Erling Haaland Names 4 Favourites To Win 2022 World Cup In Qatar

Erling Haaland has picked out four countries as his favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar next month. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, has named four countries he feels have the chance to win the 2022 World Cup. He listed Brazil, Argentina, France, and England as the … Read more

War: Putin Admits Russia Is Facing Serious ‘Issues’ In Ukraine

Putin has confessed that his country is facing serious “issues” in the ongoing war in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has admitted that his country faces “issues” in the Ukraine war, and told his team to speed up the decision-making process in the conflict. But his remarks—which were made in … Read more

War: Zelensky Pleads For Ukraine ‘Air Shield’ After Russian Onslaught

Zelensky has pleaded with the G7 leaders for Ukraine’s ‘Air Shield’ after the Russian onslaught.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries for more air defence capabilities as the world’s wealthiest democracies pledged to support Kyiv for “as long as it … Read more

Excitement In Lagos As Sanwo-Olu Signs Mou With France To Earn Revenue From E-sports

Lagos State Government and the Government of France, on Friday, sealed a bilateral partnership which lays the foundation for the development of e-sports in Nigeria.   Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and French ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Emmanuelle Blatmann, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) enabling professional e-sports players in Lagos to … Read more

2023: More Details Of Wike’s Meeting With Tinubu Revealed

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Details Of Wike’s Meeting With Tinubu Revealed  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a source has confirmed the meeting between the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike.   There had been claims that Governor Wike meet with the former Governor of Lagos State in … Read more

[JUST IN] 2023: Fresh Hopes For APC Presidency As Tinubu, Wike Meets In France (Details)

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Fresh Hopes For APC Presidency As Tinubu, Wike Meets In France   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has reportedly held a meeting with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. This online media platform understands based on inside sources quoted on Tuesday that … Read more

Ukraine: Allies Seek More Security At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

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Ukraine: Allies Seek More Security At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain, France, Germany and the US have stressed the need to ensure the safety of nuclear installations threatened by the conflict in Ukraine.   In a phone call on Sunday, the four leaders also reiterated their support for Ukraine against … Read more

EU Leaders To Back Ukraine As Candidate

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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

French President Macron Loses Majority As Vote Fragments

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Macron’s centrist coalition lost dozens of seats in an election that has left French politics fragmented The prime minister he had only recently appointed, Elisabeth Borne, said the situation was unprecedented 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 … Read more

Sports Development: Lagos Partners France ESports Association

Lagos, France collaborates on sports development … LSSC boss affirmed the resolve of the State to develop eSports and create opportunities for the youth to build careers in the fast-growing sector and also impact the economy of Lagos EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers BREAKING: Nationwide Blackout As National … Read more

France, Germany Urge Putin To Hold ‘Direct, Serious Negotiations’ With Zelensky

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Putin said Moscow was open to resuming dialogue with Kyiv, according to the Kremlin  The Ukrainian president earlier said he was not “eager” for talks, but added they would likely be necessary to end the conflict EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC … Read more

Ukraine War: West ‘Has Declared Total War On Russia And All Will Suffer,’— Foreign Minister

West ‘Has Declared Total War On Russia And All Will Suffer,’— Foreign Minister. Speaking on the 80th day of the conflict in Ukraine, Mr Lavrov said it was hard to predict how long ‘hybrid war’ would last. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In … Read more

France President Emmanuel Macron Wins Re-election

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Macron is the first sitting president in 20 years to be re-elected Despite her loss, Le Pen said her significant vote share still marked a victory EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To Join Presidential Race … Read more

Ukraine Crisis: Russia Gives New Surrender Deadline In Mariupol As West Offers More Arms  

Russia Gives New Surrender Deadline In Mariupol As West Offers More Arms. The renewed warning came as Moscow’s earlier ultimatum lapsed at midnight with not a single Ukrainian soldier laying down their weapon. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: … Read more

EPL: Pogba Reveals Why He Plays Better With National Team Than With Man Utd

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Paul Pogba has revealed why he played better with National Team than with Man Utd. It’s normal to feel a difference at Manchester United because it’s hard to be consistent when you often have a change to your position, or the team system, or your partners. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paul Pogba has explained … Read more

Ukraine: France Freezes €850m Worth Of Russian Assets

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France established a taskforce to implement EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs or those close to President Vladimir Putin The French crackdown means the owners are unable to, sell on or monetise their assets EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French government has frozen and seized assets of Russian oligarchs to the tune of around 850 … Read more

Russia Ends Council Of Europe Membership Over Ukraine Invasion

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The council’s Parliamentary Assembly had agreed that Moscow could no longer be a member of the body, hours after Russia announced it would pull out It joined the Council of Europe on February 28, 1996 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia on Wednesday ceased to be a member of the Council of Europe after over … Read more

BREAKING: Reps Seek Automatic Employment For First Class Graduates

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The House of Reps wants automatic employment for first-class graduates from Nigerian institutions. The House believes this will serve as motivation for Nigerian students and enable graduates to maximize their potential. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday moved a motion to offer automatic employment for first-class graduates from Nigerian institutions. … Read more

BREAKING: France Urges Citizens To Leave Russia

France has urged its citizens to evacuate Russia immediately. France foreign minister “strongly” asked its citizens on Thursday to leave Russia if their presence there was “not essential” following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and the closure of airspace between Russia and the European Union. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paris had recommended French citizens passing … Read more