Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a 29-year-old Uzbek national in connection with the assassination of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking military figure and head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces, as well as his assistant. The attack occurred early Tuesday outside Kirillov’s residential building in Moscow when a remotely detonated … Read more
Airlines have been advised to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace for the next month, the European Union announced on Saturday, following an escalation in air strikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hezbollah. In a joint statement, the European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency cited “an overall intensification of air strikes and … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a cabinet meeting and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The attack was condemned by EU chiefs, including Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Fico, a populist leader accused of being Kremlin-friendly, has made controversial remarks … Read more
Scholz denounces EU weakening as self-destructive before June elections. Rising support for nationalist parties sparks EU unity concerns. Scholz stresses EU solidarity amid geopolitical challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly criticized attempts to undermine the European Union, labeling such efforts as both self-destructive and irresponsible. EDITOR’S PICK Admiring President Bola … Read more
EU launches €9 million projects to improve Nigeria’s energy sector. Focus on small hydropower and circular economy practices. Aims to boost energy accessibility and sustainability in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that continuing its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s energy sector, the European Union has launched two new projects valued at €9 million. The announcement was made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant to the ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the European Union (EU) final report on the 2023 general elections. Shaibu berated President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, for trying to discredit the EU report. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has rejected the European Union’s conclusions on the 2023 general elections, calling them “preposterous and unconscionable.” The EU EOM had criticized the handling of the elections, saying that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to deliver on its promise of a transparent and inclusive democratic process. … Read more
European Union has been asked to save Nigeria’s democracy from collapse. The group made the plea when it led a protest to the EU headquarters in Abuja. INEC had declared Bola Tinubu winner of the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union, EU, has been urged to save Nigeria’s nascent democracy … Read more
Moldovan leader has outlined Russian ‘plan’ to topple Government. President Maia Sandu during a briefing uncovered how Russian secret services plan to destroy Moldova. Sandu said the alleged Russian plot’s purpose is “to overthrow the constitutional order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Moldova’s president outlined Monday what she described as a plot by Moscow to … Read more
The European Union has alleged that “Russia is now at war with NATO and the West”. Secretary general of the European Union’s European External Action Service, warned that the Russian President would now increase indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Putin has launched missile attacks across Ukraine following the West’s pledge to send battle tanks to bolster … Read more
European Union interior ministers have voted to accept Croatia into the 26-nation, border-free Schengen zone but to reject Romania and Bulgaria. Eko Hot Blog reports that The vote was greeted with relief in Zagreb, but anger and dismay in Bucharest and Sofia. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s … Read more
Ayu has asked the (EU) to send observers to monitor the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has called on the European Union (EU) to send a high-level and large-sized observer mission to Nigeria to observe and monitor the 2023 … Read more
Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the EU over Ukraine’s Aid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the European Union over its ongoing military aid for Ukraine, accusing Brussels of “endangering the security of the continent” in doing so. The news comes … Read more
2023: Atiku Meets EU Diplomats In Abuja, Shares Vision For Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday met with various European Union ambassadors to Nigeria at the EU secretariat in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Buhari’s Recent Statement … Read more
Ukraine War: EU Tightens Visa Procedure For Russians EKO HOT BLOG reports that European Union foreign ministers have agreed to suspend a visa agreement with Moscow, making it harder for Russian citizens to obtain entry to the bloc. Ukraine and some member states had called for a blanket ban, but others like France … Read more
EU to hold emergency energy talks as prices Set Records. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union will hold emergency talks to address the energy crisis brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Czech Republic, which holds the European Union’s rotating presidency, will summon the gathering to debate “concrete” measures to … Read more
Zelensky has vowed that ‘Ukraine will fight to the end without any concession or compromise’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Wednesday vowed that Ukraine will resist the Russian invasion “until the end” without “any concession or compromise”, as the nation marks its Independence Day as well as the … Read more
Author Salman Rushdie Off Ventilator After Stabbing, Attacker Pleads ‘Not Guilty’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that veteran British novelist, Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and was able to talk on Saturday, his agent has confirmed, as the US president hailed the writer’s courage and voiced horror at the attack on him. … Read more
Peter Obi Meets European Union Officials In Abuja The LP presidential candidate and the EU officials exchanged views on matters of mutual interest to Nigeria and the European Union during the meeting EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In … Read more
Ukraine applied days after the Russian invasion in February, and the process has since moved at a record speed Candidate status is the first official step towards EU membership and France said this week there was “total consensus” on Ukraine EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu … Read more