The Igbo people, numbering approximately 40 million in Nigeria, are among the most influential tribes globally. Renowned for their entrepreneurial spirit, the Igbos have left an indelible mark both within and outside Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare … Read more
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the accreditation of additional foreign schools as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its global presence. In a statement released on Saturday by NECO’s Acting Director of Public Relations, Azeez Sanni, the newly accredited schools are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. This expansion follows the … Read more
Defending champions Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have both qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without playing, as the second-to-last round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Ivory Coast secured their spot in the top two of Group G following Sierra Leone’s 1-1 draw with Chad. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has appointed Zenón Obiang Obiang Avomo as the new Director General of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF), following the dismissal of Baltasar Ebang Engonga due to a major scandal. Engonga, who was removed for “irregularities in the exercise of his functions” and “inappropriate conduct,” had been involved … Read more
Nigerian government has expressed the desire to deepen economic cooperation with Equatorial Guinea to advance their common interests. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and his Equatorial Guinea counterpart, Obiang Mbasogo disclosed this on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar and his counterpart from that country, Simeon Angue. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Friday evening after concluding a three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea. The Gulfstream jet carrying the President landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at approximately 6:30 pm. This visit marks President Tinubu’s 22nd international trip since taking office 15 months ago. He … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on Africa to take the lead in solving its own challenges. He countered the global narrative of Africa as a continent of despair by advocating for peace, stability, and democracy as critical paths to collective progress. Speaking during a dinner held in his honor at the People’s Palace … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, for a three-day official visit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he landed at the Presidential Wing of Malabo International Airport at approximately 2:07 pm and was welcomed by the Prime Minister, Manuela Roka Botey. This visit is at the invitation of President … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a three-day official visit to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, following an invitation from President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. The President’s flight took off around 1:00 PM on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday, August 14, for a three-day official visit in response to an invitation from President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. EKO HOT BLOG states that Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced the visit in a statement on Tuesday. President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Equatorial Guinea FA has suspended their all-time highest goalscorer, Emilio Nsue for misconduct during the 2023 AFCON. Emilio Nsue was Equatorial Guinea’s most prolific goalscorer during the just concluded 2023 AFCON and ended the tournament with the Golden Boot. The 34-year-old CF Intercity forward scored a hat-trick in the country’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Algeria are the latest heavyweights to be knocked out of the 2023 African Cup of Nations as the so called minnows in the competition continue to spring surprises. Algeria were condemned to beat lowly-rated Mauritania today, January 23, to stand a chance of qualifying for the next round of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria struggled to secure a win, settling for a 1-1 draw against underdog Equatorial Guinea in their AFCON 2023 opening match. Initiating the game with vigour, Nigeria adopted a 4-3-3 formation, positioning Osimhen as the solitary forward and having Lookman energetically manoeuvring around the Napoli player. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON: Seko Fofana … Read more
Equatorial Guinea’s President will continue his 43-year-rule after reelection for a sixth term in office. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea on Saturday won a sixth term in office. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Nigerians: Don’t Allow Visionless PDP Near Nigeria’s Commonwealth Again NIS Directs Passport Offices To Work … Read more
Primate Ayodele has warned Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea that he will be ‘incapac*tated in office’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday, issued a stern warning to the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo regarding the presidential election taking place in the … Read more
The world’s longest-serving president is seeking re-election to continue his 43-year rule in Equatorial Guinea. Eko Hot Blog reports President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, 80, has presided over a regime marked by alleged human rights abuses including torture and disappearances. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Grass-Cutting Fraud: EFCC To Appeal Dismissal Of Case Against Babachir Lawal, Others … Read more