The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. The competition will showcase a dynamic mix of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spouse of the deposed President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been sentenced to prison. Recall that Bongo was put under house arrest following the coup in the central African nation on August 30, 2023, an incident which marked the end of the 55-year Bongo dynasty rule. The putschists … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE There’s always a general tendency which is often ignored at the peril of governments; and that’s the fact that bad governance brings exposure. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court Move Ondo Governor Akeredolu Resumes Office, Writes State Assembly BREAKING: Gabriel Suswam Declared Winner Of Benue Northeast Senatorial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Gabon military government has appointed a former opposition leader, Raymond Ndong Sima, as the prime minister of its transitional government. Editor’s Pick G20 To Consider AU Membership in New Delhi Gabon’s Bongo Free To Travel Abroad Obi To Appeal Tribunal’s Verdict At The Supreme Court The military which took … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ali Bongo, ousted president of Gabon is now free to leave the country. Editor’s Pick C’River Govt Establishes Small Claims Court To FasTrack Dispensation Of Justice Former Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, Congratulates Tinubu SUDAN: About 32 Civilians Killed In Fresh Army Strike The Coup leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema in a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of Gabon’s military junta has vowed to return power to civilians after “free, transparent” elections. However, in a speech after being sworn in as interim president, he did not give a date for military rule to end. Gen Brice Nguema led last Wednesday’s coup against Ali Bongo, toppling … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has dismissed any fears of a military coup in Nigeria, saying the country has fully embraced democracy and that the country’s democratic institutions were becoming stronger. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this following the latest coup in Africa. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon after a military coup overthrew President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday. The coup leaders have announced that they will install Gen. Brice Nguema as the transitional president of the country. The AU’s Peace and Security Council met on Thursday to discuss the situation in Gabon … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the commander of the Republican Guard of Gabon, General Brice Clothaire Oligui Nguema, who led the coup to oust the democratically elected President Ali Bongo, has been linked with embezzlement and drug dealings. The internet went agog on Wednesday morning after the military junta in Gabon announced take over of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo has been placed under house arrest by military coup leaders in the country, while one of his sons has been arrested for treason. This is coming hours after military officers in Gabon took over power from President Bongo who was recently reelected. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gabon has become the latest African country in recent times where the military has executed a coup to remove the democratic government from power. As earlier reported by Naija News, the Gabonese President, Ali Bongo, was deposed by the military on Wednesday 30th August 2023, days after winning the presidential … Read more
The Gabonese military has announced a coup in Gabon, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the BBC quoted soldiers to have appeared on Gabonese national television in Gabon to say they had taken power. The coupists also announced the annulment of Saturday’s election. The development … Read more
Ghana matched Morocco in the AFCON 2022 match, but they still could not avert a loss EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ghana national team captain, Andre Dede Ayew has vowed his team will defeat Gabon in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 second fixture on Friday. Ghana lost their opening match narrowly, to Morocco … Read more
AFCON 2022: Stars set to light up the pitch AS the African Cup of Nations is set to begin on Sunday, EKO HOT BLOG takes a look at a long list of some talented and experienced African stars, tipped to light up the tournament. From Gabon to Nigeria, to Egypt, African football fans are set … Read more
Rose Raponda on Thursday was appointed Prime Minister of Gabon, in accordance with a presidential decree read by the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Jean-Yves Teal. Raponda is the first woman in the history of the country to hold the office of Prime Minister and she succeeded Julien Bekale. Before her becoming Prime Minister, she was … Read more