The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says misinformation, disinformation and fake news are the catalysts that erode confidence between the government and the people. Idris, who stated this on Tuesday in London, urged foreign media organisations to balance their news reports on Nigeria in line with the fairness principle of journalism. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom‘s economy has officially slipped into a recession, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declining by 0.3 percent in December 2023, signalling a downturn across all main sectors. The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed the contraction, marking a significant moment for the nation’s economic landscape. This … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince William of Britain is poised to return to his royal frontline responsibilities as his father, King Charles III, undergoes cancer treatment and his wife, Catherine, recuperates from surgery. The unexpected news of the king’s cancer diagnosis, disclosed on Monday, along with Catherine’s recent abdominal surgery, has placed a significant … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that World leaders such as US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have expressed support for King Charles III on Monday following the king’s cancer diagnosis. The king was diagnosed with a form of cancer and had begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday, just a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a British-Nigerian minister, MP Kate Osamor, has been suspended following her accusation against Israel of genocide on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day. Osamor, representing Edmonton, faced backlash for suggesting in her weekly newsletter that Gaza should be included in the list of ‘recent genocides’. Editor’s Picks 1,500 CBN Staff … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has officially refuted issuing or authorizing any statement concerning the recent BBC Africa service documentary. This documentary, released on Monday, January 8, and made available on BBC’s YouTube channel, delved into allegations of mistreatment of some former disciples by the church’s founder, Prophet TB … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has accused Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and journalist David Hundeyin of collaborating with Aaron Greenspan to expedite the release of FBI files on President Tinubu. Tinubu’s legal team in the US filed motions to intervene in an ongoing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has insisted that the platform is standing by its report which debunked claims that the certificate obtained by President Bola Tinubu from the Chicago State University (CSU) is forged. The news platform in response to the reactions that followed its initial report said some persons … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports a Special Assistant on Public Communication to the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu on Thursday revealed that his principal has petitioned the BBC over a report on Tinubu’s certificate. In a report titled “Bola Tinubu Diploma: No Evidence Nigeria’s President Forged College Record”, BBC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communications to the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, criticized the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for its recent ‘fact-check’ on President Bola Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate. In a statement released in Abuja, Shaibu accused the BBC of participating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the disinformation team of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has disclosed that there is no evidence that President Bola Tinubu forged his Chicago State University (CSU) certificate. This news medium understands that the BBC, in a report titled: ‘Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria’s president forged college record’, revealed that … Read more
He had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC Motson covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals He had worked on Match of the Day since 1971. Eko Hot Blog reports that Legendary commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77. EDITOR’S … Read more
Qatar opened this year’s World Cup with a stunning opening ceremony kicked off by actor Morgan Freeman and BTS K-pop star Jungkook, along with hundreds of other performers, lights, flames, and plenty of glamour, but fans tuning in via the BBC were left out of the magic as the British broadcaster chose to skip the … Read more
Nigeria has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted and placed a N5 million bounty on each of them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted, while placing a bounty of N5 million on each of them. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, … Read more
Rishi Sunak is poised to become the next UK PM after Boris Johnson quit the race. Eko Hot Blog reports that former Chancellor of the United Kingdom (UK), Rishi Sunak, is now the favourite to become Britain’s next Prime Minister (PM) after former PM, Boris Johnson, pulled out of the race to get his old … Read more
NBC Reviews Shutdown Order Of AIT, Silverbird, Others, Over Intense Pressure EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has reviewed the sanction imposed on AIT/Ray Power FM, Silverbird TV Network and 50 other broadcast stations. On Friday, NBC Director-General, Malam Balarabe Ilelah, had announced the revocation of the licences of the … Read more
BBC Has Slammed The Nigerian Federal Government Over Proposed Sanction EKO HOT BLOG reports that a the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reacted to the federal government proposed sanction over claims that they aired documentaries glorifying and fueling terrorism, banditry in Nigeria. This online media platform recalls that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) slammed … Read more
Sheikh Gumi has reacted to a threat issued by the Federal Government to sanction the BBC and Trust TV, a subsidiary of Daily Trust newspapers, for allegedly glorifying banditry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has condemned the Federal Government over its threat to sanction media outlets for their … Read more
FG To Sanction BBC, Trust TV For Promoting Bandits. Lai Mohammad, Minister of Information and culture, said this in Abuja on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: ‘Obey UN Decision, Release Nnamdi Kanu’ — Ohanaeze Tells Buhari JUST IN: Lawmakers Move To Impeach Buhari Over Worsening Insecurity BREAKING: NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU … Read more
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced recruitment exercise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million has announced recruitment exercise. Read Also: BREAKING: Nigerian Former Minister Is Dead As part of a historic multi-million-pound … Read more