The riots happened January 8 His supporters stormed the Supreme Court, Congress and presidential palace They claimed his defeat to President Luiz Silva Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is on his way back to Brazil, after spending months in the US. EDITOR’S PICKS Saudi Arabia:US Man Jailed Over Tweets Released … Read more
Nigeria has emerged as the leading African route for cocaine smuggling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that the majority of routes used by illicit drug traffickers to smuggle cocaine in Africa are in Nigeria. According to the report, Nigerian market tops the list of … Read more
Brazil’s Supreme Court has agreed to include right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro in its investigation into the storming of government buildings in Brasília. Eko Hot Blog reports that it is the first time that Mr. Bolsonaro has been named among those potentially responsible for the 8 January riots. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially … Read more
Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the country’s Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wearing shirts in the bright yellow and green of Brazil’s flag they vandalised the buildings that house its key democratic institutions. Why is this happening? EDITOR’S PICKS US: House … Read more
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro breached security barriers set up by the Armed Forces on Sunday and gained access to the country’s congressional building, the Supreme Court and the Planalto Presidential Palace, according to images shown in Brazilian media. Eko Hot Blog reports that Footage showed massive crowds in the capital of Brasília … Read more
Crowds are gathering in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, ahead of the inauguration of the country’s next president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Eko Hot Blog reports that the veteran left-wing politician known widely as Lula held the presidency between 2003 and 2010 and defeated Jair Bolsonaro in October’s poll. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps … Read more
Brazil has woken up to its first day without football legend Pelé. Eko Hot Blog reports that “The King”, who won three World Cups and was widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, died at the age of 82 in São Paulo on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official … Read more
Brazilian football legend Pelé has died. Eko Hot Blog reports that Brazilian king of football, Pelé, died on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Ronaldo ‘Set For Medical At Al-Nassr Ahead Of £62m-A-Year Move’ Chelsea Make Shock Approach For Man Utd Star, Alejandro Garnacho Liverpool Confirm Signing Of Cody Gakpo From PSV He was 82. Pelé’s agent Joe … Read more
Police in Brasilia arrested a man on Saturday suspected of planting and possessing explosive devices one week ahead of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration, Police Chief Robson Candido said during a news briefing. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 54-year-old suspect went to Brasilia for demonstrations in support of President Jair Bolsonaro, … Read more
Brazil great Pele’s cancer has advanced, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated. Eko Hot Blog reports that the three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital for just over three weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be Hotter Than 2022 … Read more
Ancelotti is on the verge of replacing Tite as the new Brazil coach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is set for a shock move to replace Tite as Brazil’s head coach. Brazil’s exit from the World Cup round of 16 at the hands of Croatia put an end to Tite’s … Read more
A Brazilian returnee has been arrested with 3kg of cocaine, drugs in milk, and baby food. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, have intercepted parcels of cocaine concealed in different parts of a travel bag brought into Nigeria by … Read more
Neymar broke down in tears after he failed to lead Brazil to the semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Croatia has defeated Brazil on penalty shootouts to reach the semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Marquinhos missed the crucial spot-kick in the shoot-out, hitting the post … Read more
Brazil thrashed South Korea on Monday to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Eko Hot Blog reports that Brazil marked Neymar’s return from injury with a comprehensive 4-1 win over South Korea, setting up a World Cup quarter-final clash against Croatia. EDITOR’S PICKS Croatia Beat Japan On Penalties To Reach World Cup Quarter-finals Giroud Breaks … Read more
Hugo Sanchez has accused Spain of deliberately losing to Japan in other to avoid Brazil. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mexico football legend, Hugo Sanchez, has claimed Spain deliberately lost to Japan so they would avoid Brazil in the quarter-finals. Sanchez was asked by ESPN: “You are assuring me that Spain looked for this result … Read more
Cameroon failed to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar despite their record win over Brazil in Group G. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vincent Aboubakar scored two minutes into stoppage time as Cameroon handed Brazil their first group-stage loss at the World Cup in 24 years on Friday. Nevertheless, the … Read more
At least three people were killed, and 11 others injured Friday after a gunman opened fire at two schools in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, according to local authorities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the attacks took place in the small town of Aracruz, 50 miles north of the state capital, Vitoria. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The head of Brazil’s electoral court on Wednesday rejected Jair Bolsonaro’s petition to annul ballots from this year’s presidential vote, calling the outgoing President’s allegation that some voting machines had malfunctioned “ludicrous and illicit” and “ostensibly conspiratorial toward the democratic rule of law.” Eko Hot Blog reports that in his ruling, Chief Justice of the … Read more
Hazard has named his three favourite countries to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard, has suggested that Brazil, Argentina, and France are the three main contenders to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Hazard said this while insisting that his country … Read more
Erling Haaland has picked out four countries as his favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar next month. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, has named four countries he feels have the chance to win the 2022 World Cup. He listed Brazil, Argentina, France, and England as the … Read more