Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of sex crimes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a court in Beijing convicted the 32-year-old singer and actor of raping three women and assembling a crowd to engage in an orgy. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can Now Renew Student Visas Without … Read more
Former super eagles and Kano Pillars forward, Bello Musa Kofarmata has been confirmed dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bello Musa Kofarmata, ex-Super Eagles and Kano Pillars striker, has died at the age of 34. It was gathered that Musa died on Tuesday night in his hometown in Kano after a brief illness. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
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
Zelensky has pleaded with the G7 leaders for Ukraine’s ‘Air Shield’ after the Russian onslaught. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries for more air defence capabilities as the world’s wealthiest democracies pledged to support Kyiv for “as long as it … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that It was a moment of reunion and reminiscence as Lagosians from different parts of the world converged at the Western Hotel, Toronto, for the 3rd quarterly meeting of Eko Club International, the premier organisation for Lagosians in the diaspora. The outfits, statures and social statuses represented were as varied as … Read more
King Charles III Officially Becomes Canada’s New Head Of State EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, has been officially announced as Canada’s monarch on Saturday in a ceremony in Ottawa. Charles automatically became king when Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday. But like the ceremony in the United Kingdom hours earlier, the accession … Read more
Canada Stabbings: Fleeing Suspect Found Dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that Canada police have said that one of the two suspects in Sunday’s mass stabbings in Saskatchewan has been found dead. The body of Damien Sanderson, 31, was found in the James Smith Cree Nation, home to several victims, they said. EDITOR’S … Read more
China has appproved the world’s first inhalable COVID-19 vaccine EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chinese drug regulators have approved the world’s first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine, made by Tianjin-based manufacturer, CanSino Biologics, boosting the company’s share price by seven percent on Monday. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni To … Read more
Multiple Stabbings Rock Canada, Assailants On The Run EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 10 people have been killed and another 15 injured in a stabbing rampage in Canada’s central Saskatchewan province. The victims were found in 13 different locations, including in the James Smith Cree Nation and nearby Weldon. EDITOR’S … Read more
Nigerians murdered in Canada, disheartening – Abike Dabiri-Erewa …commiserates with families EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Datti Tells Supporters EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of … Read more
Zelensky asked the G7 to squeeze Russia over its invasion of Ukraine by capping the prices of oil exported by Moscow The United States and Canada have banned all Russian oil imports EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My School Certificates Were … Read more
West ‘Has Declared Total War On Russia And All Will Suffer,’— Foreign Minister. Speaking on the 80th day of the conflict in Ukraine, Mr Lavrov said it was hard to predict how long ‘hybrid war’ would last. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In … Read more
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Russia Gives New Surrender Deadline In Mariupol As West Offers More Arms. The renewed warning came as Moscow’s earlier ultimatum lapsed at midnight with not a single Ukrainian soldier laying down their weapon. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: … Read more
The House of Reps wants automatic employment for first-class graduates from Nigerian institutions. The House believes this will serve as motivation for Nigerian students and enable graduates to maximize their potential. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday moved a motion to offer automatic employment for first-class graduates from Nigerian institutions. … Read more
Here are details on how to study in Canada without IELTS in 2022, Canadian scholarships without IELTS. EDITOR’S PICK: FULL LIST: CBN Removes ATM Maintenance Fee, Cuts Other Bank Charges How Covenant University Graduate, Tobi Ifabiyi, Squandered N80million Investors’ Money UK Embassy Suspends Student, Work Visa Applications, Gives Reason EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 1.7 … Read more
The feud between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is a long-standing debate that everyone must pay drastic attention to. Prior to the crisis, Putin had undermined the notion of Ukraine as an independent nation. He also launched a barrage of accusations against the government in Kyiv that were widely seen … Read more
The Canadian University has announced special scholarships for Nigerians and other African countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the University of Ottawa has announced millions of scholarships for African students. The entrance and excellence scholarship will provide incoming students with a four-year scholarship to cover the partial cost of their university tuition. Entrance & Excellence Scholarships for … Read more
Western countries are imposing sanctions on Russia following the escalation in the crisis The US and UK said the latest escalation from Russia marked the “beginning of an invasion” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Canada has now joined the US, UK, EU and others in imposing a range of economic sanctions against Russia. Prime Minister Justin … Read more
He recalled how the Canadian government condemned the actions taken by the Nigerian government to quell the #EndSARS protest… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has accused the Canadian government and social media giant, Twitter, of double standards in its handling of the truckers’ protest against COVID-19 restrictions in Canada. Following the COVID-19 … Read more