Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ordered Nigerian student Lola Akinlade to leave the country due to a fake acceptance letter she used to obtain her study visa and work permit. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Akinlade, who graduated with a diploma in Social Services from Nova Scotia Community College in 2019, shared her … Read more
The US, UK, and Canada have issued security alerts advising their nationals to avoid areas of potential violence during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria on August 1, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued security alerts to their nationals in Nigeria, warning of potential violence during the planned #EndBadGovernance … Read more
Just the other day, Amaka posted on her IG “Why Japa if you could afford to pay 20,000 dollars for travelling expenses?”. EDITOR’S PICK Two Journeys In One House: BBNaija Announces Season 9 Start Date Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Form New Confederation, After Leaving ECOWAS Blackout As National Grid Collapses Again Under that post, Amaka’s … Read more
Eko Club International is gearing up for its second quarterly meeting of 2024. Officials have big expectations for various programmes at the three-day meeting. The meeting will hold from Friday, May 31, 2024, until Sunday, June 2, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of the Eko Club International (ECI) are expecting an impactful and … Read more
Wildfire approaching Fort McMurray, Canada’s oil sands hub 6,000 individuals evacuated from surrounding suburbs Concerns arise over impact on oil production Eko hot blog reports that A wildfire inching closer to Fort McMurray, Canada’s major oil sands city, has prompted the evacuation of around 6,000 individuals from four suburbs, local officials disclosed on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the founder of a popular cryptocurrency firm Binance, Changpeng Zhao has been sentenced to four months in a US prison on Tuesday. This sentence was handed down after the Canadian pleaded guilty to money laundering charges, marking the most high-profile crypto case since in recent time. Zhao had resigned from … Read more
D’Tigress plans to train in Nigeria, Ghana, and the USA ahead of the Paris Olympics. They aim to enhance their performance, especially against tough opponents like Canada and France. Additionally, the Nigeria Basketball Federation prioritizes local league development Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced that the national women’s team, … Read more
North America has experienced a total solar eclipse for the first time in seven years. The last time, before Monday, there was a solar eclipse in the region was in the US in August 2017. After Monday’s eclipse, the US is not expected to see another one in 20 years. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
The United States clinched a 2-0 victory over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League final. Reyna expressed pride in the team’s achievement, highlighting their momentum for the upcoming Copa America. The US has now extended their unbeaten streak against Mexico to seven matches. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States secured a 2-0 victory over … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, Africa’s sole representatives in the basketball event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, have been drawn in Group B alongside Australia, Canada, and hosts France. The draw took place on Tuesday at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland, and was overseen by … Read more
Kayode Stephen, a Nigerian based in Canada, accused of defrauding several people of millions seeking care jobs in the UK Victims paid Stephen millions of naira for certificates of sponsorship (CoS) needed to secure care jobs, but received fake documents or nothing Over 1,000 Nigerians duped with fake employment letters for UK jobs, according to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Canadian Based Philanthropist, Alhaji Semiyu Animashawun has been nominated for a Humanitarian award of excellence by the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario, (SCAGO). This is in recognition of his decade-long contributions to helping individuals living with sickness cell disease. The nomination letter signed by the President/CEO, Sickle Cell … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a majestic celebration of culture and community, Gladys Oluwatoyin Atawo will be honored with the esteemed chieftaincy title of Yeye Asoludero of Itire Land on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. The lavish ceremony, hosted by His Royal Majesty Oba Tajudeen Ishola Odubivi, the Onitire of Itire Land Odunburu II, will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a momentous event during Friday’s Jum’ah prayers in Epe, the community congregated to witness the formal presentation of Alhaji Chief Abiola Anifowoshe into the esteemed role of Baba Adinni of Epe Kingdom. As a distinguished leader and passionate advocate for progress, Alhaji Abiola Anifowoshe, the Okanlomo of the Epe … Read more
Canada has been a choice destination for Nigerian students looking to immigrate. The country has been receptive to this category of students for years. However, Canada has floated the idea of a cap on the number of international students for months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Canada is set to reduce the number of international … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Nigerian In Diaspora Commission has disclosed that Canadian authorities have begun investigation into the killing of a 19-year-old Nigerian, Afolabi Stephen. The deceased was killed by a trigger happy policemen in Manitoba, Canada on December 31, 2023. Editor’s Picks NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Canadian government has reinstated two initiatives aimed at welcoming caregivers to Canada through new applications, starting January 1, 2024. These two programs are experimental projects lasting five years, allowing qualified caregivers and their families to move and establish permanent residence. According to the latest information provided by the Canadian … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians travelling abroad to go legitimately, and with proper documentation to avoid unpleasant consequences. According to a statement issued by NiDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa gave the warning when she visited some Nigerians in one of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that universities in the United Kingdom have witnessed a decline in international student admissions, including from Nigerians, due to the British government’s policy on dependent visa bans. It would be recalled that the dependant visa ban policy, introduced by the UK Home Office under the dismissed interior secretary Suella Braverman, takes … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Canada-based show promoter, Prince George, has disclosed that singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly called Mohbad died the day his Canadian visa was approved. George said this while speaking at the candlelight procession organised by Nigerians in Toronto, Canada on Saturday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s … Read more