President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing to depart Nigeria for the Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, France. This will mark as his first official trip abroad since his inauguration. The visit is also seen as an opportunity for Tinubu to consult with his medical team and address health concerns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to the country after a “working visit”to Europe. Tinubu, who returned Saturday afternoon, was received at the Abuja airport by Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, Senate Presidency aspirant, Godswill Akpabio, and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, among others. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Tinubu, the President-elect is set to return to Nigeria after visit to France. He will attend the official opening of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, which is the world’s largest single-train refinery. Tinubu was reported to have engaged with investors and other allies in France to market investment opportunities in Nigeria. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the … Read more
Tinubu and Kwankwaso were on opposite sides in the February 25 presidential election. While the former emerged victorious according to figures released by the electoral commission, the latter was far behind. There are now indications that both politicians may work together in the future. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the … Read more
Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has visited President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu after his return from vacation in France. The visit was to welcome Tinubu back to Nigeria, and Kalu revealed on Twitter that they met in good spirits. Kalu is one of the Senators who have openly declared interest in … Read more
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, has returned to Nigeria after spending a month-long vacation in France. Upon his arrival, Senator Jibrin Barau expressed confidence in Tinubu’s fitness and readiness to lead. Barau dismissed insinuations that Tinubu’s health condition could pose a challenge to the incoming administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Kano North … Read more
Tinubu left Nigeria on March 21 for France and Saudi Arabia to undertake rest, according to his team. His return to the country sets the stage for his swearing in as president later next month. He has appointed his transition committee, which is in charge of the smooth transfer of power from President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, is expected to return to the country after spending one month in Paris, France. Tinubu left Nigeria on March 21, 2023, to rest and plan the transition programme ahead of his inauguration on May 29. His media team hinted that upon his return, he would hit the ground running … Read more
Tinubu will clock 71 on March 29, 2023. A prayer session for the celebrant has been scheduled to hold at First Epe Central Mosque, Epe. The president-elect is not expected at the session as he is not in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Grand Chief Imam of Epe Division, His Eminence, Sheikh … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that French police have fired tear gas at protesters at a large demonstration in the west of the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Saudi Arabia:US Man Jailed Over Tweets Released US: Police On High Alert Ahead Of Possible Donald Trump Arrest Bad Bunny’s Ex Sues Him For Using Her Recording Without Permission Thousands … Read more
The CJN left Nigeria for the UK on March 18. President-elect Tinubu left Nigeria for France ten days later to “undertake rest” according to his team. Reports emerged on Thursday that both men were set for a clandestine meeting in the UK. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode … Read more
President-elect Tinubu recently left the country to “undertake rest” according to his team. Two days after the trip, reports emerged that he was meeting with the CJN in UK. The reports came after earlier debunked claims that the president-elect was taken out of the country for medical treatment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the All … Read more
Atletico Madrid player, Antoine Griezmann set to call it quits with the France National team according to L’equipe. It is believed that the situation is fostered by a move to name Kylian Mbappe the national team captain. Griezmann is said to have been eyeing the arm band owing to what he believed was a great … Read more
Protests have been ongoing in France due to a pension reform bill The reform is to increase pension age from 62 to 64 Several unions have gone on strike Eko Hot Blog reports that The French government will face two votes of no confidence on Monday as the fallout continues from its controversial pension reform. … Read more
The citizens are protesting against the new pension reforms The reform is to increase pension age from 62-64 The two political factions mutually reject the reform Eko Hot Blog reports that veteran political commentator Alain Duhamel recently said “What this crisis goes to show is that there are two Frances out there. They live in … Read more
Thousands of demonstrators lit fires and some threw firecrackers at police The reform raises the retirement age from 62 to 64 Several industries are now on strike Eko Hot Blog reports that Protesters have clashed with police again in central Paris over the French government’s pension reforms. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: My Love-hate … Read more
Thousands of tonnes of rubbish sit abandoned on the streets The workers are striking over the Macron government’s proposals to raise the pension age from 62 to 64 Authorities are prioritising intervention for public safety Eko Hot Blog reports that The bins are overflowing in large areas of Paris a week into a strike by … Read more
King Charles and his queen will travel to the countries on a visit from 26 to 31 March President Emmanuel Macron of France will host a state banquet for the royal couple The King will be the first British sovereign to address the German parliament Eko Hot Blog reports that the first state visits of … Read more
He holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup He scored 13 goals in just six matches for France at the 1958 World Cup He is joint-fourth on the all-time World Cup goalscorers list with Messi Eko Hot Blog reports that Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most … Read more
He has been sentenced to six years in prison He denied raping the woman in a Paris hotel in 2016 Lamjarred is famous in the Arab music world Eko Hot Blog reports that Saad Lamjarred, a star Moroccan singer, has been found guilty of raping a young woman in France and sentenced to six years … Read more