It’s Now Legal To Possess, Grow Cannabis At Home In Germany; Smokers Celebrate

Gatherers lit up joints and danced to reggae music at midnight, celebrating the coming into effect of the new law (Photo: Christian Mang/REUTERS)

Germany’s parliament partially legalised the possession of cannabis in February 2024. The law came into effect on Monday, April 1, 2024. It allows adults in Germany to carry up to 25 grams of cannabis for their own consumption, spurring celebration from smokers. Eko Hot Blog reports that it has become legal for adults in Germany … Read more

COMPLETE FIXTURES: UEFA EURO 2024 Match Days, Time, Venue

Eko Hot Blog reports that The UEFA EURO 2024 kicks off in Munich, Germany on Friday, June 14th, and concludes with the final match in Berlin on Sunday, July 14th. Editor’s Pick Black Market USD To Naira Exchange Rate For Thursday, 28th March 2024 BREAKING: FAAN Shuts Down KFC Branch Over Discrimination Against Former Ogun … Read more

Poland, Ukraine, Georgia Clinch Last Euro 2024 Berths

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

3 Teams Fight For Final Spots In EURO 2024 Play-off On Tuesday

The UEFA EURO 2024 kicks off in Munich on June 14, ending with the final in Berlin on July 14. Germany secured the hosting rights in 2018 over Turkey due to safety concerns. Six teams compete in the play-offs for the final three spots in the tournament.  Eko Hot Blog reports that as UEFA EURO … Read more

German FA Speaks On Alleged Contact With Jurgen Klopp

Eko Hot Blog reports that German FA (DFB) managing director, Andreas Rettig has debunked reports that the federation is considering appointing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as the country’s head coach this summer. Jurgen Klopp stunned most football enthusiasts across the world when he announced that he had decided to leave Liverpool at the end of the … Read more

Betty Akeredolu Reveals Sanwo-Olu’s Sole Financial Support In Bringing Husband’s Remains Home

Eko Hot Blog reports that Betty-Anyanwu Akeredolu, wife of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos “singlehandedly” brought her husband’s remains from Germany to Nigeria. Mrs Akeredolu stated this during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the late governor’s family in his hometown of Owo on Wednesday. She appreciated … Read more

Ondo State Government ‘Fixes’ Date For Akeredolu’s Burial

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Government has reportedly set February 23 and 24 as the dates for the burial of the state’s late governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. According to SaharaReporter, this decision was finalized on Monday by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa following a state cabinet meeting, which was not without its share of disagreements. … Read more

‘It’s All Lies’ – Sowore Speaks On Where Akeredolu Died

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, has described as lies all that had been said earlier by the wife and children of late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with leukaemia. However, the reports surrounding Akeredolu’s death have since generated mixed reactions … Read more

Ondo Govt Confirms Akeredolu‘s Passing, Reveals Cause Of Death

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Government has confirmed the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The late Ondo state governor died in the early hours of Wednesday in a German hospital. In a statement by the state information and Orientation commissioner, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, Akeredolu died of prostate cancer. She said Governor Akeredolu died … Read more

Court Orders Ondo Assembly To Investigate Akeredolu’s Health Situation

Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure on Wednesday has granted an order mandamus compelling the Ondo State House of Assembly and its Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, to constitute a medical panel to assess Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s health. It would be recalled that since his return from a medical leave … Read more

Akeredolu Speaks On Returning To Germany For Further Treatment

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Government has debunked the report claiming that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is set to return to Germany for medical vacation. The state government in a statement released through the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde described the report as a figment of the imagination of evil-minded politicians. … Read more

G-20 Recap: Tinubu Woos Three Major Countries In Drive For Local Investment, Wealth Creation

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the G-20 Summit in India has concluded with the Nigerian leader meeting the leaders of some major countries to discuss economic development-related matters. In a statement on Sunday, the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said that the countries, which include Germany, South Korea, and India, have … Read more

Niger Coup Leaders Deny Expelling Nigerian, Germany Ambassadors

Niger Coup

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military coup leaders in Niger Republic have denied expelling the Nigerian Ambassador to the country, Mohamed Usman. This is coming after a statement was spotted online claiming that the Niger Foreign Affairs Ministry had ordered the expulsion of Usman alongside some Western diplomats. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over … Read more

Gunfire At Mercedes Plant Leaves 2 Dead In Germany

Gunfire At Mercedes Plant Leaves 2 Dead In Germany

Gunman opens fire at a Mercedes-Benz plant in southern Germany. This resulted in 2 people losing their lives in the gunfire. The 53-year-old assailant targeted his victims within the premises of the plant. EKO HOT BLOG reports on a tragic incident on Thursday morning when a gunman opened fire at a Mercedes-Benz plant located in … Read more

Ukraine: Germany Honours Her Pledge, Presents Leopard Tanks

Ukrainian crews were trained to use them Challenger 2 tanks from the UK were also delivered Germany has also sent Ukraine two specialist tank-recovery vehicles and 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles Eko Hot Blog reports that The first shipment of Leopard 2 tanks from Germany has been sent to Ukraine, the German defence ministry says. … Read more

Germany: Aftermath Of Hamburg Jehovah’s Witnesses Mass Shooting

Hamburg’s Jehovah’s witnesses have cancelled all services The Mass shooting claimed seven lives The attack took place shortly after worshippers finished their service Eko Hot Blog reports that In a brightly lit hall on an industrial estate, rows of empty chairs are arranged in front of a plain wooden lectern. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With … Read more