Bayer Leverkusen Coach Lauds Tella’s Influence On Their Title Charge

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, praised Nathan Tella.  Tella’s impact drew recognition from Alonso, who noted healthy competition in his position. Leverkusen, currently trailing Bayern Munich by 16 points could secure the title in their next match. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, has commended Nathan Tella, praising the Nigerian international … Read more

It’s Now Legal To Possess, Grow Cannabis At Home In Germany; Smokers Celebrate

Gatherers lit up joints and danced to reggae music at midnight, celebrating the coming into effect of the new law (Photo: Christian Mang/REUTERS)

Germany’s parliament partially legalised the possession of cannabis in February 2024. The law came into effect on Monday, April 1, 2024. It allows adults in Germany to carry up to 25 grams of cannabis for their own consumption, spurring celebration from smokers. Eko Hot Blog reports that it has become legal for adults in Germany … Read more

Berlin Aquarium: Police Not Seeking Suspects Over Explosion

Berlin police say they are not seeking suspects following the explosion of the “AquaDom” aquarium on Friday, warning the public about what they say is a fake tweet suggesting they are. Eko Hot Blog reports that the explosion in the Radisson Blu hotel spilled one million liters of saltwater, flooding the hotel and nearby streets. … Read more

Germany Signs Agreement To Return Looted Benin Bronze Artefacts To Nigeria

Benin Bronze

The first two artworks — the head of a king and a plaque depicting three warriors — were on Friday handed over to representatives from Nigeria  Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Culture Minister Claudia Roth signed the deal with their Nigerian counterparts in Berlin EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama … Read more

Teacher Dead, Pupils Hurt As Car Rams Into Berlin Crowd

Berlin

Berlin Interior Affairs Minister Iris Spranger said evidence suggested  driver was a “mentally ill person running amok” The incident occurred shortly before 10:30 (08:30 GMT) in the heart of western Berlin, on one of its busiest shopping streets EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles … Read more

Russian Diplomat Found Dead on Street Outside Berlin Embassy

Russian diplomat

Russian diplomat found dead on street outside Berlin embassy Western intelligence services already connected the FSB to the death of a Georgian expatriate who was shot dead in a Berlin park in 2019 EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to Der Spiegel magazine, a Russian ambassador discovered dead on the pavement outside the Russian embassy … Read more

EU Suspends Mali Training Missions Over Coup

Less than 24hrs after the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) suspended Mali from its membership, the European Union (EU) has also suspended its training missions in the nation. According to officials on Wednesday, August 26, the suspension follows a coup by the armed forces to seize power in the nation. The bloc’s diplomatic chief … Read more