Eko Hot Blog reports that special investigator Jim Obaze has uncovered how former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele illegally lodged billions of naira in no fewer than 593 bank accounts in the United States, United Kingdom, and China without the approval of the apex bank’s board of directors and the CBN Investment Committee. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports China has reportedly deployed six warships to the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Hamas has heightened. It was gathered the Chinese warships left Muscat for an unspecified location on Saturday after partaking in an exercise with the Omani navy. EDITOR’S PICKS List Of Judges To Hear Atiku, Obi’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, met with some Nigerian students in Beijing, China. The vice president also took time to address the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Ambassadors in China as well as staff of the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing. Recall that Shettima had earlier arrived in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis on Sunday renewed his calls for Hamas to release Israeli hostages and for Israel to spare Gaza civilians amid the ongoing warfare. “I continue to follow with great sorrow what is happening in Israel and Palestine,” he wrote on X, adding, “I renew my appeal for the freeing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Vic President, Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja, Nigeria for Beijing in China to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum. This was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by the presidential spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha. According to Nwokocha, Shettima would join … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries’ leaders “as early as possible”, after a rare meeting between senior diplomats in Seoul. The three-way talks — attended by deputy and assistant ministers from the three countries — were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that China has banned its official from using the U.S. Apple’s iPhones and other foreign devices on its soil. The Chinese government has prohibited the officials at the central government to stop using any devices that are foreign branded on the government premises of offices. Senior officials at the government workplace … Read more
Obi: Nigerian exodus could be a boon if conducive environment for return is created. Obi cites China, India, Ireland as examples of diaspora benefiting their countries. Despite rejected motion, Obi committed to building attractive Nigeria for professionals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the rising exodus … Read more
Chinese leader commends President Tinubu’s plan to lead Nigeria to a new era of economic development and prosperity President Tinubu said Nigeria was open for business and constructive partnerships with any country ready to do business with Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chinese government has pledged to carry out increased economic cooperation … Read more
Chinese authorities have reported an alarming case in which a scammer utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive a businessman. The victim, identified only as Guo, received a video call last month from an individual who appeared and sounded exactly like a close friend. However, unbeknownst to Guo, the caller was an imposter employing “smart AI … Read more
TikTok has resorted to legal action to seek justice following a result law by the State of Montana to ban the platform in the State. Montana became the first state to ban TikTok in the U.S after its Governor, Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law. Governor Gianforte cited concerns over the protection of Montanans’ … Read more
China expels foreign diplomat from Shanghai. This is in response to Canada sending home a Chinese diplomat home. The Chinese diplomat was accused of attempting to intimidate a Canadian Member of Parliament. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a retaliatory move against Canada, China has expelled the Canadian consul in Shanghai after Ottawa sent home … Read more
The Chinese Embassy has denied funding terrorist groups to gain access to Nigerian mining sites. The denial comes in response to accusations made by a British news platform, The Times, claiming that the Chinese government financed terrorists to access Nigeria’s mineral resources. The Chinese government strongly objects to the unverified and unproven allegations made in … Read more
The citizen is an an employee of drug-maker Astellas He has been in custody since early March This is following the security dialogue held in Tokyo between the two countries Eko Hot Blog reports that Japan has demanded China release one of its nationals after the man was arrested by Beijing on allegations of espionage. … Read more
He went under the radar after criticising China’s financial regulators in 2020 There has been speculations of his whereabouts including rumours of detention He was spotted at a school in Hangzhou Eko Hot Blog reports that Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who has rarely been seen in public in the past three years, has resurfaced at … Read more
China’s labs have been trying to create an mRNA vaccine for years This vaccine was developed by CSPC Pharmaceutical Group The mRNA technology was used commercially for the first time in Covid vaccines Eko Hot Blog reports that China has approved its first home-produced mRNA Covid vaccine, months after ending strict pandemic rules. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Nigeria has emerged as the leading African route for cocaine smuggling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that the majority of routes used by illicit drug traffickers to smuggle cocaine in Africa are in Nigeria. According to the report, Nigerian market tops the list of … Read more
Australia, UK and US form a security alliance to combat China’s military expansion China is feeling threatened by the alliance Both UK and China have announced an increase in military budget Eko Hot Blog reports that China has reacted with predictable anger to this week’s official announcement of the so-called Aukus pact. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly … Read more
Travelers departing from Asia longer have to submit to a pre-flight test to board a flight to the U.S. The CDC announced this in its Friday news release The CDC said it now has more confidence things have gotten better in China Eko Hot Blog reports that People who want to fly from China to … Read more
In China, the functions of the president are largely ceremonial. Xi Jinping is one of the most powerful leaders in the history of China Leaders in China are usually limited to two terms in office Eko Hot Blog reports that China’s leader Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as president from the country’s … Read more