Twelve people, including 11 foreigners and one Georgian national, have died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort in Gudauri, Georgia, police have confirmed. The victims were discovered in a sleeping area above an Indian restaurant at Gudauri, the country’s largest and highest ski resort. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
Georgia’s pro-Western President Salome Zourabichvili has vowed to remain in office until new parliamentary elections are held, as mass protests erupt over the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks. Speaking to the BBC, Zourabichvili, who has aligned herself with the opposition, called the current parliament “illegitimate,” citing allegations of fraud in last month’s elections. … Read more
The leader of Abkhazia, Georgia’s breakaway region, has announced his resignation following days of mass protests against a contentious pro-Russia bill. Aslan Bzhania’s press office stated he was stepping down to “maintain stability and constitutional order” and emphasized that protesters who stormed the parliament in Sukhumi must disperse by Tuesday. The controversial bill, which proposed … Read more
Protesters stormed the parliament of Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region in Georgia, on Friday, demanding the resignation of its leader over a controversial investment agreement with Moscow. The region’s self-proclaimed president firmly rejected calls to step down or flee, stating that discussions with opposition representatives were underway. Russia expressed concern over the unfolding “crisis situation” … Read more
Donald Trump on Monday addressed supporters in Georgia, asserting that he is “the opposite of a Nazi” in response to comparisons made between his Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden and a 1939 pro-Nazi event held at the same venue. The former president sought to transform criticism of his rally into a rallying point for … Read more
Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgia’s most powerful man, has proposed that the country apologize to the Ossetians for the 2008 war with Russia. This conflict led to Russia recognizing South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states, a status not acknowledged by most of the world. Ivanishvili, a billionaire and former prime minister, attributed the war to the … Read more
At least four people were killed and nine others injured in a high school shooting in Georgia on Wednesday, according to law enforcement authorities. A suspect has been taken into custody. In the aftermath of this latest episode in America’s ongoing gun violence crisis—marking nearly 400 mass shootings this year—people gathered at a sports field … Read more
Informant faces legal scrutiny: Allegations of false testimony arise after aiding in two life sentences in Georgia. Crucial witness in major cases: Informant’s testimony led to convictions, but his DNA found on crime scene evidence raises doubts. Questions over credibility: Forensic findings challenge informant’s reliability, sparking concerns about justice system integrity. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Poland, Ukraine, and Georgia clinched their spots in UEFA Euro 2024 through thrilling playoff matches. Poland edged out Wales in a penalty shootout, defeated Iceland 2-1, and Georgia secured their first-ever major tournament finals berth. The stage is now set for an exciting tournament starting in Munich on June 14. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Toyin Osinubi’s funeral service is set to hold on Friday, October 13, 2023. She passed away on October 3, 2023, at the age of 64. According to the schedule of events obtained by Eko Hot Blog, the funeral service will hold from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Before the service, there … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Funmi Abiodun-Findo Sr., a Real Estate executive based in the United States (US), is set to be installed as the Otunba Atunluse of Egboroland in Ijebu-ljesha, Osun State. Abiodun-Findo is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Findobat Holdings Corporation, a full-service real estate enterprise operating in Atlanta, Georgia. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Mr Kunle Masha turned 70 today, May 14, 2023. Mr Masha, a former Vice President of Eko Club International, reached the admirable milestone after a lifetime filled with immeasurable service to humanity. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Presidency Battle: Is APC About To Relive Another Saraki-esque Drama? Razor on Fuel Subsidy? A Dilemma for Tinubu’s Administration FG’s … Read more
Ikuforiji recently visited the Georgia Assembly complex in the United States. While there, he met Nigerian-American, Segun Adeyina, a member of the Georgia Assembly. Adeyina was elected to represent Georgia’s 110th District in November 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that Segun Adeyina, a member of the Georgia House of Representative from Georgia’s 110th district, US, … Read more
Protesters fought against a Russian-style law’s passage through parliament Under the bill, non-government groups and media would be targeted if they take over 20% of funding from abroad The ruling party succumbed to the people’s will and pulled down the bill Eko Hot Blog reports that Georgia’s ruling party has said it will withdraw a … Read more
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term and helping cap an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP In the last major vote of the year. Eko Hot Blog reports that With … Read more
Some McDonald’s employees have helped a family deliver their baby. Eko Hot Blog reports that nothing prepared three McDonald’s employees in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, for what they had to do on Wednesday morning EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Sammie Okposo Is Dead Couple Abduct, Kill Employer After Collecting N15m Ransom UK University Workers Commence Strike … Read more
The Georgia Supreme Court reinstated a six-week ban on abortion in the state on Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that The brief, one-page order says the emergency petition filed to put a hold on a lower court ruling overturning the ban has been granted. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Georgia Court Rules Against Halting Saturday Early … Read more
Former President Barack Obama, reprising his battleground blitz ahead of the midterm elections, will campaign again for Sen. Raphael Warnock as the Georgia Democrat tries to withstand a strong challenge from Republican Herschel Walker before their Dec. 6 runoff. Eko Hot Blog reports that Obama’s return trip to Georgia is scheduled for Dec. 1, the … Read more
A Georgia appeals court ruling on Monday means that counties can offer early voting this coming Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeals declined a request by the state to stay a lower court’s ruling that said … Read more
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock appealed to Georgians Sunday afternoon to vote in the upcoming runoff election, making an appearance during rapper Lil Baby’s Fall Festival and Charity Drive in Atlanta. Eko Hot Blog reports that Warnock told the audience, “Tell everybody in your circle it’s time to show up. I want you to know it … Read more