The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters near Ankara, which resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries. The assault, carried out by a male and female duo, began with a large explosion, followed by gunfire both inside and outside the building. The attackers were later … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to enhance cooperation in infrastructure and trade during Beijing’s largest summit since the pandemic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 50 African leaders, along with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, are attending this week’s China-Africa forum, … Read more
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning to major polluters, urging them to take immediate action to cut emissions or face a global catastrophe. Speaking at the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga, Guterres emphasized the dire situation facing the Pacific region, which he described as the “most vulnerable area of the … Read more
The United Nations has urged for a peaceful transition in Bangladesh following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that top United Nations officials have called for a peaceful and democratic transition in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned. Hasina had on Monday resigned and fled the country in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Bola Tinubu has said the United Nations (UN) must start to discuss global issues and become the world’s foremost action coordination center. The president said this on Wednesday while meeting with United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the UN Headquarters in New York City. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that United States Vice President Kamala Harris and United Nations’ Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres have expressed strong support for Nigeria’s efforts toward the restoration of constitutional order in the Republic of Niger in separate telephone conversations with President Bola Tinubu. A statement by the presidential adviser on special duties, communications and strategy, … Read more
UN chief Guterres has warned of ‘wider war’ as the Ukraine conflict intensifies Antonio Guterres says prospects of ‘further escalation and bloodshed’ in the Russia-Ukraine war keep growing. In a speech to the 193-member UN General Assembly on Monday, Guerres said the war was “inflicting untold suffering on the Ukrainian people with profound global implications”. … Read more
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
Putin has vowed to order more ‘Severe’ attacks after Russian missiles battered Ukraine on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin has blamed Ukraine for the bombing of a vital bridge that links Russia and Crimea, which he has previously described as an ”act of terrorism”. Russian forces launched … Read more
Ukraine: Russia Rejects Call To Demilitarise Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has rejected appeals for a complete demilitarisation of the area around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine. The move would make the plant more vulnerable, a Russian official said. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare … Read more
Zelensky has demanded that Russian forces withdraw from its territory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has demanded that Russian forces withdraw from the territory of the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia. Zelensky said this during his daily video message. He said the Russian army “must withdraw from the … Read more
The UN Chief Antonio Guterres will meet with the Turkish and Ukrainian Presidents In Lviv on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday that he will meet with Turkish and Ukrainian presidents in Ukraine’s Lviv city on Aug. 18. Guterres will also visit the Joint Coordination … Read more
Guterres was in Borno State recently where he met with some repentant terrorists and advocated for their re-integration into the society Sources within the presidency said the meeting between both leaders will centre around security challenges bedevilling Nigeria EDITOR’S PICK: Resident Trapped As 3 Storey Building Collapsed In Lagos (VIDEO) Worker’s Day: Lagos Workers Endorse … Read more
Thick plumes of black smoke rose from several areas on the historic Black Sea port, after air strikes shook the city but Ukraine’s army said no one was killed The ministry claimed the targets were supplying fuel to Ukrainian troops EKO HOT BLOG reports that the explosions rocked the strategic Ukrainian port city of Odessa … Read more
…scores of locals were killed in recent attacks by bandits on two local government areas of Zamfara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the recent attacks that claimed the lives of scores of residents in Zamfara State. In a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, he condoled … Read more
Mahamat described the travel ban as stigmatisation which could not be justified scientifically or on the grounds of reason logically EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat has said the travel ban on southern African countries due to COVID-19 Omicron variant is a form of stigmatisation against … Read more
…civilian leader remains under ‘heavy security’ as state oil workers join anti-coup civil disobedience campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ousted Prime Minister of Sudan, Abdalla Hamdok has been allowed to return home, according to his office, a day after the country’s military detained him after seizing power in a coup. The release of Hamdok … Read more
The coupists had dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and declared a state of emergency claiming that political groups had been inciting civilians against the military EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s coup leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said the military seized power on Monday to prevent “civil war”. He added that the deposed … Read more
The exclusion of girls at this time has aggravated fears that the Taliban could be returning to their hardline rule of the 1990s. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has slammed the Taliban’s “broken” promises to Afghan women and girls, and urged the world to inject cash into Afghanistan in order to prevent its economic collapse. “I … Read more
The head of Guinea’s special forces cited “mismanagement” as reason for the takeover. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Sunday’s apparent coup in Guinea and urged putschists who said they had seized power to release the country’s detained president. “I am personally following the situation in Guinea very closely. I strongly condemn any takeover … Read more