Trump says D.C. is now “virtually crime-free” after federal crack down Over 2,200 arrests have been made since August 7. Mixed reactions as Trump dines publicly in restaurants downtown Washington to promote crackdown. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that Washington D.C. has become safer following his administration’s deployment of federal security forces. Eko … Read more
Trump says he’s not declaring war on cities but wants to “clean them up.” Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson condemn the plan as unconstitutional and threatening. Federal judge rules previous National Guard deployment by Trump was illegal. U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is not planning to “go to war” with American cities, but … Read more
Trump says Chicago crime crackdown decision will come “in a day or two.” Federal agents already arriving in Chicago amid growing tensions. Trump touts DC federal takeover as proof of quick success. U.S. President Donald Trump has said a decision on whether to launch a federal operation to tackle violent crime in Chicago will be … Read more
Trump threatens to send National Guard and immigration agents to Chicago Protesters condemn move as authoritarian and unconstitutional Illinois governor and Chicago mayor speak out strongly against Trump Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Chicago over the weekend in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops and immigration … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, popularly known as ‘Bobo Chicago,’ in connection with a $2.8 million email fraud and money laundering operation. According to reports by Peoples Gazette, the 25-year-old allegedly harassed Nigerians living in the Houston metro area before relocating to Chicago, where he established residency. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, participated in the International Leaders Forum (ILF) in Chicago. The 11th ILF is taking place alongside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Illinois from August 19-22. Organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) every four years since 1984, the … Read more
Elibexis Alvarez, a Venezuelan migrant, gives birth to a baby boy in Chicago after fleeing violence in her home country. Alvarez and her husband, Johan Jose Medina, struggle to find work and permanent housing, living in temporary shelters for months. Despite challenges, the couple hopes to build a new life in America, seeking stability, … Read more
“The Bear” Season 3 premieres on FX on June 27. The new season follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) back in the kitchen, with a focus on cooking and a new menu. The show has won numerous awards, including Emmys and Golden Globes, and stars White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States chapter of the pro-democracy group, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), has called on the the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate the Chicago State University (CSU). The group asked the security agency to investigate if there were some momentary or other inducements made to CSU by President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Akwa Ibom State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked a claim on social media that the party state governor, Umo Éno, were secretly celebrating the efforts of the PDP’s February 25 election candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for exposing President Bola Tinubu’s alleged fake certificate. The party appealed to right … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chicago State University (CSU) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (US), has released the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. The move followed multiple requests by Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last presidential election in Nigeria. Atiku argued that the records would boost his petition … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said Chicago State University (CSU) has produced two similar certificates that showed that President Bola Tinubu attended its institution. Atiku, through his United States counsel, Angela Liu, stated this in a statement on Saturday in response to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25, 2023 election, Bola Tinubu has reportedly blamed the clerk of Chicago State University of being responsible for blatant irregularities that characterised a certificate the school reprinted in his name. According to Peoples Gazette, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians in diaspora, who have long grappled with challenges and inconveniences associated with traveling long distances for official documentation, are calling on President Bola Tinubu’s Federal Government to swiftly establish a consulate office in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The establishment of this consulate office, they argue, would alleviate the … Read more
The proposed visit has stirred up Chicago mayoral race Candidates have turned their ire on one of the front runners, Paul Vallas Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on every candidate to denounce the event DeSantis is scheduled to attend Eko Hot Blog reports that the mere mention of the Florida governor’s trip to the state next … Read more
By FEMI ODERE After the day’s class training session, a female friend asked me if I could go with her to pick up her garment at a clothing store in Chicago’s downtown. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Mourns Kebbi Boat Victims PVC: Peter Obi Sends Message To Nigerians Ahead Of The 2023 Election Why I Endorsed Peter … Read more
Tinubu says his age and academic records have been consistent. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has replied to critics of his age and academic records, saying there is no truth to allegations of discrepancies. EDITOR’S PICKS How I Plan To Stop Brain Drain In … Read more
Illinois State Police have laid charges after a Chicago man left a voicemail to the state’s Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey threatening to “mutilate and kill” him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Scott Lennox, who lives in Chicago, was arrested and charged with threatening a public official, telephone harassment and harassment by electronic communications. EDITOR’S … Read more
Zelensky gave the examples of Chicago which names Moscow as a sister city, as well as Jacksonville and Murmansk… Chicago and Albany have both announced temporary suspensions of the relationships EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With Fake Dollars APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect 2023 Presidential Candidate [FULL LIST] … Read more
Famous American reality TV star, Kim Kardashian, in fresh court documents, has revealed that Instagram posts of her estranged husband, Kanye West, caused her emotional distress. Kanye had also opposed Kardashian’s divorce petition as he wanted them to ensure their assets were safeguarded before she was declared single. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the … Read more