As the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League unfolds, Matchday 2 delivered thrilling action across Europe on Tuesday and Wednesday. Borussia Dortmund has emerged as an early frontrunner, leading the standings after dominant performances in their opening two matches. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism that the war with Russia could end sooner than anticipated. “I believe we are closer to peace than we think, but we must remain strong,” he told ABC News. Zelensky plans to present a strategy to U.S. President Joe Biden that will focus on strengthening Ukraine’s military, rather than … Read more
ECOWAS Parliament urges member states to address economic instability and job scarcity to prevent youth migration to Europe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament on Wednesday voiced concerns over the irregular migration of youths from the region seeking better opportunities in Europe and other developed countries. During … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, has departed Nigeria for a business trip to Europe, as announced by his media adviser. Eko Hot Blog reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has departed Nigeria for a business trip to Europe. This information was disclosed on Wednesday … Read more
Tinubu’s whereabouts has been clarified. Concerns regarding Tinubu’s whereabouts arose after his attendance at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh. Reports claim he traveled to London after departing Saudi Arabia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has affirmed that the Nigerian leader is presently … Read more
President Tinubu met with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of Netherlands today. At the meeting, the Nigerian leader detailed a roadmap for enhanced trade opportunities across sectors. He stated that the world will soon know Nigeria for more than oil. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is well-positioned to power the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Sharp declines in banking shares in Europe have renewed concerns that the panic triggered by the collapse of two US banks and rushed takeover of Swiss giant Credit Suisse may not be easily contained. EDITOR’S PICKS Saudi Arabia:US Man Jailed Over Tweets Released US: Police On High Alert Ahead Of … Read more
NATO Chief Stoltenberg has called for a stronger partnership with Japan. The NATO secretary-general said the security concerns of the Western military alliance and Japan are “closely interconnected”. Stoltenberg said his trip to Tokyo was aimed at strengthening relations between NATO and “our highly valued partner” Japan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NATO Secretary-General Jens … Read more
Europe’s premier small rocket has failed in flight once again. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vega vehicle was lost 2.5 minutes into its latest mission from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be Hotter Than 2022 Capitol Riot … Read more
The Nigerian government on Monday released a warning to its citizens travelling to the US and Europe. Eko Hot Blog reports that at a press conference in Abuja, the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated that the attack on Nigerians in London and the theft of their property, including passports, served as the impetus … Read more
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiki Abubakar has left Nigeria for Europe on a business trip. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, Mr Paul Ibe, said this in a statement he issued on Friday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly … Read more
Again, Russia Shuts Major Gas Pipeline To Europe EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has completely halted gas supplies to Europe via a major pipeline, saying repairs are needed. The Russian state-owned energy giant, Gazprom, said the restrictions on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline would last for the next three days. EDITOR’S … Read more
Germany was the continent’s largest importer in 2020, but has reduced its dependence on Russian gas from 55% to 35%. Eventually, it wants to stop using gas from Russia altogether There had been fears Moscow may not have resumed the flow in response to EU sanctions over the war in Ukraine EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine’s First … Read more
Macron Calls On Troops To Maintain ‘Moral Strength’ Amid Conflict In Europe. Macron said the government aims to fulfil its commitment… EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As Putin … Read more
Russia Tests ‘Satan 2’ Missile Capable Of Striking Europe, US. News of the test will not come as a surprise to Western governments, which have been monitoring the development of the weapon for several years. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter … Read more
Before Russia’s February 24 invasion, Ukraine had a population of 37 million in the regions under government control Women and children account for 90 percent of those who have fled. Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 are eligible for military call-up and cannot leave EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than four million Ukrainians have … 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 Biden administration estimates Russia has amassed up to 190,000 troops around Ukraine… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine. The talks proposed by France will only take place if Russia does not invade … Read more
Manchester City has secured their Champions League quarter-finals after thrashing Sporting Lisbon as Bernardo Silva’s brace inspired a masterful 5-0 win in the last 16 first leg on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pep Guardiola’s side produced a swaggering display at the Jose Alvalade Stadium to kill off Sporting before the second leg in … Read more
Apply for Future of Europe Fully Funded Scholarship in Germany 2022 below. Eko Hot Blog reports that students who enrol in this fully-funded scholarship program will be able to study for affordable study fees and gain advanced knowledge of European affairs. The program is open to all international applicants. Future of Europe Scholarships 2022 is a highly competitive programs … Read more