Police in Vancouver, Canada, reported that two individuals were stabbed and a suspect was shot dead by officers in a violent incident on Wednesday morning. The attack began when police responded to a report of a man wielding a knife who had stolen alcohol from a restaurant. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Mass Protests Erupt in Seoul On December 4, 2024, thousands of protesters gathered in Seoul, South Korea, to voice their outrage against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial attempt to impose martial law. Chanting slogans and waving banners, demonstrators condemned what they viewed as an authoritarian overreach, demanding Yoon’s immediate resignation. President Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation with a surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night, only to reverse the decision hours later after intense backlash from lawmakers and the public. The Decree and Its Fallout In an unexpected late-night address, President Yoon announced martial law, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of … Read more
In a devastating blow to women’s education, Taliban authorities have reportedly barred women from attending nursing and midwifery courses, further tightening restrictions branded as “gender apartheid” by the United Nations. Senior employees at health education institutions revealed the decision was communicated in meetings held by health officials. “There is no official letter, but we were … Read more
Human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi was reportedly arrested earlier today by unidentified men at his office in Lekki Phase 1. Eyewitness accounts reveal that Farotimi was forcefully taken away in a black tinted van, sparking widespread concern about his safety and well-being. According to an eyewitness, who works in a nearby office, the … Read more
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV announcement on Tuesday. He accused the main opposition party, the Democratic Party, of supporting North Korea and engaging in actions against the state. President Yoon said the opposition’s recent moves, including an attempt to impeach top prosecutors and reject a government … Read more
A midnight fire swept through a farmers’ market, locally known as “Oja Agbe,” at Moniya in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The fire, which broke out around midnight, damaged several shops, containers, and kiosks before firefighters contained it. Editors Pick: Elon Musk’s $101 Billion Tesla Pay Package … Read more
A Delaware court has rejected Elon Musk’s massive pay package for serving as Tesla’s CEO, despite it being approved by Tesla shareholders earlier this year. The package, valued at about $101 billion based on Tesla’s current stock price, includes 303 million stock options. Court Ruling and Shareholder Challenge Delaware Chancery Court, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick first … Read more
Trump, recently elected to a second term as U.S. president, is set to travel to Paris later this week to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral on December 7. This marks Donald Trump’s first overseas trip since his re-election last month. Trump’s team and French President Emmanuel Macron’s office have been in talks about … Read more
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has invoked special powers to pass the 2025 social security budget without a parliamentary vote, a controversial move that has set the stage for a no-confidence vote against his government. The radical left France Unbowed (LFI) party announced plans to formally trigger the vote on Tuesday afternoon, with the far-right … Read more
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived at the Nigerian Airforce wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The remains were received by soldiers from the Guards Brigade, who will honor the late army chief with military tributes. The body touched down at precisely 9:00 am, … Read more
A mild drama unfolded on Friday when several suspects presented at the Federal High Court in Abuja fainted during proceedings related to the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that seventy-five suspects, aged between twelve and fifteen, were brought before Justice Obiora Egwuatu facing a 10-count charge connected to their participation in the protests. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the schedule for collating the results of the Edo State governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG reports growing anxiety in Edo State following the election held on Saturday, September 21. Electorates and political party stakeholders have voiced concerns over the delay in result collation. The INEC head office … Read more
A 35-year-old man, Emmanuel Urhobocha, has reportedly died by suicide in his apartment on Alafia Street, Sango-Ota, in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that the incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that this event follows the recent suicide of a … Read more
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed, announced the successful rescue of a prospective corps member, Solomon Daniel Bassey, who was abducted in August 2023. During a press briefing at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, Brig Gen Ahmed stated, “On August 22, we rescued the last corps … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has contributed N50 billion to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this announcement was made by the anti-corruption agency on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja by the Fund’s Managing Director and Chief Executive … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a unanimous decision on Monday, the US Supreme Court removed a significant obstacle to former President Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House by dismissing a ruling from a Colorado state court. The ruling could have barred him from appearing on the Colorado ballot due to allegations of insurrection. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Radiating warmth and dedication, the Rotary Club of Gbagada has unveiled a transformative project within Soluyi, Gbagada. This visionary effort encompasses the installation of streetlights and the creation of a splendid roundabout edifice. This impactful initiative arises from a desire to heighten safety and elevate the community’s aesthetic allure. Once … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as CeeC, a participant in Big Brother Naija All Stars, has shared her thoughts on her fellow housemate Neo Energy. The 30-year-old lawyer, in a heartfelt conversation with Neo, 29, on Saturday night, disclosed that if it weren’t for the age disparity between them, she might have considered … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that In an unexpected turn of events, former Big Brother Naija housemate Seyi Awolowo has dropped a bombshell concerning Dorathy Bachor’s post-show experiences. During a candid conversation on Sunday night with fellow housemates Adekunle, Frodd, and Venita, Seyi disclosed that brands have been apprehensive about associating themselves with Dorathy due to her intimate … Read more