UK Foils Putin’s Plot To Sabotage South Atlantic Pipeline

The United Kingdom has foiled Vladimir Putin’s plan to sabotage a vital South Atlantic pipeline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that British specialists have secured a vital pipeline in the South Atlantic following an intelligence tip-off that it is being targeted by Russian saboteurs. The mile-long floating pipeline is crucial for delivering fuel to RAF, US … Read more

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Loses Reelection To Lula Da Silva

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro has lost reelection to Lula Da Silva. Eko Hot Blog reports that President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been ousted in a close presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Security Operatives Rescue 50 Girls … Read more

Super Falcons To Face Australia, Canada In 2023 Women’s W’Cup [FULL LIST]

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn to play Australia, Canada, and Ireland in the 2023 Women’s W’Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria will face Australia, Ireland, and Canada in the group phase of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This followed the draw ceremony held in Auckland/Tâmaki Makaurau on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

JUST IN: Ex-convict Busted With Cocaine At Lagos Airport [PHOTO]

Ex-convict Busted With Cocaine At Lagos Airport   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Sunday said they had arrested an ex-convict, Onyeka Charles Madukolu, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, for importing 5.90 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in cans of deodorants and ladies’ lip … Read more

Police Rescue Woman, Children After 17 Years In Captivity

Police

Woman, Children Regain Freedom After 17 Years In Captivity   EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Brazilian woman and her two adult children, all suffering from dehydration and malnutrition, were freed by police following 17 years of captivity by her husband.   EDITOR’S PICK “Missing Actress Cynthia Okereke’s Bank has been Cleared” – AGN President … Read more

Spain Records First Death In Europe linked To Monkeypox

Monkeypox

Spain has recorded the first death in Europe considered to be related to monkeypox   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Spain has recorded the first death in Europe considered to be related to monkeypox and the second outside of Africa in the current outbreak.   In the current wave of the disease, Brazil earlier on … Read more

EPL: Gabriel Jesus Gives Arsenal Hope Over Transfer Despite Champions League Blow

Gabriel Jesus Gives Arsenal Hope Over Transfer Despite Champions League Blow. Arsenal have already held talks with the Brazil international’s representatives to discuss a potential move in the upcoming transfer window. EDITOR’S PICK EPL: Erik ten Hag Told To Make West Ham Star As First Man Utd Signing EPL: Cesc Fabregas Reveals One Key Thing … Read more

Supreme Court Bars Messaging App Telegram

Telegram

Telegram is hugely successful in Brazil, where it has been downloaded on 53 percent of all cell phones The judge cited Telegram’s failure to comply with orders from Brazilian authorities and remove messages found to contain disinformation  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Supreme Court judge in Brazil ruled Friday to block popular messaging application … Read more

Global COVID-19 Deaths Tops Six Million

COVID-19

About 1 in every 1,300 people globally has died of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic The United States has reported more coronavirus deaths than any other country – about 960,000 total EKO HOT BLOG reports that the global COVID-19 death toll surpassed 6 million on Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. … Read more

7 dead, 3 missing after rock face collapse at Brazilian waterfall

Ekohotblog report that aleast seven people died and nine were seriously injured when a wall of rock collapsed on top of motor boats below a waterfall in southeastern Brazil on Saturday, the fire department said. A tower of rocks suddenly broke away from the canyon wall and came crashing down on several leisure boats, sending … Read more

Real Madrid Tracking Brazilian Youngster Matheus Nascimento

Real Madrid are reportedly tracking the progress of 17-year-old Brazilian prodigy Matheus Nascimento, termed ‘Little Cavani’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Spanish giant Real Madrid are keenly monitoring the progress of Matheus Nascimento over a possible move to the Santiago Bernabeu in the future. The Spanish giants will close monitor the 17-year-old Botafogo prodigy, termed … Read more

World Cup 2022 Play-Off Draw Date, Fixture Schedule (Full list)

World Cup 2022

The race to Qatar is alive and kicking as countries from all over the world look to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Cup 2022 play-off draw for European teams has been revealed. FIFA disclosed this in a post via their website on Friday. Read Also: Champions League: 11 … Read more

Man Marries 9 Women At Once To Celebrate ‘Free Love’, Protest Against Monogamy

A man has married 9 women at once to celebrate free love and protest against monogamy.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man in Brazil married nine women at once in a collective wedding to celebrate “free love” and a protest against monogamy. Brazilian model Arthur O Urso was already married to blogger Luana Kazaki … Read more

Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 5 Million In Less Than Two Years

COVID-19

Globally, COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and stroke. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the global death toll from COVID-19 has topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only wreaked havoc in developing countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate … Read more

COVID-19: FG Removes South Africa, Brazil, Turkey From Travel Restriction List

Travel Restriction List, FG, Lagos, COVID-19

FG has removed South Africa, Brazil, Turkey from Travel Restriction List. EKOHOTBLOG  reports that the Federal Government (FG) has said that it has taken South Africa, Brazil and Turkey off the list of countries from which travellers are restricted from entering Nigeria. The latest development was made known by the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) … Read more

Nigeria Ranks Top Among Countries Benefitting From World Bank Loans

World Bank

Nigeria was sixth with a benefit of $2 billion, accounting for 3.12 percent…  Nigeria has been ranked sixth among the top 10 countries with the highest exposure to funds and support from the World Bank. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group’s annual report, “Meeting the Moment”, Nigeria … Read more

[COVID-19] Brazil Reaches Grim Milestone Of Over 600,000 Deaths

COVID-19

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has been heavily criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic Brazil on Friday surpassed the grim milestone of 600,000 COVID-19 deaths, the second-highest number of fatalities in the world after the United States, according to John Hopkins University data. The South American nation, which holds half the continent’s population, has … Read more

BREAKING: Health Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19 At UN General Assembly

COVID-19

The 55-year-old health minister will remain in the United States for a period of isolation. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Brazil’s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday after attending the UN General Assembly in New York that was inaugurated by his president, Jair Bolsonaro, according to an official statement. “The other members of the … Read more

Messi Breaks Another Football Record

Messi

Messi is however behind Brazilian duo of Marta and Cristiane for the overall record for most goals scored Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has broken the South American men’s record of goals held by Brazil legend, Pele. Messi netted a hat-trick as they beat Bolivia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying fixture in Buenos Aires. It … Read more

[BREAKING] Tokyo 2020: Brazil Wins Male Football Gold

[BREAKING] Tokyo 2020: Brazil Wins Male Football Gold

Brazil defeated Spain 2-1 in the final. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brazil, on Saturday, won the Olympic male football gold medal. Brazil defeated Spain 2-1 at the final played in Tokyo, Japan. Brazil’s Malcolm scored the winning goal in extra time to seal the football gold medal for the South Americans. YOU MAY ALSO … Read more