for the strengthening of bilateral ties between Nigeria and South Africa for the advancement of the African continent. South Africa’s parliament re-elected Ramaphosa after a coalition deal between the African National Congress and opposition … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, aged 72, stands among the oldest Presidents in Africa. Senegal recently swore in Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, as its youngest president, marking a generational contrast. Analysis reveals a significant number of African presidents aged 70 and above, with Tinubu joining the ranks of other senior leaders across the continent. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ali Bongo, ousted president of Gabon is now free to leave the country. Editor’s Pick C’River Govt Establishes Small Claims Court To FasTrack Dispensation Of Justice Former Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, Congratulates Tinubu SUDAN: About 32 Civilians Killed In Fresh Army Strike The Coup leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema in a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has dismissed any fears of a military coup in Nigeria, saying the country has fully embraced democracy and that the country’s democratic institutions were becoming stronger. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this following the latest coup in Africa. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has warned the federal government and the political class to be careful not to provoke Nigerians to mutiny. This online media platform gathered that Falana, on Thursday in Abuja during the National Symposium organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, with the theme: “Nigeria … Read more