President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have left Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit. During the event, President Tinubu engaged in bilateral talks to bolster Nigeria’s socio-economic reform agenda. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, revolved around the theme: “Building a Just … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to combating hunger and poverty while advocating for Nigeria’s inclusion in the G20 as a step toward addressing global challenges. Speaking at the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tinubu expressed his administration’s determination to lead discussions on sustainable development, energy transition, … Read more
Brazil’s First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva, made headlines over the weekend after directing a profanity-laced remark at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 event where she advocated for stronger social media regulation to combat misinformation. As she spoke on Saturday, a ship’s horn blared in the background, prompting her to joke, “I think it’s … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Brazil, highlighting the significance of a “strong UK-China relationship” for both nations. This marks the first face-to-face meeting between a UK prime minister and the Chinese president since 2018. Ahead of the discussions, Sir Keir stressed the importance of engaging with China … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Brazil, marking the first in-person meeting between a UK prime minister and the Chinese leader since 2018. The UK government has emphasized a commitment to maintaining “stable and pragmatic engagement” with China. Sir Keir plans to highlight areas of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit, just days after returning from the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the trip in a statement on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has met with leaders of Germany, South Korea, and India in an effort to woo them into investing in Nigeria. Tinubu, who was the first head of state to arrive at New Delhi for the G20 summit, held talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, South Korean President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Group of 20 (G20) has granted African Union a permanent membership at the ongoing summit in New Delhi, India. The AU which comprises 55 countries on the continent now has a permanent membership on the G20 just like the European Union (EU) Editor’s Pick G20 To Consider AU Membership … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that more than a hundred Tibetan refugees gathered for a demonstration in New Delhi on Friday, insisting that the “occupation” of Tibet by China should be a topic of discussion during the upcoming two-day G20 summit in the city. Global leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu told Nigerians in India on Thursday evening that he is in office to end the country’s poor leadership. Tinubu, who is in India for the G-20 Summit, said that Nigeria is a rich and diverse country with the potential to be great, but that it has been … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Group of 20 members are considering granting membership to the African Union. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Akeredolu Reportedly Returns To Nigeria After Several Months Abroad Afenifere Felicitates With Tinubu Over Victory At The Tribunal Asake To Perform At Trace Awards In Kigali The G20 group consists of 19 world’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rekha Devi, a 30-year-old farmworker, dreads the moment when her family will be ordered to leave their makeshift tent atop a half-built overpass and return to the Yamuna River floodplains below. Their hut and small field of vegetables are still submerged in water from July’s devastating rains. Editor’s Pick ‘Tomorrow’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will attend the G20 summit in India this month in a bid to attract foreign investment and mobilize global capital to develop infrastructure in Africa’s largest economy. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For … Read more
…Biden’s test on Sunday was not in response to news of the positive result for Press Secretary Jen Psaki… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden, on Monday, tested negative for COVID-19 in the wake of his Principal Press Secretary testing positive. The “president was tested as well, a PCR test yesterday, and … Read more