Nigerian para powerlifters have excelled at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Egypt, claiming four gold medals so far. Team captain Folashade Oluwafemiayo expressed pride in their achievements and hinted at the potential for more medals. Reigning world champions and other talented lifters are expected to contribute to Nigeria’s gold haul before the tournament concludes. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the stage is set for an eagerly anticipated moment as Egypt, Morocco, and Mali prepare for the draw of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Saint-Denis, Paris, on Wednesday. These African nations secured their spots through impressive performances in last year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that after sixth day of the ongoing African Games in Ghana, Team Nigeria maintains the second position on the medal table. Nigeria holds the second position on the medals table with a total of 54 medals, including 22 gold, 13 silver, and 19 bronze. Egypt leads the table with 103 medals, … Read more
The ongoing AFCON 2023 has undeniably been a spectacle of surprises, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament. The usual dominance of football powerhouses has given way to a more level playing field, where victory is earned by those most determined. In a departure from expectations, heavyweights like Algeria, Ghana, Tunisia, and Zambia faced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) says it has secured a $3 billion crude repayment loan to support the naira and stabilise the foreign exchange (Forex) market. The corporation made the disclosure in a terse statement posted on the official account of the company on X (formerly known as … Read more
Additional 422 Nigerians fleeing the Sudan conflict have arrived in Abuja. The 422 Nigerians were split between two flights: 102 on the Tarco Airlines departing from Port Sudan and 320 on the Asman Air departing from Aswan, Egypt. In all, over 800 Nigerians fleeing war-torn Sudan arrived in Abuja on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The first set of Nigerians escaping the war in Sudan has arrived in Abuja. They off from Aswan, Egypt at about 4 pm in the afternoon. They landed at the Federal Capital Territory at about 11:40 pm on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the first batch of Nigerians fleeing the ongoing war in Sudan … Read more
Egyptian authorities have opened their border to allow Nigerian students who are fleeing the ongoing war in Sudan to enter the country. The Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, authorised the opening of the border after a discussion with President Muhammadu Buhari. The Egyptian authorities have specified certain conditions that must be met by those seeking … Read more
A looted ancient Egyptian sarcophagus that was on display at a US museum has been returned to Egypt. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2.9m (9.5ft) long “Green Coffin” dates back to the Late Dynastic Period, which spanned 664BC to 332BC, and belonged to a priest called Ankhenmaat. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans … Read more
A bus has crashed into a canal, killing 21 people. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 21 people were killed when a minibus fell into a canal in northern Egypt’s Nile Delta region. EDITOR’S PICKS Arise TV apologises to Tinubu over fake report Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Can’t Find At Least $1bn Of Customer … Read more
Buhari is seeking urgent climate action, telling world leaders to stop the blame game. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has urged world leaders to quit the blame game regarding the global climate crisis. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Crisis: Some Governors In Wike Camp Will Still Work For Atiku – Dino Melaye Contempt: Bawa … Read more
We Found Military Gears, Foreign Currencies In Mamu’s Home – DSS EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it recovered incriminating materials in the residence of Tukur Mamu. Mamu is the negotiator between the Nigerian government and terrorists who abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passengers on March 28. … Read more
DSS Says Kaduna Train Hostages’ Negotiator Mamu Is In Its Custody EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) says the Abuja-Kaduna train hostage negotiator, Tukur Mamu, is in its custody. This is according to a statement issued by the DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, on Wednesday following reports that Mamu … Read more
Mamu has been arrested EKO HOT BLOG reports that the initial negotiator for the release of the abducted Kaduna-bound Train passangers kidnapped on March 28, 2022, Malam Tukur Mamu, has been arrested in Egypt. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni To Lawan JUST IN: NEMA Recovers Two Dead Bodies … Read more
Judge Sentenced To Death Over Wife’s Murder EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced a judge to death for murdering his wife, the judiciary said, in the third high-profile femicide case in the country in two months. The criminal court decided “to refer the judge who killed TV presenter … Read more
Electrical Fire Kills Dozens In Egyptian Church EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 40 people were killed when a fire ripped through a Coptic Christian church in a working-class district of Greater Cairo during mass on Sunday. The blaze, blamed on an electrical fault, hit the Abu Sifin church in densely populated … Read more
Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After 72 Hours Of Violence EKO HOT BLOG reports that a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants has come into effect after three days of violence which left at least 43 people dead. Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants said the truce will begin at 23:30 local time (20:30 GMT), … Read more
Obi had on June 14 embarked on a three-day trip to Egypt where he understudied the country’s power, education, planning and finance sectors He was hailed by his supporters for embarking on the trip to Egypt, while some others bashed the LP presidential candidate, saying it was too late to make such moves EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
A US journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud was shot and killed by Russian troops in Ukraine. Brent Renaud and his brothers Craig Renaud have worked in several war and conflict zones over the years, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, and Libya. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brent Renaud, a United States journalist was shot dead and another … Read more
African players have become a key influence in numerous important clashes, evidently in their different leagues across the world. Nevertheless, some outstanding African footballers will take the forestage this month when the final round of FIFA World Cup qualification sees five nations book their ticket to Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG has compiled lists of the … Read more