Seven aid workers in Gaza were struck by an Israeli airstrike on Monday. Israeli leader Netanyahu has confirmed the killings, saying they were unintended. But the US Government has condemned the airstrike. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States Government has said it was “outraged” by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed seven … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that world leaders have reacted to the sudden death of jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, blaming the country’s leader, Vladimir Putin, for the development. The Russian prison service disclosed Nalvany’s demise Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost … Read more
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, called President-elect Bola Tinubu The call focused on strengthening the US-Nigeria partnership and inclusive leadership. Atiku Abubakar voiced disbelief over the call, citing its contradiction with the US public position on Nigeria’s election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
A visa ban has been announced by the United States targeting Nigerians who engaged in sabotaging the 2023 election process. The decision was made known on Monday by the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The US government stated that the decision to impose visa restrictions is in line with their unwavering commitment to assisting … Read more
Ukraine: We Retook 6,000 sq km From Russia In September – Zelensky EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian forces have seized even more territory from Russia as they continue their counter-offensive, the country’s president has said. Volodymyr Zelensky said troops have now retaken more than 6,000 sq km (2,317 sq miles) from Russian … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged the Federal Government to intervene Ike Ekweremadu’s case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to intervene in the court case of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu who is facing trial over an allegation that he wanted … Read more
Ukraine Nuclear Plant Out Of Control – UN EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations’ nuclear agency has said that a huge nuclear power plant occupied by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine is “completely out of control.” EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges LASG To Tackle Flood, Infrastructure Property Owner, … Read more
Mohammed noted that the Constitution of Nigeria guarantees the right of anybody, including Christians, to practice his or her own faith without molestation According to the minister, the only known group that target Christians was the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) EDITOR’S PICK: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes Trouble As Gateman … Read more
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has given Ukraine two conditions to stop the ongoing war which entered Day 12 on Monday. The country asked its neighbour to give up three regions and scrap its Army, Mirror reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kremlin wants Ukraine “demilitarised” and demanded that Donetsk and Lugansk become independent states. … Read more
A new Russian ceasefire proposal to allow civilians to flee key cities has been branded “immoral” by Ukraine Corridors from besieged Mariupol and Sumy will lead to Ukrainian cities and to Russian ones EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has said there are “very credible reports of deliberate … Read more
Earlier this week Germany announced that it would deliver 1,000 antitank weapons and 500 Stinger missiles to Ukraine… US officials have been careful of not providing the newest model to the Ukrainians in case they fall into the hands of the Russians… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US has delivered hundreds of Stinger anti-aircraft … Read more
Ukraine’s president Zelensky has pleaded with the European Union to “prove that you are with us” in an impassioned speech that received standing applause and brought the interpreter close to tears. President Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament via video link as many in the EU chamber wore Ukraine’s yellow and blue in support. EKO HOT … Read more
There are reports on Friday of explosions and an aircraft shot down over Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital Thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing cities on the frontline, heading west to quieter areas EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said he is “convinced” that Russian president Vladimir Putin will try to overthrow … Read more
The White House says President Biden will no longer be holding a summit with Vladimir Putin, as mooted at the weekend The US Secretary of State has also called off a Thursday meeting with his Russian counterpart EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken canceled a planned meeting with Russian … Read more
The Biden administration estimates Russia has amassed up to 190,000 troops around Ukraine… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine. The talks proposed by France will only take place if Russia does not invade … Read more
The UK, US and Germany are among several countries who have urged their nationals to get out of Ukraine Immediately… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the “imminent” threat of Russian military action in Ukraine justifies evacuating the US embassy in Kyiv. His words came after Ukraine’s president … Read more
Russia has 100,000 troops at the border, but denies planning to invade EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are to hold talks in Geneva later amid mounting fears that Russia could be about to invade Ukraine. On Thursday Blinken warned Moscow of grave … Read more
According to Shehu, Blinken’s message to the country is very clear as the United States has the responsibility to intervene… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former federal lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Senate, Senator Shehu Sani on Sunday said Nigerian politicians fear western sanctions more than the local laws. … Read more
US might evoke the Leahy Law on military aid against Nigeria if the country failed to protect human rights EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US government has threatened to suspend military assistance to Nigeria if the country fails to protect human rights. The US Secretary of States, Antony Blinken, who gave the warning, also … Read more
He will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and deliver a speech on US-Africa policy EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal next week, where he will discuss ending the COVID-19 pandemic and battling climate change, his spokesman said Thursday. Blinken will meet with the president … Read more